Conversation Video

For this video I decided to use the cafe as my location as it makes the video relaxed and informal which goes well with the casual conversation that Ollie and Sam are having. Overall, I like this video and think it is a good first attempt, although there are some areas to improve and I will do this idea again.

What I like about this video is the fact that the shots are clear and go well together, and the subject is clear and I have not broke the 180 degree rule by keeping the camera on the same side. I also like how the camera is in the same place and does not change dramatically which would effect the overall video outcome.

The main problem with this is the composition of the over the shoulder shots which does not show enough of the focus character and there is too much space in between the two. For instance, when the camera is looking over Ollie's shoulder at Sam, there is the bin in between where there should not be any space. This is a problem as it separates the characters and the bin dominates the shot. I would also like to prevent the camera from shaking as much as well to help get more of a professional video.

To improve upon this video next time I am going to test out the shots before I shoot the video first to make sure I have it all planned out therefore making the shoot run more smoothly. I am not going to zoom either, which is a mistake I made with this and therefore had to cut quite a big section. I am also going to shoot the over the shoulder shots better so that the gap in between the two characters is closed.