Tuesday, 26 January 2010

Props and Continuity plan

Whilst filming we must take into consideration that we may have continuity problems. For example, if we filmed on two different days then things might change, like makeup, hair, costume, the weather or the amount of light created. To make sure this isn't a problem for us we must plan in a very detailed way. If the weather suddenly changes and we have to stop filming, we should take pictures of important details on the location and on people. Therefore the flow of filming would be better and less problems would be created.
Hopefully we would like to film on just one night, saving time and traveling problems that may be caused, but this could be unlikely as it depends on what the night is like. If this is to happen we should maybe place things like tape on the ground to show where things go like the tents and hexi burner.
If we had to re-film a shot by any chance, then all the details must be the same, so if we took a foot shot and it went wrong, next time we film this, the shoe must be the same. There are a lot of examples like this which will take a lot of time to sort out, taking photos of everything and placing everything and everyone in the right places.

Some of the props that we need are:
Three tents
Hexi burner
Blankets / sleeping bags x6
Water buckets
Logs or small wooden bench for the actors to sit on
Drinks bottles
Fake cigarettes

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