Filming plans and storyboarding

I've now made plans with my friend to film this week. I've checked the time the sun sets to try and find the ideal half hour slot where there will be enough light to have a good image but it will look effectively dark on camera. We've now developed a much more detailed and cohesive storyboard/shot list of this main part of the trailer so we can take this with us, and know which shots we want. I've included a photo of each location the shot will be filmed at and a short description of the shots we have decided on. This is a useful tool, particularly with the limited filming slot we have.

Shot 1: A reveal shot that will pan up from her feet walking to show her entire frame walking into the alley

Shot 2: A close up will show her looking behind her (scared and worried) as if looking for someone

Shot 3: A mid length shot showing her once again looking behind her into the alley and beginning to run

Shot 4: A mid length, low angle shot of her running towards the camera (almost into it)

Shot 5: A mid length tracking shot of her running along the path

Shot 6: A close up, low angle shot of her feet running along the path





Shot 7: A mid length shot will show her running across the camera past the fence

Shot 8: A point of view (POV) shot of her running towards the alley

Shot 9: A mid length shot will show her running into the alleyway

Shot 10: A mid length shot showing her running out of the alleyway at the other end

Shot 11: A mid length shot will show her running out of the trees and track her to where she hides behind one

Shot 12: An extreme close up will track around the tree to focus on her with her eyes shut, when she opens them she screams

(The only shot not included on this storyboard we have decided to film on this shoot, is a shot of the protagonist character being watched through her bedroom window)
We've used a combination of mid range shots which are effective to show the settings and environments of each shot, as well as close ups for emotional effect and personal connection with the character. Some tracking shots are included to add a sense of pace and speed to the chase. The POV shot we used to try and include the audience and put them in the characters position which is an effective audience gratification.

As well as some of these I will experiment with anything else that seems like an effective idea on location. However when I review the filming the shots used may be subject to a change in order depending what looks most effective, but it will probably remain quite similar to our storyboard.