Filming Journal (Camera Elizabeth Mensah-Tandoh)

Location
Our filming was taken place in Havering college.During the pre-production we took some pictures of the set location and posted them on the blog.

Group Members Present
Audrey Khanye (Editor)
Elizabeth Mensah (Camera woman)
Georgia Harris ( Director,cast memeber)
Jo (Cast member)

As i was the camera person i felt it was important for me to make sure i was there to collect the camera equitment that was needed in order for us to film.The plan ws for the group and cast members to meet outside the entrance of the college at 5:00PM.The first place we planned to film was in another area of the college.However we still needed to wait for Audrey one of our group members to arrive as she was running late.However wee still decided to continue getting ready to film.As when she does finally arrive the director (Georgia) or myself (Camera person) could inform her of what was next and what we she needed to next and how she could help.
Audrey arrived just in time before we had began to film.
The first place we filmed was in B block.This wasnt the oringal plan to film in B block.However we as a group thought that it would be better for us as the lighter was much better, and also gave up more space to move around and was nearer to the other areas that we wanted to film in.Such as the car park.The filming was easy to do.We was able to accomplish all the filming in one night.Which helped as it gives us more time to spend on our evlauation.The second place that we filmed was in one of the corridors in B block and also the elevator.The third being outside in the college car park.It was the most challenging place to film as it was dark and very cold.As it was very cold it was hard for all of us to concerntrate on anything else.However it was important for us to get everything right the first time as it weould prevent us from having to repeat anything again.


Promblems The Occured And How They Were Resolved
The first problem that occured was one of the cast members was unable to arrive as she had her own personal problems.So we decided to use another actress.Our director (Georgia)Which made things better for us as she was able to direct and give instructions of how things should be.
The second was one of the tripod stopped working.It was not staying straight and made the camera look as if it was not able to focus properly.So we had to change the tripod with a another one.Which delayed filming.As we had to ask and wait for our media teacher to open the cupboard with all the equitment.However when we did finally get a new tripod and continue filming.
Another problem was other groups filming outside.As other media groups were also filming there opening sequence the same time as ours.They got in the way when we was filming.There use of prop (A car) The head lights of the car at time shone on thE camera.So we had to once or twice cut and begin again.But when we kindly asked them to give us time to film this short scene so we would soon be out of there way.They were understanding and gave us time to finish the scene.

Conclusion
Overall i feel the filming was a great success as we were able to film everything in one day,and did not have to come back to correct our mistakes.I feel this was because everyone in our group gave 100 percent to the filming and was a great helped and gave suggestion to problems when they occured.Everyone in the group helped with everything aswell as everyone having a job to do.Audrey listening to the noises and what could be heared on the camera.Georgia was the director and the actress which meant she had the one of the hardest jobs as she had to concertrate on two things at once.And myself the camera person.Although i was behind the camera.I had to have a lot of patience when things went wrong.Also having to position the camera in various different angles so we were able to get a range of different shots.We all put a lot of hard work and dedication into the filming and that is what made it such as success.