A Bloody Good Time

 Yesterday I formally met the rest of the acting team, Elena and Kay, when we met up to film. Ariel was also supposed to join us but got held up with a transportation complication. I managed without Ariel well, taking over camera work using my personal phone and referencing the storyboard and screenplay several times. Elena and Kay were comfortable in front of the camera and quick to catch on to the attitude of each scene. Elena and Kay also knew each other before filming, aiding in the compatibility of actors working together. Elena is playing the part of Sam and Kay is playing Noah. Elena perfected the goofy demeanor of Sam, making the idea of her getting them all lost in the woods surprisingly believable. Elena was the star of most scenes filmed today as Sam survived longer than Noah. Elena remained focused on task and suggested improvements throughout the filming session, such as recommending a new area to film when the one we were in was too muddy. Elena also came prepared with water, a hat and beanie, and a charged phone for safety. This gave us flexibility for the design of the character, allowing Sam to wear a backwards cap that suited the character well but wasn't planned. Plus, bringing a personal water bottle meant we could spend more time on set, which was out of the way from water fountains and bathrooms. I am excited to work with Elena in the future and can't wait to see what she'll bring to the future of the project. Kay, playing Noah, was equally fun to work with and brought a lot of levity and suggestions to the table. She often joked about our surroundings and subject matter, which gave a lightness to the session. She also gave me specific suggestions on shooting, such as angling the camera a certain way to perfect a shot. Dressing her in fake blood was also a fun time, as I gave suggestions on where to place the most blood and Kay showed her prowess in keeping her eyes open without moving. Kay was patient and joked with us while we spread the blood around her and Elena gave the idea of putting blood on the leaves surrounding us as well. Seeing this, I came up with a modified shot of Elena's body. Starting from behind a bloody leaf and moving the camera above to see the body just behind the leaf. This added element to the shot adds suspense and drama to the scene, as well as another cliche to make fun of in the film.



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