Production Log: Week 4

What have you contributed this week?

This week we had finished and completed all the paperwork needed before shooting and it was all uploaded on our blogs. With the paperwork completed we were eager and excited to officially start shooting. On Thursday 12th February we had begun shooting our chorus for our song. For this we used the studio recording room after school. We were in school till about 6 o'clock and were pleased to achieve all the footage for the chorus. We then collected all the footage and uploaded straight away onto Final Cut Express. We wanted to upload as we go along so the ideas are still fresh in our minds. It will also make it easier as we will try to edit as we go along as best as we can. This will speed the process up when it comes to the editing so there will be no rushing towards the final deadline. 

How does this fit in with the productions schedule/job roles/overall ideas of the project?

We initially wanted to start filming on the Wednesday and were gutted to know that we couldn't because although our paperwork was done it was not uploaded on our blogs. This really pulled us back in the schedule we wanted to abide by. However we had pulled through on the Thursday and did the whole chorus which was a good achievement for us considering we had missed a day of filming. The ideas are still sticking to plan and we haven't strayed away from our shooting script which is good. 

Were there any problems?

There was just the issue of the fact we couldn't begin recording on the Wednesday like planned. 

How did you/will you overcome them?

We overcame this problem by shooting on the next day and made sure we completed all the shots in this specific location. We wanted all the studio shots to be done all in once because we didn't know when the studio will be next available. Also throughout the half term there will be no access to the studio. 

What are your plans for the following week?

This week coming is half term which is where the majority of our shooting will be done. We aim to get all the the footage completed by the end of next week ready for the new term to edit and complete the music video.