Change Of plans

Having began my filming process. I've come to realise that what I had intended for my film introduction wasn't engaging enough to capture on film. And also I was trying to create more than what I needed to do; considering the fact that what needs to be filmed is the first five minutes of my film.

As a result of this I have decided to re-shoot a lot of what I have already done, however I'm going to re-script and change a lot of what I had planned to do; so that it now works a less dialogue oriented introduction and focuses more on shots and transitions.

This is better for me because with this, I intend to cut the shots which take place within the car, and instead create the same atmosphere of betrayal and deceit; but just through shots and a voice over conversation between slim and Collin. The lack of car shots will mean that I will not need to rely on finding a driver; but rather on creating the build up to the events of the car scene. It also means that I can film more indoors rather than out doors which means that I won't have to be reliant on natural lighting.

This won't set me back on time, since all I am doing is adding a few more shots and moments of dialogue to what I already have at the moment. I will then just need to edit in my new material and add new music (potentially) which should result in a more engaging piece.

Current progress

So far on my filming, things are going pretty well. I've successfully filmed and edited the opening inter title sequence. I had also shot most of my chapel scene however, I felt as if the quality of acting wasn't wherein needed to be; to effectively translate the intensity of this scene through to my audience. As a result, I have re-casted the character of Collin/ Trigger from the actor who originally was called Ollie, to an actual actor who is experienced in the craft; has starred in a school production, and wants to take acting on as a course in university. His name is Joseph Junkere and he is very excited for this opportunity and challenge. I have shot the majority of the car scene, so I just need to shoot the rest of it and add it to what's already been done for the piece for it to be complete.