Final Day of Filming

We finally finished filming which was a great feeling as we had all worked very hard for this project. All we need to completely finish the film is to edit it, which is Paddy's job but the rest of the group will assist him when we can.

More Props

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We have decided to change the storyline a bit by including Paddy's car in a crash scene. We are described Doug (Ben Sherlock) struggling to open the car door as he is supposed to be intoxicated at the time. When Ben enters the car Liam (Director/ Camera-Man) will be filming Ben from the back sit of the car. However as Ben is not licensed on Paddy's car nor can he drive we so we want Paddy as the stunt-double for the driving scene.

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 Since none of our actors are 18 or over we then had to get rid of the alcohol from the beer bottles and replace the contents with Appleaid because it was the closest colour and look to beer.

Bibliography:

Image 1: http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/owners-reviews/ford/fiesta/hatchback-2002/review/20120513094623/


 Image 2: http://www.gopedro.co.uk/shop1a/prestashop/off/beers-lagers/1420-stella-artois-8-pack-.html

Finding the Right Location

Image from http://onthewirral.blogspot.co.uk/2010/03/ashton-park-west-kirby.html

Our group have been trying to find the perfect scene location for the film's flashback scenes. We mostly used Google Maps looking at nearby areas we could drive to to see whether or not it was the best location for our filming. When looking for location we wanted to find a place with little light, some forestation which is also near a road to film the car crash scene. One problem with location is the fact that the public always walking into shot so we have to start again; this has happened on numerous occasions before.

 

We found that Kings Drive was the best location to film as it was close for us to get to and it fit quite well with our filming plans. However the lighting was not adequate enough for our intended scenery plan. With this being the case we decided to film in Ashton Park as this location was quiet similar with its atmosphere, but it had the lighting we wanted.

When Ben and Paddy where in a free period in school on Monday 9th March they created another mood-board and animatics sequence to introduce new ideas to the storyline and help assist Liam (our Director/ Camera-Man) when shooting these new scenes.

Mood-Board created by Ben Sherlock and Patrick Brennan.

Animatics created by Ben Sherlock and Patrick Brennan.

My Practice with Make-Up

The group took part in a class activity where was all tried our hands at makeup. We were asked to make a cut or wound on a partner using Vaseline, Make-Up Clay and Colouring. My final work (shown below) was the attempt I took in trying to resemble a slit wrist. The rest of the group and our teacher applauded me in my work and then gave me the role of Make-Up Artist for the filming. I honestly found creating the skin and its layering to be quite easy, but I may have had and advantage as I also do Art and Design for another of my AS Level options. 

Ben again showing close-up of the wrist.

Ben Sherlock (our leading role) posing with slit wrist.

My Job

The group decided pick the classic white dress with drops of blood on. We believe the white represents the purity of Kristy's character which is ultimately contrasted with the blood stains. We created the fake blood by using red food colouring and just a little bit of tomato sauce, we found this to looking good and moderately realistic. Due to it being a very thin and liquid substance we had to wait a while in order for it to dry, this process took too long so we resorted in using a hairdryer. The main problem with this dress was that this would be the main piece of clothing Kristy would be wearing so if it was cold when we were filming she would be extremely cold. We also add some eye liner and foundation around her eyes to appear more hollow. As well as putting her hair into pony tails in a messy form.

Filming Postponed Again

So Kirsty is unwell today so we cannot film as she is key in today's filming session. After Paddy spoke to her, she said that she would be able to continue with filming later that week. Today weather was quiet cold so it sort of a blessing in disguise as some of the group, me for one, weren't really looking forward to filming today anyway. But we hope to get close to completion next time. (2/3/15)