Now, I know that alot of places might have changed drastically, so until I turn up on the day I won't know for sure what locations I can and cannot use. For this reason, there's not much point in me creating a whole new storyboard as planned, for the simple fact that it might have to change. So what I've done is write a few notes on what I know I want from each location, as well as planning extra shots to hold the whole thing together.
For example, as I won't know what places I can use until I get there, or even what order I'm going to put them in right now, I'm going to film my "actress" setting up each shot, ie: walking into it, then holding up the tablet. If I use it, I use it, if not, then no major loss as it'll be a very simple shot done just before each location is captured.
I also know I need to get a few extra shots at the train station, where I figured it would be the ideal place to start, both the filming AND the video, as both will begin with us arriving on the train. This are simple shots of a train arriving, my actress getting off the train, and using the tablet for the first time.
While I'm at the train station, I also plan on heading up to the hills behind it, to get the shot of Sheffield skyline, for which I know will be the closing shot, which I may as well shoot while I'm down there at the start. It will no doubt feel a little weird filming the last shot first, but as I've learnt with filming, that's quite often the case and very rarely do you film in the order you intend to see on screen!
Along the way, I'll need a few extra shots of my actress just playing with the tablet, in order to use throughout the video. Again, might not use them, and not sure now quite where, but easy and quick to film, and good to have them.
I also need at some point to film a bit where she's looking down at a bare street, for the "Shoe Shine" idea. In my head I know where this will most likely be, but I'm not sure of the name of the street. It's just up from the bus station I use for uni, between there and Fitzalan Square. There's a derelict old building that's not in use, which looks the part and provides a suitable backdrop for the short sequence.
On top of all that, I've made notes on my list next to key locations where I need to capture something in the shot, ie: a tram going past, or bus or car. This is purely so I can transition between the old and new with a little more creativity, and show for example a new tram crossfading with an old one, which I think should provide a nice effect if done right.
So, everything is planned to a tee, just hope it will work out ok! I expect the shoot to take a few hours at least, and it really doesn't help that the weather is freezing and the winds are crazy, but I'm going to do the best I can. I've promised my girlfriend lunch and hot chocolates along the way, as well as sexual favours when we get back as a thank you for helping me!
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