In order to commence and efficient production of our documentary, we needed to assign ourselves specific role to play within the team in order to prioritise and maximise work-efficiency. With each member of the crew specifying themselves into a particular category, we will each be able to carry out our work more specifically and effectively; thereby augmenting the overall quality of the teamwork within our production. I volunteered to specialise in camerawork, meaning that I will be specialising my activity within the group towards cinematography and shot design. This will need to be considered with regards to the film's intended overall narrative arc, style and tone; characteristics that we are yet to determine. Hence, before my shot-listing can begin; we need to develop a clearer overall vision of what exactly we are intending to create, which will be our next objective.
The camera that I will be operating is the Canon XF100, seen below. In truth, I do not have as much hands-on experience with this camera as I would prefer; I am therefore not massively familiar with its functions or intended usage. Regardless, this role should allow me to sharpen my skills in using this camera; as well as camerawork and cinematography in general.
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| The Canon XF100 |
We also intend to make use of a slider (something similar to the one seen below). Using a slider will allow us to ease our reliance on the use of static shots without the need to wander into the risky territory of handheld shots: a technique that is difficult to execute in good quality. It will allow us to create some rather graceful sweeping shots that will provide the cinematography with a little more energy and vibrancy.
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| A camera slider |
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