This is a self evaluation following the first section of filming for our thriller opening sequence. I have just shot the "office" scene and am writing this to reflect and comment on the process.
Going into the filming I felt fairly positive and confident, because I had everything I needed: camera, tripod, props and shooting script. The only issue I had was that I did have a set time limit, which meant that I felt apprehensive to finish in time.
The lighting in the office was even more sufficient that I expected, as it complimented the scene well It was dark enough to create an uneasy mood, but bright enough as to convey a professional tone for the "business man" character.
However, the biggest issue in this first initial filming process has been keeping to a shooting script. Not only has it been difficult to film shots in order, but also to film the exact same shots. When some shots require a tripod, and others do not, it was inconvenient to constantly remove and equip the tripod. Therefore, I decided to not stick identically to the shooting script or its shots.
Upon reflection, if I could repeat the process, I would change a couple of things. First, I would have printed of multiple copies of the sheet which is scrunched up. That way, I could have shot multiple takes of that shot. Secondly, I could have possibly created a separate sheet, which would order which shots would be shot when, to reduce wasting time transferring the camera off and on the tripod.
In conclusion, the footage we have filmed so far has been of a standard we are more than happy with. Despite not sticking exactly to the shooting script, I feel just as confident going into the second section of filming.
The lighting in the office was even more sufficient that I expected, as it complimented the scene well It was dark enough to create an uneasy mood, but bright enough as to convey a professional tone for the "business man" character.
However, the biggest issue in this first initial filming process has been keeping to a shooting script. Not only has it been difficult to film shots in order, but also to film the exact same shots. When some shots require a tripod, and others do not, it was inconvenient to constantly remove and equip the tripod. Therefore, I decided to not stick identically to the shooting script or its shots.
Upon reflection, if I could repeat the process, I would change a couple of things. First, I would have printed of multiple copies of the sheet which is scrunched up. That way, I could have shot multiple takes of that shot. Secondly, I could have possibly created a separate sheet, which would order which shots would be shot when, to reduce wasting time transferring the camera off and on the tripod.
In conclusion, the footage we have filmed so far has been of a standard we are more than happy with. Despite not sticking exactly to the shooting script, I feel just as confident going into the second section of filming.
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