Test Shoot Reflections

What went well:

• We got some interesting shots that could be possibly be used in the final edit
• We got all of the shots we needed and followed the shot list well
• We became more familiar with the equipment like the camera and lights
• We learned how best to frame shots in confined spaces (ie. Gavin's room)
• We experimented with different ways to light the space and which ways worked the best

Bad points/improvements:

• We had to use two cameras as some shots needed a very wide angle to capture everything. This means that some shots look very different to others
• There were some small continuity issues
• The room got very hot from the lights being on
• Some shots were very hard to get because the space was small
• We stopped using the clapperboard because we were running out of time. This made the editing process harder than it needed to be
• It was very difficult to cover up the skylight and some daylight got through, meaning the lighting varied slightly between shots 

Animatic Reflections

Our reflections

• There was a lack of variation of shots in the second half.
• We could have used more camera movement in the second half.
• To avoid having one actor being the voice for two characters, we could have done with more voice actors.
• The soundtrack could be more interesting and individual/unique as it is quite generic.
• More snappy, concise dialogue to make it more interesting.
  

Teacher feedback

• The story is fine and makes sense.
• More shot diversity and movement is needed.
• Lacking institutional conventions such as production and distribution logos at the start.
• The titles should continue appearing through the conversation.

Treatment - Location And Actors

Location: At Gavin’s house, being a teenage boy, his room would be ideal for the teenage boy representation as it already contains all of the key iconography, for example guitar and amp, untidiness, band posters, games console, TV.

Date: We will be filming within the two filming weeks of the beginning of February 3rd to the 13th

Actors: We will use the majority of actors from within our group to ensure their attendance on the day. Gavin is playing the male protagonist (Michael) and Kayvon and Mahalia as the two friends (Louis and Tris).