1. Completion of the 1st location shoot
2. Completion of the 1st photoshoot for our website
BRICK LANE LOCATION SHOOT OVERVIEW
Our first week of production was very successful. We shot on location so we had to consider factors, such as weather, health and safety as well as ensuring that we didn't shoot in a busy place where we would have many interruptions. Overall, we managed to get all of our shots without any major issues, we had many takes that we could choose from in post-production, all of which included varying camera angles and shot types. Below is a picture of the location we shot in.
REFLECTION
When reflecting over the week it became clear that we had only faced two challenges during our shoot, however due to the groups determination we found solutions to them all, making production week 1 overall, very successful.
Below are two problems
> Problem 1: Getting all of the extras to our "Brick Lane: Location Shoot" proved challenging as a result of a number of issues.
We had expected a total of 5 extras to come in, however only 4 showed, this meant that my group and I needed to deliberate to see how we could overcome the loss of one of our music video characters which inevitably took up a lot of our shoot time, causing us to be behind schedule. However, we did not let this ruin the shoot and instead we pushed on and created the illusion of a larger group by standing closer together. Similarly the cold weather of the day affected the morale of the team making the extras less energetic and less enthusiastic. To overcome this, we lightened the mood by playing music we also ensured that each individual was engaged in a role so that they were not lethargic.
> Problem 2: The characterisation process of all extras was not fully complete.
Before we started filming we had a quick brief explaining the role that each individual had to play, a character that was fun and care free. However, we failed to show them examples of this through our actions or even visual aids. This meant that the extras were not conclusively sure as to what they were expected to do. This meant that they would get out of character accidentally, laugh whilst the camera was rolling or look to the side. All these things worked together to create a bad and useless clip. This meant that we had to constantly take multiple clips of the same shot as many mistakes were made. To overcome this solution, the director was giving out instructions whilst the camera was rolling telling each individual what to do so that it looked more natural, authentic and professional. As well as this we gave our extras 3 moves that they could go back to if they felt as though they had nothing else to do, this in effect kept up the atmosphere that we were trying to cultivate proving to be a useful technique.
MY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SHOOT
1. I was the lead singer in our artist duo 'Cruze' and as a result the main focus of the production - this meant that I lip synced throughout and acted.
2. I was in charge of all extras - I gathered them to participate in our music video and briefed them on what costume they needed to bring, the health and safety regulations, how they were meant to act and overall what they were expected to do
3. I directed many of the performance shots as well as narrative shots
4. I provided the costume in the music video
PHOTOSHOOT - FOR THE WEBSITE
OVERVIEW
This was a very successful shoot and was very productive. We completed this task in the mini studio that was set up. This studio was well equipped, it had a makeup station, costume station as well as light diffusers and a propped up white background to add to the professional look. After a demo with the helpful media technician I was able to use the digital camera as well as the light diffusers, to create a high quality picture. We took many shots with outfit changes and various shot types to help make the photo more interesting.
REFLECTIONS
Below are three problems we faced
> Problem 1: Shadows
As a result of the portable lighting kit, there was strong light shining on my face and so if I raised my arm, a large shadow would be cast on my skin. This meant that a good pose was rendered useless as it would have looked unappealing as a result of the unwanted shadow. Below is an example of a picture with a shadow.
> Problem 2: Lack of variety in terms of posing
Although there were subtle and slight variations to the posing of certain photos, none of them appeared extremely different to the other. This meant that it looked less creative and innovative. Below are 3 pictures of our promo shots which express this issue.
We did not have much time, we were in the mini studio for 4 periods only, during this time we needed to switch outfits, review pictures, touch up on hair and makeup. This pushed our group to work effectively and efficiently to produce good content to be used for our digipack and our website. Below is one of our favourite close up shots.
MY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PHOTOSHOOT
1. I was in the pictures
2. I done my own make-up
3. I provided the costume
4. I took some photos that I was not in
5. I helped adjust the lighting
No comments:
Post a Comment