Working on Grit!

I have been working on the third years major project 'Grit' and I have found the whole experience very eye opening and a fantastic opportunity to see a working set in production. 

 I was a production runner for two and a half days and I was able to see just how much time and effort went into each and every scene that was shot. From watching the shoot take place I now understand in greater detail the impact different elements and the minor details can make to the overall look of a shot through things like lighting and where you position your actors. 








I learnt a lot through watching and helping Mike set up the lights and noticing how he got rid of shadows that were noticeable on camera. At first, I didn't think shadows would be a problem and didn't take into account how much they could affect the look of a shot but seeing how thorough Mike was in getting rid of or lessening the harshness of the shadows really helped me understand how important it is to keep the look of the shots realistic. 

 I have learnt a lot from watching Lex direct his cast and crew and the way he communicates with them to see exactly how he wants Grit to look. Before the actors arrived, he would be using the runners as stand ins so he could test out different shots and arrange the lighting to give the best effect for the shot. I found this very good practice because it meant that there was no immediate pressure for getting the exact shot right first time as the actors were not on set at that point. It relieved certain pressures of keeping the actors entertained and not letting them become impatient. I will definitely be getting my crew to come earlier than my actors so that I can be fully prepared and so that my crew is fully aware of my intentions for the scene and how to film around different obstacles that occur. 

 This experience has  been amazing and I will definitely be taking on board everything that I have learnt from both the technical side to a shot and the creative aspect into account when I am filming for my own projects. 

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