Professional Practice: Shoot Day

Shoot Day

Image by Ida Frank

On this day I required an Assistant due to an injury so shooting was a big challenge for me. However, I wouldn't have been able to complete it without Ida Frank my assistant. after being given a call time by my client, I arrived early and got the necessary kit. I was then escorted around the premises to the different shooting location where I was supervised by the client's correspondent as well as a contributor who will be shot briefly (opening doors and talking to security)

What went well;

• For the most of it shoot day went very smooth and with my shot list at hand I was able to successfully get the shots that were planned and needed. However I had to be very mindful of the time as my leg required rests. 
• I was really impressed with how easy it was to get ideas out and creating them. i.e the track and dolly shots really came together. I can't wait to see them in the edit

What not so well;

• My injury made shooting much harder than it needed to be but I managed to push through. 
• I found that it was quite an interesting task being supervised by the client's correspondent because there would be suggestions made that aren't quite right for the video but you would still have to consider them and tell the person in a polite and professional way. 
• The client has to trust your judgement as you are the one filming so sometimes its about making that compromise. Since I am so used to shooting things on my own, it was a bit of a culture shock at times when being told what to do, however that just gave me greater insight on what it will be like in the real working world of freelance and commissioning. 

What is next?

- Create a first draft/ rough cut to show to the client in hopes they will like it.

- I am still awaiting response on whether they will be having a voice over or some sort of slogan to go with the video because it will be very bland if they don't have something that they are trying to say in the video. A video with clips and music willl not suffice as it can be so much better than that.