Representation Preliminary Task

We were given the task to use our knowledge of camera and editing skills to present the school in two different perspectives; positively and negatively. This will help our narrative skills when we come to create our own film noir.

To show our school in a positive light we filmed a lot of scenes outside as it was a sunny day. We highlighted the fun students had in extracurricular areas such as sports and music as well as joking around with each other in the study rooms. We also focused on the newer areas of school such as the sixth form block. When it came to editing, I used quicker shots and cuts, upbeat music and bright filters. 

On the other hand, when we created our negative film, we chose empty corridors in lesson time, the old, more run down buildings and empty classrooms. We asked our friends to act in a more upset manner. When I edited this footage, I put over lots of darker filters so the lighting appeared low key and shadowy as well as a rainy special effect, which made the outdoor scenes appear more gloomy. The cuts and shots are much slower and I added melancholy piano music over the top which changed the mood completely. 

This is the final film.