Filming

It is a day for being handed the textbook filming problems...

The first calamity is the state of the kit that we have acquired. Despite arranging six P2 cards, we are left with one, as a result of collecting empty boxes and packaging that don't have cards inside. This is my fault for not checking them I guess. Similarly, the lighting kit has three lights and two of them don't work. The third light blows a bulb within a couple of hours of filming. This too could be my fault for not checking the kit. So you see a pattern forming - CHECK THE KIT. Do not assume the kit room have done it, because they aren't the ones who will be screwed on the filming day.

As it is, John, Etain and I went about making do, and started a different workflow whereby we'd film and drop the footage back to a 1.5TB drive every 17 minutes. Fortunately we have a high-spec laptop to enable us to do this. It doesn't end up affecting us too much as we are pretty slick on organisation and we soon find a rhythm. The filming itself is great. Eeva, Raul and Laura are naturals, very good at getting the mood correct. I'm pleased with all of their good work and get excited by the rushes.

The second calamity is the nightclub location. Despite visiting it in the week, and being happy that we'd arranged a deal to film there, we are asked for cash when we get to the door. Admittedly two get in for free, but four don't. This only costs £20 but it is an illustration as to why you should get something in writing when you agree it. The club itself is quite dark and it really pushes the camera to do a good job. Hopefully we can get something out of it in the grade. The crowd is pretty thin on the ground too, which makes it frustrating all round...