Strengths and Weaknesses of Production.. (Filming Stage)

When starting the filming process of our production we completed a shooting planner where we filmed certain scenes different days. Over the period of time it took to film we had some challenges but also some positives that we took on board each time we went out to film...


Strengths:

• We started our filming as soon as it was possible to do so, making sure we were ready and prepared. This was a strength because it enabled us to see how much time it takes and how much or little preparation time we needed.
• As we filmed certain scenes on different days we had to make sure everything was the same! Especially the mise en scene elements, such as make up and costume. This was one of our strengths because we handled it very well, taking pictures of how the make up looked and taking note of costumes etc... 
• On our storyboard we were very precise to what type of camera shot we wanted, so when it came to filming we knew where and what we wanted. 

Weaknesses:

• One of our main weaknesses of production in the filming stage was our availability. We had trouble making sure that the individuals we were using in our production was available and our shooting planner didn't work with their free time. This was a huge challenge for us as we became behind schedule and stressed.
• Another weakness in our production stage was not being able to get the same lighting as the previous time we filmed.. As we filmed scenes different days it was hard to get the lighting exactly how we wanted it. Some days it was too sunny and others too dark, which again changed our shooting planner. 

Although we had some strengths and weaknesses of production in our filming stage, we finished on the deadline and now ready and prepared for our editing stage. We can use our weaknesses to an advantage and make sure we use all the spare time we can and try and fit to the editing planner we have made, as we don't want to be rushing everything to the very end.