First Day of Filming
On our first day of filming, we based ourselves in the grounds of the college. Firstly, we had to get permission to film in the reception area, as it is the main access to the building and health and safety issues may occur:
- Tripping over equipment
- Heavy doors slamming
- Overcrowding
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| Becky and Jess setting up equipment |
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| Becky preparing the camera |
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| Becky controlling the camerawork |
Our First Location
Things we had to change:
- Due to the fact that none of our cast or crew had access to a car, we had to re-think our original plan. Therefore, we decided to film more scenes of the female character leaving college, with techniques, such as match on action.
- When it comes to us filming at our new location, where we see the character leaving the car, we will have access to a vehicle.
Lights, Camera, Action!
Problems we had:
- Background noise; talking, phone ringing, doors slamming etc.
- Due to the new electronic barriers in reception, we had to constantly swipe ourselves through each side, depending on the position that we wanted to film.
- When we went to film outside, it was raining!
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| Jess getting into her role |
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| Our second location |
Things that went well:
- We managed to collect lots of footage, which will become useful when it comes to us editing the film.
- Camerawork was successful. We managed to get successful shots at interesting angles, including the use of the pan and tilt in camera movement.
- Although it was hard work, we had fun at the same time.
Where to next?
After a successful first day of filming, we are intending to continue onto our new location of the house containing the cellar. This location is a key part of our thriller opening, as it is where the mystery and tension build up, as we meet the most dramatic point of the film.
Next film day:
Saturday 2nd March 2013
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