Rakesh Sharma

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I have written a couple of short movie scripts. I am willing to develop those stories into appealing short films by myself and/or with the collaborative efforts of fellow passionate filmmakers.

Location London, UK

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  • Rakesh Sharma replied to Rakesh Sharma
    Sharing your shots

    For the sake of filming and to run away from laziness :)

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    Share your finished film
  • Rakesh Sharma replied to Rakesh Sharma
    How is shot size used?

    Thanks for the appreciation.

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    How do you use montage?

    Hello - An attempt to join two different shots/locations together.

    https://youtu.be/-y31AVLxBn4

    Please share your thought process.

  • Rakesh Sharma made a comment
    Why is screen direction important?

    The story background for a particular scene will influence the screen direction majorly, as there is no set pattern for such scene picturization. But yes, in general, it can look like this –
    (1) Z-axis movement – character coming towards camera showing character’s determination/focus/situation
    (2) 180-degree X-axis shot of the main character from the side,...

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    How do you use movement in film?

    Hello All
    Attempted a single sequence shot (though edited to remove irrelevant bits) using different camera angles (1) Moving camera sideways (2) Moving whole camera up and down (3) Track in and track out (4) Tilting camera up and down (5) Moving camera from Long shot to close up transition.

    Please feel free to share your thought process....

  • Rakesh Sharma made a comment
    What are shooting patterns?

    Hello Tom & All - A clip link below, using 5 shots shooting pattern. (1) A unique starting shot (2) a Medium shot doing an activity (3) a Long shot showing activity+individual (4) Long/close activity+individual continue (5) Outcome/output/benefit of the activity.
    Please share your thought process.

    https://youtu.be/yBSE-eAxbg0

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    Why do you need coverage?

    Hello All - Filming a simple sequence to follow continuity. B Roll shots included.
    https://youtu.be/2CAa5SvSU10

  • Rakesh Sharma made a comment
    Sharing your shots

    An amateurish and raw filming attempt using (A) different angles and positions i.e. from the front, side, three-quarter shot, medium to long shot, close-ups, high/low angle shot (B) different frames i.e. rule of third, unbalanced, relevant background.

    A light theme is used to string different shots together and tried using the continuity rule. Missed minor...

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    Composition: Framing people

    An amateurish and raw filming attempt using (A) different angles and positions i.e. from the front, side, three-quarter shot, medium to long shot, close-ups, high/low angle shot (B) different frames i.e. rule of third, unbalanced, relevant background.

    A light theme is used to string different shots together and tried using the continuity rule. Missed minor...

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    Camera position and angle

    An amateurish and raw filming attempt using (A) different angles and positions i.e. from the front, side, three-quarter shot, medium to long shot, close-ups, high/low angle shot (B) different frames i.e. rule of third, unbalanced, relevant background.
    A light theme is used to string different shots together and tried using the continuity rule. Missed minor...

  • Rakesh Sharma made a comment
    How do you use movement in film?

    Nicely explained, the linkage with your own movie provides more relevant learning.

  • Rakesh Sharma made a comment
    How do you use montage?

    Thanks, an effective technique.

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    What is the continuity system?

    Very nice. Thanks for linking the learning with your short film, as that provides help visualizing it practically.

  • Rakesh Sharma replied to Gemma R.
    Why do you need coverage?

    Thanks, Emma for asking this.
    Hello Tom - Does that mean the master shot is a complete single sequence, shot at one go? In that way, it will be a prime shot used in final editing, and the rest B-roll/extra shots will be inserted in between for fine-tuning. Or is it another way around.

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    What is a sequence?

    It is supposed to be a revolutionary concept, taking away the single-shot limitations. And paving the way to compile (edit) perfect shots (frame by frame), making the movie interesting for the audience.

  • Rakesh Sharma made a comment
    What is a sequence?

    Hello - Not able to watch the movie, a message appears when clicking the first clip "Sorry, You are not registered with BFI Screenonline.".

  • Rakesh Sharma made a comment
    Week 1 Conclusion

    Thanks, the good learning, and various new and unique tips/points. Your explanation linking with your short shooting is quite useful, nice breakdown of different scenes with its relevancy. Thanks.

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    Filming the shot

    A shot holding camera still merely for 10-15 seconds. Need to admit hands are shaky. Elephants on the chessboard are laughing as they are standing rock solid.
    https://youtu.be/mhDNOp8uSEg

  • Rakesh Sharma made a comment
    Filming enough

    Thanks for taking us to real larger-than-life movie shooting world.

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    Pre-shot checklist

    Thanks, nice summary. Scene sequencing (in the script) can be referenced somewhere, so editing remains less tricky to follow the continuity principle.

  • Rakesh Sharma made a comment
    How does a short film tell a story?

    Hello - Still images can be used effectively in between of running shots or it will be quite noticeable.

  • Rakesh Sharma replied to Ozgun Doganbaloglu
    Why are you here?

    Hi, Good to have that spirit. Out of curiosity and to pull more motivation please - Are you working on a full-length films or short films. Are you managing all aspects on your own (i.e. direction, edit..).

  • Rakesh Sharma made a comment
    How is shot size used?

    Hello - Shot a few clips (Nature only at this stage) using Wide, medium, and close angles (high and low angles). Used editing software to string these clips together.
    You tube link -
    https://youtu.be/Ohc1a2mSOLs

  • Rakesh Sharma replied to Rakesh Sharma
    Navigating the course

    Hi Tom - Additional query, the video can be uploaded in the youtube channel/account, and the link can be shared. Is Padelt provides some different/additional feature.

  • Rakesh Sharma made a comment
    Navigating the course

    A query around Padlet, please. I did edit video clip using HitFilm, and exported as Hitfilm project and MP4. Padlet is not picking up either of the formats. Any tip please.

  • Rakesh Sharma made a comment
    Light

    Good, Thanks

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    Camera position and angle

    Nice

  • Rakesh Sharma made a comment
    How do you 'read' a film scene?

    Nice checklist. Now by default, the mind will be at work while watching the movie itself :)

  • Rakesh Sharma made a comment
    Watch a short film

    Around 39-45 different shots from different angles.

  • Rakesh Sharma made a comment
    What is a shot?

    Examples of different shots helped relate it with a running sequence.

  • Rakesh Sharma made a comment
    Why are you here?

    Hello, Fellow Filmmakers/Aspiring filmmakers,
    I live in West London, UK for the last 15 years. I have written a few short movie scripts (containing different social messages). I could not find someone (yet, to collaborate with) to develop these scripts into effective short films.
    Starting this course to further enhance my skill set and with a wish that...