Setting Selection and Analysis

Our film opening will feature 2 settings; the writers flat/ apartement, and the models photography shoot. The models shoot will be easy to locate as we have all the relevant technology we need in school. However in order to choose the right set for the writer, we got a few choices and looked at them in more detail.

Filming location for the models photoshoot

Finding the location of this set wasn't difficult, however we decided to do a practise run of setting it up. As none of our group had attempted this before, we we had to be taught on how to set it up properly.

Whilst setting this up we became more aware of some possible health and safty risks.

Heights: To get the white screen frame as high as we needed it we had to stand on chairs. However to reduce risks, by each person on the chair, there was a person standing on the floor to catch them should they fall.

Wires: Using 3 separate lights meant having alot of wires across the floor. Thiss could be dangerous if someone were to trip over. For the remainder of the photo shoot we only allowed our group and the model in the room, made everyone aware of the wires, and put them in a safe path- for instance under the desks. However when we come to filming the final piece we will ensure that they are taped securely to the floor.

Unsturdy and heavy equipment: The over head light we used was very heavy, and was posing a risk to our model, as the weights keeping it safe wernt heavy enough. To solve this issue, we used a bag which weighed heavier than the weight bag, however for the final shoot we will obtain a heavier weight bag.

Possible Filming Locations for the Writter's Set

Possible Set number 1.

This is one of our possible filming locations. The criteria for our set is that it must have a cupboard which can have a camera inside at torso level. Another important aspect would be the writers table.

I really like the table in this kitchen, however the kitchen as a hole is just too modern, and doesn't fit with the rustic apartment we imagine our writer to live in. 

Possible Set number 2.

This set has the rustic table that we are looking for; it also has a wooden floor which would work nicely with our idea. However there are no cupboards at torso height. We needed this specific cupboard height for one of our first shots- where the camera is in the cupboard and the writer opens it, only revealing his torso. If we used one of the cupboards in this set we would be able to see his face, which is very unconventional for the first shot in a Rom-Com.

Possible Set number 3.

After discussing in our group, we all agreed that this set would be ideal. It had the rustic character that we were after. Plus, there is a cupboard that has an auray of shelves, making it easy to find one which will suit our initial 'torso' shot. Furthermore we really liked the table and the tiled floor. A further advantage to this is the location. It is situated just 15 minutes walk from our college and also has a bus stop with in 5 minutes for our actors and actress.