Beginning of Film Preparation

Today is Friday, November 27th, and today we have begun to make considerations for how we plan on actually filming our production film, 2020 Vision. In the previous blog I discusses the marketing campaign and the design for our website. Overall, I am really proud with what our group was able to design and market in that aspect of the production process. Despite this reality, the most important part of the film, is the actual film making process. As such, our group knows it is essential that we most plan to ensure the process goes without a hitch. An important and often overlooked aspect in the process is what we will be used to actually film the scenes. With a brief discussion, our group was able to identify 4 separate devices that could be used to film certain scenes. For instance, 2 of us have GoPro 4k Cameras which should provide high quality, raw footage for the film. In addition, I have a DJI Drone that we can use for high quality drone / birds eye view shots. Finally, the two other devices were apple phones, which we all have in the event we are unable to attain the previous 2 devices, and a camcorder which is provided for our class by the school. In terms of the shots and camera angles we will use throughout the film, we have created a basic script that we will use in the filming process. This script provides a synopsis of the scene, the dialogue that will be present throughout the scene, and the camera angles/shots that will be used. The script should be a great aid when trying to create each scene, opposed to creating everything on a scene by scene basis. However, one thing that was not addressed throughout the script was certain aspects of the mis-en-scene. More specifically, we did not discuss props that we would use throughout the scenes as the script was only a basic coverage of the film. But, what we failed to realize is the winter season is the holiday season, meaning there are frequent delays in shipping or item arrivals. While we would use Amazon Prime for some of the orders, ensuring a relatively fast delivery, we cannot ensure all our props will be here on time. Fittingly, we decided it was appropriate to get ahead of the problem and order some of our props, for instance, a lab coat, a stethoscope, and a mask shield to simulate a hospital environment, Finally, once again a previously "overlooked" aspect of the film making process is safety, however this year due to COVID-19, it may be one of the most important. It is important we have appropriate safety gear to ensure everyone's well being and good health. Appropriately, we have decided it is going to be necessary for everyone to wear masks at times were it is not important for the film making process. Additionally, we will frequently use germ sanitizer and have a first aid kit on us at all time.