4. Blocking
Today we learnt about
blocking in our practical, which is the process of working out the precise positioning
of the actors in relation to the camera. I decided to watch another blocking video on
Youtube to reinforce what we had learnt in the practical to ensure that I have
grasped the concept.
Stages of
blocking:
- Normally conducted with the director, director of photography and the actor, whilst the rest of the crew can go on break
- Block the action- determine the actors movement and positioning, as well as the first camera position.
- During this process the scene is read through and the actor is informed about their movement within the scene in its entirety and practices it.
- The blocking action should be pre-planned.
- Actors can occasionally bring their own suggestions for movement, whereby adjustments can be made, if agreed with the director.
- Marks are positioned on the ground with tape of each point the character is required to move to.
- Blocking rehearsals would be useful for a camera operator, for they might be thinking about whether a dolly would fit in an allocated space, whereas the director wouldn't be concerned about this. Therefore, blocking is essential for all members of the crew.
- As the cinematographer, when I know where the actors are going to be placed, it becomes easier to know how to arrange the lights.
3. Rehearse
- Rehearse with the camera and the actors for the first set-up.
4. Adjustments
- Make lighting and other adjustments.
5. Shoot
- Shoot the first scene, then repeat the process from different camera set-ups.
These processes showed how film industry professionals work on set, giving me an insight into how we would conduct our own filming schedule on the day.
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