Filming blog

Before we started filming we had to fill out a risk assessment looking at all the risks that could happen while filming for example we were filming in the photography studio so we have to be carful with the lights and cables in the room. Once we had all the form filled out and all the risks recognised we would have permission to start filming. We then booked the camera and tripod, Lee Hodgkinson our lecturer gave a quick run through on how to use the camera. I was a bit nervous when given the camera however I knew what I was meant to do and was looking forward to getting started. We had found our actors through Sadie Lynham, the plan was Jack Stanley to be the boss of the gang and Jaz D’avola to be the young woman. We planned to meet before we started filming in the studio, however Jack couldn’t get into the college that day. Luckily Jaz was bringing in someone else that could take Jack’s place. Then the replacement couldn’t come either. It was a big panic to try and find someone that could take part in the filming. Luckily we managed to find a friend; Ali Mitchell, before filming and he was happy to take part and takes Jack’s place. We managed to get a gun prop from the drama department as well. When we had the actors and the props we went into the photography studio and set up the set. We chose the photography studio because there were lights and a backdrop which would be a great set for the filming. I needed help setting up the tripod and to place it where the camera needed to be because it was awkward to move independently because of my physical disability. When the tripod was set in the right position I could film easily and move the camera myself. Before we started filming we arranged the room so we could get clear shots for filming. I learnt how to move the camera smoothly with the tripod and found it easy to do. I managed to pan well, but found it difficult to keep the camera steady when holding the camera when doing the over the shoulder shots and when the conversation was taking place with the characters. We had a lot of fun when filming but found it difficult to keep the continuity because we had to keep changing the lights between each shot so the actors were correctly lit. After we finished filming I had to leave early because I needed to get a taxi. Next time in the main exercise I will leave more time for filming so it won’t be as rushed.