Reflection: Today's filming session involved taking the 73 bus a few stops from Angel to Essex Road. We took this journey in order for us to film our scenes of the less privileged rapper on the block. The location we chose was exactly what we wanted as it shows the grittiness of the area and reflects the characters 'background' well. Again, our choice of costume was a success as the less-privileged rapper dressed in the stereotypical hoodie, sweatpants and trainers.
This is the only location we went to on our second day of filming as we knew it would take a while to get the right amount of shots, as well as travelling back to college. After looking back at the shots we took, we decided that we didn't need to re-shoot any shots because they were what we wanted and we thought that we had the right amount. However, whilst in the middle of filming, we did need to re-shoot a lot of the shots as little things such as the subject looking into the camera, or coming into camera at the wrong time prevented us from getting the best material to edit.
Fortunately, it didn't start raining until we left so this caused no delays to our filming schedule and we managed to get the camera on and off the tripod well.
The Extra Mile
Thursday, 29 January 2015
Monday, 26 January 2015
Production: Filming Session / 26th
Reflection: Today we went down to the college studio, after getting permission, to film our studio scenes. Fortunately, we managed to film the scene without any problems as there were no issues with the camera and the shots we filmed were at the correct angles.
Our choice of costume went well as we showed clearly, when filming our close-up camera shot, the privileged rapper's expensive looking watch.
After looking back at the shots we took, we decided that we didn't need to re-shoot any shots however we did decide to film there another day, just to add some more camera shots and close-ups.
We also decided to film in Angel, next to the Jamie Oliver restaurant, as the glass building fit in well with our desired location. We managed to film our scene of the privileged rapper walking beside the building, in various angles, with success. Fortunately, it didn't rain and we managed to get the camera on and off the tripod well. Whilst we was in the area, we decided to film the privileged rapper going into a 'studio', by using a building that looked good enough. To be able to use the building in our filming, we had to speak to the building manager who gave us permission.
After looking back on these collection of shots, we realised that you could see the reflection of the camera/tripod in some of the shots. To resolve the problem, we scheduled to re-film the faulty ones next week in Dan's lesson.
Our choice of costume went well as we showed clearly, when filming our close-up camera shot, the privileged rapper's expensive looking watch.
After looking back at the shots we took, we decided that we didn't need to re-shoot any shots however we did decide to film there another day, just to add some more camera shots and close-ups.
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| Building we used as the studio |
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| Glass complex |
After looking back on these collection of shots, we realised that you could see the reflection of the camera/tripod in some of the shots. To resolve the problem, we scheduled to re-film the faulty ones next week in Dan's lesson.
Updated Location
We have updated certain locations for our film,we decide to shoot one of our shots near an estate near our college to get a grasp of the urban background our character is meant to represent.
Storyboard Camera Shots
1. Close-up shot of person's face sleeping from 2 different angles
2. Another close up/mid-shot of person's face sleeping and alarm
3. Close-up shot of subject picking up phone and answering text
4. Mid-shot of subject coming out of bathroom in different attire
5. Mid-shot of subject leaving the house
6. Over the shoulder shot and close-up shot of subject on his journey to the studio
7. Over the shoulder shot and close-up shot of subject reaching the studio and opening the door handle
8. Mid-shot/over the shoulder shot of the subject looking at the studio equipment, showing his privileged side
9. Establishing shot of an estate/ mid-shot
10. Mid-shot of subject writing bars and rapping to a song
11. Mid-shot/close-up of rapper getting frustrated and rips us his paper
12. Mid-shot of privileged rapper also ripping up paper and getting frustrated (shot reverse shot with the other character
13. Close-up shot of the less privileged rapper messaged the opposite character for studio time from a favour he owed
14. Over the shoulder/close up shot of him travelling to the studio (more serious side, rapping to words)
15. Close-up shot of less privileged rapper opening the door handle
16. Ends with a mid-shot of both characters clapping hands
2. Another close up/mid-shot of person's face sleeping and alarm
3. Close-up shot of subject picking up phone and answering text
4. Mid-shot of subject coming out of bathroom in different attire
5. Mid-shot of subject leaving the house
6. Over the shoulder shot and close-up shot of subject on his journey to the studio
7. Over the shoulder shot and close-up shot of subject reaching the studio and opening the door handle
8. Mid-shot/over the shoulder shot of the subject looking at the studio equipment, showing his privileged side
9. Establishing shot of an estate/ mid-shot
10. Mid-shot of subject writing bars and rapping to a song
11. Mid-shot/close-up of rapper getting frustrated and rips us his paper
12. Mid-shot of privileged rapper also ripping up paper and getting frustrated (shot reverse shot with the other character
13. Close-up shot of the less privileged rapper messaged the opposite character for studio time from a favour he owed
14. Over the shoulder/close up shot of him travelling to the studio (more serious side, rapping to words)
15. Close-up shot of less privileged rapper opening the door handle
16. Ends with a mid-shot of both characters clapping hands
Using Social Media When Filming
Before we go out to film our title sequence, it's essential that we set up a group twitter account. Our Twitter account is @TheExtraMile15 which relates to the title of our film opening. We will use this Twitter feed to let our teachers know what we are doing when filming. We will be tweeting photos of our filming shoot while we are out so that our teachers can see how we are getting on and our progress.
Thursday, 22 January 2015
Needed props/costume
After showing our pitch and getting some positive feedback from Dan we decided to alter the attire of our privileged rappers bit more to flashy.
We chose to use white airforces because of how fresh they look once purchased. They are not that expensive - £67 - however they are long lasting and durable. This means as well as looking good they can endrue most weather and enviroments.
Purchased at JD sports and all other trainer retailers by Joel's Mother.
We chose a white juper because the colour white makes you look cleaner and fresher than wearing a black jumper.
Purchased at any good retailer by Joel's Mother.
The silver chain and earing represents wealth and fortune.
Borrowed from one of joel's freinds.
Bought in the market.
We chose to use white airforces because of how fresh they look once purchased. They are not that expensive - £67 - however they are long lasting and durable. This means as well as looking good they can endrue most weather and enviroments.
Purchased at JD sports and all other trainer retailers by Joel's Mother.
We chose a white juper because the colour white makes you look cleaner and fresher than wearing a black jumper.
Purchased at any good retailer by Joel's Mother.
The silver chain and earing represents wealth and fortune.
Borrowed from one of joel's freinds.
Bought in the market.
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