Potential Filming Problems

While filming our opening, it is possible that we may come across several problems with regard to equipment use and problems which may arise due to our location choices. They are listed below:

1) Reflection. As we are filming on the DLR at night, it is possible that we could catch the reflection of the camera, camera operator or other equipment given that the (many) windows of the DLR may be highly reflective at night. However, we intend to film the majority of our shots facing the characters or from behind them, which would reduce the risk of encountering this problem.

2) Lighting. It may be very difficult to use lights on the DLR given that it is public transport and a fairly enclosed space. This would mean that we would have to use ambient lights with filming. However, the ambient lights could potentially work well, as the DLR is well lit at night.

3) Holding the camera. There are many problems with regard to how we hold the camera. One is that we may not be able to use a tripod on board the DLR, given that it is public transport and an enclosed space, making it hard to set up. Furthermore, if we did manage to set it up then the tripod would shake, which may ruin the shots. This would leave us with one option - holding the camera by hand. This would also mean that the shots would have a shaky effect, though it may be the case that this would benefit the film stylistically.

4) Gaining permission. We may have to notify TFL that we intend to film on the DLR and at the station, which may be a logistical issue. We would also have to pay £40 to gain permission to film on the DLR. However, with sufficient forward planning, we should be able to gain adequate permission to film.