Production
The production process was where we filmed our opening sequence where we used a range of hardware to shoot our footage such as a Sennheiser Shotgun mic, Lexar Pro memory card, Vinten tripod, and Black Magic 4k Mini URSA, Titan tubes.
HARDWARE
Camera
On our shoot day, we used the Black Magic Mini 4k URSA to film our footage where we sometimes used a Vinten tripod. I began using the camera on our shoot day by placing the tripod shoe (bottom of the camera) onto the top of the tripod and locked it using the bolt. In the action scene where our victim character gets hit by the villain with the hammer, we began by focusing the camera by zooming into the villain's eye as a focal point and then adjusting the focus wheel. I then zoomed out using the zoom wheel to ensure everything was in focus. We then adjusted the light by turning the blue latch underneath the camera lens. The next step was to adjust the white balance where the settings were in the top right hand corner of the digital screen of the camera where we adjusted it to suit the green titan tube lighting. After filming a mid close up shot of the villain using the hammer and the victim's reaction, I took off the camera from the tripod and filmed the shoe, without the actor's foot in it, being hit with the hammer as a close up shot. This emphasised the thriller conventions by creating tension and suspense by showing the violence on camera. Using the Black Magic Mini 4k URSA was helpful as we were able to adjust the exposure, white balance and focus of the camera as it is a digital camera which created the desired aesthetic for our opening sequence.
Tripod
We used a Vinten tripod when filming to stabilise the camera and allow us to film from a range of different heights. The tripod was one of the first products of hardware we used where we levelled the tripod. The tripod allowed us to pan and tilt different shots, for example, we pan a shot where the villain character is inspecting all the weapons and the camera then pans to display the weapons next to the victim character foreshadowing the danger that will take place. When using the tripod in our opening sequence, we started from the bottom to lengthen it to the specific height we wanted for each shot. We then got the pan handle to the right side of the little yellow circle which is in the centre. This allowed us to tilt and pan with the camera. I then locked the tripod using the tilt and pan locks on either side of the tripod. I then bubbled the tripod which ensures that it is level by getting the air bubble on the yellow circle in the centre. I did this by adjusting the bolt underneath the tripod which allows you the air bubble to move.
Microphone
On our shoot day, we used a Sennheiser Shotgun Microphone to capture all the diegetic sounds such as the use of weapons hitting the victim character and screams of pain from him as well which we attached after setting up the camera equipment. We plugged the microphone into the camera and stood out of the shot but held the microphone as close to the sound as possible that we wanted to pick up. For example, when filming the victim actor getting hit with the hammer on the shoe I placed the microphone by the floor to capture this diegetic sound.
Software
Memory card
The Lexar Pro memory card we used was for storing our footage when filming which we transferred from the camera to the software Adobe Premiere Pro in the post-production process.
Titan Tubes
I used titan tubes as an element of hardware in the shipping container location we filmed in on our shoot day. These were essential to create the desired green aesthetic where we placed a titan tube on each corner of the shipping container and one in the centre to light the location.
Microsoft Outlook
I used the software Microsoft Outlook to contact cast members on the day of filming. This was integral to communicating with our cast members on what time they were needed and when we would be finished filming. Microsoft Outlook was also useful in the production process to remind our cast of elements of the costume they needed to bring.
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WhatsApp
I used WhatsApp on the day of filming in the production stage to contact our production group at times we were needed. For example, when taking a lunch break, we would message each other on the app to make sure we were all ready to begin filming again.
