Today, we began by learning how to operate the Panasonic video camera and equipment, including how to adjust the white balance manually and use the tripods in order to obtain better filming quality. After reviewing our story boards, we then practised certain shots such as a tilt, pan and over the shoulder shot. However, as one group member was absent during the first hour, we were unable to film any actual footage, but were allocated a location to film.
During the second hour, where the entire group was present, we were forced to find a different location that was suitable for the task. I felt this hindered us as we had strict time limitations and finding and arranging the room and props (mise en scene) took too long. However, we did begin shooting the first few scenes including a pan shot, POV/long shot, over the shoulder shot and establishing two shot. This helped the group in understanding composition and camera shots and angles more.
Unfortunately, we were not able to shoot the entire sequence, and fear we may have to re shoot the entire thing to avoid continuity errors. However, this should take an hour or less and could be filmed in a free period. Although, this means we would lose time on the editing practice, and this could be counter-productive. We aim to resolve this problem by the next lesson (Monday, 25/01/2010).
I feel that I have learned a number of things about filming: that it takes a large amount of time to film one scene, particularly if you have to re shoot; group communication is essential in making the filming quicker and more efficient; casting is incredibly important if you want your shooting to work well and more planning is definitely needed if you have the knowledge that there may be a problem, such as an absense.
I hope that what I have learned from this preliminary task planning and filming can be used to avoid such errors in the main task.
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