Tuesday, 8 July 2014

Production Log 4

1) What progress did you make since your previous entry?

Since my previous entry I have continued with the editing that I had started during the last week and I finally managed to interview some people at another library to also get their views on what they think is a better way for someone to read a book, during the interview I made sure that where I had set up to do the interview was in a place where there was light but also to make sure that there was a clear shot in the back of a book shelf so that it clearly showed the topic of the documentary. I have also made some progress on the editing front as I have edited two out of the three interviews that had been filmed so that I could out the important parts of the interview.

2) What logistical challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?

During the process of the filming I did not face any logistical challenges as I had become more aware of what was happening and made sure that I was prepared for the weather before I had gone to do the interview.

3) What technical challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?

This week I did face technical challenges as the tripod I had taken out was slightly lopsided when you put the camera on it as it did not stay tight on the tripod so I had to make sure that when we were filming we had someone was holding on to the camera so that the shot would come out as straight as possible.

4) What targets do you aim to achieve before your next entry?

Before my next entry I hope to film the intro for the documentary and the outro, i also hope to have begun refilming all the work the work that did not come out right the first time that I had filmed it so that it looks better on the screen and is a lot clearer.

Production Log 3

1) What progress did you make since your previous entry?

Since my previous entry I have continued with my filming  as I planned and managed to interview an A Level student who was willing to talk to me about her views and opinions on what she thought was better an eReader or a paperback book, in the same week I started to import all of the footage that I had previously so that they were on the macs. This allowed me to start editing during lesson as I began to edit the clips by deciding what I would need for the documentary and what I would not need for. During this week I also managed to decide what possible shots that I may need to re film.

2) What logistical challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?

During the process of filming the interviews I faced some logistical challenges as the lighting of the day kept changing so whilst i was filming the interview with the A level Student I had to make sure that I did the interview during a time when the sun would change as I did not want their to be a problem so I made sure that I filmed the interview during the day when the sun was at its highest.

3) What technical challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?

This week I did not face any technical challenges as I made sure that all the equipment that I had work and was fully charged before I would need to use them so that I did not have to worry over them when they would be needed.

4) What targets do you aim to achieve before your next entry?

Before my next entry I hope to have filmed my last interview with another librarian as they still had not gotten back to me during the past week so hopefully that will be filmed during the next week and I also hope that I am half way through the editing so that I will only have to do the re filming and the all the last parts of the editing.

Production Log 2

1) What progress did you make since your previous entry?

Since my previous entry I have begun by filming some of the footage that I would need for the documentary. I started off by filming one of the interviews that would e needed for the documentary as I needed it to make sure that it would be in the correct order when I later place it on the programme that would be used to edit my work. Whilst filming this interview I made sure that I had filmed cutaways so that the interview does not jump every time that I have cut in between and answer and the next question. I also managed to film another interview with a librarian who spoke to me about why libraries are good and the impact a paperback book has on someone.

2) What logistical challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?

During the process of filming the interviews I faced some logistical challenges as the lighting of the day kept changing so whilst i was filming the interview with the Kindle owner I filmed this in the kitchen so that the lighting did not change throughout the interview as the natural light from the sun kept the room bright. I also faced this problem when I was filming with Marcus the Librarian as the lighting throughout the library was different as they had building work going on due to the ceiling having had a leak, I overcame this by doing the interview by the side of the library where most of the light was coming through so that the shot could be clear.

3) What technical challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?

This week I did not face any technical challenges as I made sure that all the equipment that I had work and was fully charged before I would need to use them so that I did not have to worry over them when they would be needed 

4) What targets do you aim to achieve before your next entry?

Before my next entry I hope to have filmed my two other interviews so that I have most of my footage done so that I can begin to edit all the work and place all the footage in the correct places of when they should occur as Ii do not want to have to rush at the end to get the interviews scheduled and then placed.

Monday, 9 June 2014

Production Log 1

1) What progress did you make since your previous entry?

As this is my first production log entry, I have completed all the necessary paperwork that needed to be done like my production schedule which requires me to organise all the dates that I will be filming so that I do not double book. I also had to make sure that the call sheets and risk assessments were completed. This allows me to film in all the necessary places and know what the risks could be. 


2) What logistical challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?

As I didn't need to do any filming this previous week I did not face any logistical problems as all that was required was for me to do was make sure that I had managed to get all my pre-production work done.

3) What technical challenges did you face this week and how did you overcome them?

This week I did not face any technical challenges as everything went according to plan so there was no problems cause except when the internet went down though this was okay as I did not need it at the time to upload the work.

4) What targets do you aim to achieve before your next entry?

By the time I do my next entry I hope to have half or more than half of my footage filmed and that I have begun editing, I also hope that I will be able to have filmed the intro and the outro so that i can easily arrange what shots go where and if they look better in a different order. 


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