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Preliminary Evaluation: Filming

What was successful in your filming? I think that overall the whole film was successful, however in particular I think that there were a few shots that we did very well, such as the first shot and the match-on-action shots throughout the film. Some of these shots were quite hard to get right and ensure that the continuity wasn’t affected. Did you use a variety of shots? What were you trying to achieve with certain shots and why do you think your choice of shot mattered? We tried to use a good variety of shots to test the abilities of the camera. We made use of a lot of over the shoulder shots after our initial establishing shot to keep the 180 degree rule. I think that what we were trying to achieve with our shots was to emulate the constant back and forward of ideas being flung about. We used our long opening shot that followed because it led well into the wide shot to establish the 180 degree rule. I think our choice of shot mattered because it allowed us to capture t...

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Shooting Schedule for Writer's Block

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DAY 1 We are filming in Art 3 in Rathmore at 3pm. We are going to film chronologically. We will to record the entire film in one 30 minute session. Ciarán Hines and Aaron Esteban are the two actors in this film and Eoin McCoy will be the cinematographer and editor. Aaron has written the treatment and drawn the storyboard, and Ciarán has written the script. The actors will be wearing the Rathmore uniform during filming, however Ciarán will be looking disheveled with his tie loose, top button undone and blazer off. The props necessary for filming will be a piece of paper to throw at Ciaran and a cup of coffee.  DAY 2 We could not complete filming on day 1 due to time constraints. We were able to film a complete rough draft of the film on day 2 and see what we have to fix on the final film. It went well, we finished up to the final scene, which is what we were aiming for. We might need a 3rd day, as the lighting slightly differs from day 1. All the props and costumes were...