Filming Checklist for the First Day of Filming

For the first day of filming, we plan to film the kitchen scene. We plan to film on Monday the 15th January. We aim to start filming at around 4pm. In order to do this, we will need to start setting up to shoot at no later than half three. This ensures that characters have read the script and understand completely what is happening in the scene ahead, got the characters into the appropriate costume, the equipment is fully set up and have the directions of each shot correct from the storyboards. There are many things we have to consider before filming such as what needs taking up onto the moors such as equipment (cameras and lighting) and props. This is why we decided a checklist would be best, so we don’t forget any of these items

We will be using a Sony HXR-NX30 camera to film the short film, as we have all had previous experiences with using this technology in previous media years. We will take two cameras, so we can vary the shots and angles. We will charge the batteries beforehand; however, we will put a battery in each camera when taking the equipment and pack two more, to prevent them from running out. We will also pack a microphone for each camera to pick up the sound.

We will be using lighting as it has been getting dark quickly recently, meaning we may have to brighten up the shot. We will be taking two light heads and stands because we may film from two angles at times, to may need the same lighting in each shot for continuity. Also, if shadows are created with the

one light, we have another light to resolve the shadowing.

We will also take two tripods to fix the cameras on the top. This is because we are not planning on having any hand held shots on the day of filming, as we feel that a fixed shot would be easier and looks more professional for the scene. We will be including a variety of shots in our short and using a tripod will help us to reduce unwanted camera movement to help the audience have a more pleasant viewing experience.

We will also bring the relevant pages of the story boards, so we know the camera instructions and type of shot for each shot for the kitchen scene. This should hopefully make filming quicker and more organised as we don’t have to decide the shot as it already written down in front of us. This will be more time consuming and will make our team look more professional as well as on the same wave length.

Equipment Amount

Cameras X2

Batteries for camera

Microphones for camera

Lights heads

Light stands

X4

X2

X2

X2

Tripods X2

Story board sheets

Script

X1 copy

X2 copies

We will also carry two spare copies of the script. Meaning if our two actors forget theirs, we have spares. This will help the continuity of our film as they have something to read off if they haven’t learnt the script well enough.