STUDIO TIME

Within the video (above) short snippets of the final choreography can be seen as the dancers rehearse together. The rehearsal footage has been shot 'wide' as means of evaluating both the choreography itself and how successfully the choreography has been embodied by each of the dancers individually. 

Through detailed analysis of the original footage it is noted that certain sections of the choreography need further work and development in order for the execution of the choreography to equal the articulation of the camera and edits within the final film. (This however may not be apparent to those unfamiliar with the original choreography whilst watching the above video.)

The video displayed above, in no means reflects what the final outcome of the film shall be as not only has it been shot wide; whereas the film shall consist of a series of close shots and variety of angles (as shown here), each of the dancers shall be shot separately performing the same choreography and it is through the edit  that they shall be brought together. 

This clip is to give an insight into studio practice, the development of the choreography and to display certain sections of the choreography without revealing too much into how the final film shall appear.

Dancers: Anna-Lynn Gregoire, Emma Gotts & Samantha O'Reilly.

EDIT EXPERIMENT

This short video is an experiment into the style of shooting and editing that will be shown within the final film. The section of the choreography displayed within this video (that shall be seen within the final film) was devised with specific camera angles in mind for particular movements. For example isolations of the head have two close-up camera framings, from contrasting angles in order to enhance that particular isolation of the body. This is done for other smaller, gestural movements including the flick of the hands, or peeling of the feet.

A brief guide into what angles the choreography should be shot from.

These particular gestures and isolations were shot individually, alongside the whole body of movement being filmed from a number of wide angles in its entirety. This was done as an experiment into what particular camera angles worked best for specific movements, this would be selected through the editing process and upon playback be decided which shots are to be used. 

This particular method of editing, although may have not been executed in the typical story-board and shoot way of filming was an interesting experiment into how the final film shall be shot, and a way of establishing what shooting and editing techniques shall be employed in the creating of the film.

The video has also been sped up, as means of experimenting and looking further into how added effects upon the footage can change the entire viewing and interpretation of the choreography, this not only changes the dynamics of the choreography alongside the quick edits but this also allows the movement to fit seamlessly with the accompaniment creating a driving yet interesting viewing. 

Author's Note

Apologies for the messy background within the video, this shall clearly not be the case within the final film- hopefully this doest distract you from viewing the choreography! 

What are your thoughts on the video? Do you find the choreography alongside the quick edits interesting to watch, or perhaps does this form of editing it too much to take in and possibly distracting from the choreography itself? Please feel free to post your thoughts below within the comments box.

Dancer: Samantha O'Reilly