Production Log week 6

This week I have learnt about the three essential devices in an opening sequence. These were the; Camera conventions, Editing conventions and Mise-en-scene conventions. We were told to analyse the fast half hour of three British social realist films based on the three conventions stated above. The films I chose to analyse were; 'Shank', 'Offender' and 'kidulthood'. The analyses of these films were presented on a powerpoint with detailed writing and pictures.

The conventions written in the images below are typical to be seen in a BSR film.

From analysing the three aspects I have learnt the typical conventions of the BSR genre. For instance I now know that the Camera conventions in a BSR film would most likely include Slow pans or tracking shots, Medium/Closeups of the main character and Hand held shots. Ive learnt that the Editing conventions in a BSR film often contain; Long takes, Simple/minimal editing, Audio Overlap and many more. Mise-en-scene conventions in a BSR film consist of; Natural lighting, Real locations, Dull colour palate, empty sets and so on. I have realised that all of these conventions are included in a BSR film to match the genre and fit in with the realistic theme. 

Gaining all this knowledge on BSR conventions will have a great impact on my production. I now have a better understanding on what to include in my film to suit the genre and create that extra sense of realism. Within my opening sequence I am quite certain to use specific conventions such as; Natural lighting, Jerky camera movements, Simple/minimal editing and most definately Real locations. I want my opening sequence to be extremely realistic and believable for the audience.