• We remembered to remove any obstructions from the driveway. We only had one car on the driveway and took away any thing that could disrupt the continuity of the scene. An example of this is a family dog which had to be put in an area away from the cameras frame so it could not be seen in shot. 
• We were very safe and no equipment was damaged. We were also very cautious when on the street. 
• We were able to think of the go - even though there were many hurdles, we managed to overcome them and alter our idea so it could work with what we had. 

What Didn't Go Well:

• The tripod we got from school was the wrong size for our camera so we had to make a make-do tripod. This wasn't convenient as it was hard to carry around. However, we have learnt for next time to bring the right size tripod so we will not encounter issues like this again.
• It was difficult to film at sunset because you only get once chance. This means that next time we will have to plan throughly beforehand to make the most of our once chance and try and get the shot we want. 
• Lighting continuity was also an issue as at this time of day, it is consistently getting darker so some shots were darker than others.
• We didn't plan the shoot very well - we forgot that the door we wanted to use had a glass window which means you could see through it. Next time, we will still use this door but will alter our idea slightly to make the glass window fit in well. The glass door did sometimes become an issue as we could see ourselves in the reflection. To resolve this issue, we approached the door tactically to make sure that we couldn't see ourselves in the reflection. 
• We also forgot that we needed one of our characters on set with us. To deal with this, we changed the person who will play the character from one of our friends to April. 
• We also forgot about the killer having to wear black clothing. We didn't have any costumes ready as at first we thought we were just shooting an establishing shot but we then realised we needed characters and costumes. Next time, we will ensure we have all costumes needed. 
• We also had issues with the stop motion style filming. The camera would occasionally move from the position which was another continuity issue. To resolve this issue, we marked where the camera positioned to ensure it was as close as possible for every shot. 

We visited Corby Film Week and took part in one of the workshops. This was led by Robert Foster who has worked on Hollyoaks, The Bill and Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway. We learnt about the importance of lighting (creating a white balance before beginning to film), the importance of camera angles/height (interviews work best at eye level, high angle can show inferior subject and low angle can show superior subject) and how to work best on a small budget. We also learnt about storyboarding and the rule of thirds. With lighting, you can add filters on to the light to create a different effect - you could use a blue filter which helps create a nighttime effect. We also learnt about how to zoom effectively and how to maintain focus. We also learnt about how important it is to have light continuity - this will ensure that the trailer flows well and all shots come together nicely. We also learnt about colour temperatures for outside and inside.

Our favourite font is option 1 - the mix of 'Chris-Man' and 'I Still Know' will likely be the option we go for for our trailer.

Day One - Shots 3&4

• Weather - If it is raining on the day of filming, the camera may get damaged. To solve this, we will make sure we have an umbrella just in case. We may also have continuity issues if the rain begins half way through our shooting time. Another issue is if the temperature is low then we will need to make sure we are wearing warm clothing so that we did no become ill because of the temperature. Our main way to get around all of this is by checking the weather the morning of the shoot so we can make a confident decision for whether to go ahead or not. 
• Slipping - As it is coming towards the end of the year, the weather will become considerably colder. This may lead to areas becoming icy or slippy. To make sure that no injuries are caused, we will wear appropriate footwear and walk slowly and sensibly. 
• Road Danger - As we want quite a wide shot of the house, we may have to be on the road for a period of time. However, we are familiar with this road and know that it is rarely busy and only used by residents of the street. As we are filming in the evening, it will be at its quietest time so we shouldn't be in any danger. To get around this issue, we will be aware at all times of any cars or vehicles approaching. We will also wear a high visibility jacket when on the road so people can see us. 
• Ladder - For one of our shots, we will be using a small step ladder and a hosepipe. To make this as safe as possible, we will place the ladder on level flooring and have someone next to the ladder holding it. This means that there will be a small chance of any injuries caused by the ladder. We will also make sure we wear appropriate footwear.