A good laugh to kick things off

A good laugh to kick things off - #26

Once we finally started filming the project, we were able to get the ball rolling. However, that didn't mean that everything would come along as quickly or as easily as we thought. We realized that we would need several days to film due to the little time we had for each part.

At first, I was only able to film the second half of the opening since I was only able to get Victor and Kyle to shoot. What I would soon find out was how silly things would get. The first part that we filmed was when Miguel discovered Tim on the floor battered and bruised. Since Kyle needed to lay in the dirt for this part he was finding it difficult to act seriously.

We would end up getting the shot that we needed, but it wasn't without laughter or some cringe. In the part where Miguel discovers Tim lying in pain on the floor, Tim is to make groaning or agonizing noises to show that he did get somewhat hurt. We shot several times to make sure that it sounded right, but we ended up not getting the shot without bursting out laughing. I must admit, it was very funny to watch and film.

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Final Cut - #42

Final Script - #35

For my finalized script, I completed much more of what was left of the first draft. This included things such as camera shots, music chimes, and sections for each part. With this complete, I can now finish filming and have everything organized. Scripting was the most intricate, but necessary part. This is because it took a lot of time to put together and actually create from scratch. Not only did I have to write the lines for all of my characters, but also the way it would be shown through the camera shots. In my opinion, this is the hardest part of preparation.

Setting and location - #27

For this opening scene, I only wanted to make two areas the focus. One was the sidewalk, and the other was Miguel's house. Both of which can be found in a neighborhood. I found it ideal, as it was close to where I live and we wouldn't have to go anywhere far to film it. The sidewalk would be used for the chase section, where Sammy would hunt down Tim. This setting will be the least significant, and shortest but it will be included in the very beginning. Miguel's house is the most important setting as it is where he and Tim will develop their friendship. This in turn will set up the story for the entire film. What was most interesting about filming at these places was the lighting. The sun gave really good natural lighting, which was important to these scenes. I was able to film what I wanted to since it was pretty much clear on both filming days. I also liked how the sunset looked at the end where Tim was about to walk out.

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