Final Filming

Today was our second and final day of filming. Originally, we thought today would be very quick and somewhat simple. Our only task, with the exception of filming the last 5 seconds of the opening was to create the flashback scene.

We knew that this was the scene where we would utilize low key lighting to our advantage, but little did we know how difficult it would be to create. After researching online, Ben suggested we use a black sheet to create a black backdrop and light the scene using only the flashlight on his phone. While this did create an interesting shot, it was a bit too bright and we felt it would confuse the viewers as they would no longer realize that the scene is still taking place in the garage. Afterwards, we tried to open the garage door even less than we did for the other scenes, but even a crack of sunlight seemed to bright. Eventually, after experimenting a bit, we figured out how to create the scene we envisioned.

A shot from the flashback scene

We were able to create our own form of low key lighting by opening the door to the house and using that light for our set. This was perfect as the light coming from the side of the frame, created a shadowy scene which is what we hoped to create. In the scene, the men emerge from the door, fighting each other which only adds another mystery about what lies inside the house. 

After solving our lighting dilemma, we had to practice every shot a multitude of times as it was difficult for Sam and Ben to do exactly what the three of us wanted. After about 3 hours on the set, we were able to pack up and leave with a lot of footage including several unique shots from different angles.

I'm super excited we're done filming, and hope that we didn't make any major mistakes, as time is slowly running out and it would be difficult to squeeze in another day of filming. We have a lot of footage and I know editing is going to be an arduous process but I'm excited nevertheless.