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Behind the scenes photos of our other shoot days.

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Pre-Production

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Shot list for scenes 1-15 that I have created. I have asked the other two to do the same to help me in the paperwork process.

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The floor plans I have created over the rehearsal process in order to put into a shot list.

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Today is the last meeting before Easter. This has been a crucial meeting as it allowed us to sort any issues we have prior. In our camera meeting, I found out the other two camera operators have not been inducted on the RED or Ronin Gimble. I have told each person to ensure they are fully inducted on the equipment before coming back to shoot in rehearsals as this is paramount for safe use of the kit, but also to ensure they are comfortable when filming.

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DRAFT 1:

Creative Ideas // Breakdown of each location // Locations // Costumes // Each department creates a moldboard

DRAFT 2:

Casting // Update w/ breakdowns // Social Media posts // RED Komodo Camera - Breakdown w/ visuals > Pushes / Pans / Tilts

DRAFT 3:

Breakdowns // Floor Plans - Can be in rehearsal

DRAFT 4:

Shot List - Draft 1 Version 1 // Risk Assessments // Planning / Scheduling // Rehearsals > 2 Days - Wednesday paperwork catchup // Call sheets

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Today, we met everyone for the first time in their departments. Straight away, we went through the script and dissected each section and talked about it in detail with what each department is doing. All ideas put forward are yet to change as a new draft to the script is made.

We made a Pre-Production Timeline and this is so each department can easily see what they need to do next for the following week as things get busier toward Production and we do not want to fall behind.

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Start of Post Production.

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Start of Production

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Prior to meetings starting, I was unable to get into contact with the other camera operators, and as a result, made extensive notes on initial shots I was wanting to contribute toward the project. These would be in relation to the Post Production phase, due to us shooting in wider shots to reframe in post.

Some of these notes go to continue into the Production phase.

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MediaCollege. (2021). The Focus Pull. [online] Available at: https://www.mediacollege.com/video/camera/focus/pull.html. [Accessed 7 May 2024].

Synchedin. (2021). Behind the Scenes | What is a Focus Puller in Film? [online] Available at: https://synchedin.com/blog/behind-the-scenes-what-is-a-focus-puller-in-film/ [Accessed 4 May 2024].

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I have organised and put together each person's section into one document. I have completed Scenes 1-13 of a digitised copy which Lucy requested from us for her setup sheets. This easy design allowed lighting to plot their notes afterwards.

This is all based off the finalised shot list from the scenes we rehearsed and plotted plans for.

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Behind the Scenes photographs when filming on this location:

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22/04 - 26/04:

22/04 - Podiatry Clinic: Today, we hit the ground running straight away to film the hospital scene. This was the first day where I could properly get involved with shooting the film and worked closely with Vedad on perfecting a 'Focus Pull'. A focus pull is "a creative camera technique in which you change focus during a shot. Usually this means adjusting the focus from one subject to another.” (MediaCollege, n.d); from here I have managed to create great shots when throwing the focus back and forth between Grace and the Nurse. This took me a few takes, however when I was used to it, I have consistently been doing this effectively throughout the rest of the shoot.

23/04 - 24/04 - Bolton Town Hall: Over the course of the two days in Bolton, we have our work cut out for us. Here, we have to work quickly to ensure we are remaining on schedule. One issue we came across was the natural light was too much in some scenes, so we covered the windows up to diffuse the light and then shot around them.

When filming outside, we had to shoot in between cars arriving and people walking past which was a challenge, however everyone worked hard to minimise the amount of takes and we managed to utilise the space rather well. When in the courtroom, I suggested the shot of the agents walking through the door, and myself and Sophie worked on that shot which turned out really well.

The prison cells were interesting to film in. The lighting looked good and the use of shadows made the scene feel eery. In terms of camera work, the shots were rather simple (a few focus pulls), however what made hem interesting was setting up the disappearance of the agents when they grab the bag of cameras.

Overall, shooting here was a great experience to shoot on a completely new location and I believe that i adapted to my surroundings rather well.

25/04 - The House: The house shoot was one of our busiest days. Everyone was required to arrive on time in order to keep the day a reasonable length. Due to someone oversleeping, the equipment was an hour late arriving, and I had to film on what camera equipment i had there. Luckily, it was only the monologue which was rather simple to shoot. We wizzed through as many scenes as possible, and left any scenes which intertwined to the next day.

26/04 - The House:

Today was the final day of filming. We all had a lot of excitement as we were nearly finished shooting. The scenes today were a little less complex as they were quite static with limited focus pulls. Nonetheless, it was filled with productivity to get the final shots we needed. We do though have to reshoot one section in the bedroom as we wanted to add an extra shot in, which as a result further helped with the story in the section where she is woken up and heads to the bathroom.

