Progress Report

The work completed so far

My mock up flashback was completed, and we are happy with how it went as well as being happy with the quality of it. However we began to use the camera more, and began to be aware of important factors such as lighting, mise-en-scene, sound and many other aspects. We now believe that we have learnt more and are now in a better frame of mind on how to achieve things. I know personally feel that my mock up, although cited as being excellent by many, that is was honestly a poor attempt in terms of what we are capable of.

At the moment, we have completed Kabir’s flashback and we are happy with the footage we have. However, we do feel that once we begin to edit we will need more footage for the end of his scene.


Research and ideas

I began to watch more and more home made films, as well as many previous GHS student videos. As well as reading a lot of articles, I now know that reaching a higher level of quality is very achievable. By watching a film and analysing shots, it becomes easier to learn now to achieve x angles, and y lighting by putting yourself into the scene and considering how the director did this or that.

Over the next week

On Sunday 11th February we will begin to shoot Saz’s flashback, as well as considering my own flashback. However, this may not be the case, and we may have to shoot both flashbacks during the week. The tracking shot will be planned and drawn up, then executed as a mock during the week. By next weekend, we should have all the flashbacks completed.

- Deep