Possible Problems with Shoot

Our group got together and discussed the possible problems that could occur on the shoot so that we could plan for these problems and hopefully avoid them on the day


ORGANISATION

• Because Primrose Hill is a popular jogging sport, there may be quite a few unwanted people and sounds in the background of our shots - we will advert this by going very early (at sunrise)
• We have organised a group meeting at lunch time where we will get our kit release - and we will ensure that we'll all bring the kit we are looking after to the shoot by constantly communicating via our Facebook group or text
• We will also stay in communication on Sunday evening and Monday morning to ensure that we all know that we must bring in our kit
• We know who is doing what in our group, but we will make a list of our roles just to make sure we all know what tasks we have to do on the shoot
• We are in the process of making a shoot schedule, and in doing this we can make sure that our actors know when to turn up and where
• If one of our group members is absent from school, we'll remain in contact with them throughout the day, and update them on everything that they missed
• As we are planning to shoot some of the sunrise, timing is very essential as we do not ant any continuity errors - therefore, to minimise time wasting, before going to the location we will plan every last detail of the shoot so we know what we're doing when we get there and we are focused
• Again, as we are shooting outside, we have to pay attention to the weather - we have checked the weather for this weekend, and fortunately the sun will be shining, there'll be no rain, and good visibility
• Taking into account possible transport problems, we will leave early so that we get to location earlier rather than later (especially as we do not wish to miss the sunrise)

COMMUNICATION 

• Our group dynamics are very good, and so if one of us has trouble explaining ourselves, we will take time to listen and try to understand what the person wishes to say
• So far, we have had no disagreements, but we did agree that if ever we had a problem, we'd talk about it and try to sort it out
• We will make each actor and cast member an individual shoot schedule (with the scripts printed at the bottom for the actors) so that they know where to be and when, and how long they'll need to be on shoot
• If one of us has an idea that the others don't particularly agree with (for example, a certain shot they wish to use), then we will shoot both shots, and then reconsider them in post-production
• One of our friends has offered to be our caterer and general helper - she will bring food and extra layers, gloves and hats to ensure that our group and the actors don't go hungry or get cold

TECHNICAL  

• We will check if the batteries are charged, and be reminded how to use all of the equipment when we get our equipment release with Chris.
• We will remove any unwanted background sounds in post production
• We have practiced many of our shots both at location, and at a similar location, to ensure that lighting and framing is perfect in our shots
• We plan to have a variety of different types of shots in our opening, which feature in our shot list and animatic
• To ensure that we avoid continuity errors, we will shoot most of the events from one angle at a time, and then cut them together in post production.

GROUP DYNAMICS

• Our group get on very well, and we share out all of the jobs equally, all having the opportunity to do the exciting jobs as well as the slightly more boring jobs