Camera shots: For our Preliminary task we didn't use very many different camera shots, the only one that we used was a long shot and that was when Niall walked into the class room and walks up to me. After we did our Preliminary task I learnt how to use lots of different camera shots, so this is why we used a lot more in our film opening, for example we used a close up of Faye when she was walking into school to face everyone the next day, we used a close up to show the audience the emotion on Faye's face so they are able to see how she feels and then they are able to relate to her. We also used shots such as long shots and lots of mid-shots.
Camera angles: We used lots of high angle shots to try to show the hierarchy of the characters, an example of this was when the Triple L's were walking up the stairs in order (Lucy first as she is the main mean girl, then Lizzie then Lana). We decided to do this as we wanted the audience to be able to see this and then it would make the opening more clear.
Camera movements: We didn't use movement in our Preliminary task but we used it a couple of times in our opening, we used tracking in the scene when everyone is walking up to the house this is to make the audience feel as though they are involved.
Framing
For our Preliminary task we didn't really think about framing as the setting we were in wasn't the setting it should have been so we had to improvise. Whereas for our opening we concentrated a lot on the framing of the settings, we also used them in our film opening because we felt more confident using them than we did when filming the Preliminary task. This was used in our party scene, we used a long shot to be able to fit in all of the props of the alcohol bottles as they were at the side of the frame so a long shot was needed to fit everything in. We also used a long shot when Faye walks into school, this was so we could fit in the school sign in the background. We did this to show the audience the setting of the school.
Use of titles
For our Preliminary task we didn't use any titles, so for our opening we had to learn how to do this. The main title for our opening was 'OMG' this font was 'Goudy Stout', it is a serif font as we wanted it to be clear and easy for the audience to read. The title appeared in unison with the three Triple L's saying each letter, they appear at the bottom of the screen one by one in a very large font so its what the audience are concentrating on. The reason we positioned the title here was because then the audience can see the characters facial expressions as well as the title. The fact that each letter appears individually by the use of a transition it makes it more dramatic as they appear fast.
Mise-en-scene
Lighting: The lighting we used in our Preliminary task was the same throughout the whole film. For our opening there was a change in lighting during the party scene to show that there was a party. During the party scene we also used slight strobe lighting from apps on our phones to make it look like more of a party scene.
Props: In our Preliminary task we didn't use any props, but for our opening we made sure to include lots as it would help to show the audience the type of film opening we were making. We used several props including, alcohol bottles, a phone and a selfie stick. All of these things allowed us to show the genre of film we were trying to portray, for example a mobile phone as teenagers are known to be on their phones all of the time, also alcohol bottles were used to show how rebellious teenagers are as they are shown to underage drink. As well as this a selfie stick was used because its very popular with teenagers and it is a trend, and teenagers are known to follow trends.
Setting: For our Preliminary task we only used two settings, a classroom and a hall way. This is why we knew we would have to use more settings because we knew it would make the opening better. We used several different settings, we used Abbie's kitchen for the party scene, Abbie's bedroom for the scene where Faye gets caught in bed, my bedroom for when Faye wakes up for the morning of school and a school for the school scene.
Costume: In our Preliminary task we only wore one costume as it was just in one setting and was only filmed to show that it was one day. Whereas for our opening the characters wore two different outfits, this is because the outfit that they wore for the party scene was a lot more dressy than the one they would wear to school. For example to the party Charlie was wearing a shirt and the girls were wearing dresses/skirts but for the school scene everyone was wearing jeans and a top as they were at school so it had to be more casual.
Editing
For our preliminary task we only used editing to put the match on action and shot reverse shot together, so it was very basic editing. But for our teen angst film opening we used a lot more editing skills such as adding lots of titles that appear on the screen. Also we added a voice over from the main character because it is done in other teen angst films such as Easy A when she is first walking into school. We also added slow motion to make part of the opening more dramatic and to make sure the audience knew that was the main part of the opening. One of the main edits we did was add in a rewind in the beginning of the opening, this shows what the whole opening is about. Edits we did in the opening are a lot more advanced than the ones that we did for the preliminary task.
Setting: For our Preliminary task we only used two settings, a classroom and a hall way. This is why we knew we would have to use more settings because we knew it would make the opening better. We used several different settings, we used Abbie's kitchen for the party scene, Abbie's bedroom for the scene where Faye gets caught in bed, my bedroom for when Faye wakes up for the morning of school and a school for the school scene.
Costume: In our Preliminary task we only wore one costume as it was just in one setting and was only filmed to show that it was one day. Whereas for our opening the characters wore two different outfits, this is because the outfit that they wore for the party scene was a lot more dressy than the one they would wear to school. For example to the party Charlie was wearing a shirt and the girls were wearing dresses/skirts but for the school scene everyone was wearing jeans and a top as they were at school so it had to be more casual.
Editing
For our preliminary task we only used editing to put the match on action and shot reverse shot together, so it was very basic editing. But for our teen angst film opening we used a lot more editing skills such as adding lots of titles that appear on the screen. Also we added a voice over from the main character because it is done in other teen angst films such as Easy A when she is first walking into school. We also added slow motion to make part of the opening more dramatic and to make sure the audience knew that was the main part of the opening. One of the main edits we did was add in a rewind in the beginning of the opening, this shows what the whole opening is about. Edits we did in the opening are a lot more advanced than the ones that we did for the preliminary task.




























