Production Blog: Sqequence of Filming

 Here's another update of all the filming I have done. I've got to say the process was definitely a learning experience. Especially when it came to acting. Luckily, I just had to pretend the camera wasn't there at all and it became a bit easier. I have many takes on me messing up my lines or cringing, enough to overwhelm my ICloud. Nonetheless, this project takes the next step toward completion.

In this blog, I will talk about the rest of the filming. 

After filming the living room and the kitchen scenes it was time for the bathroom. It took many takes to swing the door open without hitting the glass shower wall. The sound wasn't exactly pleasant nor was the backlash from other residents in the house. Besides, cleaning up 20+ pounds of glass was outside my schedule. 

There was no need to add real gore to the opening sequence. 

Moving forward, after getting this part, I had to avoid getting red corn syrup on the white tile as I dramatically strolled up to the mirror.  Do this, then proceed to talk to myself again. I'm telling you, this project is a trip. Not to say, talking to one's self is weird, but when you have to record it and then look back on it once you edit it...

You can't look at yourself the same. 

Again, after filming that, I moved to the final scene, in my backyard.  I had to ask my mom to hold the camera and do the pans and tilts. Ignoring her insistent questions, I tried my best to avoid talking in front of her, lest I deal with her teasing.

I was able to wrap up the filming. 

Till next time.





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