08/12/15
Today was our first day of
officially shooting together as a team. It took place on the 8th of December,
in the same location as the test shoot. Jaimie and I arrived before the actors
to start setting up for the shoot and make sure that we had all the necessary
equipment needed for filming. Once the actors arrived at the allotted time, we
instructed then on what we thought would look good, as we had had a chance to
look over the footage from the previous shoot. We also allowed for them to look
over their scripts and refresh their memory of the script. This gave them
a basic understanding of the narrative and their characters. This was
particularly important for the actor who was playing Kyle. This is because he
was new, as our original actor was unable to attend the shoot. This meant it
was particularly important that he understood what he needed to do.
The first scene we filmed
were the ones, which took place outside. This meant we would avoid having to
shoot in the dark, which could result in significant lighting
problems. We also knew that our camera wasn't the best for filming in pitch
black, meaning that filming in twilight was better for us. We decided to add in
a shot, which we liked from the test shoot.
We then shot the scenes
that took place inside. As with the test shoots outside, we shot from a range
of angles, which allowed us to have different perspectives on what was being
shot. This meant that during the editing process we can chose from a range of
shots. We also tried to follow our storyboard as much as possible, meaning we
wouldn’t drift from our original idea. However we did try out some new ideas
and angles. This allowed us to stick to the original ideas, not drifting too
far off topic. Furthermore, by constantly referencing to the storyboards and
shot lists we were able to avoid making mistakes.
At first during filming we
found it particularly difficult to use a tripod. This was not because we didn’t
know how to use one, but because of the camera angles we wanted to film. The
use of a tripod made it more difficult to shoot certain angles, such as a high
angle shot. To resolve the problems that came with using a tripod to film
certain shots, we attempted to with some of the footage without the tripod.
This meant that we could have easier access to the places we needed to film the
shots. However without the tripod there to steady the camera, this caused some
of the footage to become too shaky and unfocused. In the end, we adapted our
choice of camera angles to suit our surroundings, meaning that we could use a
tripod every time we shot. I realised this when I did the test shoot, but
attempted the shots again as we just wanted to see if there was any other way
to recreate them. Although we didn’t completely stick to our original plan,
everything worked out okay in the end.
In the end I feel that the
shoot went well. It was a good place to have reached, due to the fact that it
allowed us to experiment with the camera more and helped us to understand more
about our opening sequence. This includes how it can appear differently from
the smallest change in detail. Although it seemed to be all-okay when filming,
when we looked back over the footage it became clear that there were many
lighting inconsistencies throughout the sequence. This meant that we would need
to reshoot.
To edit my first edit I
just put the clips together without sound most if the sound. This way I could
get an idea about the pace of the film and what it was going to look like. I
also decided that I should put a few titles on some of the screens to see
what it looked like and whether it worked well with the piece.
Here is the result:
(Please turn on sound)
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