This week we got to have a little fun.We had apply all the things we learnt so far about lighting and camera settings to a script. We had to act and film for two different scripts. There were also different parameters that had to be met in order to accomplish the task. These set parameters were designed for us to think and work around potential complications that would may and truly well happen when we enter the industry. I found this exercise to be refreshing, exciting and a great learning experience. I got the opportunity to work along side with my peers, have a laugh (maybe a lot more laughing than there should be) and get the job done (questionable).

We all took part in the project and designated ourselves a specific roll. Some were actors, a few gaffered and the others directed, camera operated or edited. I helped out with the lighting and offered to edit the videos. During the filming exercise, we had the freedom to use the lights, gels and cards.

This was the sequence that we did for Exercise Three: ‘Emmaline Dreams of Play time’

Establishing shot

Emmaline looks off to the window

Front mid shot

Close up detail shot

Close up head shot of Emmaline to focus on her dialogue

We key lit the scene with a 2k and a blue gel to match the temperature of day light. We opened up all the blinds to fill in the light. In terms of aesthetics, there was not anything wrong with them. However if we look at the task, we were required to seperate the two scenes together. We also failed to simulate the sun coming up as well. In the case that we ever needed to redo the exercise again, we should have closed down most of the blinds. In setting up the scene this way, we are able to gradually open up one blind to allow some light on to the subjects to simulate the sun coming out. The establishing shot was also not necessary for the scene as well as the 2k light as it was an option, not a necessity.

Exercise Five: “Mullins Returns”

Establishing Shot

Mid Close Up of Sophie

Mid Close Up of Mullins

In this exercise we went outside to shoot using the natural light that was available near the cafe. We lit the subjects using a silver reflector. One key parameter we did not meet was to shoot Mullins at a different location. This was a test to see wether we could replicate the same look in terms of lighting and colour in a different location. This limitation was designed for us to prepare for potential complications in the future when shoots need to be redone.