Today was filming day so my friends, parents, and I went to film on location at the beach and the airport However, it's currently 10pm and as I'm writing this post and going over the footage, I don't really think my vision played out the way I thought it would. We had encountered some logistical issues while filming (we arrived at the beach too late and my bike didn't fit in the car) that really just made me want to tweak the plot, so that's what I'm gonna do because I would rather rethink and produce something I'm proud of than regret not having made the changes.
The overall theme of the film is staying the same, but I feel that having so many characters introduced in the first two minutes of an opening can be confusing, especially with the set changes I had planned for. I will be keeping most of the footage from scene 1 and the airport scene, but I have decided to cut out most of the beach scene, leaving just the transition/title sequence.
This time, I will focus heavily on the developing Sylvie, using a voiceover and having her be the only character shown on screen during the opening. Instead of relying so much on facial expressions and other elements to tell her feelings, why not just say them? I will hint at her mom in the note and mention her during Sylvie's voiceover, but not too much for the opening.
I didn't have time to draft a full script/storyboard because this was so last minute, but I did draft a outline with all the shots, movements, and dialogue that will be included in the new version of my opening:
On a more positive note however, here's the footage from the successful airport shoot today! My friend Anna Paula, who had come with us to be one of Sylvie's friends, helped my film what will still be the final take of my opening.
(I will be changing the lighting so that it is not so bright, warmer)
Even though I won't be using most of the content we shot today, I don't think it was a complete loss at all. I was able to spend the day with my friends, and my parents loved being a part of the production process. Most importantly however, I learned that I should always trust my gut feeling, and if I'm not 100% confident in my work, to make the changes before its too late.
(A couple pictures from our filming flop that was filled with laughter and smiles. This is your reminder to always think positive!)
I will film these tomorrow and post the results for Monday's blog! Have a great weekend!
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