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1. Be aware of space - while there is apparently enough room for everyone to fit in the garage some equipment might make the space more cramped. We'll make sure this is fixed by having equipment that isn't being used out of the garage and under the garage doors.

2. Tripod - From what we've been told the use of the tripod can create unnecessary space being filled up from the use of it's legs extending and causing the actor to move very little. The way we'll move around this is using the shoulder mount and other free hand camera techniques as much as possible and only using the tripod if necessary. 

3. Lighting - The lighting in garage contains a lot of light on the desk we have planned on using, this may be an issue when mixing between the SFX shots and the shots in the garage. We'll fix this by bringing along a reference image of one of the SFX shots so when in the garage we can match up the lighting as close as possible.

4. Boom mic - With the garage ceiling being so low we are aware of the little space the boom mic has, usually leading to the mic accidentally in shot. To make sure the mic has enough room we'll see it we are able to angle the mic beneath the camera so it's not in the camera's view and still able to pick up sounds. 

5. Data - We need to ensure we gather all the footage and sound recording made, either we may have missing footage or sound. To make sure nothing is lost we'll have to double or triple check everything is kept and named as soon as possible.

6. Safety - We need to know the possible safety issues we may face when filming in the garage, if not someone may be injured and compromise the shoot. To ensure of safety everyone in crew is to wear a bright orange vest so they are easily seen by others outside of crew and for everyone to be aware of the risk when filming in the garage.

7. Everyone is working - Incase of issues such as running behind on schedule, we need to make sure everyone is at least doing something to let this shoot be done quicker and efficiently. People who are not needed in certain parts of the shoot may help out by passing equipment or ensuring they are out of the camera's view. 

8. Timing - When coming to filming we are aware we have to stick to the time we have given. We need to make sure all the important shots are done so if we are running over schedule and end up missing some shots, we will still have the footage to present what was intended.

9. My role as director - When we come to the beginning of filming I need to make sure everything is up to my liking and be able to voice my opinion on change if possible. I'm going to make sure everything is set up and make sure everyone is helping to ensure on getting the shoot done in time, I will try to get as much done as possible but still focus on quality over quantity.

10. Equipment - Without the equipment we need we will be unable to achieve certain shots that were intended or possibly even end up ruining the whole shoot. We're going to make sure we have a back up plan if the equipment wanted can't be obtained so we can ensure of the following production even without the equipment wanted. 

Working on Set, Following Safe Working Practices:

Here I am instructing the actor on the possible risks and safety issues which can come from using the box cutter, so the actor is aware and we have as little of a chance of the actor harming themselves. 

Right here is us turning the lights off in-between takes when the lights are not needed, we do this so the lights don't overheat and possibly break which may lead to fire. 

Here this shows that the crew is wearing bright orange safety vests to make them stand out for any possible hazards.
















Close up of the SFX:

What I did as Director:

My role as Director consists of creating the shots for the production up to my liking and the cinematographers. I was there to instruct the crew on their specific roles on how certain things should be made to positioned to help create my image for how the outcome of the production should look. I also had the help from my Assistant Director to deal with the more production side as it allows me to be more creative with this task.

What I could've done better. I felt like I wasn't as direct enough or even strict enough, I worried too much on how to crew might feel if I want certain things changed and how that might be tiresome for them, without reminding myself that it's their role to listen to my specific needs for creating this production.

In the end even if I did suffer from issues with not being direct enough, the crew and I still managed to get some great shots regardless if I may of wanted to change them later, I still like the shots we did and everyone had fun doing so.