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The first week of Video Drama Project was a busy one. I, as the role of Props/ Set Design, I wanted to use this week to become as organised as possible ready for filming the following week. Organisation within this role is key to success. I began by creating a list of props needed by examining the script, and decided where I could source each of these from. It was then important to ensure I had each of these props for the date they were needed for filming. Here are the lists I created, which state each prop, where it is soured from and for what date it is needed by. Following this, I was told i would be required to design bedrooms for each character that would reflect their personalities. Therefore i created mood-boards to help to portray my vision for each of the rooms, which you can find attached. The first week of Pre Production, i believe was a successful one for myself, as i achieved everything that was expected of me. In the week commencing, my biggest aim will be to focus on my set design, to create a believable and appealing set, which reflects the directors vision.

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In the second week of Video Drama Project, it was the beginning of filming. I felt very prepared and organised for the week ahead. My main focus of the week was on the set designing of each characters bedrooms. I have attached the final pictures. I was very happy with the end result as they reflected each character well and looked great on camera. As the weather affected our outdoor shoot, we needed to come up with a new idea for the first scene. The new idea required me to build a 'den' for the characters of Cal and Leila, creating the impression that they were younger. I have attached pictures of the process of building the den and also the final product. Finally i took it upon myself to create/ make stickers which would cover the logo's on phones and laptops on set, featuring the brand within the film. I have attached pictures of the stickers that were used during filming. Overall, i believe that week two was very successful for me personally, I achieved everything that was expected of me, and faced up to the challenges presented to us as a group and over came them.

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Using lighting poles, clsmp and Blankets

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Finalised den with all props inside

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In the final week of filming the first film of video drama project, it was definitely the most stressful week. With numerous outdoor shoots scheduled, and extremely cold weather it made filming a little bit more difficult. When considering the cold weather, i brought extra blankets that weren't being used as part of a set, to keep cast and crew warm whilst filming. We encountered many more difficulties as a group, however when considering set design and props, everything ran smoothly. The most important set for me to create was 'Cal's Living space', recreating a homeless persons environment. I have attached the pictures of the set, which i was highly impressed with and reflected the directors vision. This set required a lot of props and organisation. It was important for me to reflect the environment of a homeless person and the character of Cal, whilst also remaining respectful to those people who are homeless. One challenge i did encounter was getting some commissioned Art for the character of Cal, as an artist withdrew at the last minute. Luckily I was able to find some at the last minute, which looked great on camera in the necessary scene. Overall I am very satisfied with my role and what i have achieved as Production Designer.