We decided to use a tripod in order to film part of the shaving scene (see above). We used a tripod because it ensured that there would be no shaking and it would be a clear and steady shot. By doing this it allowed us to save us time in the editing process as it will be a guaranteed steady shot due to the tripod. Also we wanted a mid shot whilst the protagonist was applying shaving foam, which the tripod allowed us to do perfectly.
In order to film the close up shot above we placed our DSLR camera in a cabinet above the sink in order to catch an unsettling close up of the protagonist face whilst shaving. We decided on this because it will capture a perfectly steady shot of the protagonist shaving. Originally we thought we could capture this shot while holding the camera, however this would most likely have resulted in a shaky shot. It also allowed the actor to act naturally as he is looking in the mirror next to the camera so he is not playing to the camera, this adds to the verisimilitude of the shot.
In order to film the first shot of the door we decided to use the tripod once again. We did this because we wanted the camera and audience to dwell on the door as it the final scene before it s revealed that that protagonist is a psychotic serial killer. The tripod allowed us to get the correct height of the shot that we were looking for. Also, it ensured the shot was not shaky and infact completely steady.
Finally, in order to shoot the final scene of the film, we decided to shoot free hand. We took the camera off of the tripod and slowly tilted the camera towards the floor. We did this as it is as the the audiences eyes are the camera and they are looking down to reveal a dead body, this shot allows this scene to look extremely realistic and credible.
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