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IB Film
by Geri Cheng


Notes for the Trailer
These are my notes for the cinematography and editing of the trailer.


Second Rough Cut
We started filming the 'Bad Boy Blake scene' (5.33) only to realise that the sound is irreparable due to the location where we filmed....


First Rough Cut
Problems The film is already too long (8.20) and there are still many scenes to be filmed Needs to re-film clip of pictures of Charlie...


Editing & Cinematography Skills
The Psychology of Film Editing Every shot shown has to have a purpose or meaning Each shot shouldn't last too long (unless purposefully...


Ideas for the Trailer
Easy A by Will Gluck Trailer opens with character breaking the fourth wall, talking directly to the camera. Later, it cuts between the...


Location Scouting, Props, Actors, Screen Tests
Location Scouting Bedroom Scene Bathroom Scene Golden Calvin Scene - park (Cyberport) Bad Boy Blake Scene - a dark alleyway Hipster...
A Closer Look: Editing
The Answers by Michael Goode and Daniel Lissing At 2.01, the camera move slowly across from one scene to another. The editor uses this to...
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