Before filming, my partner and I needed to decide where to film. There was some things we needed to keep in mind, and so I created a check list. A good location should support the action.
- Preferably somewhere with enough open spaces for movement
- Minimal background distractions
- Close by to our school/easily accessible with the team
- Somewhere that matched the estimated timeline (late 1900's)
All of these are important in our film which takes place with a dinning table and the kitchen. Although, it would not be a dealbreaker if our location did not have one or two of the check. Since it had to be in a house... it limited the available locations. Thus me and my partner decided on which of ours to film at.
Locations
#1 My (director's) house
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| Dining area/front door |
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| Kitchen |
PROS
- Open spaces for movement
- Good soft/warm lighting (looks warmer in real life)
- Quiet neighborhood
- Many background framings (ex; door in dining area, cased openings) opportunities
- Kitchen looks too modern (?)
- Grey/cool colors contrast warm colors
#2 Editor's/Sound Designer's house
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| Kitchen |
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| Living room |
PROS
- Very accessible for the team
- Simple layout = more creativity in shots/less limitations
- Less movement available
- No dining area
- No warm lighting
Our Decisions
In the end, me and my partner happily agreed to film at my house. This was mainly due to the open spaces, quiet environment and how I had a dinning place. In addition, this will help me draw the storyboard, now that I have an idea of what the location. It helped me visualize where each shot would be captured in advance (something we had struggled on last project) and prevent problems during filming.
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