Problem solving louis fmp
- 2. PRACTICAL AND TECHNICAL PROBLEMS Power- During the process my cameras battery may run out of charge, to avoid this happening I will make sure the battery is fully charged and also bring a spare battery out with me just in case the one I have does in fact die. I feel it is better to be over prepared just incase your does die meaning you can not carry on filming therefore stopping the progression of your product. Storage- The SD card used in the camera could be faulty and not be working. This could be due to it being snapped or in fact just broke from its over use. To fix this, I would make sure to check that it is working before I go out and stat filming. This is important to do as if I am filming and then realize the SD card isn't working, what what I have filmed will be lost and corrupted meaning my Techniques- a problem which could occur is when I am filming using steady cam, I could make the camera shake. This is a problem as it makes the product not seem very professional and gives it a very amateur look. Equipment- The microphone I decide to use could be faulty and not work. To stop this from happening, before I leave to film, I should do a few tests with the microphone connected to the camera to check its quality is the standard I need for my product. As well as that, the equipment I want to use may not be available meaning that I will have to try compromise which may lead to my product being rushed. To avoid this, I should book my equipment way in advance to secure that I can have it for my needed date. ability- A big issue I could have with my ability is if I don’t plan effectively and get my script exactly right. This can lead to me creating a product which is not as good as I am capable of. To prevent this, I feel as if I should almost over-plan to secure a solid working plan. Software- In a certain situation, the software I'm using could freeze and stop responding. If this does occur, I will try to reload the software I am using, if this does not work then I will try to load the software on a different computer. Backing up- During production I use a number of different software's and documents. In a wore case scenario any of the software's or documents could crash and my work could be lost. To avoid this problem happening, I will make sure to regularly save my work and to also back it up just so I have another secure version of it.
- 3. Backing up Backing up my work is seriously important especially in this project. I use an array of different software's when completing different tasks for this project meaning that there is a high risk of a software failing and corrupting my work. This could be a huge issue as the depth and detail of my work for my final project is very high meaning if my file does corrupt, all my hard work will have been wasted. This will cause a huge stint in my progress through the project leaving me far behind. Overall, this could significantly effect the rest of the project as always being behind would mean that I have less time to complete the other tasks meaning I could not complete them to my best standard which would have a heavy impact on my final grade. This has happened to me in the past and it is a real pain to sort out. From this, I have learnt from my experiences and will make sure that this does not happen again. To do this, I will make sure to save a second backup copy of my work to make sure I don’t lose my work. Storage The SD card is one of the key elements when in production. This is because this is where all the shots you have filmed are saved meaning if this is broke or faulty, everything you have filmed will not be saved anywhere. This makes the SD card incredibly important when filming meaning we need to take precautions when using it. I have not yet experienced a faulty or broken SD card. This is because I always make sure to check before I go out and start filming whether it is working properly. It is always important to do this to make sure that the footage you collect is not lost and that you have not just wasted your time. If I did make the mistake of not checking if the SD was working, I would have not only wasted the time of myself the crew and the cast, but also will have messed up my plan. This would then cause a huge disruption in my planning forcing me to go off track. This could lead to a downfall in my work therefore not creating the best product I can make.
- 4. ability A problem which I need to try overcome is planning my products well every time. In the past I have had some issues whilst planning, this has been due to under planning when creating mood boards and scripts etc. This is evidenced in my FMP from last year as although the ideas of the product were good, the trailer ended up being too short for what I wanted and also some of the sots were not as interesting and authentic as I would have wanted. This was because I didn't’t plan my mood board to be as long as it should have been. Because of this, I have learnt from my mistakes, this is evidenced in my last project where I struggled to fit the product into the target time duration because of how long my product was. From my past experiences, I have learnt to avoid this issue by over planning. This is good as when recording I will have enough footage to use and then I can just cut the shots which I don’t need. This allows me to create a much better product as I have more to work with meaning I can use the best of the Equipment Equipment can cause a lot of problems throughout the filming process. Firstly, if you book any equipment from college, there is a slight possibility it could be faulty. This could be a big issue as when you get out to film if you haven't checked that it works properly you have just wasted your time going to film for no reason. This may effect your production timetable and therefore overall ruin your plan. This could include a microphone which is not working well and not picking up sound as clearly as you would like it to. Another problem which could occur with equipment is when I book it out I my be too late and not be able to collect equipment when I need it. This can lead to some serious problems as it will cause your plan to be heavily disrupted, this may lead to the cast and crew being messed about leaving them unhappy. Because of the equipment not working, my filming would be delayed meaning that the progress of the product would be affected leaving me less times to complete other tasks. This would stop me from creating the best possible film that I could make and perhaps effecting my final grade.
