Lighting and lensing workshop day 11

Day 11

First of all, I want to thanks to all my crews who help me in my shoot.  We all gather in the department at around 9. 30 in the morning.  Some of my friends were writing their blogs in the internet room. Meanwhile I discuss my shots plan with my crews who are free.  At around 9.51,   some of my friends went to the floor to set up the props and light.  Hindol and I went to transits room to pick up the equipments for the shoot. We reached the set and I give my script to Himel , Jubaraj and kirti. Himel sets up the camera, Jubaraj and Kirti were rehearing their actions and dialogue in front of MPP department.  Hindol is busy running with me in collecting props. Sumana is setting up the boom and testing sound. Soumee is taking care of lighting and kitchen set up.  I feel very good as my friends are taking so serious with the tasks I have given. We start the shoot at 11. 05  in the morning and ends at 5.20 in the evening. Most of my shots are from interior.

Crew’s member-

Director – Ashok Veilou, Cinematographer – Himel,  Assistant Cinematographer-  Hindol Deb, Actors- Kirti and Jubaraj,  Sound – Sumana, Make up and Lighting-  Soumee.

 I explain my first shot to Himel, It is an exterior shot.  He went out to set up the camera outside near the window and I told him to tell me whenever he is ready. By the time, I rehearse with Jubraraj as he is my actor. I tried my best to avoid looking at the frame though I really want to see his composition.  I tried not to disturb him. But at time I failed. I make him recompose the shot at time. One of the good things is he listens to me.  I focus mostly through my actors acting and of course they did a wonderful job. Just by one briefing they know what to do. Though there are many retake shot, they just bear with me and listen to me. I have a good time with them.

What I felt from today shoot-

The director should always try to give hope to the actors, that they can make it.  The director should put the guts to the actors so that he can act confidently. The director should be a real observer. It is not only about filming or capturing the image, it is about maintaining the crew’s efficiently. Once we puts the crews into track, there is so much of fun. It makes it lively.