Beggining of Filming + Camera Choice

This was actually quite a hectic day, due to the absence of one of my main actors, so we had to rely on doing Flashbacks. We were forced to film individual flashbacks because we did not have the option of having another actor. I decided to take this into my own hands and add a filming location. Here, I gave Sienna an extra part of her storyline, and I added more depth to her backstory. Of course, like every other flashback filmed, it had to be during the moments of sunset. I wanted the sun to be in an exact spot where it looked ethereal in my camera. I absolutely fell in love with this shot and was extremely grateful for where the sun was at the time. I think the sun served as such an ideal aid, which boosted the warmth of my flashbacks. 

Overall, the beginning of filming served as a reminder that not everything goes as planned and that there is always room for mistakes... It's about what you can do towards your goal that can help you triumph past challenges.

 Camera Choice: Sony Handycam

I decided to use this old camera that my dad kept hidden in the corner of our house instead of an iPhone because I wanted the realism and professionalism that it provides. I also only have a tripod that works for cameras only, so choosing this type of hardware made it easier and more efficient to film.