- 5. THEORETICAL PROBLEMS Working outside- The weather outside could seriously effect filming. This could be due to the sun being to bright, it being too dark or the rain making it impossible to film without the lens getting wet. . To try to avoid this issue I will film at sensible and relatable times to avoid specific times in the day. As well as that, I will check the weather in advance as this will give me more clearer idea of what weather will be on the day I want to film. Unwanted noise- When filming, sometimes there is unwanted noise all around you. This can be caused by the wind, people around you or even traffic. To try to avoid this issue I will make sure to check the weather for strong winds and also cleverly choose locations which wont be too busy. Actors/extras- A problem with actors is sometimes they can be unreliable. This means that they sometimes won’t turn up or be late to shooting. To avoid this issue make sure to plan and let them know what is happening well in advance, this is so that they can clear their schedule. Adding to this, I need to make sure to have back up actors just in case my first choice cant make my shooting Crew dynamics- a problem can be if the crew don’t get and aren't working effectively. If I do end up using a crew in my final product, I will make sure to choose people who I can trust to do a good job and make sure they all get on well as a team. This is so my production works efficiently throughout. Transport-If I don’t arrange good transport tis could be a big problem, this is because I might or my cast might not be able to get to the desired location therefore having to change my plan. To provoke this from happening, I will make sure everyone needed for production has a definite way of transport to the location, this is so everything follows me plan so I don’t lose track of what I am doing. Locations- In a worse case scenario the location you planned to film in could be obstructed in some way. This could include it has been closed off, construction could be working there etc. If this happened I would try to find a similar location near it or I would forward plan and have a back up location where I could film. Refreshments- A problem which could occur whilst filming is that the cast and crew may need refreshments. This may be because they are dehydrated or hungry. This can become a problem as the actors may not perform as well as they could on a full stomach. As well as that, people get moody when try are hungry, this may cause arguments between the cast or crew. To avoid this issue, I would make sure everyone is well fed before we go and make sure to bring water with me so
- 6. Actors/extras One of the key aspects of a film is the actors. However, many problems can tail because of actors. Firstly, they can sometimes be very unreliable which causes disruption to production. This can be caused by them being busy or changing their plans last minute. To prevent this problem, I need to make sure that I have backup options for each role and to make sure I choose the back up options as carefully as my first choice. This is because if my first choice does pull out, I need someone just as good to fill in for them. In the past, I have had bad experience with my actors pulling out on me last minute therefore because of this, I have learned from my experiences and now know to have reserve actors are just as talented. Another problem that could occur is the personality of some actors, some view themselves higher than other people. I feel this could be a problem as there ego could try to start bossing people around creating a negative energy on set. This could not only affect the morale of everyone, but also the performance of the cast and crew. Refreshments Whilst filming my product, refreshments could be a a big problem. This is because in some of the locations I have decided to film, they may not have refreshments close by meaning I will have to bring my own, this can include snacks and water for the cast and crew. This is to make sure that they are always energized and in good condition to act and film effectively. Without refreshments, the cast may start to get tired, hungry and dehydrated, this can then affect everyone performances on set. As well as that, if the cast or crew are especially hungry, this can then lower the morale of everyone as arguments and conflict may start to arise. This will cause the progression of the project to slow down therefore taking longer to complete the product.
