Gear Shift Shot

One important moment in our film is when the stalker shifts the car into reverse as he begins to take Eva away. We shot this with a simple top-down view of the gear shift, and after reviewing the rough cut, we realized this shot could be more effective in building tension. 

Gear Shift Shot

The original shot didn't have the level of unease and power dynamics that we wanted for this moment. So, we decided to reshoot the gear shift shot, and experiment with new angles and framing to give the scene more emotion and depth. The initial version worked in terms of clearly showing the stalkers action, but it lacked tension. With Eva sitting in the passenger seat and the stalker in control of the car, the original shot didn't fully highlight the power dynamic and emotional distance between the two characters. 

After rethinking about how we wanted this moment, we've decided to reshoot the gear shift shot with a different angle—one that will show both the stalker and Eva sitting in their seats, with the gear shift as a visual divider between them. We're planning to position the camera at a higher angle above the gear shift, so that both the characters are visible in the frame. By framing the shot in this way, we can show the physical and emotional separation between the stalker and Eva. The gear shift will be a subtle but important divider, representing the gap between the characters and highlighting the stalker's dominance over the situation. 

Example of the Color Dynamic Between Characters

Another element that is crucial to the dynamic between characters is the clothing. The stalker is dressed entirely in black, which reinforces his dark presence. His dark attire symbolizes control, power, and threat. On the other hand, Eva is wearing a pink outfit, which contrasts sharply with the stalker's black. The pink is a color associated with innocence and youth, showing Eva's naivety and the contrast between the characters. In the new angle the contrast in their clothing will become more shown as we frame them together in the same car shot. The difference in color will further show the power dynamic—that Eva is set apart from the stalker, not just in terms of space but through the contrast in their clothing.