Production Log 5

What progress did you make since your previous entry?

Since the previous entry, we had started production and flown out to Denmark, Copenhagen to start filming. Ironically whilst it was the first filming day we actually was filming the ending of our documentary, which had its challenges but we thought was a successful trip. During our time in Denmark, we set out to film some vox pops and talk to the public, as well as film our final conclusion for the documentary.

What logistical challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?

The logistical challenges that we faced was finding people of the public that would stop and speak to us. We of course found it challenging to stop and ask people, but it was more difficult to get someone that would stop as many said no. However we kept going and eventually we found people around the city and Copenhagen's university that did stop for us. 

What technical challenges did you face this week and how did you overcome them? 

The technical challenges that we faced came with the audio, whilst they did not fail or cut out, he weather made it more difficult. Throughout filming, we had a wireless microphone attached to me, as well as having an external Rode mic on top of the camera again attached to an external voice recorder. However the wind and weather became an issue, because the mic was so sensitive it picked up a lot of background noise. We overcame this by positioning the interviews at certain angles and covering the wireless mic more. 

What targets do you aim to achieve before your next entry?

When we get back home, we initially want to upload our footage to the mac and import it into Final cut x. Moreover, we want to record our opening and introduction to our documentary at Valentines park.