Before beginning the process of filming our production we had to take a number of different aspects into consideration. Firstly we had to agree as a group the best possible location for that particular scene of our production in which we were shooting. This was based on numerous location scouting expeditions and through this we had to decide between practicality and availability. Also our decision was made by the mise en scene and iconography a certain location obtained and what affect on the audience it had when presented on screen. Additionally due to the majority of the filming be shot during weekends we had to ensure that we were all available before proceeding as well as any actors/actresses who were starting in our production. We decided that shooting the footage for our production during the weekends was the best solution for us as during the week it was very hard to find enough time available for all of us to be present whilst filming. The amount of time that it takes to film a particular scene is extremely time consuming and we agreed as a group that we didn’t want to rush our project otherwise the final outcome would not be to as good standard as we would have wanted to achieve.
For certain locations we had to take into account were we able to film there? Or did we have to get any permission and if so make sure that we were well prepared and organised by informing the certain people to gain access to the location, early so if not we had enough time to find an alternative location. Travelling was also an issue with the locations we desperately wanted the locations we choose to have a substantial affect on the audience however we didn’t want to travel miles and miles to find these particular locations because of this it cost us a lot of time and money for the location scouting but definitely was time and money well spent. As the locations in which we decided on contained the best possible mise en scene that we could find and also were all relatively easy to travel to.
We had arranged previously as a group that it would be convent to film this scene on this date as we were all available and we wanted to get started with the filming as soon as possible to allow us maximal amount of time for editing which we had learnt from the previous year took a substantial amount of time.
First Session of Filming is the Interior Garage Scene which was scheduled for:
Date: Saturday 17th October 2009
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Peter McLaughlin’s Garage
Travel Time to Location: 30 minutes
Cast: Peter McLaughlin (John) Holly Brookes (Dead Girl)
Crew: Oliver Fitch, Peter McLaughlin, Joseph Lawrence and Tim McNiven
Costume: Peter McLaughlin – Long Sleeve Grey Top, Old denim Jeans and Black Trainers. Holly Brookes – Old Black Hoodie, Blue Tracksuit Bottoms and White Trainers.
Iconography: The Box, The Guide
Equipment Needed: HD camera and Tripod
Estimated Scene Length: 30 – 40 seconds
Due to running out of time the day before when we had initially planned to shoot this scene, we decide that we wanted to finish filming this scene and the weather was also very similar to yesterday so we proceed with our decision. We all firstly met up at Peter’s House then once we were already left with all the necessary equipment and iconography needed for this scene.
Second session of filming is the Exterior Field Scene which was scheduled for:
Date: Sunday 18th October 2009
Time: 10.30am – 4pm
Location: Public Field
Travel Time to Location: 40 minutes
Cast: Peter McLaughlin (John) Holly Brookes (Dead Girl)
Crew: Oliver Fitch, Peter McLaughlin, Joseph Lawrence and Tim McNiven
Costume: Peter McLaughlin – Long Sleeve Grey Top, Old denim Jeans and Black Trainers. Holly Brookes – Old Black Hoodie, Blue Tracksuit Bottoms and White Trainers.
Iconography: The Box, The Guide
Equipment Needed: HD Camera and Tripod
Estimated Scene Length: 30 – 40 seconds
Timing was crucial for this scene as it had to be filmed before we broke up for school as the cement was going to be put in the foundations soon, so we all met up after school on the last day of term to film this footage. We had only really heard about the holes on the school recently so we had to make a quick decision about this. We had to meet up with Mr Piper before hand as he was going to supervise us during the shooting of the scene due to health and safety reasons.
Third session of filming is the Exterior Grave Scene which was scheduled for:
Date: Friday 23rd October 2009
Time: 3.30pm – 5pm
Location: School Field
Travel Time to Location: 5 minutes
Cast: Peter McLaughlin (John) Holly Brookes (Dead Girl)
Crew: Oliver Fitch, Peter McLaughlin, Joseph Lawrence and Tim McNiven
Costume: Peter McLaughlin – Long Sleeve Grey Top, Old denim Jeans and Black Trainers. Holly Brookes – Old Black Hoodie, Blue Tracksuit Bottoms and White Trainers.
Iconography: The Box, The Guide, Spade and Shovel
Equipment Needed: HD Camera and Tripod
Estimated Scene Length: 20 – 30 seconds
We had to take some time of school for this scene but had to ask for permission first from our teachers if we were allowed to. However Joe was not available for this shoot as he couldn’t get the time of school as he teachers wouldn’t let him miss their lesson because he would fall behind with work. So myself, Peter and Tim where to meet up at school to get the permission we needed to film before proceeding to Peter’s House where we picked up all the relevant equipment, iconography and allowed Peter to change in to his costume. Before going to the location where this scene was to be shoot.
Fourth session of Filming is the Exterior Woods Scene which was scheduled for:
Date: Wednesday 25th November 2009
Time: 9pm – 1.30pm
Location: Public Woods which backed onto a Field near where we had previously filmed
Travel Time to Location: 50 minutes
Cast: Peter McLaughlin (John)
Crew: Oliver Fitch, Peter McLaughlin and Tim McNiven
Costume: Peter McLaughlin - Long Sleeve Grey Top, Old denim Jeans and Black Trainers.
Iconography: The Box, The Guide
Equipment Needed: HD Camera and Tripod
Estimated Scene Length: 30 – 40 seconds
We all apart from Tim had free periods at this time so we decided that we would film some more footage at the first location (Interior Garage Scene) as previously we had not gained enough footage and variety of camera angles and shots. We all had a lesson period one so after this we all met up in the common room and then headed back to Peter’s House for the second session of filming at this location.
Fifth session of Filming is any re-shooting of previous footage from the Interior Garage Scene
Date: Tuesday 1st December 2009
Time: 10am – 12.20pm
Location: Peter McLaughlin’s Garage
Travel Time to Location: 5 minutes from school
Cast: Peter McLaughlin (John)
Crew: Oliver Fitch, Peter McLaughlin and Joseph Lawrence
Costume: Peter McLaughlin - Long Sleeve Grey Top, Old denim Jeans and Black Trainers.
Iconography: The Box, The Guide
Equipment Needed: HD Camera and Tripod
Estimated Scene Length: 30 – 40 seconds
This scene had already been delayed on numerous occasions simply because all the group members could not be present a certain times. Also this scene required a Van and someone that could drive it. I had to ask my good friend Davy Tan who was able to assist us with this scene as his dad owned many Vans and he was ensured on them and therefore able to drive them. This was perfect for us but we also had to take into consideration a suitable time for Davy as he was also busy during the weekend so we had to arrange a time that was appropriate for everyone.
Sixth session of Filming is the Exterior Van scene in which we see John Transport the Body to a different location
Date: Sunday 13th December 2009
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: Peter McLaughlin’s House and Public Woods
Travel Time to Location: 30 minutes
Cast: Peter McLaughlin (John) Holly Brookes (Dead Girl)
Crew: Oliver Fitch, Peter McLaughlin, Joseph Lawrence and Tim McNiven
Costume: Peter McLaughlin - Long Sleeve Grey Top, Old denim Jeans and Black Trainers. Holly Brookes – Old Black Hoodie, Blue Tracksuit Bottoms and White Trainers.
Iconography: The Box, The Guide, White Van, Spade and Shovel
Equipment Needed: HD Camera and Tripod
Estimated Scene Length: 30 – 40 seconds
Oliver Fitch
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