During this week we focused on developing the concept in a structured storyline with the script, which was then broken down into a shot list and the storyboard was created. We also scouted for locations, creating a bigger list which we then filtered down to 5 main places to be used.
Madeleine was in charge of the script, which she wrote very quickly and professionally. Going over the first version and choosing our locations, we noted down which bits would need to get changed, but overall, the script remained pretty much very similar.
After the script was updated we noted down a shot list, where we decided to have roughly 9 shots in total. We also thought about the production elements such as props, costumes, potential VFX for each shot, and the sounds that we would need to get. Evanna and Alex then created a storyboard for all the locations, thus providing us with some visual clues as to how we will set up the camera and create the composition.
During the week, Gherardo and I went to the locations to get rough shots of the places, and to note down any backup or extra location that we might need to shoot. Here the locations we will be shooting at:
We then decided on which days that will be our shooting schedule keeping in mind of the weather forecast and which would suit which environment. The shooting is divided into two parts: one on the rainy day for all the places which are covered and the second on a sunnier/cloudy day where the spaces are open. I also made a rough VFX schedule plan to outline the further work that we will need to do until the deadline, which we will update once we obtain all the footage.