Shot Log

Production name
Director
Camera Operator
Scene,
shot

Prelim Youre Fired!

Emma Jane Laffoley
Callum Richardson
Emma Jane Laffoley

Tak
e

Duratio
n

1,1

00:05

1,2

1,2

Description

Created By Callum Richardson &

Date
Location

07/10/2015
School Studio

Quality
of
video
(1=goo
d, 3=
poor)

Usable
(yes/no,
timing)

Notes

Regan walking in to
Mr.Jacobs Office

Yes

00:25

Long take of the

conversation between
Mr.Jacobs & Regan

00:04

Regan sitting down at the

desk where Mr.Jacobs is

No as its
way too
long and it
isnt good
for
continuity
editing
Yes

The pan to Regan sitting down is quite stable

and the shot looks good therefore I shall keep
it.
This take is way too long therefore I decided to
scrap the long shot and cut it up into different
shots.

1,3

00:09

Mr.Jacobs is spinning the

gun on the desk

1,3

00:05

Mr.Jacobs is spinning the

gun and then says; I bet
youre wondering why I
called you here arent yah?

No as the
shot is way
too long
Yes

Will need to be cut because you can hear me

say cut at the end of it.
This shot of the gun spinning was way too long
for a continuity editing piece therefore I
decided we needed to do a shorter take.
This shot is good as it isnt too long and the
dialogue is included therefore its a lot better
than the first shot.

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1,4

00:02

Regan says; Whats this all

about gov?

Yes

This is usable as its very quick which is good

for continuity editing and the acting is great.

1,5

00:08

Yes

This is good footage as Mr.Jacobs isnt visible

yet his hands are which is good as he needs to
be in the darkness until he reveals himself.

1,6

00:03

Yes

This footage is good as the lighting is nice and

its a nice reaction shot.

1,7

00:02

Mr.Jacobs says; This little

agreement we got here, it
aint working out, you aint
lived up to your end of the
bargain
Regan rubbing his temples
to try and remember what
the boss is talking about
Mr.Jacobs slams his hand
down too quick therefore
cuts into Regan talking

This shot was redone as Mr.Jacobs didnt act at

the right time meaning that it cut off Regans
speaking.

1,7

00:05

1,8

00:02

Regan speaks and then

Mr.Jacobs slams his hand
down
POV shot as Regan asks
whats going on.

No as the
timing for
when
Mr.Jacobs
slammed
his hand
down was
wrong.
Yes

This shot was redone as you can see Mr.Jacobs

face as the camera went up too high meaning
that his face was visible when it isnt meant to
be until later on in the prelim.

1,8

00:03

POV shot as Regan asks

whats going on.

No as
Mr.Jacobs is
visible and
he isnt
meant to
be just yet.
No as
Mr.Jacobs
face is
visible
again.

This shot is a lot better as Mr.Jacobs got his

timing right meaning he didnt cut off Regan.

This shot isnt good as you can still see

Mr.Jacobs face, therefore I will need to redo film
this shot one last time.

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1,8

00:03

POV shot as Regan asks

whats going on.

1,8

00:03

POV shot as Regan asks

whats going on.

1,9

00:01

1,9

00:02

1,10

00:06

Close up of Mr.Jacobs
slamming his hand on the
desk and revealing himself.
Close up of Mr.Jacobs
slamming his hand on the
desk and revealing himself.
Midshot to show Mr.Jacobs
arguing with Regan.

1,11

00:03

1,11

00:02

1,12

00:04

1,12

00:03

No as the
camera
shakes and
the pan
upwards is
too quick.
Yes

No as the
pan is too
quick
Yes

Yes

Body guard puts his hand on

Regans shoulder to trigger
terror from Regan.
Body guard puts his hand on
Regans shoulder to trigger
terror from Regan.
Mr.Jacobs says; Do you
remember now?

No

Yes

Mr.Jacobs says; Do you

remember now?

No as the
shot isnt
an extreme
close up
Maybe

I will need to film this shot one more time as

even though Mr.Jacobs face isnt visible, the
pan upwards is too quick and very shaky
therefore isnt usable footage.

