Group: Filming Feedback - Day 1

Where, when and with whom did we film?

• We filmed with Alex, Alex, Dan, Tom and Laurie
• We filmed on two locations, outside Dan's house and in a nearby alley way
• For the crime scene we filmed mid-afternoon when it was not too sunny
• For the alleyway scene we filmed at about 6:00pm when it was dark and dimly lit by a single lamp post

What did we film?

• Crime scene of dead body and SOCO's taking pictures
• Establishing shot of the detective
• Tracking shot of the killer walking down a darkened alley way

What difficulties did we have?

• We had to do multiple shots of the crime scene to ensure that we had enough footage for the opening
• The availabilty of the actors was limited so we had to film quickly and effectively to get it all done in one day
• We had to ensure that the continuity of the filming was perfect so that when we edit it all together it fits perfectly
• When filming the alleyway we had to wait a few hours before it started getting dark. However we then found that it became dark very quickly so we were rushed for time when filming this scene
• Weather conditions hindered acting capabilities

What did we think about the footage?

• The footage that we collected was very good however we need to take into account the framing of our scenes to ensure that everything in the shot is there for a reason
• Not all of the footage that we collected will be used as some of it gave an unrealistic and unproffesional look to the scene when we edited it together

How important was the storyboard?

• We found the storyboard useful as it allowed us the opportunity to develop ideas before we filmed them
• It also gave us an order of what to film so that when we edit it together it will look continuous
• In addition to this it enabled us to plan shots and establish where the camera would need to be set up for each shot
• We did however not include some of the shots and altered others on the day as we had some difficulties setting up the camera and getting the right angle with the correct lighting and mise-en-scene

What will we be filming next and when?

• Next we plan to film the scene that will be played on the disc that the detective finds later on in the film
• It is mostly handicam shots of the killer filming himself and his new victim
• This will be filmed over half term in Alex's garage as it looks conventional to the genre of thriller movies