Obstacles/ Issues During Production

 Obstacles During Production

Making a film opening is never easy. I knew there would be problems, but I didn’t realize how many small things would slow me down. From technical issues to unexpected problems, I’ve learned a lot along the way.

Limited Equipment
One big challenge was working with little equipment. I don’t have professional cameras, lights, or sound gear, so I had to get creative. I used a ring light and the studio lights for lighting. Sometimes, it looked good, but other times, shadows were hard to control. Filming on a phone was also tricky, especially trying to get smooth shots without a stabilizer.

Filming Without Being Seen in the Mirror
I didn’t expect this problem, but filming without being seen in the studio mirrors was really hard. Since mirrors were everywhere, I had to be careful with camera angles. Sometimes, I had to stand in odd places or crop the shot to keep myself out of the frame. I had to redo some shots multiple times just to get it right.

Noise From Cars Outside
Another issue was the noise from cars outside. The studio wasn’t soundproof, so I could hear cars passing by while filming. This made it hard to get clean audio. I had to redo takes when the noise was too loud, which took up a lot of time.

Short Time to Film
Balancing this project with school and other work was stressful. I didn’t have much time to film, so I had to work fast.  Finding a time were both of my sisters were available was tricky, especially since my older sister who is the actor is in college. 

Even with these struggles, I’m excited to see the final film opening. Every problem made me think and find new solutions. The process hasn’t been easy, but it’s been worth it. I can’t wait to share the final product. Here is an image of getting everything set up to start recording: