Final Recce for Exchange opening

RECCE EVALUATION

Opening shot

good:

- There was high-key lighting already in place - no need for use other lights

- good level of ambient noise - natural sounds such as announcements etc

- natural movement within the frame (some people but not overcrowded)

- colours and lighting work well within the context of the story

bad:

- irregularity of trains, particularly on a Sunday

Second shot

good:

- nicely framed

- character is easily placed in a central position

- high-key lighting - no need for external lights

- symmetry adds to the good framing

- mise-en-scene - has a 'London' feel to it

bad:

- can be busy

Third Shot

good:

- no lighting required whilst still maintaining a darker, eerie vibe

- smooth surface on floor

bad:

- one of the busiest parts of the station

Fourth Shot

good:

- highly lit inside the tunnel (dark exterior)

- nice symmetry of shot

- sign to the left - 'Don't be afraid'

- nice colours and light from ATM

bad:

- busy

- the floor slopes slightly - hard to get the shot level

Fifth shot

good:

- nicely composed - ties nicely with the feel of the film

- light from window to the left as well as street-lights give nice lighting

- usually empty

- possibility for different shots/angles

bad:

- low light - grainy without lighting

- uneven floor - no possibility of using a dolly

Sixth shot

good:

- nice light from cars and street-lights

- ambient noise of cars etc

bad:

- low key lighting - hard to focus on individual objects

- busy road - noise can be overpowering

Seventh Shot

good:

- light reflecting from the doorbell

- easy to capture - outside of a house so no risk of being to busy etc

bad:

- low lighting - grainy

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