Last Day Filming Review

This was our last day to film and we managed to complete everything set out to film. The aim was to set out and film the attack.

Environment

As good of a location Bebgroke church was, we didn’t take into consideration environmental factors. The fact we we’re filming in a graveyard meant the public came to pay their visits.

Location

Begbroke is located near Kidlington airport which is something not realised when scouting the location. This of course distributed our filming greatly however with completing all the footage needed to be filmed there was no need to go back.

Third Day Review

Filming Review

On the 2^nd March we revisited Water Eaton to complete that location of filming. On this filming day we would build a the shrine and film the attacker putting up the photo of the characters. This scene is a vital to our production as it reveals how truly sadistic cupid is.

Follow Up’s

Following up legal issues presented last time filming have been taken into consideration. Although we were unable to get any legal passing we can do our best to not get caught or at least be a presentable to if we had to talk to the police. This was done by wearing high visibility jackets. Although this attracted attention it gave us a legitimate appearance which stopped the police from being called in the first place.

Continuity

Mistakes like breaking the chalk while drawing the tally created a continuity problem as it was difficult to rub off the walls to re-draw with out seeing the smudges.

Set

Building the set was a chance for us to use our creative skills. We used such props like photos, candles, his mask and gloves. Materials like chalk and spray paint. Once again we relied on natural light and candles to light our scene however this only enhanced our footage rather then hindered it by giving it an eerie edge.

Second Day Filming Review

Filming Review

On the 24^th of February, me and few crew members traveled to Water Eaton to film at the abandoned factory. As a group we made the decision to spray paint the credits on location. Sequentially, it follows the shrine scene which we have yet to film. Spraying our names gives us more opportunity for camera shots, angles and movements aswell as having an artistic quality.

Lighting

Even though we we’re filming inside, lighting was taken into consideration. Having no power source, involved filming at exactly the right time. This gave us a strict schedule to complete what needed to be completed.

Health + Safety and Law 

Filming in disserted factory can create health and safety issues. Having already scouted out the location, we knew which floors and spaces would be best for and most safe. As well as safety, legality problems arose. Due to fencing around the building, crossing it is ‘technically’ trespassing. This is probably why the police we’re called. Luckily we we’re one step ahead and out of the building driving off. However safety and legal actions will be carried out for future filming in said location. 

Opportunity

Taking full opportunity of the location was key. When walking around we found a bird skeleton and as our production is a thriller genre, this was a perfect scene. We also crept up on some perching birds that with load noises, made suddenly fly away. 

First Day Film Review

Film Review

Today was our first day shooting, and overall it was a success. The aim was to shoot the start of the film. This consisted of the preparation of the coffee and writing in the card. Then filming the conversation in which we are planning of cut in-between the attack.

Timing

It took approximately 3 hours to finally get round to filming around 40% of our work. Such problems like running out of battery and waiting for it to charge again took considerable time out of our afternoon.

Dialogue

Although we had a script on set, having actors speak is always something can be quite tricky. Thankfully as we we’re shooting multiple shots rather than one long scene, it didn’t disrupt the filming to much.