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Existing media products:                                       Pirates of the Caribbean 

In this screencap the camera is focused on a single model, it is filmed at a low angle to connote the importance of this character to the plot, and the power her actions hold. In this scene the camera is zooming in  this movement connotes danger as the character is a young alone girl in a foggy setting. 

The lighting in this scene highlights the set design and the modeless face and costume, this is so that the viewer can understand the setting and emotion of the scene from the context of a banister with rope, period costume and a little girl. A key light is used to intensify shadows in the girls face to make the scene appear more dramatic and gothic to connote the danger that is to come in the next scene. This shot is filmed with a wide aperture as they are filming in a dark setting. 

this will influence my camerawork and lighting ideas as this movie is part of the adventure genre so they will follow similar conventions to my project. In trudge in the mud I posed tansy so that the camera mainly focuses of the characters face and torso. I also used a key light to highlight my characters face but I also used a fill light so that I did not have harsh shadow's on my models face like in the scene above, as the tone of this scene is happy and relaxed.

This scene would have used a wide F2 aperture as they are filming on a dark sett, due to the gloomy foggy aesthetic of the scene. This scene will have used a average 1/250 shutter speed as it is not high action. 

                                                   

                                                                               Rush: 

                                                                             key light

                                                                             fill light

                                                                             backlight

aperture: F16 

image quality: RAW

Shutter speed 1/160

ISO: 6400

I used an average aperture for this scene as even though I am filming at dusk I used lighting equipment, I did this so not as much light would get into my camera if I used a narrow aperture of F22 that would have made this scene over exposed. I have used an average shutter speed as I am only capturing the movement of wind on the grass, that is not fast moving, and I did not want my image to be over exposed there for I do not need a high shutter speed.

 Existing media products:                                            Jurassic park 

In this screencap 

camera work includes a close up wide shot of the characters blurred leg in the foreground and the object of attention the in focus dinosaur mechanical prop, in this scene we follow the characters legs walking through the grass to the destination of the revile of the dinosaur, this adds drama to the scene as it creates suspense. The lighting in this scene looks like natural daylight, this adds to the realism this scene is aiming for.

In this scene the princes character is starting her journey by trying to pull the sword from the stone to complete a prophecy, In trudge in the mud I posed tansy in a similar close up shot and like the background in this scene it shows where his journey starts. This opening shot is common for the adventure genre as it is conforms to the conventions of following the character from the start of their journey to the end. 

this will influence my camerawork and lighting ideas as they are part of the adventure genre so they will follow similar conventions to my project. In trudge in the mud I posed tansy in a similar close up shot and like the background in this scene shows the introduction to a new dinosaur, it shows where his journey starts. This shot is common for the adventure genre as it is conforms to the conventions of following the character from the start of their journey to the end. 

As this scene was filmed in daylight it would have used a narrow F22 aperture so that it was not over exposed and the image came out detailed. And it would have used a average shutter speed as the movement of this animatronic special effect are slow.

Rush:

Daylight

aperture: F16

image quality: RAW

Shutter speed 1/160

ISO: 800

Rushes meeting conventions 

As this scene was filmed in daylight I used an average F16 aperture however I think I should have used a narrow F22 aperture so that my camera could pick up more detail and not over exposed my image as I think some highlights on my image are a bit over exposed. I have used an average shutter speed  of 1/250 as I am only capturing the movement of the stick hitting the rock, this is not fast moving, and I did not want my image to be over exposed there for I do not need a high shutter speed.

As this scene was filmed in daylight I used an average F16 aperture however I think I should have used a narrow F22 aperture so that my camera could pick up more detail and not over exposed my image as I think some highlights on my image are a bit over exposed. I have used an average shutter speed  of 1/250 as I am only capturing the movement of wind on the grass and flowers, that is not fast moving, and I did not want my image to be over exposed there for I do not need a high shutter speed.

As this scene was filmed in daylight I used an average F16 aperture however I think I should have used a narrow F22 aperture so that my camera could pick up more detail and not over exposed my image as I think some highlights on the picnic blanket are to over exposed. I have used an average shutter speed of 1/250  as I am only capturing the movement of wind on the grass, that is not fast moving, and I did not want my image to be over exposed there for I do not need a high shutter speed.

As this scene was filmed in daylight I used an average F16 I think this worked well as my highlights are not to bright and over exposed. I have used an average shutter speed of 1/250  as I am only capturing the movement of the character moving the cup slowly,  and I did not want my image to be over exposed there for I do not need a high shutter speed.

