Directions Unit | What Scene(s) Am I Adapting?

Below I have included links to the two scenes I want to adapt into a 6-7 minute sequence. They are both from "Breaking Bad" and fortunately for me aren't too complex. For the first location I like the fact that the entire thing is done with a single stationary shot, but the audience does genuinely get a sense for the location, as well as the drug deal that is taking place through Badger's body language during the scene.


The second scene follows the first, therefore adhering to the conditions set in place by our course leader. (In that should more than one scene be included that it flows and makes sense within the context of the narrative) Featuring the entrance of a rather prominent character within the series 'Saul Goodman' - an overly-eccentric lawyer who specialises in the shady side of justice. He built a career (which inspired the spin-off show "Better Call Saul") out of getting criminals' freedom back, whatever the cost. In this scene he discusses the events of the previous scene with Badger, who now sits incarcerated within a police precinct, awaiting interrogation. 



The reason I have chosen these scenes in particular is because I think they show how much can be done with what some would consider rather basic shots. I revel in the fact that the first scene in a single shot, it's fascinating how much the audience gets from that 4 minute sequence alone, and I hope to be able to recreate that. 

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