Amar and Arron talks - notes

Preparation

• Preparation is key - good planning
• No guessing or luck involved - you can't be creative if you are not organised
• Creative processes - script writing, storyboarding etc.
• These processes build layers towards the final project
• If you miss out on one of these processes, the film isn't to its full potential

Planning

• Write ideas down, don't rely on memory
• Write it down in a simple way such as actions and emotions
• Format - EXT COLLEGE CAR PARK - DAY

• Walk through script - act it out
• If possible act on location - this will help you identify any problems with the script and with the potential locations
• ALWAYS do a location recce
• Find your locations and diagnose any problems.
• Make notes on what you see/hear.
• Take photographs
• Source location info - car park, toilets, food etc

Camera Shots

• Take variety of different frames, angles and shot types
• Print them/ put them on phones as reference for filming.
• Use Google Earth to get birds-eye view location maps
• ALWAYS have a shot list and annotate script 

Organization

• Get used to locations/equipment
• Help polish up your script
• Identify props/costumes needed
• Helps the edit process
• Will DEFINITELY help you before the real shoot
• Organize shooting day/time
• If organized - shoot on time, possibly shoot more (more options when editing)