Revising The Production

Another day of production was upon us and today was a special one! Production doesn't just mean filming your shots or editing the takes. One key aspect of production is revising and changing things that logistically wouldn't fit within the context of the film. For example, writing a scene where the cast visits a haunted mansion would be considered unrealistic. I personally enjoy revising ideas and correcting any problems that may be encountered in the production process. Some ideas don't make sense until you try them in person rather than on a storyboard. Because of all this, the script needed to be adjusted accordingly to make a story that is not only entertaining but can be done without issues. As students, our production budget isn't high whatsoever and our film likely will reflect that. To prevent any unexpected costs or inconveniences, a part that was seen as too much work had to be scrapped and will likely be replaced with a more cost-friendly and feasible option. The script wasn't the only thing that needed to be adjusted. Since the storyboard and script go hand and hand, the storyboard revolving around the previously mentioned scene had to be scrapped too. Another thing with the script that I wanted to change was the diction. Some sentences when spoken aloud sounded cheesy and forced. These lines would be replaced with more casual and naturally fitting dialogue. While revising the story, I aimed to create a more grounded experience to add the reliability of a teenage friend group at the mall for the film. On the other hand, I also wanted to keep the supernatural/fictitious element prevalent to add mystery and drama. Oftentimes, balancing these two elements can be challenging which is why I chose to revise it. Additionally, revising is important to catch any potential roadblocks while filming, before it happens in person. Since my group is on a tight schedule I wanted to plan further ahead to not waste my group's time with issues in the script or storyboard. With the updated changes to the script, production can resume smoothly once again!