In our lesson and meeting we managed to get loads done so we're completely ready for our first real shot.
We:
- Finished the storyboard, and made sure that we got our continuity completely sorted. We're going to put a cross on the floor with masking tape so that Laura knows exactly where to stand each take.
- Completed the shooting script - we did this so we don't have any stress on the day and so that Barney and Laura didn't have to each wait around while we were filming the other.
- We met with the actors to take a picture of them which I will now post on the group blog. We also told them what time to arrive and discussed with them what they should wear (Laura - red nails etc, Barney - Black coat, smart shoes).
- We also decided who's bringing what. I need to remember:
- White towel
- Red Roses
- Red Lipstick
- Photo of the couple
- Red Napkins

In our lesson today we managed to finish capturing our sequence and we edited a part of it too. It helped us to see that we did have some issues with continuity but those can be easily resolved. It also helped us see which of our shots we like best and meant that at lunch we managed to get started on a final storyboard. We've also cast both parts now, casting of the guy was starting to worry me as both people we had in mind couldn't do it but we've found someone perfect for the role, so now we can give both actors scripts, which me and Alice have done today (see below). We also need to think about what times the actors will arrive for the shoot, which is something Alice reminded me of, so we have to think of that when completing the shooting script which hopefully we can get started on tommorow so that we don't tell the actors too last minute. We also need to take a picture of the actors together, which we will put in a photo frame on her dressing table. We'll post this picture along with a picture of Barney, the actor we cast as the guy, on the group blog as soon as possible.

Script:
Girl: "Darling - you were meant to be here at 8:00. You're two minutes late "
Guy: "Ahh gosh yes I know, Sorry I'll be there soon. I'm just at the bottom of your road."
Girl: "Okay - well ... It's almost time (small pause?) for dinner."
Guy: "Okay I''m on my way - Love you."
(both hang up)

Fifth Meeting

After Friday's meeting I feel so much more calm. Now I feel like we actually know what we are going to do on the day of the test shoot and I feel more relaxed about the equipment etc.

Fourth Meeting

I'm glad we've agreed on dates etc. for our filming but the meeting really made me realise that we're going to have really big issues with lighting. We're having another meeting later on today and hopefully once we've sorted out a completed storyboard, shooting script etc I'll feel a bit more relaxed about the test shoot.

In the second part of our meeting we started doing a storyboard and shot list as well as a final treatment. I'm going to think about how we can get the continuity to work in the sequence, as are Alice and Aarti, so hopefully by the end of the day Friday we're completely organised and ready for Monday.