The sun, trees and water were ideal objects and content to use for the foundation. Although the content will be abstracted, they act as beautiful frames and areas of contrast.
The Still shots that play tricks with the camera and some beautiful accidents happen. Lense glare and aberration creating all kinds of different shapes and colours that for the filters to cling to. Not having a tripod forced the issue of having off kilter camera angles, having to react to the environment and reaction through the camera.
As Jackson Pollock once said in an interview,
" There is no accident, deny the accident"
Framing shots was simple as i had been out prior to filming taking photographs for specific locations and to get a feel for the style of composition i wanted.
Camera shake was another issue i had as i only had a cheap 3 pronged tripod that was no use at all in the end.
The grain and grit of the camera really adds another dimension to the shots.
Need to take one of the HD cameras out to experiment with shots that are crystal clear and sharp.
An experience that i learned a lot from especially about the amount of footage needed to be taken, equipment taken, reserve batteries, the importance of photography in film.
Tape Sheets went out the window as soon as i started shooting. As i was on my own, i needed to be able to facilitate shots. Taking care of paper 'on the fly' was not high on my agenda. It did not make editing harder or easier. I dont believe they make a difference when shooting in the linear fashion i was. I can definately see their benefits when there is enough footage. I.e, multiple tapes and takes, scenes and clips etc.
Just the confidence in taking cameras out has increased my enthusiasm and will to make another film.
Just want to always shoot 3 rols of film.
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