Reshooting

To solve the non-flowing scenes in our film, we decided to reshoot and add a few more details to make the transitions smoother and more believable. The sequence where the stalker slams Eva's car door then suddenly appears in the car would leave the audience with questions about how he got inside so quickly. To solve this, we filmed stalking sitting in the car instead of having him already inside when the scene begins. This change made the shots feel more logical.

The new clip of the stalker entering the car

The first clip we added involved showing the car door closed, then cutting to the door being opened. We filmed the stalker entering the car from Eva's perspective in the passenger seat. This angle worked perfectly to show the stalker's movement and Eva's point of view in one shot. The audience can now understand that the stalker has entered the car before he starts speaking to her, which makes the transition feel more natural. This clip will be inserted right after the stalker slams the car door in the original shot.

The new clip of the car door locking

To add more tension to the scene, we also filmed a close-up of the car door locking. The clip is a close up on the door as the lock clicks into place. This tiny but significant detail heightens the feeling of unease, and signals that Eva is now trapped inside the car with the stalker. Our sound designer is planning to add a dramatic clicking sound over the shot of the lock, creating more intensity and emphasize the moment of isolation for Eva. The close-up of the lock will be inserted after the stalker enters and car and asks Eva, "You ready?". 

These reshoots have been crucial in improving the flow and tension of our film. By adding the new shots of the stalker entering the car and the close-up of the door locking, we've not only solved the logical flaw in the scene, but we've also improved it overall. The addition of sound design elements, such as the clicking noise over the lock, will further add to the drama and suspense. Additionally, we were a few seconds short in our rough cut, and these new clips will help fill that gap while also adding to the narrative. These small but impactful adjustments bring everything together and help us with the last step to producing the final cut.