FST 201 Blog

I think everything went as smoothly as possible. I was the producer for this project. I had a little trouble getting connected to the right people to get the permits to film at Carolina Beach State Park. The people at the park were more than happy to help us out. Filming went great. I was there whenever someone needed a hand or to run around and collect things. Sound was a bit tricky for us because we had boats go by super fast which had the water splashing on shore loudly. We also had people who were interested in what we were doing and I think we had some voices in the background that made us have to re shoot a few things. We were also fighting the sun setting. Our director wanted to get a shot during the golden hour so we only had a few minutes to shoot before it went completely dark on us.

I think having the pre-production materials was necessary so that we had a clear idea on what exactly we wanted to shoot. Anna and I went out and did a little location scouting so that we could look around and see where exactly we wanted to shoot. I think this was also a great idea seeing as how we wanted a creepier setting and a wooded area. We ended up going to Carolina Beach State Park and found a great location. Having the Master Scene Shot list as well really kind of pulls the whole team together so we can clearly get the right shots in a timely manner. This way we do not run the risk of going over our time schedule. I think the most difficult for pre-planning everything out is getting what is in our heads onto paper and making sure that what is on paper is relayed into the filming process/final cut. Being able to get the permits proved to be a little bit harder than I originally thought. I had to go through several different people and offices until I finally reached the person ...

For the Master Shot scene, we’ve come up with a few ideas. We really liked the idea of someone being up for execution or a type of trial. We came up with a witch about to be executed, kind of like a part of the Salem Witch Trials. Because it’s fall it’s kind of a Halloween themed narrative and costuming should not be too hard to come up with. The witch will not look like the typical witch with green skin and a pointed hat, but more pilgrim like. We have not decided if the executioner should also be look more pilgrim like or a medieval. With it also being fall, the setting for the shot will be perfect. WE have still yet to decide exactly where to shoot, but I think we all agreed for it to be somewhere outside and in a kind of wooded area. We may have more than two actors as well for the witnesses to the execution. Still working out the details.