BBC Lighting Workshop Expereince

On the 14th of November 2008, our AS Media class attended a workshop that was held at the BBC. The main purpose of this was to learn about different lighting techniques and the effects they had on the shot. We also learnt about the different types of light, for example the Key Light (main light that fills the shot), Fill Shot (fills in the shadows that are created on the character) and the Back Light (gives the character an outline so they stand out of the background).

This was done to give us an understand of what they were and why they are used, so that in the second half of the workshop we were able to film our given scenario, using a particular type of lighting.

My group chose the Gangster scenario, were we had to consider different types of camera shots and lighting techniques, to create a particular effect. Our shot list is as follows:

1. Wide Shot- To establish the shot
   
2. Over the shoulder shot- To give the audience the point of view of Luca
3. Birds Eye View Shot- To show the audience what can be won
   
4. Over the Shoulder Shot
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In my opinion, the BBCs 21CC Workshop was a good experience because it enabled us to gain more knowledge on the Lighting aspect of Media. We were able to learn about the different types of lights that are available, and the effects they had on the shot. In addition we also learnt about "Gels" (Transparent, coloured piece of film that changes the colour of the light) and the different atmospheres that can be created with them.

Reflection On Five Shot Sequence

As part of our Media AS course, as an introduction we were asked to film a five shot sequence about someone who had just recently passed their exams. In order to achieve this, we had to consider the framing and shot type and what affect we were trying to create. For example we filmed a close up on the eyes that looked as if they were scanning the page for a good exam result, this could connote that the person has failed their exams because of the way that their eyes are scanning the page at a fast pace. This is one of the ways that we have practiced filming in order to build our confidence for when we come to do our coursework, which is worth 50% of our final grade.

Rule Of Thirds

The rule of thirds relates to a grid that is divided into nine equal sections that helps to position your shot evenly. In addition, the section where the lines intercept is where the audiences focus should be. However the most important part of the shot should be on the left hand side, as we read images from right to left.



We see that several of our main compositional elements fall on the lines or the intersection of two lines.

Practice Shooting Sequence Storyboards

1. Long Shot on back of runner moving away, Away- possible foreground for shot
2. Medium close up front of runner crouched in a hiding place
3. Close up in chasing feet
4. Over the shoulder runner looking back
5. Point of view from runner to danger
6. Close up on chasing feet
7. Close up on runners face
8. Medium close up on runner getting up, stumbling, no face.
9. Long shot or extreme long shot of safety
10. (Split Screen) close up on faces. Over the shoulder shot runner turns still no face of chosen.

Shot 1-2:

Shot 3-4:

Shot 5-6:

Shot 7-8:
Shot 9-10:

What We Learnt In Tuesday's Media Lesson And What I Would Like To Learn In The Future

From what we were asked to do for homework, in class we learned about the rule of thirds (A grid that helps you frame your scenes accurately). Then we were put into groups of three to four people and asked to shoot a five to ten shot sequence, using different filming angles to create a particular affect.

In our future lessons, I would like to learn how to draw images more accurately so it will be easier to frame.