Pre Editing Decisions and Problems

Decisions:

• We thought that the mix of present day and flashbacks put so closely together, without much introduction, would be hard to differentiate between for first time viewers. To overcome this, we decided that all flashbacks would be tinted with some sort of effect to be decided at a later date. This would obviously show the difference between the two time zones/periods while still linking the shots together.
• In terms of our filming, another way we decided we could differentiate between flashback and present day is through the camera work. The shaky way we filmed the first section with a moving handheld camera and up and down movement not only helped us show difference in time, but also created a sense of danger with the character in shot, and allow the audeince to empathise with his feelings and the immediacy of the event.
• We wanted a mix of close ups and mid shots in order to help establish the scene while also building tension in what is meant to be a very atmospheric opening scene. We took extra shots, at all angles and distances of the major shots in order to account for this.
• Pre Filming, one of the major decisions we had to make was that of clothing for the characters. Making them look too smart would be out of place in such an environment, while too shabby would discount the idea of modernism and a younger generation. In the end, the mix of jackets, hoodies and jeans for the two main characters while Kevin's boss wearing a suit clearly established a difference in power while maintaining a good look.

Problems/Revised Plans

• One of the major problems, already outlined in previous posts, was that of the speech in the tower. Having bad conditions on the day of filming, we had to use a voice over which was difficult due to syncing reasons. Thankfully, the low light of the shot meant the syncing didn't have to be perfect and with some precision this can easily be overcome. 
• As mentioned above, changing conditions in a indecisive London were detrimental to some of the shots we wished to take, when paying attention to continuity issues and other specifics.
• Finally, we thought that lighting was going to be a major problem as in the alleyway scene we had the have the battery light moving to follow the camera, however we found that the light wasn't needed at all as the street lights gave us exactly the right amount or shadow, and in the right position.