Challenges in film

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 Hey again!


So for today's post, I want to discuss some issues and hiccups my team has been experiencing while filming our project. 


One of the biggest issue is trying to set days where everyone can be physically present and help record. Although we see each other basically every day, there is never a day where we can properly film. Whether it's busy schedules, no kind of transportation or simply our parents saying no, we are struggling on trying to film. It's also spring time. Spring time equals the worst time to attend school. Our teachers are killing us with home work, testing is just around the corner, and we are trying to figure out what we want to do next year. We are swamped, but we are trying to disregard the obsticles and put our energy into this project!

Another issue is our camera. I previously stated that we are able to use a camera from our friend, turns out they also need the camera for their projects. I know can life make it any more difficult. Thankfully we have other friends who are willing to lend there cameras, or use our own phones, to record our silly, little project. 

We also have no budget. It's just us with whatever is lying around in our house or in school. Which is a shame cause I have high expectations for this project, but I know it will not turn out as nice as I want it to be. There is so little materials to work with, which to be honest kind of frightens me, but I am sure we will make a solid project that you will all enjoy. 


Seeing our classmates, specifically Ashley, Vivian and Nicole, work on their project that also face similar challenges, gives us hope that we will succeed in creating a short trailer.


Until next time!


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