Blog Post #7 - "Best" Camera

     I find it rather difficult to dictate any particular camera the "best" camera, because all cameras have different advantages and  strengths than others depending on what you are trying to capture. For example, the DSLRs are best for crushing the depth of field, getting extreme close up shots, and capturing slow motion because of the size of the camera, the camera settings, and the clarity of the lens. The Go Pro is best for capturing objects and characters underwater, while Sony EX3s and FS 100 are best for capturing normal scenes with objects and characters are in exchanging in dialogue and minimal action. I, for one, like to use the EX3s because they are less complicated, easy to manage and carry. I can either pop it on a tripod or hand-hold it, depending on the feel of the scene I want. They are not as heavy as other cameras, which makes hand-holding it not so difficult. Also, EX3s have an easy post work flow because it takes SD cards and I can add a boom microphone straight to the camera and it automatically syncs as it captures sound. I also like to use my DSLR from time to time just to get some really extreme close up shots with clarity. So to dictate the "best" camera would be almost impossible, I think it comes down to what you are trying to capture to pick the camera that is best for that situation. 

Blog Post #6 - Scene Assignment Material

 

Sharing some of my scene assignment material....here are pictures of my production bible. 

 

 

My script title sheet...

 

A preview of the script...

 

My marked script...

 

 

My shot list...

 

Just one of the many pages of my storyboard...(not the best sketch)

 

Another page from the story board...(I know what's in my head lol)

 

My floor plan...(stick people rule)

 

And lastly is a preview of my shooting schedule...(this is very important when you don't want to be doing this all night)

Blog Post #8 - Visual References

 

     These are the visual references for my scene assignment. My goal for my recreated scene is to be high light, high contrast. I want every character to be fully lit, so you will be able to see every important facial expression, body movement, and objects (in the foreground) frame. I want the background to sort of be blurred out with low light; I don't want the background to be fully seen. The 2 characters are the most important and the focus should be on them. So high light and high contrast will lead the audience's eyes to pay attention to them. Also my visual references show the aesthetic for my scene, I want it very modern looking with lots of colors.