Shot List

Shot List:
  • To show the characters emotions clearly I will use close ups. This will emphasise the importance of how the emotions of the girl help to drive the narrative of the film. I will also use close ups to show the importance of certain props, such as a bottle of pills and a mobile phone. This will indicate how much these props affect the narrative/outcome of the film.
  • When the location changes from the house to the woods, I will use wide shots to show the setting clearly. This aspect of mise-en-scene is essential to show the binary opposites of what is real life and what is a dream.
  • When following the character I will use pans to how what she is doing/where she is going.
  • I may also use low angles to show the character picking up certain props

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