Filming The Outside Scenes

    Moving outside overall, was pretty simple. The scenes were very short, so it didn't take much time. The workload in my option lowered as we moved further into filming. The awkward factor, however, rose exponentially. Since the scenes were in essence, traditional scenes, the camera was in a constant state of off and on. We only needed a few seconds worth of footage so we didn't need the camera to be rolling for an extended period of time. That being said, when moving to film the outside the camera began to lose its charge, forcing us to make haste. We had to retake a lot of scenes because of this. Due to how short what we needed was, it was extremely easy for me and Victoria to mess up as well, further derailing the process. With Andrea and Emily directing though, it was easy at times to follow the plans that we had made.
    The most pleasing and equally displeasing part about filming outside was arguably the weather. It wasn't too impeding but it did halt our filming a bit. The weather likes to shift very in the location we chose to film, giving us fluctuating lighting and a bit a drizzling. Lighting wasn't as much of an issue since we were able to wrap up quickly, The rain, however, was overcome by pushing through normally. Since it wasn't heavy we were still able to film. It shouldn't show, or at the very least shouldn't be extremely noticeable in the footage since the camera was kept dry.
    Apart from the difficulties, the weather also gave us the pleasant gift of a double rainbow. We would have filmed it if we were shooting any other movie but it, unfortunately, didn't fit the theme we were aiming for. Nonetheless, we accomplished our goal, in spite of the hiccups.

Filming The Inside Scenes

    Staring with the indoor scenes my group and I filmed all the domestics together. We started by taking the wedding photo, printing it and framing it for the opening scene. This involved me and Victoria preparing for the said photo, her more than I since she had hair and a fancy dress, We as the actors, had a tiny costume change as well, showing the passage of time with new outfits. Along with some general couple scenes, we filmed the scenes with the food. I'm personally happy with how the shots of me and Victoria came out. The setting of the table thanks to Emily really brought the whole thing together. The table scene, however, did have a problem. The table we sat at was surrounded by mirrors, a cabinet on one side and a full mirrored wall on the other. It was a fun addition to everything but it limited where we could place the camera. We managed to find a corner in between the two and Emily took over filming.

    I didn't like being filmed, it was weird. Even though I knew exactly what needed to be done, I didn't know what to do. The best way to explain it would be that I was practically a deer in headlights. I guess its something I have to get used to. On top off that, I felt that I didn't have much of a purpose. I kinda felt that I was sitting around most of the time waiting for the shots to be taken if I'm being honest. The only saving grace is that I know, the actor is one of the most important parts. I would have much rather preferred to be behind the camera. That aside the food was the most difficult aspect of the indoor scenes. We originally planned on having at least ten plates to set on the table but only came out with four. It can be counted six if the two set in front of the actors are included. It was Emily who made the food so I'm guessing there were just not enough resources to get all that we had planned.

Final Film Progress

    In terms of starting our final assignment, we have. Today we went over our schedule and decided that we would start filming this coming weekend. We haven't started yet due to the lack of organization. We used today as a way to catch up with ourselves and get everything in order. The overall aspects of where, why, and how everything was taking place was the main prerogative. Since the scenes are all in the same place, we decided it would be in our best interest to shoot it all in one day. In deciding this we scheduled three to four hours to shoot everything we need, The four hours gives us time to review and reshoot if we needed it. Today we really just made sure that every one of us was able to meet up in order to begin the filming process. We checked off the things needed too, like completing our scripts and storyboard. We also talked about the general props we would have on set since we'd be implementing cooked food into our film. We only need the camera, which I will check out the day before we begin filming.

