script for screen space production exercise
Sarah is seated alone. She is holding something (a book, mobile or other item) that has her attention. She seems distracted, absorbed by what she holds.
Dan is standing [50m] off across the [park]. He notices Sarah but looks away.
Sarah looks up for a moment and notices Dan. She reacts with [loathing].
Sarah continues to look at Dan.
Dan becomes aware that Sarah is looking at him. He looks up at her.
Sarah smiles at Dan.
Dan begins to walk towards Sarah.
Plan a series of shots (each containing only one of the two characters). Sketch the frame and think about the size. Think about how the size of the frame you choose and the space you place around the characters affects the apperception of the off-screen space.
Sketches:
In my sequence, Sarah is not very pleased to see Dan. He is not very interested in talking to her either, but it seems that her feelings might be a bit stronger, as she cannot stop staring at him. Once Dan notices she has seen him, he acts friendly. Sarah regrets glaring at him immediately, but tries to smile while he approximates.
Filming:
This is getting difficult as my main actor is 1,226 miles away. Therefore I have filmed this by myself. It is not easy to organise things in the screen in this manner, but I've done my best.
When the facial expression was important I've gone for closer shots, even different camera angles. The result is below:
I have requested some feedback and the comments have been:
- the story is difficult to follow. Only if you read the script it is understandable.
- it is hard to identify that they are in the same space. I should have found more linking elements in the landscape, or make a clearer opposition angle between them.
An example of a good exercise is in Richad's blog. The angles of the camera and the space are clear and simple. Some very good acting here also!
http://rjdown-dfp-log.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Project%2011%20Screen%20Space
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