Research into my production
Because of the way i would like to film my production i need to research film techniques that i have yet to use. And also to see if what i have in mind is even possible.
How to shoot a action sequence
Part of my production includes a paintball shoot out between myself and a friend. i am yet to film anything close to an action sequence so i need to research shaky-cam and health and safety when shooting.
My first idea because the paintball scenes are split into two, was to film the first couple of shots shaky and disruptive to show myself out of control of the situation.(only for a couple of shots as i hate shaky cam) But for the next couple of shots where i fight back in the scene to have the camera steady and smooth to show the gaining of control.
(one possible way i could do this is with the warp-stabilizer after effect, which i used in a earlier project but it did not work as well as i hoped :/ )
During this part of the production i also have to take special care when filming as paintball can be a dangerous sport if done with out the proper care taken. Because i have been playing for a while i know of the dangers and trust my friend not to actually shoot me......
Of course the correct protective gear will be worn and all equipment has been checked in date with UK maintenance laws (compressed air).
While filming this part of the production i will also take care in where the crew will be positioned for shooting, and make sure that they are always behind the person while filming.
its also worth noting that we will be filming on a uneven surface with large bushes and nettles, so i will inform the crew on wearing protective clothing.
this video explains the basics of paintball safety from a player prospective
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ztJDWghThI
this video also gives some good advice for compressing the space between two players during a paintball shoot. (in the video he is still very close to the person being shot out which is not safe for the crew, so i will have to find a better way to film these shots)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzgai9iq2A8
