Clip Analysis - "North by Northwest"; How does this sequence engage the audience ?

Clip Analysis - North by Northwest 

Preliminary Task - The Video

So, here's the finished product of what me and Seb have been working on. (Sorry for the slow upload; technical difficulties...) This is the video where start to experiment with the basic fundamentals of filming and camera work. Below, is the grade given to us for the continuity edit of this video.

Evaluation of Preliminary Task

Evaluation of Preliminary Task 

Prezi of Thriller sub-genres

Planning for the Prelim...

Some planning for the Preliminary Task

When planning for a video, story boarding takes place. This means that we must sketch out each shot that would happen on film; without this, we (me and planning partner Seb) would not have had a base to start with.

Of course during planning, other ideas were shared and discussed, causing our story board to change slightly as opposed to what we actually produced in the film. We had to think about how we would have achieved some of the harder parts that would have been in the film e.g tracking shot or filming high angles; the location was also changed from an indoor situation to an outdoor setting. 

Here is the outline of out Preliminary Task, in story board form:

 Although the story board contains a few different parts, the main outline of the plot was retained in the film. Some of the boxes were left empty due to how we had to change location and circumstances of the characters.

During the planning for our preliminary task, we also had to create a short and simple script to match the plot that we created, as well as for those starring in it.
In doing this, I learnt how to write and structure a script:

FADE IN

RINGLEADER walks down a path; with authority and mystery. She approaches a building, somewhat abandoned and derelict. She steps in without hesitation. The VICTIM is found at the back of the building, alone and tied up in rope. The RINGLEADER walks towards the VICTIM. Eventually, the RINGLEADER stops and stands in front of the VICTIM.


RINGLEADER, an authoritative figure who will get you in trouble when messed with.

RINGLEADER

Do you know why you're here ?

The VICTIM looks directly at the RINGLEADER and a moment of silence is held.

RINGLEADER

Well ?!

VICTIM, the ordinary individual accused of messing with RINGLEADER.

VICTIM

You tell me !

The RINGLEADER slowly walks closer towards the VICTIM, the VICTIM backing away in cowardice.

RINGLEADER

In every bank job there's a snitch.

The RINGLEADER walks back out of the derelict building, deserting the VICTIM, still alone and tied up. The VICTIM shouts as the RINGLEADER leaves--

VICTIM

Come back ! You can't leave me here ! Come back !

FADE OUT

Photo Composition