We recorded and filmed the letter writing sequence from 1:30 - 2:30pm. In this scene, Billy is writing his letter to Elizabeth. The narration is what he is writing in his letter. The narration took 20 minutes to film. 5 minutes for rehearsal, and 15 minutes to make sure that the sound was correct, and that our actor, Ash Coombs, portrayed the correct emotions of Billy through just his voice. We successfully did this after 2 recorded attempts.
We then had half an hour left to film the footage that would accompany the sound. Ash quickly changed into costume, we set the scene, and used the lighting within the drama room to create the right lighting state. This added mood and tension to the scene.
Myself and Hannah took it in turns to shoot and direct the scene. We worked quickly and effectively as a partnership, making sure that the time we had was used correctly and efficiently.
Saturday 12th March 2011: (Letter Sequence)
Today, we planned to film the letter sequence. In this scene, Billy is giving Elizabeth's hand maid the letter, which he trusts will be delivered to Elizabeth by the maid. However, at the end of the scene, the maid throws the letter away.
(Maid - Jess Oxley)
Because of difficulties with location, we lost time trying to think of a suitable, alternative location. We moved our location to Fishers Gate. (Image below) Because of the lose in time, we began to rush, and therefore missed out little shots, that when filmed, will join each main shot together to make it flow.
Myself and Hannah both shared filming and directing roles in turns, sharing each others ideas, and overall, working well as a team.
(Fishers Gate)
I feel the main problem that we encountered was the surrounding sound. The location was very public, and was close to a busy car park. This meant that any dialogue filmed would have car engines and talking in the background. We will have to record the dialogue separately and match it to our footage when we edit on Wednesday (16th March)
Tuesday 22nd March 2011: (Walking Sequence)
(On location - Walking Sequence)
Today we planned to film the first part of Billy walking to deliver his letter. Whilst filming, we felt that each shot we produced was effective, and engaging for the audience. However, because the sun was bright, in some of our shots, dust on the camera lens was visible. This created marks on the footage, and so we were not able to use any of the shots created on this day. (Examples below). We plan to reshoot as soon as possible.
Wednesday 23rd March 2011: (Walking Sequence)
Today we re- filmed the first sequence of Billy walking to deliver his letter. This time, we took into account what happened yesterday with the dust on the lens, and tried hard not to direct the camera into the sun. When we watch our footage back, we found it much clearer than the previous footage and therefore useable.
Today we planned to film the first part of Billy walking to deliver his letter. Whilst filming, we felt that each shot we produced was effective, and engaging for the audience. However, because the sun was bright, in some of our shots, dust on the camera lens was visible. This created marks on the footage, and so we were not able to use any of the shots created on this day. (Examples below). We plan to reshoot as soon as possible.
Example footage (dust on lens)
Wednesday 23rd March 2011: (Walking Sequence)
Today we re- filmed the first sequence of Billy walking to deliver his letter. This time, we took into account what happened yesterday with the dust on the lens, and tried hard not to direct the camera into the sun. When we watch our footage back, we found it much clearer than the previous footage and therefore useable.
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