I filmed at the studio because I liked the environment. It worked quite well because it had a door in which we needed and a chair/desk (something to sit on) in which we needed as well for one of the actors, so this enabled our filming process easier for me.
I took on the role as the director; I told the actors what to do and where to sit. I also took on the role as the cinematographer which basically means I was the camera man too.
I filmed in a very bright environment (artificial brightness) so it’s very clear, bright and visual for the audience watching the film. This was important to the scene because it was quite short and we wanted the audience to be able to see as much as possible to boost understanding and some of our camera shots were close-up shots. This was effective because in the close up shots their facial expressions are clearly shown so the audience can tell what they are thinking.
I set the camera up correctly, I checked that the bubble was in the circle and screwed it back up so it stays still and the camera footage is clearer when the bubble is in the circle. Zoomed in and made sure the focus was clear. I checked if the tripod was level at each shot I adjusted the height of the tripod to fit the type of shot I shooting at the time. I checked the shot was framed correctly each time, I made sure our reflections didn’t show I chose appropriate angles for the shot e.g. if it was an over-the-shoulder shot i would set the camera behind the actor and at the level of his shoulder.
I made plans before I started shooting i.e. I started with the wide shots then did an did a mid shot then a close up and repeated the sequence with each actor. We did an over0the-shoulder shot and the camera had to remain at a certain angle in other to go with the 180 degrees rule or else it would appear as if the actors had switched places. So I used this rule so the audience doesn’t get confused because of how it would appear like the actors switched places.
I also used terminologies such as; standing by to tell every one I’m about to start filming, camera rolling to tell everyone actors to start of the scene. So basically I have learnt to use the 180 degree rule to do as many the camera is recording so the environment has to be quiet and action for the shots of a particular scene as you can in other to get the right footage in editing. I learnt how to adjust the tripod stand into different heights, zoom in and out and adjust the focus.