    We also made plans to shoot the CCR. We're not super clear on in but the attempt will be made so that there will be less work to do in the future when we have to edit both that and the final film. We have the question down and the general answers to them, but timing and formating haven't been a focus. The CCR is honestly a secondary, but we scheduled it in to maximize our time together. We want to do the most when we have time in order to save time later to get the best quality work possible. Though we have to rush most things, today was to ensure we would have sufficient time to review. On top of that, we have to ensure that we have the time to edit the footage. Especially because this will be longer than both the commercial and music video

Planning Blog: Storyboarding

Planning Blog: Storyboarding

The storyboard for my film was done by me and my fellow group members. In order of each scene, the following is drawn out:

The first template shows a sketch of the film. protagonists (the married couple) in their wedding photo, before slowly zooming out to glass surrounding it as a foot steps down and shatters it, the couple will also be yelling at each other in the background as this happens although we didn't write that out explicitly. The camera will then cut to the couple arguing and yelling at each other. The next shots will be of a plate flying across the screen, followed by a bowl, and then a wine glass. Shots of each object breaking will be shown in between. The next scene is a scene of the protagonists in a fancy car. An establishing shot is used, and then a two-shot showing one character looking at the driver, then jump-cutting to the other looking outside the car window. The car then pulls up to the venue and quickly finish the drinks they were having before opening the door. One foot comes out followed by another with the camera zoomed into them, staying zoomed as the character walks down a red carpet with cameras flashing. Paparazzi will be shown accompanied by a bright camera flash that will then show the characters smiling. The second to last scene returns to the couples' home, showing food on their dining table. The female will look at the food, quickly looking away to meet eyes with the male before returning to the female as an eye-line match. As the final scene, the food will then slowly be shown, revealing that what the characters are eating is... not quite right. This will take a bit longer to make the viewer intrigued, before ending the film (or well, the final scene of its beginning). 

Planing Blog: Location, Participants, Heath, and Schedule

In this power-point, my group and I mapped out the possible locations we would film, as well as filming schedule. We also reestablished the sound the would accompany each location and discussed safety. We chose the locations listed because they are the most simple option while fulfilling the common conventions found in the Romantic genre. To ensure safety we also cover measures in case something were to happen. This power-point serves to delegate the location and responsibilities beforehand. This limits confusion later on so that everyone knows their roles, as well as allowing filming editing to go a lot smoother. By mapping out the relative time in the script, the scenes can shoot more efficiently. It is most efficient to shoot in one day, and all sense, given the time can be accomplished all at once. There is minimal movement needed

Planning Blog: Titles

In this power-point, my group and I mapped out the possible placements for our titles. This power-point covers the actual titles we plan on having, including actors, music, editing, custom design, the studio and production company, director, and our working tile. To ensure safety we also cover measures in case something were to happen. This power-point serves to delegate responsibilities beforehand. This limits confusion later on so that everyone knows their roles, as well as allowing editing to go a lot smoother. By mapping out the titles in the script, the placement of titles is a lot easier in post-production

Planning Blog: Sound Script

This is our sound script. In this power-point, we map out the general sounds that will be heard in the final product. Following the shooting scrip, we mapped out the general sounds of up each scene, both any possible dialogue as well as possible non-diegetic sound and diegetic. With the sound script, we don't have as much planning to do on the spot or any at all on the day we film. When planning though, we ran into another major issue. Our vision again relied on the subtlety and nuance of a charter. We found it hard to plan what exactly these characters would say. We again didn't want to leave it up to chance so we tried to describe any possible dialogue as best as possible. Areas like basic sounds were easier due to the genre research done beforehand. We based the scenes off of common conventions in the romantic genre. (these are two of the same power-point, both with the same information, simply with varying details)

Planning Blog: Shooting Script

This is our shooting script. In this power-point, we map out the general angles and movements that will be seen in the final product. To have an idea when we start filming, we brock up each scene into each moment where the environment would change, or basically where we would have to repossession the camera. With the shooting script, we don't have as much planning to do on the spot or any at all on the day we film. With planning though we ran into one major issue. Our vision relies on the subtlety and nuance of emotion. It was difficult for us to plan out a charter's actions, due to the microscopic nature of it. We didn't want to leave it up to chance so we tried to describe any possible movement as best as possible. Grander areas like camera angles and edits were easier due to the genre research done beforehand. We based the scenes off of common conventions in the romantic genre

(these are two of the same power-point, both with the same information, simply with varying details)