Productive Week and Looking Ahead

This week we filmed with two of the girls. To start off we just had them sit and answer questions.  It was a way to get them more comfortable in front of the camera and introduce them to some of the topics we would be covering for the film. I don’t see us using that much of this particular footage of them just sitting and talking. I want it to be more observational. A lot of what we filmed will mostly be used for voice over on their artwork because that is mainly what we talked about. I think that filming went well this week. Having the two cameras to use is allowing us to have close ups and medium shots on the girls which I think will come in handy. We’re going to try and film with the last girl some time this week but it will depend on all of our schedules. The week of spring break will hopefully be a productive one. The art show that all three girls are participating in is that week and one of our subjects, Sara, is in charge of setting it up and said that we could probably come and film the process. We’ll be working this week to schedule and get the correct papers signed to be able to film the art show. Finally getting to film with the girls and ask them questions has made me excited for the possibilities ahead. 

Finally Diving In

This week ha been crazy. Having class canceled again because of weather has thrown everything off. This past week was hectic getting caught up with what we missed in our classes. We weren’t able to film this week because our schedules were all busy. Taylor and I are working on Visions and my Saturday was spent making up the time we missed on Wednesday. Along with other assignments and work, along with everyone else’s schedule we had to go this week without filming. We have set up two says next week to film with the girls. On Tuesday we will film with two of the girls and hopefully the other two on Thursday (we are waiting to hear back from one).

I’m extremely excited to start filming and get a better idea of what the project is going to look way. I have been wanting to start filming for awhile now and having this week where we couldn’t made me even more anxious to get started. 

Taylor and I met Sunday instead of our usual Monday because of a scheduling conflict. We just went over some of the basics and figured out the best times to film this week before I contacted the girls and set up times. Since Kelly and I were the only ones present for filming B Roll it will be nice to have the girls meet Taylor and for her to get to contribute to filming with us finally needing sound in what we are filming. Overall it’s been a hectic week without much getting done on the part of the project but this coming week should be productive and I’m looking forward to the footage we’re going to film with the girls.

First Week of Filming

This was the first week we filmed. We went to three of the girl's houses and filmed their art work and items in their room. I discussed the idea of identity with them through their art and through their everyday life and they all seemed excited about the prospect. They were all outgoing girls who seemed comfortable talking to me, even with the camera in the room. It will be interesting how they respond when the camera is on them, not just their art work or rooms. The shots of the art work turned out well. These are some really talented girls and I can’t wait to explore their talent and modes of expression further. We'll probably do some reshoots though of the art work we really decide to show and try and get some more stationary shots. Some of the shots were of sketch pads and some were of canvas paintings on an easel. I feel that the shots of the easel looked better, so we might re-shoot all of the girls artwork on an easel when we get a chance.  It will be interesting to see how the art will be incorporated into the film but just based on the b roll footage we got I am excited about the possibilities.