Shooting Process

 Shooting Process for Our Film Opening

The filming of the two-minute opening sequence was both exciting and challenging. Because we shot everything inside Layla's room, we needed to make sure every shot depicted the emotional highlight we wanted to show. A lot of trial and error for angles, lighting, and movement to make them sit right was what the filmmaker went through. 

Directing Layla’s Movements

Since the emotions of Layla break down into the core of a film, body language and movement were a well-considered part of the equation. We directed our actress, Layla, to move sluggishly and deliberately to show her fatigue and emotional burden. Simple actions, like how she laid on her bed or paused before grabbing the bottle, filled out her character without requiring dialogue. 

                                        

Challenges We Faced

It was quite a challenge to maintain the natural look of every shot. Filming in a legitimate room meant working within the limitations of space. Certain scenes had to be re-shot multiple times in different angles and emulated the right emotion. Another issue was making sure that in some shots, the camera stayed steady. Some of the techniques we used were stabilizing on surfaces or creating smooth, slow movements with the camera in hand to achieve the right feel from the scene.