Production Post

 Behind the scenes of “A New Beginning” 

Filming this project has been exciting and challenging. At first I was a little stressed because it was hard for everyone to agree on what days to film but in the end we figured it out. Every part of the process, from selecting locations to filming the right scenes, had to come together to tell the story properly. Since this film opener is mostly based on mood and emotions, I had to pay attention to small details like the way the camera moves, how the lighting, and also the way the actors respond without words.

One of the first decisions me and my partner had to make was where to film the opening scene. The street where Ethan sees the "Help Wanted" sign had to be quiet and calm. We filmed in golden hour  to get soft, natural light that was warm. The flyers blowing in the wind was an important scene. This flyer had to catch Ethan's attention and the audience's. It took a few takes because sometimes the wind would be too much and the flyer was about to fly away but sometimes there was no wind.

Filming at the mansion

When Ethan enters the mansion the camera movement is different. It's more steady and slower. We used a low angle making Ethan look small, which shows he feels out of place. We also took some wide shots showing Ethan and the house and the part where he’s walking down the long driveway.

Something I learned is that camerawork can tell a story even without words. The way the characters moved and the way the shots are framed can say a lot. The way the character stands or how the lighting hits the scene, all these little details matter. Overall I think today was a great filming day it took a few tries but we all worked together and got there. I can't wait to see how it will come together!!