Over the shoulder

Reflection Answers for over the shoulder
The process of planning our shots for "The over the shoulder" video began with choosing an exceptional spot outside to film. Choosing a location was the least of our worries. We placed the camera away from the sun because it would help the lighting. The introduction shot was different from the rest of the conversation.
The shots were set up as over the shoulder shots. As we filmed Emily speaking we would get a part of the left side of Zoie's head. To not confuse the audience we had to turn 180 degrees when filming Zoie was talking. So when Zoie was talking we would see the right side of Emily's head. We should have taken into consideration capturing one of the actors speaking with their backs turned against the camera.

Our film almost follows the rule of thirds. Sometimes Emily is really close to the left spots that would be considered rule of third. Overall we didn't really follow the rule of thirds. Its something I will have to remember the next time I film.

The impression the over the shoulder shots is good to use for a conversation between two people talking. In puts the audience in the actors shoes. It shows the audience the two actors are interacting. We are usually focused on one person talking at a time and see one persons reaction to the conversation.

I am very proud of the final project. The clips put together look like an actual conversation. Emily's and my editing job was done very well. I didn't have much trouble editing, every thing fell into place. It did take a while to begin the process of editing because I didn't bring up the project right in Adobe.

The dominant mood our Over the shoulder video had was a joyful and surprising meeting among two friends. It begins with a hug not a handshake because a handshake is usually used when you first meet some one. Our two characters already knew each other so the video began with them hugging. Especially if one of the characters knows the others grandmother they must be close. Through out the dialogue both characters are smiling. When Zoie finds out its money for college her eyes light up and her voice has a higher pitch. Zoie is surprised to find out she will have money for college.
During the over the shoulder shot looking at Zoie's face we can hear Emily say her grandmother left her something. This shot was focused on Zoie's face because of her surprised expression which helps set the mood of the video.