Saturday In-class Shoot

So Saturday’s shoot was some what chaotic but still manageable and fun considering that my group started off with not having picked a concept to shoot. We did throw a few ideas around before hand that we picked from and refined. Of course, location always provides it own set of problems, like I would have to shoot from standing in the middle of the road. Once we got to where we were going to shoot it I quickly found that that I would play the part of the director, I don’t really like directing, it’s too hard to manage and there are too many options for me to handle. Today gave me a different approach to it, directing didn’t seem that hard and all it required was controlling a several run through and holding the camera steady. The hold the camera steady part, not as easy as it sounds, there is really no hand grips on the thing and after holding it one way for the run through I found out that I had to completely change I was to hold it for the actual shoot. This explains why the camera was tilted during the take. I was very happy with the end result, beside the minor tilt of course.
Working with the super 8mm camera became very mechanical, unlike digital cameras where everything is seamless and integrated. The super 8mm camera was very much like tinkering with an old clock with you having to take an active role in doing everything to get the camera to function properly. So you have to know how the camera works to get it to work, with digital plug it in, turn it one and that’s it, its good to go.
I had a lot of fun working on the other group’s shoot. But then who wouldn’t have fun doing an office chair race down the halls and through the Kean hall building?! Considering how dirty of a racer I was and how hard I was pushing it Im lucky I didn’t wipe out, then again that would have only added to the thrill of the shoot. My only regret was only able to do the race twice, I really think they should have done a few more run through. Anyways, overall Saturday’s shoot was very fun and that it felt less of hassle to go to class on a Saturday then I thought it would.