The first day of filming is always unpredictable, but thankfully, things went better than expected. The cafe setting was perfect, I ended up picking option 3: Rose's Coffee Bar better than I even hoped for. It had just the right amount of life, with a steady flow of customers and natural background noise that made the scenes feel real. The management was also incredibly open to letting me film, which made everything a lot easier. Since time was limited, I focused on capturing all the shots with my lead actor, Joseph. We didn’t get through everything I originally planned, but the key moments were covered, which was my main priority. The space worked well for framing the shots, and the lighting was ideal for the tone I wanted to create.
This was everything I filmed for today:
After I called it a day, something completely unexpected happened, a real life emergency unfolded on my way home. An ambulance sped past, and moments later, a car was on fire in the highway. Of course, my first thought was hoping everyone involved was okay, sending prayers with my family, but from a filmmaking perspective, it was an incredible moment to capture. That kind of raw, unplanned intensity is something I never could have staged, and it adds a sense of urgency to my film that I needed when showcasing Joseph's car accident,
Overall, Day 1 was productive, but there were still challenges. Communication issues, some stiff acting, and time constraints made the process more difficult than I had hoped for. There’s still a lot to refine, but now I know what to do for the next steps. Now, it’s about fixing what didn’t work and making sure the next filming session runs even smoother. Stay tuned for next blog on how to do that!
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