The Filming Began...

On Saturday the 21st of January I began Filming my Media Coursework. I began at 1 o'clock and finished filming for the day at 5 o'clock. We got to work straight away and filmed each scene at least twice.

On the Monday at school I looked at each of the clips filmed and deleted the bad ones and saved the good ones. I also made a short video on Final Cut Pro, of all the funny parts of the day, the out-takes.

Change of Characters

Sadly there was a problem that occurred, forcing me to change my female actor. However I was able to over come this problem quite quickly as I got Joel's friend to agree to do it!

New Female Actor: Joëlle Agathangelou

Video Co-Pilot

I looked at a website called Video Co-Pilot, which houses VFX and Motion Graphics, free Tutorials and Presets. I looked through the site and came across a tutorial called '3D Light Casting'.
I had to use the programme After Effects to complete the task, which I had experience using.
I took me about 3 hours to complete, however I think that it looks really professional and I am pleased that I was patient enough to complete it!

I have taken son screen grabs, whilst using the After Effects programme.

 This was the starting point of the task, to draw the lines that would make the basis of the 3D ball.

 This is about half way through the task, where I had to curve the lines and then add more layers to help create the final effect.

 This is the almost final product. After adding the light specks and actual ball in the centre.

Found My Location!

I have finally found my location, I have chosen to use my old house as the derelict location, where the male character will take the girl. My old house is on an old, run down farm, making it the perfect location. The old granite and worn-away woodwork really helps to set the scene. I can't wait to film here!

The Derelict Location.

Where the male character would walk around, carrying the body.

Another out Building that I could incorporate.

Time Lapse Testing No. 1

One Sunday Morning I decided to strap the Canon 7D to my dash board and drive from my house to Greve De Lecq. I used a shutter speed remote to manage to time between each photo, so I was able to drive, without worrying. However I did set the apature when I was leaving my house and sadly when I got near Greve De Lecq the sun was too bright, therefore making the images white.