Identifying my Recce’s and Test Shoots

Lab 

This is one of my locations for my short film. In my first scene it stars off in a lab, this is where we first get introduced to the character Elijah and her contraption. this scene will last around a minute long, giving a brief introduction to the character, on what kind of person she is seen to be, this allows the audience to create a picture in their mind of who they think the main character is. I chose this location as it is an actual lab and has basic equipment, foreshadowing how other characters in this scene, sees Elijah, as an underdeveloped scientist.

In the lab, I don't believe that there will be much sound restriction as it is its own classroom, the only bit of restriction would be the noise outside the classroom from passing students. As the lab is on college grounds, it means that when moving equipment to that location, due to the distance, there won't be a problem. To access the lab, we have to book the room out to ensure that we definitely have that room at that specific time. Lighting is also good in here as the room is quite open and is also filled with windows to allow in as much light into the room as possible.

Running Through Time (Combe Down Tunnel)

The location of the tunnels are quite far from the college, but that doesn't restrict us as we are able to walk there, which will take under an hour, the only thing we must be wary of is the equipment, as weather conditions are unpredictable, we must ensure the equipment is safe regardless, and we must also make sure that we have everything for the shoot before we leave. The tunnel is a part of a cycling and running route, and so it would probably be best to make sure that we make people aware of us shooting, to do this, I will have either myself or a team member to advise people they enter the tunnel. Daylight or darkness does not affect my location as the tunnel is dark anyway and has its own lighting inside the tunnel.

Alternatively, I could use this tunnel, which is on Old Orchard Street, right next to Marks & Spencers, this is roughly 5 minutes away, making it easier to get to from college, due to the distance, it also means that when transferring equipment from college to this location would be much easier compared to Combe Down Tunnels. As the location is in the middle of Bath, it means that there will be quite a bit of surrounding sounds from the general public. As this is a tunnel, the natural light, whether it's in daylight or in the evening, it does not affect my shots, the tunnel, like Combe Down Tunnel, has lighting within it anyway.

Interrogation Room (Studio)

In the third scene, we see our main character trapped in a dark room, showing no sign of where she is. I chose this location as it does exactly that, it is dark and small and it can easily be accessed. Daylight and darkness does not affect my location as it is indoors and all natural lighting will be blocked out anyway, and we will only be using artificial spotlights around the room. The location is very accessible as it is on college grounds, also making transferring equipment easy too. In the room, there will be little sound restrictions, possibly the only would be from passing students outside the studio.