Lights, camera, action!


Today I got a chance to film. However, my original plan was to film inside the gym. I later found out that we were not able to film there. It kind of hindered my process. I had to rise above and quickly think of a new solution. I had to think back to my storyboard and connect some missing dots. When I got it together, I went to go record. I went to the track, near the cafeteria and the gym. Also my actor canceled on me the day before. It was actually in my favor because I wouldn’t be able to record in the gym anyways. At first I was kind of hurt but it all worked out. It was so hot outside but things had to be done. I started to sweat from walking around in the heat. When recording I had to have an assistant. I couldn’t record and roll the ball at the same time. They were very helpful. My new idea is quick and easy. I fear that it might be too short. Just in case it is to short I can slow some shots down, play around with the transitions and add some small add-ins. I got some good shots and can’t wait to start editing. 


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