One detail I quite enjoyed doing when shooting these sections, was including set, such as posters. In the house - there is a Back to the Future poster, which I purposely focus and keep in shot as it harks back to what Grace has done but also the process of doing.

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18/04 - Stockport: Today marks our first shooting day. A reduced crew met Vedad in Stockport to film the car sections and Grace getting out of the taxi. This was a really fun day as everyone was getting into the swing of filming and it was quite relaxed. Sophie and I worked well together, and I explained my reasoning for framing certain sections a certain way, she then built up my ideas and these led to the final cut.

19/04 - Bolton Town Hall: Today, we began to shoot Scene 1. I worked closely with Sophie and Lucy as they helped direct this scene. It went rather well, though our initials room had to be changed due to someone being in here prior to us which resulted in cleaners having to come in.

This was the first large shoot we had with most of the crew present. One weakness I have found as a group working together is organisation of equipment. There were multiple occasions which let to tripping over cables and basic overall health and safety. If this happened further, it could have led to injury.

In terms of camera operation - I took on the role of Director of Photography which allowed me to liaise further with the Director and AD's to get the shots we wanted. A Director of Photography is someone who “will elevate a director’s vision, and introduce ideas and concepts the director may not have considered.” (MasterClass, 2021). “They are also the first assistant camera (AC1). [They] must have a keen eye for distance, and also a fantastic feel for rhythm and tempo.” (Synchedin, n.d)

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Camera Equipment Checklist:

RED Camera

Blackmagic 6K Pro

Sony A7

x2 Video Tripod

x2 C-FAST Cards 1TB

Ronin Gimble RS3 Pro

Blackmagic Video Monitor

Lens:

24mm

24-105mm

35mm

50mm

85mm

124mm

Camera (RED):

RED Komodo 6K Camera

x2 Angelbird 1TB 560mb/s CFast Card

Blackmagic Video Assist

Camera (BlackMagic):

Blackmagic Cinematic 6K Pro

Blackmagic 6k Charger

Blackmagic 6k Camera Power Cable

x2 Blackmagic 6k Cinema Camera 6k Pro Battery

DJI Ronin RS3 Pro Gimbal

Kessler Cineslider

Tilta 4x4 Matte Box

Tilta Mini Follow Focus

Falcon Eye RX-12TD Flexible LED Light Kit

Dual Battery Powerlok Charger

x4 Powerlok Battery

x2 Swit V-Lock Battery

SWIT Portable Charger

x2 Video Tripod

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15/04: Today, we collected all of the equipment from the store and went to blocking out scenes. I created floor plans for each shot and marked up the script accordingly.

I asked one of my other group members to take notes, however they had to leave during the session, so I had to take over that too while working.

I also met with the other editors to ensure we are on the correct track when it comes to editing this piece.

16/04: Today we continued with the rehearsal process, working with each department to compile some test footage to ensure we are on the right track. Editors will then compile the footage as a 'rough edit' and upload it to TEAMs.

We also worked out complex camera shots involving the Town Hall. We worked out the motion Liv would take and how it would fit in with continuity, as a result - I made further floor plans to use when putting together documentation for shoot days. Myself and Sophie have worked hard with Vedad to confirm our ideas and vision for this scene and I cannot wait to shoot this with the ideas we have.

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Pre-Production

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Pre-Production

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Today, we finalized the equipment and shots we wish to put forward. We also discussed which section everyone will create floor plans for as it is a large task.

We also went through some more ideas we wish to include in the film, e.g. A film murder happening, which cuts to Grace going in to the bathroom; Playing around with the 90s 'look' with phones, computers etc. and Grace watches her speech on the iMac - built in 1998.

I have also tasked myself to liaise with Sam and Jude in the Sound Department and Data Wrangling for any possible sourcing of sound effects for editing and also how he will lay out the files on our harddrives.

I have also made a list of equipment we will be using during the shoots to book out with Tom from the equipment store.

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To do:

Ronin Gimble

RED

Blackmagic 6K Pro

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Today, a department, we had a meeting and discussed what are initial thoughts are for the second draft of the script. We went through each scene, and have made a notes on what we thought each shot should be, ready to compile into a shot list with the 1st AD's and the Director.

We will also compile this into a Word Document so there is also a digital copy to go along with this.

We have also discussed dates for inductions from Vedad's instruction from the last meeting.

Attached are the initial plans for visuals. We initially want it to be flowing and as things start to occur, we make it more stacarto and the flow isn't as fluent.

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A run through of each week's meeting, and any discussions we have regarding Camera Operating.

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A basic idea of shots for the project (scenes 1-9)

I have asked the other camera operators to do this between scenes 10-23 so we all have a section.