Evaluation of re-filming days

After receiving some feedback on our film opening, we realised that we had to re film some parts in order to create a professional look. The focus group (further information on that post can be found here) said:

•  that we had to re shoot the 'stairs' clip as it was blurry and out of focus
• in order to create more suspense and tension, we had to create a new plot towards the end
• shoot a scene where the killer turns off the power
• re record the killer's voice

Day 1

We decided to film the garage scene during a free period, this helped us to go back to school and import the footage onto final cut ready to edit. We agreed that the main protagonist would not speak as much as we learnt from our mistake that there was too much waffling in some areas.

• We created low key lighting by using torches to create an eerie atmosphere but also ensured that the killer was seen in the background
• At this stage, the main protagonist is seen filming straight after the power goes off. She is found in a dark & dirty garage where she is forced to 'vlog' her upcoming death

Day 2 

After filming the crucial garage scene, we just had to film the stairs sequence and the match on action again. This was quite a simple task to do as it meant that not all of our team needed to be present. We had to film the killer cutting off the power, and this was relatively easy to do and a glove was worn to imply that it was the killer.

• We were  then able to shoot the stairs scene again this included the match on action scene of the main protagonist walking outside the bedroom door.  

Evaluation..

From this process, we learnt that we should get on with the filming and not continuously discuss ideas. By constantly discussing, it meant that we wasted quite a lot of time trying to perfect shots when we could have filmed a series of clips and eliminate the unwanted ones.