Shooting

Before my shooting, it was especially important to first create a team of people who would help in the production of video. So the first thing I did was present the job to some people and those I felt were most qualified then got the job. The positions I required were:

1. Director - this was the person who would help in the directing of the actors and cameramen to ensure that everything required to be filmed from the storyboard is filmed.
2. Cameraman - they would be in charge of filming the footage. They would work hand in hand with the director to show which were the best positions for filming.
3. Cast and Personnel manager - this manager would be required to identify the cast and sort documentation such as contracts and release forms regarding the cast. They would then source the cast needed and ensure they are taken care of during the filming.
4. Props and equipment manager - for the props and equipment's such as the camera needed, one person would be in charge of getting these things and also ensuring that they are working and readily available on the day of the shooting.
5. Location manager - they would be required to get a location and all legal permits such as location release forms needed for us to be able to use the location.

After I got my team, we then had our first meeting where we discussed the expectations of the video and what I as the producer expected each of the people to do as part of their parts in creating the video. It is important to try and have as many meetings as possible because the more you have the more people get to fully understand what you want to produce.

When the days for shooting finally came, the team together with the cast worked in the scheduled time to go and film the footage required. A day before filming, one last meeting was held to make sure all location, cast and equipment were ready for the shoots.