Filming Blog: The First Day

Prior to filming our first scenes, we planned what we could film. Some things that factored into what we could film would be the lighting, what props we had available. We have scenes that take place during the sunset with warm lighting so during that time we got a few scenes done. We took multiple shots of each scene and put them into the editor. Our filming clips lasted around 15 seconds and we finalized them. Along with planning using our storyboard, we correlated that with the props we had and of course the lighting. With our filming, we mainly focused on the final parts of our film. Meaning the last scene we planned, and the final two scenes we had the props for. Filming our last scene was a little weird because we had to think about the outfits we're in and how it'll match up. However, we think we planned our costumes and our location is staying constant. Also, we saw that the angles we planned can be done correctly.
  One of the scenes we filmed would be when the best friend is looking at pictures of the two of them. To prepare for this Tekla and I sent each other pictures for her to swipe through. We adapted this because originally we were going to use physical photos but due to the number of videos included we decided to make it digital. I think this change wasn't too noticeable considering the ideas still the same. I think this will add emphasis to her missing her friend. Another scene we filmed was the last scene where there's a blackout. This scene was fairly easy to film considering it was just a loud knock on the door and looking scared then it turns to a blackout. Our filming time was productive because we did start filming a few scenes we could plan what we're filming next, but also how we are going to film. I think it also helps that we have a constant location and have one room so all of the furniture can stay the same so the film flows.