Shoot log 2

- We had organised this shoot 3 weeks previously, ensuring our actor was available.

- Meeting at 9am at our first location, a bench in our local park, we filmed our first section quickly with no issues, using a tripod topped with a borrowed iPhone holder, and an iPhone SE. We got everything we need, the shot was backed with trees, fitting with the desired positive feel for this section of the flashbacks and we waited for the sun to shine brightly.

- We went from the animatic, checking each shot before shooting it. 

- The second location we had in mind turned out to be too busy with cars going along the road so we had to abandon it for our reserve spot. 

- We drove to our reserve second location, for 10am. This was for the first and last flashbacks, set at a bus stop.
- We changed into our second costume, then our third, different but not entirely distinct from our previous clothes. This made the changing of the date clear while providing a continuity of character.

- At first, we struggled to get the straight on angle we planned due to sunset creating an anaesthetic light balance in the frame. Therefore, we changed the angle to avoid the patch of sunlight in the background and achieved satisfactory footage.

What went well?
- Due to careful planning and timekeeping we made no errors such as forgetting costume or equipment or running out of charge which would have caused a delay. Therefore, we were able to get all the shots for this part of the video in a single day, giving us more time to edit and review the footage.
- We filmed a range of each shot so while editing we have different options to choose from.

What could have gone better?
- We could have taken traffic more into consideration when location scouting so we wouldn't have had to waste time going to the original bus stop plan.

Rough Cut Evaluation

What went well
we managed to get all the shots we planned to by carefully working through the shot list. This meant we did not have to set up for another shoot in this location with these props. We took more than one of each shot to give us choice when editing, allowing for errors such as focus and white balance. Continuation was good, we remembered to keep costume and props the same despite filming with areas. A couple of shadow errors aside, lighting was strong and created clear crisp shots. Our lip syncing was in time and fits with the lyrics, even though in this rough cut it is not at the right point due to missing footage. I believe our shots are interesting and attractive, with a variety of close ups, pans, mid shots and some handheld sections.

Issues
Shadows were a bit of an issue. However, we liked the spooky effect and when we asked potential audience members, they largely agreed. Especially on the white wall. The shadows on the main character's face are not positive in the same way. In several of the takes involving our freemason actor, we found he had glanced at the camera. Luckily there was enough take to use one where he did not but we will bear this in mind when shooting with our next actor.

Whats left to do
There are two sequences we still needed. Firstly, the shot of the freemason and the main character walking down the hallway, and secondly the memory shots, taken on iPhone. We have already filmed the corridor shot and plan to film the iPhone footage on Sunday. Potentilly, we may also need to take another shot of some symbolism, such as a 'G' to put in when the song references the 'better men." Then, we will be able to work towards a final draft.