I am very grateful for the chance to borrow a professional camera from my church, the Sony A7 III. This camera feels like the right choice for my project because I have been using it for photography and videography almost every Sunday for the past five years. Because of this experience, I am very comfortable and confident with the camera and working with it. While I may not be an expert, I have a solid understanding of the camera and am able to know what ISO, aperture, and shutter speed all are and do for a camera. However, I still took the extra time to research certain settings to make sure I could use it to its full potential.
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The lens I use will be just as important as the camera itself, as they help shape how the story is visually presented. For this project, I will be using three different lenses, each chosen for specific types of shots. The E 4.5–6.3/70–350 G OSS lens will mainly be used for extreme close-ups that focus on small but meaningful details. Shots such as Clare shutting off her alarm, a test paper hitting the desk, or a close-up of a B+ grade are moments where this lens highlights the tension within the story being told. It will also be used during the montage to capture quick, detailed shots that reflect Clare’s pressure and determination.
The 28–75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens will mostly be used for medium shots that show Clare within her everyday surroundings. These scenes include her eating cold leftovers while studying, her wall covered in sticky notes and schoolwork, and the moment she closes an empty destroyed sketchbook. These shots help the audience understand both her routine and the environment she is constantly immersed in.
The FE 1.8/50 lens will be used for wider shots throughout the opening sequence. This includes the establishing shot of the outside of Clare’s house, school hallway scenes, and wider shots of Clare studying. These wider angles help set the tone of the film and give the audience a stronger sense of space and isolation.
Overall, the Sony A7 III and the selected lenses will allow me to create a visually balanced film opening that supports both the narrative and emotional tone of the story. I will also have my iPhone 12 Pro as a backup camera, a tripod to have maintained a stable camera throughout the film and will be using a studio light for certain scenes as well as a desk lamp for my main sources of lighting throughout the entirety of the film opening.
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