Short Film Research: Slice

CAMS

• Aerial Shot to show subject and their environment
• Wide Shot allows the audience to see the character moving in the scene
• Close Up helps the audience to focus on one particular part of the character
• Two Shot to show the interaction between two characters
• Medium Shot allows the audience to focus on the scene as a whole, rather than just a single character

Mis-en-scene

• Costumes that match the character's energy (crazy or calm).
• Colored Lighting to Emphasize Kiss.
• Blush as makeup to show Nervousness.
• Phone is used as a communication device.
• Messy Room to match messy emotions.

Editing

• Split Screen to show more of the character in the environment and the other character.
• Zoom allows for an extra emphasis.
• Eyeline Match allows the audience to see what the character is seeing.

Example Films

• The Wizard of Oz
• Alice in Wonderland
• A Wrinkle in Time

Elements We Like

• The wide shot really helps the audience to understand how the character and scene are related.
• The use of a split screen becomes helpful in not only showing more of the environment but can also show characters at the same time in separate frames.

Elements We Don't Like

• While an aerial shot may seem helpful, it would most likely prove to be difficult to film and not have the intended effects.
• Colored lighting can look cool but it is often pointless and not necessary.