8th and 9th June, editing/ talking/ FILM NIGHT

A lot has gone on, but I have very little time to update you. Mostly I just wanted to give a shout out to Miss Wong for being such a great teacher this year!

Thank you Miss Wong, I had a really great time during film, and I have now memorized the IB learner profile! 

27th May and 1st June, Planning and testing!

For the last two double periods we have been planning practicing different camera -related effects that we want to use. As we have not actually filmed anything yet, these classes can pretty much be grouped together, as they were both fairly uneventful. Last class we worked more on camera work. Primarily with attempting to under-crank, and with changing the picture to make it look like night. The under-crank was pretty successful, which was achieved by altering the shot rate. 

These skills are important for me to understand, as my role in the group has changed. Before I merely wanted to be the editor as that is the role that I have had for pretty much every project we have had this term, and I was comfortable doing so. However I decided to bite the bullet and ask to be cinematographer, like the risk-taker that I am trying to be (see below), as working behind the camera is not something that I have done much so far. Also, as Jeff has already story boarded, it means that there will be a basis upon which I have to work. That's not to say that I chose the role because I thought it would mean less work, but rather to give me a role that I can learn something from while still being able to do it; as editor, Jeff likes to take over sometimes. As it is his storyboard (primarily) I will have the freedom of the camera being in my own hands, while still doing it the way he likes it. Rest assured though, when I review the story board tomorrow, I will definitely comment on areas that I think could be improved (if there are any).

During these past classes, we have also accumulated an entirely new cast. Our actors are now:

Maggie - Valerie Tang

Tony - Charles Stone

Leslie - Henry Hsiao

This was due to the fact that none of our previously planned actors were available, and these ones are actually more Wong Kar-Wai. While planning we decided to split the days for filming into two, and have one extra day just in case of disaster. They are as follows:

3rd June (wednesday), 6th June (saturday), MAYBE 8th June (monday)

On these days we have to film in the following locations

WEDNESDAY

-Under the highway x2 (Pokfulam)

-Waterfront (Pokfulam)

SATURDAY

-Raphs apartment (Parkview)

-Phone booth (Parkview)

-Restaurant (Kowloon)

-Street (Kowloon)

-Taxi (anywhere)

MONDAY

Extra day for mistakes/ reshoots

 

As the end of school is fast approaching, we really don't have time to mess up. Cooperation is key, as is efficiency, so we are all going to have to step it up. We have decided to try to talk more, like the thinkers that we are (problem solvers!) because in the past, decisions have ended up mostly being made by Jeff....not anymore! I hope this works. 

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.

Thinkers: Excercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.