The first day went okay considering that we lacked an actor to play the protagonist, though my friend Kat was kind enough to fill in for Luna. We got some shots but I later decided that they weren't the look I was after. I was quite nervous and I think this manifested itself negatively in my directorial role. I wasn't as decisive as I need to be and to be honest didn't really do my job that well.
However, it was useful as a test shoot. When reviewing the footage that evening I knew what I wanted and how I could achieve it the next day. I decided that I needed to give more direction to the cast and crew and be more decisive and self-reliant. I also quickly re-worked the script so that another actor wasn't needed. My decision was not based on compromising and practicality but upon my feeling that the roles of Carol and Luna are very similar in a lot of important ways, both are intelligent witty, shy, introverted girls driven by curiosity. I feel that by combining the characters I can create a deeper more well rounded character.
The next day, went a lot better, I knew exactly what I wanted and made a lot of effort to be decisive and give the cast and crew direction. Not only was I able to get the footage I wanted in the visual style I was looking for, I was in fact able get more footage than I had intended to, to such an extent I had a hard time thinking of anything else we could do.
After very quickly reviewing the footage, I am very pleased with it and I'm eager to start editing. I have an edit suite booked out for tomorrow.
I have also made sure it is possible to film again in the Bay Horse Inn next week if needs be, but hopefully this will not be needed.
Here is that final script:
Here is that final script:
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