23rd February, prepping for filming!

Today we only had a single period to work on our films. We have decided to start filming tonight as our cinematographer/ actor - Julien - is going to be away next weekend, so this class was spent preparing for the scenes that we are going to shoot. As editor/ coordinator I planned what the order of events would be and I also wrote down the shot list for tonight. Today I think I was a risk-taking students (see below). Ms.Wong saw the screenplay for our film today, which included a lot of swearing, and she advised us that swearing was unnecessary. However, we defended our right to swear - after all, we should be allowed to take some artistic license! - and she agreed to let us use some swear words. We have however privately decided to include all the swear words, as that type of harsh world is exactly the atmosphere we want in our film. 

Today we also reviewed the rubric to see what exactly we need to put into our films. It puts a particular emphasis on the importance of linear continuity editing, and Jeff was a bit weary about the fact that I'm editor. I told him that I can do it though, because although I am not as experienced as he is, I have actually done it before. Also he can oversee the work anyway, so it's not like I would just be left to my own devices. I think with where we are in the production process now, we are very much on-time and well managed time-wise. 

We also spent today thinking about the best ways to incorporate Film Noir characteristics, which is another large chunk of the rubric. 

Risk-takers: Approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.