Aiman's Blog

 Numerous platforms were used for editing and our team was constantly in contact during this post production stage. We were all discussing which clips to use, and the order and sequence that they were used in. We also frequently consulted our teacher.  One scene that we had recorded but decided to extract during the post production was the one in which Sarah runs away while Ali chases her with the brick. It did not turn out the way we visualized it and hence we decided to leave it out. Another shot that we decided to extract was the one of the headphones during the ending. It didn't turn out as cinematic as we had hoped so it was best to leave it out altogether, rather than experimenting with it.  Haseeb experimented a lot with the sounds and audios and shared them with me from time to time. He searched and compared and evaluated numerous scores and then went with the ones on our final project. 

 The equipment we used during shooting is listed below: Iphone 11 Gimbal Q4 Stabilizer Boya MM1+ microphone (with deadcat filter) 

  We scheduled the second reshooting on Sunday, 19th February. We decided to use a road that was empty, and less frequently used and usually isolated. We all arrived on location around 9-10 and brought our equipment with us.  Moiz reached slightly late so during that, we rehearsed, practiced, and tried out a variety of potential takes/shots. We also took a master shot then, on ultra wide angle.  Then we started recording and took a variety of camera angles, shot sizes, and camera movements. Luckily, the weather was cloudy so the tones during shooting appeared bluer and cooler. We also maintained low exposure while shooting to achieve a gloomy and eerie sort of look. Here are the behind the scenes pictures from the shooting. Moiz and I trying out both props (potential murder weapons)

  The props we used in our final project are: The dairy.  A brick. Headphones. A pink rose. A knife (replaced with the brick). I made these with Cardboard, black chart, and aluminum foil. They did not turn out too well. 

  We had asked our classmate, Muskaan Ifan to act for us as Sarah, the female character. She had agreed and we had scheduled the shooting for Sunday morning, 9 am, while taking into consideration her availability. However, due to unforeseen occurrences, she told us she could not be there, as she had to leave town due to some emergency.  We then had to recast last minute, and so we asked another classmate and friend, Zara Khan, if she would be able to act for us. She also fortunately lived close to our location. She shortly confirmed that she can act for us. We then discussed her character with her, as well as her costume.  Zara Khan, casted as Sarah. 

  Here is a time lapse of my team and I working during the reshoot.  On a light, humorous note, since we didn't have control over wind or the direction of the wind, I used a notebook to make the pages fly and turn. 

  We had scheduled reshooting on Tuesday, February 14th, Despite my many attempts, it was only possible after school. Moiz, our actor, had afterschool classes, yet he was still helpful enough to make time for us.  We took a variety of takes for every scene, with diverse shots, movements, and angles. The footage was very satisfactory. Our footage was now a lot more cinematically enhanced.  Moreover, the conditions were favorable; the lighting at the time of shooting was good, and we got somewhat of a golden hour.  One problem that we were expecting during shooting was that it was Valentine's day. We were expecting a lot of couples, individuals, and families in the park, as well as flower carts and vendors. Although there were very few vendors, there were still a lot of people. Some were visible in crucial shots that made them look significant to the narrative. So I, along with Zuha had to go up to them and politely request them to move slightly, outside of our frame....