Tri-Pod Set-up
Our groups were provided with a tri-pod in order to help our filming process go smooth. We learned how to correctly set up the tri-pod, and also how to attach the smartphone video rig. My group began practicing with the equipment to see how everything looked while it was filmed. we practiced lining up our grid lines to the horizonal line under the white board- which we slightly struggled with. When we tried to move the tri-pod down, we weren't able to do it without forcing it which made us realize we're probably doing it wrong. After playing with the equipment for a bit, we realized we had to unscrew a piece in order to get the camera to angle down wards. This was important for me to learn since I'm taking the role as cinematographer. Knowing angles and shots that I can use in order to get the mood and meaning of the scene across is extremely important- especially since our chess film wants to create a horror theme.
What app to use?
Blackmagic
As cinematographer, It's extremely important to decide what I want the film to be shot on. There were three apps I needed to choose from: Adobe Premiere Rush, Blackmagic, or the camera app already provided on our phones. After researching, I think our best option is the Adobe Premiere Rush app. This is because you can directly shoot on the app instead of transferring all videos from our camera rolls. In the app, there's an option between shooting pro or auto. Using the pro feature allows the app to open other tabs which you can adjust based on what you want to shoot. Exposure is one thing that can be edited while shooting, which may come in helpful since the theme of our film is horror, which is usually shot with lower lighting/exposure. Since we're filming outside, it might be hard to get a darker tone in the film which I was most worried about, but after further research I realized we can film with low exposure right away using Adobe Rush instead of having to edit it in.
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