“Wake Up Winston” – Rehearsal #1 & Film Shoot #1, February 20, 2010
This past weekend gave KFA the opportunity to fully realize the beginning of small test project tentatively entitled Wake Up Winston. This is meant as a simple short for us to learn the possibilities and limitations of working with the Flip Camera.
Discoveries
We will need much more lighting. I will have to locate my lights and SH will try to track down some as well.
The film was originally conceived to be 30 seconds when it will actually be closer to 2 minutes.
Use of extreme close up will require Winston to move much more slowly and maintain a full-on intention toward the camera. In short, maintain impeccable camera awareness.
The Filming
It took essentially five runs to get “part 2” down and then six runs to get “part one” down. POV shots of the pillow and the clock were done with three and two runs respectively.
Winston’s facial elasticity continues to improve and this will be instrumental as he continues to grow as a character.
Winston will need much more make-up. We mush conceal the coloration.
Winston’s costume works very well, but he must be “arranged” once he is lying down as to flatten out folds and bunches.
Flip Camera
Once enough lighting is secured this should be a very good medium for this piece and most likely for Well-Suited.
Next Time
The next shooting date will be February 27, 2010. We are hoping to finish all initial filming and then do any required re-shoots. Also, I would like to begin editing. Lastly, we will need to finalize the set for Well-Suited and if everything falls together nicely we would like to begin filming some test shots.
