Filming Day Blog

Today we began the filming process for our commercials. We began by filling out the equipment sign out sheet as it is the first step in the process of taking equipment out for use during the class period. Once all equipment was signed out(the camera, tripod and SD card), we immediately began to film as there was no time to waste. Prior to filming, we had to change our original plans and storyboard because one team member was absent, leaving holes in our plans. As a group, we decided to change the first scene from leaving the restroom to a secluded stairwell that serviced the same purpose of being a quiet setting. Once we began to film, we had to decide on new scenes on the spot. We used our backup plan partially for particular parts in scenes, however we added new material and angles as well.

   During the filming process I filled a part of every role in the process, from being an actor to director and editor. During the film, I played the role of the “addiction” effect of using vapes. In this role, I labeled myself as “addiction” and was pressing the student that used the vape. I was introduced into the film by coming around the corner after the student used the vape. The rest was me following and walking toward the student that used the vape to show that these effects follow you after using. At the end of the film I give a small bit of information dealing the effects of vaping on teens with nicotine. As a director, I pitched several ideas that were used in the film. For example, when deciding how the effects of vaping should be introduced, I suggested that we come around the corner as the student did to show that the effects show up quickly and together. Also, once the student becomes overwhelmed with the vaping effects in her face, I suggested a Point of View shot as it can get the point across that these effects are extremely present after use. During the process we had a teammate that was absent due to illness, they were going to be necessary for certain shots, we improvised by asking another student to help us film. This student previously took AICE media Studies so he had no problem adjusting to the shots we asked of him; he did a phenomenal job as a replacement and camera man.

At the end of the filming day, we returned to class for the last 15 minutes to properly dump all of our raw footage onto our desktop that we will be using for the remainder of the project. Using the SD card reader, I transferred the footage into a file on the desktop for our next use. In our next filming day, we plan on going over a few more scenes to complete our project. The editing process Belgians as well Monday and we will peice together our project