Prepare for that film outing
RULES
Have a helper: BOY, GIRL or WIFE in attendance. This person
is vital and can:
Carry Equipment:, Umbrellas,
Aspirins, and PROVIDE SNACKS.
Move crowds out of the way,
Tell people to be quiet.
Pay
a tramp a fiver to be in your video.
Persuade an unsuspecting
tourist to be interviewed!
Move more crowds out of the way,
Mop your brow in times of stress.
This will leave you (THE
GENIUS)
to work out your shots
When we go on a club filming outing each year, it pays to be
prepared. Of course we all hope that the weather will be in our favour;
That is in the lap of “THE GODS”. So we arrange alternative dates and
keep our fingers crossed. In the past, we have come unstuck, but it is
surprising how members have coped when dark clouds roll up! We always
hope for at least some bright light, though not brilliant sunshine. It
is harder to handle high contrast with video.
As you will know in
advance the destination of the outing, you will have prepared an idea or
outline of your film. This can be a framework into which you can build
those shots:
Spur of the moment happenings - be ready to grab
them! For example:
• Car crash.
• Runaway bull.
• Or even
resisting arrest, when being restrained after some misdemeanour!
After all the blood, sweat and tears, there is always the pub to retreat
to. It’s. amazing how a pint can revive flagging ideas, to say nothing
of bangers and chips! That is when you discover that everyone else in
the club has been working on a similar idea to yours!
Oh well,
there is always the editing to bring about a miracle!
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