The camera doesnt pan too quickly, Mr.Jacobs

face isnt visible and the camera doesnt shake
so this shall be the take I shall use for the
prelim.
The shot is only 1 second long therefore its too
quick, also I laughed at the end therefore I will
need to film this shot again.
This shot is good as the pan isnt too quick to
reveal his face and Im not laughing at the end
of the shot!
This shot is good as the acting is realistic from
the way that hes throwing his hands to show
his frustration.
The body guard needs to be more forceful when
grabbing hold of Regan as its meant to make
Regan fearful of Mr.Jacobs.
This shot is a lot better as the acting is better
as the act of grabbing hold of Regan is forceful.
This shot is a little bit too long and the camera
isnt close enough to Mr.Jacobs face.

This shot is good although Liam (Mr.Jacobs) said

that he didnt like the way he said his lines
therefore we did another shot

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1,12

00:01

Mr.Jacobs says; Do you

remember now?

Yes

The acting in this shot is a lot better as it

sounds more realistic.

1,13

00:06

Regan says; Im sorry boss

I tri-

1,13

00:05

Regan says; Im sorry boss

I tri-

No as the
shot is way
too long
Yes

1,14

00:08

Mr.Jacobs says; Ive had

enough of your pathetic
excuses

1,14

00:08

Mr.Jacobs says; Ive had

enough of your pathetic
excuses

No as
Mr.Jacobs
says his
lines wrong
Yes

This needs to be reshot as Regan takes too long

when speaking and the camera shakes at the
end.
This shot is a lot better as the camera doesnt
shake and the take isnt as long, although will
be cut when editing so that Mr.Jacobs cuts off
Regan
This will need to be reshot as Mr.Jacobs forgot
his lines during the take.

1,15

00:07

Regan says; Im sorry boss

I tried

Yes

1,16

00:06

Yes

1,17

00:02

Mr Jacobs says I need to

prove to me that youll do
anything for this business,
anything I ask.
Regan says; Anything sir
anything.

Yes

1,17

00:03

Regan says; Anything sir

anything.

Yes

1,18

00:05

Close up of gun spinning on

the desk

Yes

This shot is good however the first part will

have to be cut out as the camera shakes before
Mr.Jacobs speaks. Also the acting is good this
time round.
The acting is good and the camera doesnt
shake and I love how the lighting fits the Film
Noir genre.
The acting is good therefore I shall not have to
redo this take. Its fine as is.

The acting is very good and the lighting fits the

theme however Regan looks up at the camera
at the end so I will need to film this shot again.
The acting is very good again and Regan
doesnt look up at the camera when he has
finished his dialogue.
The filming is good however will need to be cut
during editing as its a continuity editing task.

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1,19

00:10

POV shot of Mr.Jacobs

sliding the gun to Regan

Yes

The POV shot looks very realistic and I love the

way it looks therefore I shall not redo this shot.

1,20

00:05

Focus pull on the hostage

Yes

1,21

00:03

Extreme lose up of Regan as

he says; No

Yes

This focus pull is very good for revealing the

hostage however will need to be sped up in
editing as it takes a long time.
This shot is good as you can see the reaction to
Mr.Jacobs asking Regan to shoot the hostage.

1,22

00:20

Two shot of more dialogue

between Mr.Jacobs & Regan

Yes

1,23

00:07

Mr.Jacobs says; Live up to

your words boy

Yes

1,24

00:08

Breaking the 180 degree

rule

Yes

1,25

00:05

Yes

1,26

00:05

Focus pull on the gun as

Regan goes to pull the
trigger.
Hostage struggling to free
herself and then giving up

Yes

This shot is good however the acting needs

working on.

1,27

00:03

Hostage says; ReganNo

under her breath.

Yes

This shot is good and the lighting reveals the

hostage well.

1,28

00:03

Regan turns the gun onto

Mr.Jacobs.

Yes

1,29

00:03

Yes

1,30

00:03

Over the shoulder shot of

Regan pointing the gun at
Mr.Jacobs.
Regan pulling the trigger

This is a good shot however will need to be cut

in editing as you can hear me say go at the
start.
The shot is nice however will need to cut out
me giving directions again.

Yes

I like this shot however will need to be cut as

we messed up in between but said our lines
again during the take.
It will need to be cut as before and after he
speaks is too long of a pause.
Its a bit shaky however its very hard to break
the 180 degree rule if you dont have camera
tracks to guide the camera round smoothly.
This focus pull is very good as it adds action to
the prelim.

Once again a good shot however will need to

be cut as you can hear me say the directions at
the start.

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1,31

00:06

ECU on Mr.Jacobs face as he

smirks.

Yes

This shot is good and the acting is great

however will need to be cut at the end as the
shot is too long.