Hey everyone! Next week, I really want to start filming, so I'll have to pick a filming location! Today, I've prepared a catalogue of possible filming locations. Before I show what I have to offer, I am basing my grading of these locations based off of what they can offer for my film. What I'm looking for is convenience, shot possibilities, and ability to mess with lighting. The pictures I have listed are taken of a kitchen counter top with a window in the back. This is because this is where I am going to take the shot of Theo, covered in darkness, looking at the picture of his friend, bathed in hopeful light (if you're lost, look at my other posts!) as I believe this is the most important shot in the opening, so I want to make sure the filming location can replicate my vision. Without further ado, here is what I have!
My House
(Yes that is my dog in the background, his name is Oreo and he just wanted to see what I was doing!)
This is my house. In this picture, the countertop looks a bit cluttered, but I'd be removing the large flower blocking the window if I were to actually film here. I recently moved to this house, so I still have quite a bit of boxes lying around, which would be a great element to sell the idea that Theo is a very messy person. Additionally, I live here, meaning filming would be as simple as walking out of my room! Alongside that, the windows at the end of the picture have blinds, and there is another large set of panes not seen in the picture with curtains. All this is to say that I would be able to control lighting easily, so that's a plus! I also have some family members and friends in my neighborhood, meaning I'd be able to get additional help with filming easily. The downside of filming here is that my kitchen is going to undergo a renovation in a few weeks, meaning I would have to film sooner rather than later.
Luke's House
(From this post going forward, I'll be referring to all of my friends through pseudonyms for the sake of privacy)
This is my friend Luke's house! His residence is a quick walk away from mine, so it would be very easy for me to film over there. Additionally, Luke is a skilled photographer and is amazing at filming and taking pictures. Although he could come to my, or another house, it would be easiest for him if we filmed at his, meaning that if I filmed at his house, I could use his skills in my film! The downsides of filming here are that he lacks the type of counter that I want for the shot (I ideally want a rectangular island, while his is more of a square), and the main window, the one seen in the picture, doesn't have blinds, making controlling lighting rather difficult. The countertop itself is also white, which would contrast the "dark" feel of the opening.
Luna's House
This is my friend Luna's house! Her residence is pretty far from where I live, so coordinating a filming day would be a bit difficult. Other than that, her house has amazing conditions! Her lights can be controlled from an external app, making lighting control very simple. The main windows in the picture don't have blinds or shutters though, so for desired lighting, we'd have to wait until night or overcast weather. The countertop itself is amazing, as it's a nice dark grey to add with the dark colors of the film. Her countertop, like mine, is rectangular, so it fits the description for the shots that I need. She also has quite a lot of loose food ingredients in her house, meaning we could achieve the "messy" tone of Theo easier if we filmed at her house.
Looking at all of these options, I think that my house is the best option. I'm the only one of my options who has blinds on most of my windows, meaning we can easily add darkness to the film. The contrast of dark vs light is super important for my shot, meaning that I must prioritize it, which is why I selected my house. I'm hoping to film soon, and with this blog post, I know where I can go to do it. I'll see you all then!
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