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 Filming Setup

When filming for our promo, we used equipment owned by the school to record and set up everything ready in preparation for filming.

This included 2 canon cameras, a gun mic and a tripod. We decided to use 2 cameras instead of 1 to get shots from different angles (to then decide which ones we prefer when editing). We also decided to connect a gun mic to the camera in order to get high quality audio fo when the actors speak. In order to protect the cameras, we used bags to carry the mic and cameras in, including the SD cards to ensure that they would not get lost. We also made sure to reset and clear the SD cards at school for more storage (and to make it easier to access the clips once imported into an editing program. In general, we used bags and cases to make transporting them from school to where we planned to film easier and to prevent them from breaking or getting lost.

Once we were ready to film in the environment we planned to record in, we set up the tripod to get perfectly angled shots (and to set the camera to specific levels). Throughout filming, we adjusted the tripod several times depending on the shot type and what we planned to film in the shot. We had to consider how we were going to include all the props and fit the actors in the shot when using the tripod (we adjusted it accordingly to the shot type)

Roles

My main role in the production of this promo was being the main cameraman - I recorded all of the shots and adjusted the tripod in between scenes. Liam took the role of the director and actor, and helped us set up the equipment and shots throughout filming. Before filming, they created another brief storyboard of the shots. Millie took the role as the second actor, and helped adjust equipment such as the tripod in between shots.

Before we started filming, I was helped set up the equipment and we collectively came to decisions about what level the tripod should be on / where it should be placed, etc. Once the tripod was set up, I placed the gun mic on top of the camera in the shots where the actors speak to capture their voices in high quality.

In terms of editing, we all individually created an off-line and on-line edit. I was the main editor, using after effects to create heavy edits (especially when it cuts to the animation) to make it more appealing to the audience.

Legal constraints

In terms of the legal constraints, we had to consider model release, safety and copyright. As a result of this, we created model release forms for the actors to consent to being okay with being filmed and being featured in this promo. The model release form is a signed form to say that the actor consents to being filmed, and keeps a record of the company name and the actor's name.

Bringing the storyboard to life:

Due to our time constraint, our group created a quick storyboard immediately before shooting our clips to make sure that we all agree on what shots to use.

Storyboard:

The first frame on the storyboard stays relatively the same to the first shot we recorded. It was a camera shot of the protagonist drawing on a piece of paper in frustration (based off the original plan). The second shot we recorded was not included in the storyboard, as we decided to record by experimenting different shots and angles and found that the second shot was a shot we wanted to include. We included this shot as it establishes the area where the ad takes place and the characters featured.

Another shot we changed was the shot of a scrunched up paper ball: instead of only including a paper ball in the shot, we decided to alter the shot by having the protagonist hold the paper ball and prepared to throw it to the secondary character. This shot will then transition to the second shot, where the paper ball is thrown directly at the secondary character.

The 4th shot on the storyboard is an above shot of the tablet being handed over to the protagonist - We changed this by included both of the characters in the shot to show how the both of them are engaging in a conversation. We did this to make it clear that the two characters having a conversation and to make it more engaging for the viewer.