Forest Scenes Filming Attempt

I had arranged for an early start for filming due to previous commitments of the actors. Make-up was the main priority due to the time it took, therefore this was done first. On the day I did some alterations of the make-up for the creatures. I made the edges of shapes upon the face more jagged and wild to place emphasis that they are creatures and not people. There were also alterations to the female design on the day. This was due to a sudden drop out and the sub-actor was male. Moreover, I avoided dark make-up around the eyes and did not use false eye-lashes as intended.

When sorting out the costumes it was very much improvised as to how the sheets (of which formed the togas) sat upon the actors. Safety pins and knots in the fabric allowed for secure fits.

When placing false eyelashes upon the main character it was apparent that the size of them were far too large. The eyelashes covered the green eye make-up design. I therefore discarded the eye-lashes.

The location I had chosen to shoot the music video was within a woodland area in Eaton. Where we were you could walk to the location, however due to the amount of props, equipment and the fact the actors were dressed simply in togas we decided to drive there.

Prior to filming day, I had shown the location the our driver and how to get to the other side by car. However on the day there was great confusion as to where the location was. We unfortunately wasted time trying to find the woodland. At this point it started to rain. As a backup, we retreated to Eaton Vale, a secondary filming area. Although upon arrival the rain became far heavier and it was clear that both time and nature was against filming that day.

Both I and my actors sat down and discussed the next available time we could film, with hope the weather would be brighter.