Evaluation of First Phase Of Shooting

The first phase of shooting consisted of spending two days on location in Porthallow Cornwall.

I believe the shoot went really well, as we gathered 75% of the total footage for the film.

I spent lots of time checking the visuals and audio to check things such as: shots being out of focus, the boom being in shot, and crackles in the audio.

The shoot was intensive, as it involved working days lasting from 8am-6pm. However I would then spend the evenings backing up the footage and checking it rigorously.

Regardless of the long days, the cast and I stayed happy throughout the shoot, and the positive atmosphere enabled us to capture everything successfully.

(bags of gravel to weigh down the tripod)

Readthrough

We arrived on location around 7pm, so I spent the evening with the cast running through the script.

This was great as I got lots of feedback from them (who all study A-level drama) as to how we can all make the piece flow together more through changing lines in the script.

It was also a great opportunity to consolidate the image of the film into their heads, this meeting allowed them to connect with the piece and know how to perform.

Location Shots

Here are some of the location shots for the first part of my filming, which will span over the course of 2 days. I aim to shoot about 2 thirds of my film in this time.

Shot list

Here is the shot list in preparation for shooting my film.

A shot list is vital as it helps you plan in exact detail what you are hoping to achieve, instead of making last minute decisions on the day.

This is particularly important to me, as I am filming on location, so it should hopefully prevent the need to go out and re-shoot footage.

Weather Forecast Part 1

Here is the weather forecast for the days I am shooting the first half of my film.

This information is vital as I am filming outside, so need to know when I have access to light, if the rain will ruin shots, or if it will be too windy to film.

The forecast looks adequate for the filming I intend to do, I am hoping to for an autumnal colour scheme, so shooting in late october should be good for this.

Animatic

Here is the animatic for my short film.

An animatic is useful to filming as it helps me gain a sense of how long a shot will last for, as well as help me see how I will integrate audio in my film.

Risk Assessment Part 1

Here is the risk assessment for the first part of shooting. A risk assessment is essential as it allows you to prevent events (such as damage to cast and equipment) which would Jeopardise the shoot, meaning you can make the film successfully.

Production Schedule Part 1

Here is the first part of my production schedule for the first part of shooting my film . The next part will be shot at a later date.

Creating a production schedule is vital for filming, as it helps you organise getting your equipment and actors in the same place at the same time. It also allows you to get the maximum potential productivity out of a shooting day.

Primary Audience Feedback

Here is an interview with Blaise, who will be cast in my film, but also is the primary audience for my film.

This is a crucial part of planning for my film as knowing what the primary audience are expecting means I can make a film which appeals to an audience which would consume the media product. It also means my film can fit in a genre. (As Blaise says, dark comedy)

Secondary Audience Feedback

Here is an interview with James, a member of my media class, who falls under my secondary audience tag.

 Interviewing secondary audience is important as it allows me to see what drags in a broader audience. It also helps get a more honest opinion, as you have somebody who isn't totally in love with your genre, so that factor doesn't influence the feedback given; eliminating bias.

Narrative Within My Film