SPARROW
I worked with Amaani Kishver, Mia Muttick and Hazel Potter on this short film for a workshop. We completed all tasks in a single day and it was difficult to stick to time constraints. Our group dynamic was that we all more-or-less took turns doing each job on set - I had to be in two scenes because nobody else was particularly willing and Mia ended up behind the camera.
Our idea was a simple spy scenario -
- Sparrow and Lark have a conversation about something that went wrong.
- Lark then relays this information to their boss, Robin. The secret plan is revealed.
- Lark walks away, Sparrow enters Robin's office and reveals that they know the plan
We got things done in time and with minimal fuss, however there were issues with the audio quality.
I learned that, on a film set, things always take longer than intended. Next time, I'll give the crew enough time to get everything done and always have at least two takes of each shot.
Since this is a functioning and active school, there were some issues with the audio quality, from white noise to young children screaming in the background which couldn't really be helped. We did try alternatives but because there were no microphones, we had to use the iPhone voice recorder which we discovered in post-production, wasn't any better, forcing us to try and enhance it with FCP audio effects and music to avoid clunky transitions.
We learnt that more time must be left for filming and editing than we first expected as it takes a lot more time, especially with reshoots we had to do. Also next time, we might get professional actors in so the performance is more polished and less amateur.
Next time, we would have microphones and hire out or pre-book silent (or quieter) rooms to film in to
quicken the overall pace of the shooting day. To keep the morale of the crew up, it would be a good idea to bring along snacks and treats to keep everyone happy. Additionally, we would make sure to carry spare sd cards and batteries, checking that we all have what we need before we left as one member of the crew forgot her hearing aids and had to return for them as they are essential.
Since this is a functioning and active school, there were some issues with the audio quality, from white noise to young children screaming in the background which couldn't really be helped. We did try alternatives but because there were no microphones, we had to use the iPhone voice recorder which we discovered in post-production, wasn't any better, forcing us to try and enhance it with FCP audio effects and music to avoid clunky transitions.
We learnt that more time must be left for filming and editing than we first expected as it takes a lot more time, especially with reshoots we had to do. Also next time, we might get professional actors in so the performance is more polished and less amateur.
Next time, we would have microphones and hire out or pre-book silent (or quieter) rooms to film in to
quicken the overall pace of the shooting day. To keep the morale of the crew up, it would be a good idea to bring along snacks and treats to keep everyone happy. Additionally, we would make sure to carry spare sd cards and batteries, checking that we all have what we need before we left as one member of the crew forgot her hearing aids and had to return for them as they are essential.
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