- 7. Working outside The concept of working outside can definitely cause significant problems. The weather is a huge factor in this. Firstly, the weather might not fit the colour tone you want to be included in your product. Although, this can be altered in post production, I fee the product will look more effective if the original shot is already similar to the tone you want to portray in the product. For example, if I want to make a shot dark and depressing in post production, but film the shot in really bright vibrant sunlight it wont work as effectively as if I shoot the shot in cloudy and dark conditions. To make sure I get this right, I just have to be sensible at when I film the different shots which I want, I can also check the weather to get a rough idea of what is going to be like at certain times. Another problem which I could experience when filming is it it starts to rain. This can damage the camera and the lens therefore meaning I have to buy a new one for the college. To avoid this issue, I can look at the weather to get an idea of when it could rain and also just be sensible at when I am filming to try to avoid this issue as much as possible. Locations Whilst filming, I have planned to film in numerous different locations. Because of this, this can cause different problems like for example, certain locations could be closed off or restricted when I go on the day of filming. This is a problem as I may have to change my plan to match the new restrictions of the locations or in fact change location all together. This is a negative as it forces me to change my plans therefore complicating the project. This may affect the final product negatively as the 2nd choice of location may not have worked as effectively as the first choice meaning the product will not come out as authentic and visually appealing as I would have wanted. To avoid this issue, I go view my planned location before filming to check that I is all available and accessible in the way that I want. If a worst case scenario occurred and the location was not as would have I wanted, I then have time to plan a new one. This a better option as I then have time to plan a new effective location instead of having to think of one on the spot. Another location factor which can be a problem is the business of a location, if there are loads of people in a location that I need to be quiet, this can cause problems. Although, I can remove and alter different sounds in the shot whilst using premier, the idea od people in the background of shots when they are not needed or people being distractions for the cast and crew I a bug problem. This may cause me to have to do more takes than is needed therefore wasting time. To avoid this, I can try to plan to shoot in locations which I know not to be
- 8. EXPERIMENTS
- 9. EXPERIMENT 1 For my first experiment I wanted to test out different colour correction in premier pro. I felt like this would be useful as firstly I want to see how I can portray the dark tone of my product through the change of colour correction. After testing different techniques, I finally came to a colour tone which was dark and gritty however wasn’t too dark that it looked fake and unprofessional. I feel this colour tone will work very effectively to portray the negative themes included in my product. Adding to this, I wanted to also test out a slighter warmer tone as I want to include this when the films positivity peaks. This will occur when I include a montage of the two boys hanging out and having a good time. I want to colour tone of he product to change at this point to try and convey a much more positive and vibrant tone. I felt it was important to test this out to not only figure out how to achieve such a look but to also see how well it will contrast with the rest of the films dark theme. Because of this, I had to test out different techniques to try find a colour tone which not only symbolized happiness but also didn't contrast too heavily with the darker colour tone used in the rest of the film. After testing different combination of effects, I ended up with the image displayed on the middle left. I felt this aesthetic still includes the darker features that the rest of the product does however, it increase in temperature creates a slighter warmer feel creating a warmer feel for the audience. The way this aesthetic still includes the darker features is very effective as it conveys that even though the boys
- 10. EXPERIMENT 2 For my second experiment, I wanted to see how the music chosen can effect a certain shot. To test this theory out I decided I would film a random shot which didn't’t really link to anything or convey any sort of theme and then in premier pro add different music to the shot. I decided to download two different copyright free music pieces, one which was a very happy and positive tone the other, was very depressing and negative. I wanted to complete this test as my film overall is going to be quite dark therefore I wanted to see how much the music really effects the feel of the product. This is because if my film is dark, I still want a slight theme of happiness to be conveyed. After completing the experiment, I have realized that the music has a huge impact. In the fist video where the music is very negative, the video appears incredibly sad in fact it feels almost like a tribute to someone after they have died. Whereas, on the contrast the second video, the video appears much more lighthearted. This is a positive for product specifically as this means that although the colour scheme of each shot may not change significantly, the music will really help me change the feel of the product.
- 12. SITUATION Due to the outbreak of corona virus, everyone has gone into lockdown. This has had a huge impact on my product as it means that I am forced to stay inside. Because of this, I can no longer get any kit, this includes no cameras or microphones. My access to actors has now been completely shut off as by order of the government, we are only allowed to leave our houses if only it is completely necessary. This means that I can not put together a cast for my product and wont be able to for the foreseeable future. Due to my home situation, I also do not have a computer which can run any of the adobe software's meaning that even if I could go out and film, I would not be able to access a good software to edit the footage on. Adding to that point, the computer I use is my mums who is a teacher. This is a problem as she still has to go into work some days through the work meaning that my time using her computer is very limited. The Covid-19 situation has really had a huge effect on my product and not just during production, I also wanted to complete a few more experiments included in this document however, due to me now having no access to any equipment or people to feature in the experiments. This means that the virus has not only significantly affect my production but also the documents leading up to that. As well as that, some of the work which I thought I had backed up, I cant find anywhere which means it is only stored on my Mac at college. This includes my inspirations document, some of diary entries and my script.
- 13. SOLUTION For a solution, I do have most of the documents I need to submit meaning that I can complete all of these whist at home and then submit them when needed. However, as I can not complete my production or evaluation, I will not be able to submit these as it is not physically possible for me to do so. Even if I did have a camera at home, I don’t have the cast or software's to create a film. Adding to that, I can film in any other location apart from my house meaning my product will simply just not work. Because of the situation, I will just have to try and complete the work I have got access to and try to make it the best I can. For this document I wanted to complete a few more experiments however, I don’t know if they will be useful now as I have no access to any actors or any cameras. However, I do have my phone so I could possibly film something on that. The only problem which am thinking though is that would it have been useful as filming on a phone is a lot different o filming on a camera and I do not want to complete an experiment if it would not have benefited me positively when in production.