We filmed our test shoot on Thursday during the class period. Luckily, we managed to do it in Emma's room in the Lodge. We used Myles' phone. I was the camera woman, Myles and Ellis were the couple and Emma was the terrorist. I filmed most of the scenes from a spot under a table with some cloth so it would look like the bed we need. The problem is that we did lots of cuts and, no matter how we do the editing, it looks quite jumpy. Katie has said that this happens because we should have recorded the whole scene each time from various angles instead of cutting in different positions, as we did it beforehand in the Preliminary Task. However, the time was against us and we were lacking most resources necessary for the effectiveness of the opening sequence. The dialogues were almost improvised, and not enough tension was implemented.
The result was a bit disappointing, but it is true that we have not utilised all the elements that we are planning to use in our actual sequence, and some details need development.
Overall, we get a general feel of the idea and our approach, though we have realised that we have to think more deeply in details such as why the man goes out of the room or if the killer/s are specifically looking for them or if it is a random mass murder. The process was extremely useful both for the technical side and the building of the storyline.
Our initial idea will undoubtedly work from my point of view, but we really need to plan it better next time, bring the right props and cast the right people. We also require better equipment, something that will be given to us soon. In general, I feel quite positive about the possible outcomes.
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