In terms of things not going exactly according to plan, I have to say it must be the first project of Narrative film making. Thinking of all the projects I went through, filmmaking is the hardest thing to stick to the plan for me.
In the program, we need to shoot a short story on the theme of “The Stalker”. At the beginning , we need to draw a storyboard to plan what we want to capture in the story. In the storyboard, draw the image I want in the box, then below describe the shot type, and a brief note on what is happening in the shot. Besides, we need to use a minimum of 5 shots to cover the action/scene. Secondly, we need to shoot our storyboard. At last, adjust footage/shoot additional content as needed.
However, things started to go wrong right from the start. The weather was not cooperating, causing delays and forcing us to change our shooting locations. Besides, as a beginner getting into the filmmaking area, there are lots of things to be modified in the storyboard after I see what we shoot in the camera. Although I only need to have 5 different shots, I have moved my camera more than 5 times to enrich the story. I also had technical difficulties with my equipment, which added even more time to the already tight schedule.
Despite these challenges, I pushed forward and adapted my plans to accommodate the circumstances I encountered. I used the unexpected change in cast to bring a fresh perspective to the story and explore new angles. I utilized the weather to the advantage, incorporating it into the story and creating unique and moody visuals.
In the end, I was able to complete the shoot and put together a short film that exceeded my expectations. The challenges I faced taught me the importance of being flexible and creative. The final product was a true testament to the power of resilience and determination.