If you move away from the traditional cinematography conventions of how to shoot a scene - can you still produce a sequence; which gives a riveting delivery and will ultimately be effective?

I am going to be looking at the conventions that are established within cinematography, using that understanding I will look to see if you can break convention and still have an effective sequence within the film.

I will be focusing on the shot selection and looking into more ‘creative’ style of shooting which wouldn’t necessarily follow the traditional conventions of cinematography. I will use classic and modern films as a means to following and establishing these conventions. Furthering this even more I will categorise these within their appropriate genre (e.g Horror, Action and Adventure, Comedy) and using that information try to establish what are genre specific cinematography conventions.

By understanding the conventions and rules that are already established I can logically look at ways of ‘breaking’ them and how to shoot a scene differently. This will progress and develop my shooting style, also giving me potential to create a unique cinematic effect. As I already have an understanding that these conventions have been developed and progressed over many years, I believe you can’t just shoot something ‘differently’ and it is effective. You have to have a logical thought progress to contribute too producing a scene that is effective.

As cinematography is the most visual story telling element of a film, I will also be looking at why certain sequences are effect in its delivery of the scene. Questioning this with an ‘actions vs shot’ mentality. Can scenes be effective with out having a certain shot element implanted into the scene.

 
I will further my research with some extensive research and development with my artefacts. I will be creating a series of short scenes to accompany all this research. Initially shooting a scene in what I see as the conventional way. I will then shoot it differently ‘breaking’ conventions. I will also produce these over a spectrum of different genres so that I have a wide scope of research and feedback. I will also host both physical and digital viewings for these scenes, getting the audiences to complete questionnaires and feedback. Hopefully as well getting opinions and feedback from industry professionals.