CONSTRUCTION: RE-FILMING PREPARATION FOR DATE SCENE

We decided it was best to re-film some of our footage on monday due to audio and dialogue issues. I discovered there might be issues with consistency in our shots so we solved this by changing the costume so that the main character would wear a dressing gown. When we uploaded the footage we spent time re-filming on monday we realised it appeared grainy on the screen. There was an issue with the settings on the camera that altered the size and quality of our image. After fixing this we also reflected on the lighting within the shots as it was particularly dark and the dressing gown did not work as well in the shots. It created more darkness and it was less aesthetically interesting or appealing to our audience as the shirt I wore previously. The shirt suited the "girly" and delicate personality of our main character far better than a dark grey dressing gown. We decided it was best to re-film once more to get the perfect footage. We filmed again on thursday making sure to fix the lighting and the camera setting. This provided us with better footage and there was more consistency with clothing than previously. 

Casey Neistat is an American film director and producer. He has a YouTube channel depicting his "Vlogs" and his videos/short films. This week I have decided to take inspiration from his Vlogs which he films using an app called Snapchat. I use this technology a lot so I have decided to use Snapchat stories like Neistat does to document how I got on with my group when constructing. It was an interactive way to work as images or videos captured can be personalised with captions, filters and drawings. For Casey Neistat snap-chat is not a professional thought out piece of work but the chance to view videos or "stories" in life as they happen. I thought this was an interesting concept and another way to show how we have constructed our short film. 

This "Snap" shows the way in which the mise-en-scene helps to create a relaxing and romantic atmosphere. The lighting is soft and it creates a delicate mood representing the way the girl is delicate and is in a relaxing environment as she gets ready for her date. 

This Snap demonstrates how we used height with out tripod when filming. Experimenting with the camera angle helped us to get a good view of the set. The mise-en-scene again can be seen to help with the shot as it includes props such as makeup which would show the personality of the character.  

EDITING: LIBRARY SCENE

PLANNING: RISK ASSESMENT

Today I have considered what risks are involved when we are filming scenes for our short film. There are various risks we have to consider and prepare for so that people are safe when we film. The following are risks I have identified and that we need to be cautious about:

1. Burning skin due to the hot arteficial lights 
2. Tripping over wires from the arteficial lights 
3. Broken glass - we used glass items such as wine glasses and had to be aware that caution must be taken as broken glass is a hazard
4. Allergies  - we must check if people are allergic to anything before we film at a students house
5. Heavy equipment could injure people if it falls or isn't carried properly
6. Electric shocks from water being around electrical 
7. Driving to the locations must be done with care 
8. Electrical equipment around water

CONSTRUCTION: FEEDBACK

PLANNING: THEORIES OF NARRATIVE

CONSTRUCTION: RE-FILMING GIRL'S BEDROOM SCENE

When filming the scene in the girl's bedroom we wanted to use a variety of camera angles to show experimentation and make the footage interesting for viewers.

To begin the scene, we started with a close up shot and used a camera pan to represent and construct the setting; the camera showed a variety of makeup and the reflection of the female character in the mirror. As the main character in the scene. I had to move my hand across the makeup to show my thought process about getting ready for a date.

The camera techniques used in the first scene included a close up and an over the shoulder shot which showed my reflection in the mirror whilst applying makeup. This also helped to involve the audience on a personal level and made for a more interesting shot.

We used a crane shot was then used to show me reading a book. This set the scene and enabled the audience to get a feel for my character's emotions as I appear relaxed. I had to speak on the phone to a friend in this scene as this will allow the audience to follow the story line. By speaking to my friend the audience is then able to have an insight into my thoughts and emotions about the male character.

The camera techniques used in the following scene included a mid shot where my upper body can be seen up to my shoulders. In this shot my hair is the center of focus as it is long and I am seen to flick it and mess with it whilst in my outfit for the date. The audience is able to follow what has happened as when on the phone I am heard saying i have to "get ready". An over the shoulder shot which showed my reflection in the mirror whilst brushing down my dress and making sure I am ready to leave. This also helped to involve the audience on a personal level and made for a more interesting shot.

CONSTRUCTION: FILMING LIBRARY SCENE

I have used the presentational tool Visme here to show the process of the filming within the library.