The Exchange - Rough Cut Edit

This is a rough cut of our film opening, without any music, tight cuts, colour change or any additional effects. However, showing the shots we are using in our opening, the shots we gathered and the sequence of shots. 

Shooting Review

We completed filming in around 2 1/2 hours including set up time as well as meeting the people in charge at the location. We gained about 45 minutes worth of footage over 76 different shots using two different cameras. During shooting we sometimes had to shoot the same shot multiple times to get it exactly how we wanted as the actions performed weren't quite matching Tom and I's expectations.

We arrived at our location at around 19:30, a bit earlier than arranged to not keep the location owners waiting and then we departed our location at around 22:00. Overall, Tom and I were pleased with the shots we gathered, sticking to our shooting schedule for most shots throughout however, adding in extra shots and changing a few as we thought it would be a better shot.

Our script worked well, giving the actors a basic insight into the type of shots we wanted and the actions they were going to have to perform. Also, the actors had more information through the use of our storyboard, this helped them see the layout of the shots and in what order they were being done. The casting sheet for our film opening worked well, this is because the actors were much more organised and knew what time to arrive on set and who was in charge of what aspect of the film.

Filming Shots & Stills

During our film recording we gathered some still shots to show the set up of the camera as well as who was working on it. We gained less shots when the setting moved onto the roof as we had limited time, as well as the freezing temperatures we were trying to deal with.

This shows the set up of the camera for the over the shoulder shot when Dan steps out of the car, preparing to meet the other character that is waiting for him. 

This shows the camera set up and setting for a midshot as the character will walk past with the briefcase to the right hand side of the camera, coming into focus as he walks towards the camera.

This shows a side shot of the two cars facing off against each other preparing to meet, just before the dealer steps out of the car and we move to a over the shoulder shot. 

This shows the background to our setting and a front view of the camera, showing how we were shooting and what location space we made available. 

This shows Tom working on the midshot as the car pulls into the car park, trying to make it as good as possible and get the exact shot we were wanting. 

This shows me and Tom working on an over the shoulder shot of Dan as he gets out of the car, making sure we get everything in shot how we'd like. 

This shows Will just before the recording started, getting into character and ensuring that no mistakes were made. 

This shows the set up of our scene as well as the lighting we used (available lighting)  because we thought this was most effective. 

This shows the multiple angles of shots we were getting at the same time. This gave us more to work with when it came to editing and picking the shots that we thought were most effective. 

This shows Will's character, costume and the main prop we used for our film opening, which was the focus of the opening.  

This shows the crew (Tom & I) briefing the actors of what we want in the next shot and how we're going to record it. 

Media Consent - Actors

  These forms were given to the actors in our film before filming, to ensure we had proof that they were ok for them to be filmed and use their image in our film opening. 

 

Planning - Call Sheet

This is the sheet that will be given to the actors and all crew, preparing them for what they need to do and the timings of when things are happening. This will enhance their performance as well as ensure they are fully prepared for the acting and give themselves enough time.

 

Planning - Shooting Schedule

Below is a plan/schedule of the shots that we will be aiming to shoot when on set and recording our film, this will enable us to increase efficiency when shooting and save us time to let us get the best shots possible.  

Film Setting Contact & Consent

For the filming of our film opening we needed to gather permission from the owners of a local car park, which would enable us to film. Below is a series of emails sent both to and received from Castle Quay, showing the process we had to go through to gain access to this film setting and venue. Also below is the completed form, showing granted permission into the car park:

Emails sent to Castle Quay: 

Emails Received from Castle Quay: 

Planning - Risk Assessment

During our film recording there is multiple risks in which the setting especially poses. These risks are shown below and things to reduce them being as much of a hazard as possible will be done on the day. 

The risks when in the car and in the canal setting are:

The risks when on set and filming in the car park setting are: