The team that needed this video had a complicated vision for a complicated and seemingly disconnected weekend of events. The goal of the video was to get the musical and sport related concepts through to the viewer. 

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As the film maker I conducted one consultation with the group and brought only our writer Amir Pierre-Louis along to grasp the concept and ask the questions that I would not ask so that the vision for the trailer was clear. 

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I left casting, props, location, and timeline up to the group that needed the video. 

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The cast was extremely late to set. The location got changed day of. There was a confusion about who was bringing what items to set. The video only had a one day turn around and the overall vision was found to not be fleshed out enough for a thorough and easy to understand video. 

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Filming

The camera battery did not get plugged in and was not charged before recording. 

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It was really hot and there was no shade on set. 

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The camera overheated. 

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Locations

The video was shot on IU's campus at a basketball court next to Wilkie Quadrangle.

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Editing

Editing was done completely by myself. Footage was sparse and had no naming conventions so it took a while to scrub through the footage. 

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Most edits are part of a VFX suit called Red Universe.

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Learned

• Establish the timeline as the filmmaker. Make sure it works for everyone. 

• Collect the props ahead of time. 

• Bring more of the staff that could be involved in the project in as a backup in case of emergencies. Especially when the project has such a quick turnaround. 

• If possible, reserve spaces and locations that are going to be used in film-making.