P2
BEST DOCUMENTARY FOOTAGE:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jLQvjyT8jLkDUehvhOcIcugxbS5Oy6yU?usp=sharing
A) PRODUCTION SET-UP:
With a small production scale, not much equipment was needed. For the interview with Sarah Diver I used the most equipment due to the interview taking place in a darker and enclosed space. I booked out an LED light, zoom mic and tripod, alongside the DSLR camera. Everything was easy enough to set up with prior knowledge from experience. The important thing with setting up the light was making sure it looked natural and made the use of light already in the room - this was done by aiming the light upwards so there was a softer appearance that accentuated the light from the lamp in the background. I made sure to take the tripod disk out before attaching to the camera to avoid breaking the camera by dropping it or not tightening it to the tripod enough.
When interviewing Professor Rowe, I found that there was no need for external lighting due to strong ceiling lighting as it was. The result was good footage, although out of focus in the main segment but in focus for the clip used, with clear audio from both the DSLR and zoom mic. I saved time by getting into the office before the given time so I was able to set up efficiently and out of the way of the meeting taking place.
B) FOLLOWING PLANS:
Looking at the script, I can say that I followed it closely by asking the exact questions that I had prepared before, without deviation. However, to make the film more professional and conventional of my chosen modes, I had the subjects work the questions into their answers so I could cut the question being asked, from the footage. I plan to use the facts as stated from the script to ensure that I am delivering the suitable details over black screens. These facts are to be used in place of a voice-over as my documentary isn't expository, performative or participatory. I am unable to say that the answers to questions followed a script since the whole point to this film is to get the voice of others so nothing the subjects say is scripted.
In addition to the script, looking at the story-boarded scenes, I can say that the footage I captured, matches elements of what I had drawn. For the scenes in the care home, I am unable to say that it was exact since I had to use a contingency plan after being unable to get an interview with a carer there. However, I was able to match some of the drawings by catching footage of the image board and using a similar setup for the interview with Professor Rowe. The fact that I planned to use in the scene will also be transferred to the alternate plan.
Whilst one of the drawn scenes didn't follow closely, I was able to capture footage more closely to the second story-boarded scene. I was able to capture footage of the patient that is close to the plan, although it wouldn't be exact since the patient is a variable that is unpredictable. On the other hand, the setup of the family member was successfully transferred to reality with the setup of the subject based on a sofa with indication that she was at home. Whilst I may not have planned any b-roll or insert shots, I deviated from the drawings to get footage of a clock, wedding photos and a candle to increase the feeling of a home environment, whilst adding the sense of time passing or running out. The sense of time is important for me to show when talking about an illness that constantly takes with no chance of ever getting abilities back.
C) SAFE PRACTICES:
I made sure that I followed safe working practices by working in clear locations with hazards taken note of and avoided. I made sure that all equipment with cables was made safe and kept under control. I also made sure that the tripods I used were pushed out to their full extent to avoid it from toppling over and breaking itself, the camera attached or fragile things in the environment. I had to make sure the location was clear and large enough, in this instance, since it was equipment with a wide berth. in addition to the tripod with it's need for space, the LED light needed additional space when used with the tripod. in the case of both interviews, I made sure that the required space was catered for.
I made sure that the equipment like the LED light didn't overheat, which was easily done when the interview didn't take long and was used infrequently. If that was the case, I made sure that the cover was over the bulbs and that in the case of anything blowing, the subject was out of the range of injury.
If anything needed charging or plugging in, I had made sure that there was a plug available in the location, to use in any case.
D) SUMMARISE PRODUCTION PROCESS:
Overall, I think my production followed closely to the plan on the most part, with the major change being that I was unable to get an interview with a carer from Woodlands Care centre. Instead, I was able to get a better opportunity with my contingency plan; an interview with a leading Professor in Dementia research. The contingency plan was only able to happen due to quick contact before the Professor was on holiday.
Even with the change in interview subjects, I was still able to get an interview with a professional and a family member. I am still able to give a more objective view on the illness. I used the exact equipment as planned in the equipment planner, which meant there was ease when knowing what equipment to book out and with no added expenses to the budget with the closeness of the contingency location to Long Road, it came out cheaper to film with Professor Rowe.
I think that any issues came with the small viewing on the camera, which meant that I noticed some footage was out of focus when I thought that it had been focused in the first place.