This scene was filmed in daylight, however I filmed in a shaded corner covered in bushes, because of this I used a wide aperture of F2 as an average F16 I think would make the fairy light backlights in my image look over exposed and distract the viewer from the movement of the characters prop. I have used an average shutter speed of 1/250  as I am only capturing the movement of the character moving slowly,  and I did not want my image to be over exposed there for I do not need a high shutter speed.

Camera equipment settings create meaning as Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO creates the effect of isolating the subject, drawing the viewer's attention directly to them, this creates intimacy and emphasizes emotions and enhance realism. Aperture provides context by showing the subject in relation to their environment this is useful for establishing shots or scenes where environmental details are crucial. Shutter Speed it affects motion blur this is used to convey urgency, precision, or a harsh, unforgiving reality.

Lighting creates meaning because it can influence mood, emotion, character perception, narrative themes, and the sense of time and place. It does this by minimizing or creating shadows, creating contrast, changing color temperature intensity and direction, creating a smooth flattering glow and emphasizes texture. 

In the adventure genre movies such as 'Pirates of the Caribbean' follow camera settings and lighting conventions, I have also done this in my product Trudge in the Mud. 

Lighting is mainly used in the adventure genre to depict and emphasize emotional beats of the story. They do this by using lighting to enhancing themes such as exploration, discovery, danger, and triumph to immerse the audience.  Lighting is used to emphasize the scale and beauty of natural environments that are often featured in adventure movies, because of this Natural Sunlight is prominent in these films. high key lighting is used to make the environment feel expansive and open, to emphasize the grandeur of the setting to the audience. Backlighting is often used to create a sense of awe or heroism, often used to denote the sun or a bright sky. lighting often shifts in these movies to reflect the growing tension and mystery, to enhances the sense of the unknown and danger, I have kept my lighting consistent in trudge in the mud because my character does not face any dangerous scenarios, my lighting just depicts a relaxing and happy scenario. lighting that becomes brighter or warmer is used in this genre when a character makes a breakthrough or finds something significant. Erratic, harsh, or cooler color temperatures of light are used when a character face peril or obstacles.

Camera settings are mainly used in the adventure genre to depict excitement, wonder, scale, and the challenges faced by its protagonists. Wide-Angle Lenses are often used to emphasizing scale and grandeur, wide angles are used in action sequences to show the environment the character is moving through. High Angle and Aerial Shots are often used in adventure films to make the protagonists seem small and vulnerable in comparison to their surroundings, I did this in trudge in the mud as I wanted my character to seem small next to plants such a grass that appear overly large to the viewer. Fast Shutter Speed is often used to reduces motion blur, making fast-paced action appear sharp and impactful. Handheld or Stabilized Camera Movement is used to emphasize difficult terrain, immediacy and realism. Tracking Shots are used to create a strong sense of momentum and places the audience directly within the action. Medium Shots and Close-Ups are used to connect the viewer with characters emotionally. Panning is used to reveal new elements of the landscape, track a character's gaze, or build suspense.

 

            screenshot footage                                 story board                                        real product 

In this example I filmed a wide full shot like in 'Pirates of the Caribbean' I used this to feature my character in the setting they are in. while that camera is focused on the side angle of the character sitting as they are proportionally far smaller than the background it makes the viewer focus in on the setting. I used natural daylight to light this scene, and I believe the  'Pirates of the Caribbean' was also filmed using daylight. This adds realism to the dramatic scene of the beach on fire and the mythical tone of the pixie sitting in a forest. I filmed this scene with a narrow aperture of F22 like in the product as I had natural daylight.  I have used an average shutter speed of 1/250  as the still shot is only of a character sitting down and barely moving, and I did not want my image to be over exposed there for I do not need a high shutter speed.

Setting up equipment 

I experimented with three point lighting in a clip I filmed to replicate a natural sunset. I think this worked successfully as I used warm lighting and fully lit up my prop model, this separated them from the background and made them stand out, drawing the attention of the viewers gaze.  

I used a DSLR to film all of my product 'Trudge in the mud' because its a universal camera and allowed me to have control over my aperture, shutter speed, focus and zoom, I wanted this control as auto actions on cameras are not always accurate. 

I used a tripod for scenes such as my title scene, I did this because I wanted to create a still shot, if I filmed this hand held this shot would have been shakier as I would have been filming at an awkward angle. I also used the tripod for smooth panning shots.