Filming

Filming is over! It went well but here is a list of the problems I faced and the things that went well-

• Sapien actors dropping out day before so I had to get more on short notice

• Went over budget- but that was bound to happen

• More helpers like a first AD would have been useful

• Time- an extra day to film would have eased the pressure

• Being more authoritive when directing large groups would have saved time

• Shot list, more useful and quicker done in order of takes we were going to do not in order of script

• Working with professionals and crew I didn’t know was a new experience for me

• Weather conditions- it was very cold and had been snowing some of the mornings so not fun for the sapiens when they had to stand in a wet field with leotards on

• It got dark early cutting our filming days short

• Would have been good to have more behind the scenes photos

• I kept as organised as I could

• Got it all filmed in time

• Costumes worked well

• We were respectful of the location

• Actors were helpful and thought about continuity and helped out where they could with script etc.

• Making the room look night in day and visa versa looked realistic

• The crew and actors all worked well together

• Main characters really helped bring the story to life

• Had good equipment including a Red MX camera

• Time management, even though it was a tight schdule we got it all done

• Sound mic didn’t pick wind up too much even though it was very windy

• Nothing went wrong with equipment and had everything and more that we needed

• All the research paid off