The CMO Survey - Highlights and Insights Report - Spring 2024
Production Reflections and Location Choices
1. Production
-Reflection on what goes well and what needs to be re-shot after each session
-Reflect on successfulness of costume choices, locations choices
-what changes you need to make as you go along.
Tuesday, 12 November 13
2. Day 1-Canal
Reflection on what went well and what needed to be re-shot after each session
On the first day of filming, we decided to film in one of the nearest locations to college which was the
canal. The filming went well, and we managed to film many base tracks. Additionally the weather
was looking good :) However we forgot to include the necklace, which was decided, should be the
item to incorporate synergy and we also used the tripod which allowed no camera movement and
therefore was static. Unfortunately because we forgot to include the necklace and used the tripod, it
meant we had to film everything again, so we decided on a day to go back to film in this location
again.
Reflect on successfulness of costume choices and locations choices
Personally, I believe both the choices in costume and location were successful.
This is because they were well suited with each other and also fits well with the
song choice. Additionally the costume is simple but looks good on camera and the
location is easy to reach! :)
What changes you needed to make as you went along
As we went along with the filming by the canal, the changes made were the two obvious
things, which were not using the tripod and remembering to wear the necklace whilst
creating base tracks.
Tuesday, 12 November 13
3. Day 2-media studio
Reflection on what went well and what needed to be re-shot after each session
On the second day of filming, we decided to film in the media studio in college. The filming went really well, and we managed to film
many base tracks. Using the Fig Rig helped camera movement, filming in a dark room helped to create the “spooky” and “creepy” affect
we wanted and there was no worry of weather condition as we were filming indoors :) Looking back at our footage of the second day, as
a group we decided nothing needed to be re-shot as it was filmed perfectly the first time.
Reflect on successfulness of costume choices and locations choices
Personally, I believe both the choices in costume and location were successful. This is because they were well suited with each other and
also fits well with the song choice. Additionally the costume is simple but looks good on camera and the location was easy to reach! :)
What changes you needed to make as you went along
There were no changes needed as we didn’t need to film in the music studio again.
Tuesday, 12 November 13
4. day 3-highgate
Reflection on what went well and what needed to be re-shot after each session
On the third day of filming, we decided to film in Highgate woods. The filming was terrible! This was due to
the lighting as we started filming after it had got dark, so all the footage we had filmed was difficult to see.
Additionally the weather was horrible, as it was cold, windy and raining. Everything we filmed was pitch
black so we decided to go back on another day and film everything again.
Reflect on successfulness of costume choices and locations choices
In my opinion, although I agreed on the choice of costume whilst planning, I think
the heels were a bad idea to be used as apart of the costume. This is because it kept
getting stuck in the mud, which meant the filming had to be stopped every so often.
Also the dress was sleeveless so Einas had to keep putting her jacket back on as it
was absolutely freezing! The location was very far and also very dark, therefore
neither the choice of costume or location was successful.
What changes you needed to make as you went along
The changes we made when going back to film in Highgate woods was going back in
the day time, so the lighting was better.
Tuesday, 12 November 13
5. day 4-canal and alishas
house
Reflection on what went well and what needed to be re-shot after each session
On the fourth day of filming, we had to film in two locations. The canal
and Alishas house. I think the filming went well in both locations as
there was alot of camera movement instead of it being still and also the
wind gave a nice affect whilst filming by the canal. We created many
base tracks for both locations :) As a group we decided that no shots
needed to be re-shot.
Reflect on successfulness of costume choices and locations choices
Personally, I believe the choice of costume for both locations was
successful and it linked clearly with the location and also the song.
What changes you needed to make as you went along
There were no changes as there was no need to film by the canal or
in Alishas house for the second time.
Tuesday, 12 November 13
6. day 5-highgate
Reflection on what went well and what needed to be re-shot after each session
On the fifth day of filming, we decided this was the day to go back to Highgate woods and
film. I believe the filming went very well as the lighting was very good, although it was a bit
dull, it was perfect for the “spooky” affect we were going for. The Fig Rig helped the camera
movement and helped to give the video a bit more structure. However it was raining a lot on
the day, which meant that the filming had to be stopped every so often to protect the
equipment with umbrellas. Fortunately, as a group we were pleased with our filming so
decided that nothing had to be re-shot.
Reflect on successfulness of costume choices and locations choices
Part of the costume, which were the heels were not successful as it kept getting stuck in the
mud, however the rest of the costume was and also the location.
What changes you needed to make as you went along
There were no changes needed, however if we did need to go back to film again the changes
would be the costume. (heels)
Tuesday, 12 November 13