Newspaper Thriller..

We were asked to create a short thriller clip, which revolved around a newspaper. My group were quick to think of an idea over a 2-day-lesson-break & when it came to videoing, we were ready. Before we began, we recieved an induction on how to use the cameras. Individually, we were all taught how to work the basic & more challenging feautures on/of the camera. Basic things such as inserting & ejecting the tape where practiced be each member of the group. More complex things such as adjusting the camera to the tri-pod & panning where also practiced by each member of the group. Although others grasped the actions quicker than others, we began filming.

The story behind our shooting was that Marika, the main character, was reading a newspaper in the coffee room. As she turned the page, she saw a disturbing image on the page which allowed her to remember something tragic. She fiercely ripped the paper & ran out, shocked. She ran all the way down the stairs, no time to even think of getting the lift. As she approached the exit, she ran in between a couple, Zanele & Nathan, disrupting their affectionate hand-holding.