Tomorrow

commence editing!

& brainstorm titles for our short film. :D

Film Shoot: Props.

At one point during the film, Layla has to cook the foot. We have included a real nice, slightly generic, but good shot of Layla grabbing the salad dish out of the fridge. We wanted to create the illusion that she was preparing a meal so we covered the foot in cling film with tomato ketchup.

Film Shoot: Subject.

While Layla was getting ready, (make-up/hair/etc), we got the sound out of the way.

Film Shoot: Sound.

What I enjoyed most about filming this time round was recording sound. I had only ever done this before briefly when on a film course, and when using a microphone then we only record our voices. This time round it was more interesting as we recorded a whole range of different kitchen sounds.

Sounds:

- Kettle switch going down.
- Kettle boiling.
- Kettle whistling.
- Kettle switch going up.

- Oven knob being turnt.
- Oven fan turning.

- Tap water
- Water being poured into a cup.
- Water being poured into a jug.
- Jug water being poured into a pan.

- Light being switched on.

- Curtains being drawn.

- Gas lighter.

& many more.

Film Shoot

Start: 3:00

Finish: 8:00

We finished shooting around 8:00pm, and it took about 5-10 minutes to clean up. We spent 5 long hours filming, but we got everything done! I think it took us so long because Layla, our actress, had injured her leg and was on crutches. We were under the illusion that we were going to be using a broadcast camera so we were put into a position where we couldn't hold off any longer (as we were already quite behind) and had to force Layla to film. She assured us she would be able to film because the role did not include a great amount of walking. Unfortunately, we couldn't use the broadcast camera - we were given a choice of waiting a little while longer or using an ordinary camera. After much thought we decided to carry on and film on an ordinary camera. The students in the other group were already editing, and we didn't want to be even more behind. Fortunately, even though we had a DV camera, Layla still agreed to film.

When filming we had a few setbacks when filming:

- Layla took quite a while to get ready.

- We had low battery after the first half hour of filming.

- Layla needed to rest.

But with every set-back came opportunity!!

- When Layla took several minutes getting ready, we recorded all the sound we needed. This way we didn't waste time, and got it all out of the way and could continue and focus on just filming.

- Everytime Layla needed to rest we put the camera on charge.

- Everytime the camera need to charge, we made Layla rest.

As our setting was relatively small, at times it was difficult setting up shots. Before filming we had to make sure everyone was out of the frame and make sure everyone was quiet. This may have added to the reason why it took so long filming.

Last night's shoot

TOOK 5 LONG HOURS, BUT IT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS. :D

Just need a title now,.....#

Tonight's meal is,..

A 50's special!

We're filming tonight.

We have a series of shots lined up of Layla doing food preparation. Ranging from chopping food, boiling water and grabbing stuff out of the fridge. But what is she actually going to make?

I guess we'll decide later, because my mum will want to know what's happening.

Decision

TO FILM!!!!!!!!!!!!

Decisions

We can't have the broadcast camera til half term. We could film tonight anyway but with a DV camera.


To film or not to film?

Filming tomorrow.

- Go see Beer tomorrow registration.
- Pick up broadcast camera, tripod tomorrow period 2.
- Collect microphone off Callum.
- Collect make-up/shoes/clothes/etc off Layla.
- Dump all this in mother's car.
- Film lesson 3+4
- Shoot after school.

I plan to photograph the shoot too.

Problems/&Stuff

(Click to see bigger and read)

In a nutshell: Our subject is injured and in a cast!

The foot is back in the picture!

We now have a foot! Many thanks to Nina for picking us up one at a boot fair. SUCCESS!!!!

Previous attempts at purchasing a foot:

Above: Callum sending me a link (via twitter), to a potiental foot for our film. 6th October
The three of us (Jake, Callum & I) mainly use twitter to communicate. Twitter only allows 140 words, so sometimes when a discussion is needed outside of school we tend to message one another via facebook.

So with the foot returning, we now have a date on filming.
If all goes to plan we shall be filming next Tuesday (15th) so tomorrow, I need to chase that up as neither one of my colleagues will. We have attempted to book a broadcast camera and Gerry is on the case, but if not we will just have to settle for DV and make it look great when it comes to post production via Callum's mad editing skills :D
I finally bought some curlers today. Only a pack of 8 or something silly like that. I'm forcing Layla to NOT wear extensions and fake eyelashes, which should be amusing. I am aiming for just the fringe to be down and the rest of her short, natural hair to be up in curlers.
As I have somehow ended up buying all the props and owning a few, I guess I'm prop manager alongside director. I don't really mind this, because I am a perfectionist and I don't think I would satsified with anyone else's choices. I am most passionate about cinematography, and the way our film is going to look. I am deeply inspired by John Waters and I know how his films look. I understand them. A main element of looking after the visual stuff, is props. So I have nailed the props. I am also going to be doing our subject's clothing, hair and make-up. We will be filming at my house so I guess it is only fair that I am director, because I feel I am good at directing. I am so focused this year, and I know exactly how I want our film to look like. I have storyboarded my heart out and I am more than ready to get filming.
I also plan to document the filming process via photography, like I have done in my previous works.

So I am taking on the role of director, cinematographer, prop manager, costume design, hair&makeup and photographer.
A woman's work is never done.

Dress - check
Apron - check
Location - check

Things to do:
- Decide on a day to film
- Get our hands on a broadcast camera
- Think of something to replace/represent cannabilism, no more foot :(