Thursday, 8 January 2015

Filming Day 3

Date: Thursday 8th January
Location: 57 Ramillies Crescent
Time of Day: Night

Time filming started: 4:00pm
Time filming finished: 9:30pm

Scene: 2

Shots: 25-30 - Interior

Crew Present:

Deanna Hopps - Director and Make-up Artist
Cameron Hargreaves - Cinematographer (Camera) and Set Layout
Daniel Springthorpe - Sound and Costume
Charlotte Smith - Lighting and Cinematographer

Cast Present:
Rebecca Chapman - Alice
Alex Marks - Richard

Summary of the Day:
We wanted to finish shooting the beginning of scene 2, the hallway part, where the first part of dialogue in the film appears. This sequence was a new thing for us, as the film me, Deanna and Daniel made last year for the AS course had no dialogue in it whatsoever.

It took a bit longer than expected to begin shooting, as our actors had to learn their lines and we had to set up the scene, which was awkward due to the small space and very colourful walls (this caused lighting problems).

Me setting up the equipment prior to shooting

After, we decided the shot types were effective and the acting of our cast was believable and authentic, which was very important. We were pleased with the overall outcome of the day. Charlotte took over control of the camera for shots 29 and 30, and the crew came to a common ending after resolving a small difference in opinion.

By the crew remaining in their general roles throughout most of the session, I feel that we have made some good progress and are on our way to completing the filming process for 'Behind Closed Doors'. Our crew have a somewhat effective way of working together, each of us doing separate things to achieve a common goal; the completion of the filming process and keeping on-track of the schedule.