PLANNING: Division Of Tasks

When it came to dividing the tasks me and Callum played to each overs strengths as much as possible.

When it came to a shoot Callum would organised all the actors together and direct the mise en scence for most of the shots (certain days noted in our schedule and shot list I was unable to attend). On the shoot's I did attend my input on mise en scene was simply suggesting further shots which I knew would help from an editing point of view (i.e. this shot from the dinner scene I suggested we did so that we had a safety shot we could cut sections from.)

After any shoot I wasn't at I made sure I sat down with Callum, logged and talked about shots (evidence) and then wen't through the shooting schedule and concept shot list with him. That way I was able to make sure everything was on track and ensured that the shots Callum was taking without my presence were useful. This I believe was effective as Callum is stronger at explaining and organizing large groups of people - and I am stronger at editing/computer skills.

We edited the piece in 8 hours over 2 days as we were fortunate enough to find this time. I primarily edited the clips together and applied any transitions or effects. However, Callum was always with me during the edit - almost directing the edit itself. As we are lucky enough to think along the same wavelength, this ensured that the concepts were coming out the way WE envisioned it. The only sequence in the video that wan't edited by me was the last scenes here:

I also recorded the song myself which I've written about the process here!