Shooting on Location Diary - Day 2

Welcome back! Today, I will present to you the second 'vlog' of our shooting on location diary! 

DAY 2 - THE MAIN SECTION OF THE FILM OPENING

Day 2 was another 3 hour slot in which we filmed the rest of the film. We filmed the rest of the film in order from the kitchen scene onwards due to costume changes being minimal. 

So let's look at the schedule for day 2:

With the schedule noted let's look at the 'vlog' for Day 2 to give you an insight into how we actually managed to film the rest of the film opening in 3 hours:



WAS IT A SUCCESSFUL DAY?

Overall, It was a successful day, we managed to film all of the planned shots with no continuity errors. However, It was a little dark at times, however we can improve that in the final cut. Overall, I thought that the day was handled very professionally considering the few hiccups in the acting etc which are visible in the 'vlog'. 

WHAT WAS MY CONTRIBUTION TO THE TWO DAYS OF FILMING? 

My contribution to the 2 days of shooting we as follows, make sure that everything is recorded and recorded to the appropriate standard! My role within the film doesn't really kick in till the editing stage. But overall, I thought I did my job very well, I simply worked with Tam, the director, and discussed shots and how we could maybe manipulate and change certain scenes to look aesthetically more pleasing to the audience. 

Next time: Editing! Let's see if my skills are any good...

Shooting on Location Diary - Day 1

Welcome back! We've not talked in a very long time, and that is because we have been filming, editing and presenting our rough cut, Somnium! In this post, I will presenting to you the first of two 'vlogs' in which we filmed alongside the filming of our product. These 'vlogs' are exclusive footage from behind the scenes! 

DAY 1 - ESTABLISHING SHOT AND KITCHEN SCENE

Day 1 consisted of a 3 hour time slot to film the POV with Ian walking into the house and into the kitchen to greet Jane, with a few pieces of dialogue to finish the day off. But, just to make it formal here is how the day was scheduled:

So, here is our first of 2 'vlogs':

WAS THE DAY SUCCESSFUL?

The day was relatively successful, we started with Marc (Ian) handling the camera because it was a POV in which, the camera would start by pointing towards the house then tilting down into Marc's feet while he walks towards the house.

However, when we came to film the shot / reverse shot, Tam's cat had a fit in which prevented us from filming at our desired location any further. Because of this we had to change location very, very quickly as time was running out. Luckily one of our actors, Sara, allowed us to use her home as our new location.

Due to all of this, we had to record the POV and dialogue at Sara's home before the time ran out which was hectic to say the least.


Next time: Shooting on Location Day 2!