Summary of the filming process

Pre shoot, the team did encounter some difficulties including location and actors. However, we managed to obtain permission and have actors organised in time for our proposed date for filming. Although we had some doubts about the success of the trailer due to these setbacks, we all worked really hard and the trailer came together as planned.

Filming on location:

- Due to financial restrictions, unfortunately Connor was not able to attend this shoot.

- Hayley, Georgia and I arrived on time and began setting up. We were good with time management using our call sheet as a guide.

- At the beginning we did have some difficulty with the balance of the camera. We found the spirit level bubbles difficult to centre, but after some attempts we managed to level the shot correctly.

- The rest of the filming went generally very well. Although due to the weather being very cold, we did try to work quicker. In particular, the scene in which Georgia was required to lie on the ground.

When looking back on our footage and creating a ‘rough’ trailer outline, we decided that the trailer was missing narrative information and needed something extra to make it more interesting and informative. Therefore as a group we decided to film extra parts for the trailer.

Filming extra scenes:

- Thankfully the whole group was able to attend this shoot.

- Due to this being short notice and responsibility for other commitments, we used a different actor to play our protagonist. Patrick was very adaptable to the role and we produced some excellent scenes to add to the trailer.

- Additional scenes included our female character getting ready to go out. Georgia played this character again.

With the addition of these two scenes, the trailer was improved greatly. The whole shooting process and experience was great to do and with our organisational skills, ran smoothly.

Our final product -HUNT teaser trailer

Personal & Group Schedule

Even though the project is almost complete, these last few weeks are very important. This timetable will guide us in keeping to deadlines and prevent us from falling behind.

Mock up - magazine cover

As part of our project we are required to support our main product with two ancillary tasks. These are a magazine cover and a movie poster. We have created magazine cover mock ups, in order to experiment with initial ideas. This process will enable us to understand what works and what doesn’t. It also will guide us so we don’t break to many magazine conventions.

Filming our Trailer

During filming we thought it would be ideal to document the process. Here are some images of the team filming on location, Bridgefoot car park in Stratford-upon-Avon. These photos show the scene in which our antagonist finds the woman on the ground. To enable us to make the most of the filming shoot, we decided to film a range of shots so we have more choice when editing to include in the final product. Meaning we can make sure that we have the best and most appropriate for the effect that we are trying to achieve.

Although we had trouble gaining permission to film, the actual process went reasonably well. Our time management was apt therefore the filming was kept to schedule and we managed to shoot all the shots that we had planned on our storyboards. Although it was really cold and we were one member down, it all went to plan and we all pulled together to get the shots completed.

Call sheet & confirmation to film

To enable the filming process to run smoothly, Hayley created a call sheet in which there is a plan for the day. The call sheet includes the contact numbers of all cast and crew members, directions to our location, weather forecast and a shooting schedule

Although we had difficulty gaining a permit to film in Coventry, permission was granted for us to shoot the trailer in Stratford-upon-Avon. I emailed the Civil Enforcement Supervisor at the Stratford-on-Avon District Council and he was able to provide us with authorization to film in the car park Bridgefoot located on the Bridgeway road. Filming begins Sunday 21st November.

Contingency Plan

To film in a public place, such as a car park, we have to obtain a permit allowing us to film on location. As we had planned to film in Coventry we contacted Mike O’Connor, who works for CV One. He was very helpful and provided us with various contacts to gain a permit. However due to particular content of the trailer, we were not successful in actually receiving one. Therefore our contingency plan is:

• We will shoot the trailer in Stratford-upon-Avon if permission is granted.
• If our actor is not available, we have a understudy to replace him.