This week we set aside 2 days for filming.
The first day we managed to get one interview and a couple of b roll shots.
We were quite surprised from this first interview, as we were expecting the people to say negative things but it turned out they chose to live there and really enjoyed it.
It wasn't the best day for filming. as it was slightly overcast. However we thought getting a couple of 'gloomy' b roll establishing shots might work well. As in the edit we could place it over the interviewees talking about how they loved living at east slope. Creating a contradiction.
Below are the interviewee release forms.
Reading - Rabiger, M. (2004) Directing the Documentary, London: Focal Press. 34 Editing: The End Game
Its important to make a flowchart of your first edit. Analyse what each sequence contributes to the film as a whole will give it a fresh, objective perspective on what might need to be improved and what you've done well. Show a group of people a rough cut and get feedback. Don't explain your intentions as you don't want to affect the audiences views and opinions.
Start with a broader question and lead your documentary into a more specific topic/point.
It's important to not be offended by criticism and remember that not everyone will be pleased.
Consider getting legal advice on what could incriminate you or anyone involved in the film before a showing. Inform the people involved in advance if they are shown in a critical light.
It's good to take a break from working, so you can start with a fresh perspective.
"film is really created in the editing process. [...] Not even crewmembers know what really happens in the cutting room unless they have edited themselves. It is an alchemy unknown and unguessed by those who have not lived through it."
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