Filming Process

     Throughout the process of filming the Sour Patch commercial, I came across a couple roadblocks. I had originally envisioned their being multiple actors. That would have allowed me to both be the cameraman and actor, since at any given point there would only be on person in frame. I have found no other people to act alongside me, so I had to do it by myself. I have found ways to work around that though. In most scenes, I pointed the camera at myself in a vlog type style, and zoomed in on my face to hide my arms. In scenes where the entire subject was in view, I used props to keep the camera in place while I worked out the scene. It was harder than if I had a partner, but I think the final product would turn out fine. If I do find someone who is willing to be a part of the commercial, I might reshot some scenes to improve the product. However, that will only happen if time doesn't prove an issue. Since I do have a deadline to produce the commercial, I will sadly have to make some sacrifices in order to turn in a product within the time allotted to me.

    There is also the issue of sound quality. I don't know if sound quality should be handled under filming or editing, but sound quality was on my mind during the filming process so I thought to include it here. Most of the filming took place indoors so sound quality wasn't an issue. At the beginning of the commercial however, took place outdoors. The sound of the wind was constantly worrying me. Not to mention, the sounds of everyday life would constantly interrupt filming. I don't know if it should be left in to add realism or taken out, but that will be covered in the editing blog. I filmed this project on a phone camera, so the quality you see in the commercial would have been the best I could've managed with my equipment. Until then, stay in touch because the commercial is right around the corner.