R+P Post 20: Reflections So Far/Looking Ahead

Reflecting on the work we have done so far, I believe as a group we have come really far in terms of what we have created since the first time we sat down and drew a story board. We have overcome a few trip-ups and re-established the process of filming, planning, researching and editing which was a bit rusty from last year. I think we have co-operated very well as a group and all interpreted our own ideas into our (almost) final idea. We have kept and improved on our idea so it now has a substantial and clear story. Our Rough Cut edit has been a huge help in noticing the obvious and subtle aspects we need to change for the real thing. I have overall really enjoyed working with my group to create what we have so far, even when at times, us not getting things right was frustrating!

Looking ahead, in preparation for our next Main Shoot, we have already created a 'necessary shots' list in which we listed every key shot needed in our opening:

(NECESSARY) SHOT LIST:

-        Lola coming round corner

-        Lola walking into bathroom

-        Lola looking in mirror, pouring pills in sink, crying, writing on mirror

-        Lola rings doorbell, walks in

-        Lola’s perspective, camera tracks through hallway into living room, glides over alcohol bottles and people’s faces  (people on stairs, in hallway)

-        Track shot of Lola

-        Track shot of Lola’s perspective (Noah + Ella T together), Noah: Oh Lola

-        OTS Noah, Lola: Wtf

-        Master shot, Lola slaps Noah, camera follows Lola upstairs

-        People dancing

-        People kissing

-        Guy cutting line, OTS shot

-        Cutaways to bottles, rolling products

-        Feet movement

-        Zoomed in shots of faces/body parts

-        Lola with wine bottle in hand

-        Lola drinking/smoking

-        Noah + Ella T shots

-        People sitting round table chatting

-        Smoking in background

-        Establish relations between people – 2 people sat in corner

-        People stumbling

-        Throwing pillows