I have really enjoyed working on this
project. I feel it gives me the opportunity to do what I want to do in the
future which is write screenplays and also bring my own spin on things. I went
into a lot of detail analyzing the poem and choosing the meaning for each line
for my adaption. I feel my script was very strong and original and also well
thought out. When editing and looking back on my footage I found it difficult
to fit every detail from my script in and some bits really didn’t translate
aswell in visual form as they did in writing. For example the bit where jack
was to dip a stick into the water/ concrete didn’t come across aswell and
looked a little silly. I think looking at it visually it was clearer that it
didn’t work and I think cutting it not only helped with timing but made the
plot more realistic.
I’m really pleased with how my day for
night shoot worked and how I managed to set it all up on my own after my
research. How filming with the prime lens worked under the night conditions. I
think this is something that I’ve learnt from this unit – research is very
important!
The things that didn’t go so well were
sourcing actors. I found that even though I had found actors through well known
sites I was let down and sometimes it is better to have back up options in mind
so you do not have to take just anyone. Luckily the people I chose to help me
were brilliant and if anything made my film much better than I expected. Louis
pulled off something I didn’t think he could, as it was very difficult for
anyone to be able to capture my vision of this character but he really became
the role. Danny also did a fantastic job, he managed to be this person that is
completely the opposite of him and hopefully both of these performances were contributed
to by my direction.
Another thing that didn’t go so well was
the organizing part of shoot days. Like I have said previously I think perhaps
working with an actual producer will help with this problem as then I wont have
too many things to think about at the same time.
Overall I am thrilled with the final film
and I hope that it is something I can make a difference with.
Stay safe,
Helen
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