Construction Post 2: Week 2 production

WHAT WAS ON THE AGENDA?

1. Completion of the 2nd location shoot
2. Completion of the 2nd photoshoot for our digipack

WOOD GREEN LOCATION SHOOT OVERVIEW

For production week 2, we had our second location shoot in Wood Green. This shoot was not extremely successful as we could have gotten a lot more shots, however as a result of a challenge, the limited footage was unavoidable. But we did get one really good shot that we were proud of which we did repeat in the music video. Below is a still image of the shot

REFLECTION

Below are arguably the biggest problems we faced during construction.

> Problem 1 : Low battery

Whilst on our "Wood Green: Location Shoot" two of our batteries were insufficiently charged. This meant that we had a sudden time constraint. As a result we all needed to work much faster and much more efficiently as we had no room for mistakes and no room for reshoots to be made. However, this did not turn out to be a catastrophic issue as our extras were very understanding and were willing to accommodate to the new found issue. In fact the battery scare meant that they were much more serious, productive and willing to get things done.

> Problem 2 : The characterisation process of all extras was not fully complete.

This was a problem we faced before, we started off with a quick brief explaining the role that each individual had to play and followed by showing examples of this through our actions. However, although we done this, the extras were still not fully receiving the message as they continued to feel awkward, out of place and shy when the camera was turned on. Due to the time constraint in regards to the low battery we did not have time to spend lecturing the extras again on instructions we had already explained so we moved on to the solo shots of me that we were to include in the music video. A lesson we learned from this was to include our extras in the test shoot and also hold rehearsal sessions so that they knew exactly what to do without fail.

MY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE VIDEO 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 and the health and safety regulations
3. I directed many of the performance shots
4. I provided the costume in the music video

PHOTOSHOOT - FOR THE DIGIPACK

OVERVIEW

This was a very successful shoot and was very productive. We completed this task in Brick lane, we were well equipped with a tripod and a DSLR camera. We took many shots with different poses to help make the photo interesting.

REFLECTIONS

Below is a problem we faced

> Problem 1: Interruptions

Whilst shooting for the digipack inside panels we were interrupted plenty of times by cars which ruined our shots.

This meant that we had to be patient and be smart about when we would take our pictures, soon after we changed our location to a place that was much more secluded that didn't feature a road between the tripod and Ray and I, therefore removing the issue at hand.

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