Meeting 2 - 8/11/06 9.00am

W e decided to have meetings in morning so that Mike can be present as he teaches in the afternoon. We discussed roles and Mike showed us all techniques and processes invilved for the shoot including planning: use of studio lights vs natural light, use of camera - crossing the line discussed and location /props. Very useful information provided by Mike and helped us to make a plan of action. All present during the day.

Actions/tasks agreed:

1. Use the studio and lighting - Mike to get gels for window to adjust natural light.
2. Use a minimal set and props - White backdrop, sofas from MA room.
3. We are filming on Sunday 19th november between 10am and 4pm - we must be packed up and gone by 4pm.
Mike discussed we could maybe edit etc as well on this day, but others suggested not enough time, but lets see how we get on. 2 hrs needed for editing time? final cut use of multiclip editing, if we have time Mike will show us how.
It would be good if we all leave sunday with a file we can all edit each, but main thing is that we get shoot completed with all footage ready to edit. Use three cameras simultaniously - over the shoulder shot, close up of face shot and wide angle shot of couple standing I think were chosen (discuss this week).
4. Rodger as got replys from actors - all seem interested so Rodger, Emma and Tom will see actors and cast roles choosing two at Newton Park. Mike said important that actors are similar in height and can follow clear instructions. This will help with shoot and logistics.
Actors to bring in own smart clothes/ jewllery etc. Not much time to audition really.
5. Rodger also suggested we maybe able to adapt some of the script to make things easier and invole actors with this .
6. Emma to layout script - anyone else can try as well. So it is clear and we can write notes on it. mike explained how to layout a script properly.
6. Mike will sort out call sheets and admin stuff to help and we can share workload on day and give each other tasks this week, so we are ready for Sunday.
7.Adrian to be one of the Camera operators on day as I cannot make Fridays.
8. Tom, Emma, Rodger, Kevin to set up on Friday, get set sorted and lights equipment all ready for Sunday, see Pete for help. Maybe Penny can see Pete get any keys, things we need.
9. Adrian will bring in drawings of shot types for people to use for their storyboards if they want to, this may quicken process and also these can be used as shot cards for camera operators as suggested by Mike.

We are getting there and will discuss further on Tuesday so we are ready for Friday and Sunday.
Next meeting Tuesday 15/11/06 9am.