One issue may be not planning the exact things to shoot b-roll of but I still managed to collect footage that may not be the most relevant but still able to evoke emotion - the nature shots of Milton Park.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jLQvjyT8jLkDUehvhOcIcugxbS5Oy6yU?usp=sharing
A) PRODUCTION SET-UP:
With a small production scale, not much equipment was needed. For the interview with Sarah Diver I used the most equipment due to the interview taking place in a darker and enclosed space. I booked out an LED light, zoom mic and tripod, alongside the DSLR camera. Everything was easy enough to set up with prior knowledge from experience. The important thing with setting up the light was making sure it looked natural and made the use of light already in the room - this was done by aiming the light upwards so there was a softer appearance that accentuated the light from the lamp in the background. I made sure to take the tripod disk out before attaching to the camera to avoid breaking the camera by dropping it or not tightening it to the tripod enough.
When interviewing Professor Rowe, I found that there was no need for external lighting due to strong ceiling lighting as it was. The result was good footage, although out of focus in the main segment but in focus for the clip used, with clear audio from both the DSLR and zoom mic. I saved time by getting into the office before the given time so I was able to set up efficiently and out of the way of the meeting taking place.
B) FOLLOWING PLANS:
Looking at the script, I can say that I followed it closely by asking the exact questions that I had prepared before, without deviation. However, to make the film more professional and conventional of my chosen modes, I had the subjects work the questions into their answers so I could cut the question being asked, from the footage. I plan to use the facts as stated from the script to ensure that I am delivering the suitable details over black screens. These facts are to be used in place of a voice-over as my documentary isn't expository, performative or participatory. I am unable to say that the answers to questions followed a script since the whole point to this film is to get the voice of others so nothing the subjects say is scripted.
In addition to the script, looking at the story-boarded scenes, I can say that the footage I captured, matches elements of what I had drawn. For the scenes in the care home, I am unable to say that it was exact since I had to use a contingency plan after being unable to get an interview with a carer there. However, I was able to match some of the drawings by catching footage of the image board and using a similar setup for the interview with Professor Rowe. The fact that I planned to use in the scene will also be transferred to the alternate plan.
Whilst one of the drawn scenes didn't follow closely, I was able to capture footage more closely to the second story-boarded scene. I was able to capture footage of the patient that is close to the plan, although it wouldn't be exact since the patient is a variable that is unpredictable. On the other hand, the setup of the family member was successfully transferred to reality with the setup of the subject based on a sofa with indication that she was at home. Whilst I may not have planned any b-roll or insert shots, I deviated from the drawings to get footage of a clock, wedding photos and a candle to increase the feeling of a home environment, whilst adding the sense of time passing or running out. The sense of time is important for me to show when talking about an illness that constantly takes with no chance of ever getting abilities back.
C) SAFE PRACTICES:
I made sure that I followed safe working practices by working in clear locations with hazards taken note of and avoided. I made sure that all equipment with cables was made safe and kept under control. I also made sure that the tripods I used were pushed out to their full extent to avoid it from toppling over and breaking itself, the camera attached or fragile things in the environment. I had to make sure the location was clear and large enough, in this instance, since it was equipment with a wide berth. in addition to the tripod with it's need for space, the LED light needed additional space when used with the tripod. in the case of both interviews, I made sure that the required space was catered for.
I made sure that the equipment like the LED light didn't overheat, which was easily done when the interview didn't take long and was used infrequently. If that was the case, I made sure that the cover was over the bulbs and that in the case of anything blowing, the subject was out of the range of injury.
If anything needed charging or plugging in, I had made sure that there was a plug available in the location, to use in any case.
D) SUMMARISE PRODUCTION PROCESS:
Overall, I think my production followed closely to the plan on the most part, with the major change being that I was unable to get an interview with a carer from Woodlands Care centre. Instead, I was able to get a better opportunity with my contingency plan; an interview with a leading Professor in Dementia research. The contingency plan was only able to happen due to quick contact before the Professor was on holiday.
Even with the change in interview subjects, I was still able to get an interview with a professional and a family member. I am still able to give a more objective view on the illness. I used the exact equipment as planned in the equipment planner, which meant there was ease when knowing what equipment to book out and with no added expenses to the budget with the closeness of the contingency location to Long Road, it came out cheaper to film with Professor Rowe.
I think that any issues came with the small viewing on the camera, which meant that I noticed some footage was out of focus when I thought that it had been focused in the first place.
One issue may be not planning the exact things to shoot b-roll of but I still managed to collect footage that may not be the most relevant but still able to evoke emotion - the nature shots of Milton Park.
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