MAJOR-PROJECT UNIT: Selecting and Editing the Action and Behind The Scenes Shots

As part of the submission, we were required to produce 3 action shots and 2 behind the scenes shots for VET-MAN. As director of photography, I took on the job of selecting the shots to be submitted and editing them so that they fit with the style and tone of VET-MAN - this made sense as I have been concerned with the visuals throughout the production so I know the visual tone that we want to convey through these shots.

These were the selected behind the scenes shots - both shown before colour corrections and after.

These shots display the collaborative production process that happened throughout all the shoot days.

The first image shows the director checking the sound levels to ensure the best quality is being captured by our sound assistant.

The second image shows the director checking the shot I had set up for this clip. This shows how my research informed the production - I found through my research that whilst it is the director of photography's job to determine the shots that will best visually communicate the production, the director should still be brought in the confirm these shots to ensure they fit with their vision for the entire production. This ensures that both the DOP's visual vision is being fulfilled, as well as the director's vision for the tone / overall elements of the production.

These were the selected action shots - both shown before colour corrections and after.

The first shot shows the relationship between Tim and Luke - Tim is the one with the plan who is trying to convince the confused Luke to follow along. This shot also shows the vet van which is a key element of the production - however, we didn't want to show the side of the van so that the gag line is not revealed.

The next shot again shows the relationship between the pair - Tim is ready for action, whilst Luke still has a confused expression on his face. Their expressions also lead the audience to wonder what is about to happen.

This final action shot displays Tim with a black eye - this leads the audience to wonder why Tim has a black eye and when this happens within the narrative, enticing them to watch the full product.

Overall, I feel these shots clearly display the collaboration that happened in order to produce VET-MAN, as well as showing a few key scenes that evoke excitement for the production. The edited stills carry across a similar colour look to the production as they all have a slight orange and teal tint - I did this so that the stills and the production have one continual look so that the tone is set through all elements of the production (from the promotional material to the film itself).