Equipment Decisions...

I put a lot of thought into what specialist equipment will help me achieve the best visuals I can.

After discussing stylistic choices with the Directors I have chosen to use the 5D mkII camera to film on as it produces amazing looking footage. I also like using this camera and have used it before so I feel confident with it.

I want to use a lot of movement in both pieces as I think it makes a film look a lot more cinematic, one track I will use is the Wally Dolly, this will produce very slick and steady tracking shots.

I will also use the spider dolly for shots that need to curve or for tracking parts that are longer than the Wally Dolly’s reach. The spider dolly is still extremely smooth but works best on smooth surfaces.

To create POV shots and handheld shots I plan to use a shoulder mount that I have recently bought. This will also allow me to do some tracking shots that would not be that doable with either the wally or spider dolly and will allow me to achieve steady shots in precarious positions like being perched on the edge of a full bath.

Using a follow focus will enable me to perfect focus pulls a lot easier as I will be able to mark out the two separate focus points. It also makes focusing easier in general as it is on the side of the camera rather on the front where it is very easy to change the zoom instead.

For Replacement I will also be using a GoPro to get the shots from inside the bath.

For Lights I have purchased another piece of equipment, which is an LED headlight which will work outside without a generator and will enable us to light up Jessica’s face with ease. It come with a yellow filter also which will mimic the colours of the street lights.