This blog post, written by me (Beatrice), outlines the filming process for our Component 3 Music Video. It includes behind-the-scenes images accompanied by detailed descriptions of the challenges we faced each day, the solutions we implemented to address them, and the steps we took to make improvements throughout the filming process.
Group Roles
Me (Beatrice) : Cameraman, Director
Jasmine : Actress, Cameraman
Rachelle : Actress
Additional Roles
Jocy : Cameraman
Day 1 - 14 January 2025
This marked the first day of our filming process. One this day, we filmed the scenes at Rachelle's house after school. Initially, we planned to film at two locations—Sanur Beach and Rachelle's house. However, due to the rain, we couldn’t proceed with filming at the beach. Additionally, we started filming later than expected because traffic caused delays, which prevented us from arriving on time.
As Rachelle and Jasmine prepared and did their touch-ups, I (Beatrice) took behind-the-scene pictures.
Filming Setup
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As Jasmine filmed Rachelle's scene, I helped by managing the timing of the music to ensure that it started and ended as needed. I also observed the filming process to gain a better understanding on how to operate the camera, so I can contribute to filming in future scenes.
Towards the end of filming, we decided to re-take Rachelle's scene from a different angle to compare and determine which angle looked better.
Fortunately, the scenes were short in duration, allowing us to complete the filming at Rachelle's house without many issues, aside from the delays and rainy weather.
Day 2 - 22 January 2025
Initially, since this was a school scene, our plan was to film right after school. However, because our last subjects were different, it took some time for us to find each other and gather for filming. We also needed to find an empty classroom with a suitable layout to make filming easier. Once we found the right classroom, our friend, Jocy, lent us her gimbal for the shoot. Since I had never used a gimbal before, Jocy had to demonstrate how to operate it.
Jasmine and Jocy worked on setting up the camera and adjusting the gimbal.
While Jasmine was drawing Rachelle, Rachelle and I tested the camera to determine which angle worked best for the scene.
This is a picture of me working with the camera and gimbal. It took place midway through our filming process. (Picture taken by Jocy)
We ended up finishing later than expected. While we initially planned to wrap up by 16:00, we finished at 16:20. This was partly because Jasmine had to draw Viola (Rachelle) for the scene, and we also decided to reshoot from multiple angles to capture the best shot and facial expressions. Additionally, I found Jocy's gimbal quite sensitive (it followed even my slightest movements), making it difficult to maintain a consistent camera angle, which further delayed the process. Despite these challenges, we filmed all the scenes we had planned for the day, which was a positive outcome.
Day 3 - 28 January 2025
On this day, we initially planned to film at a beach in Canggu and capture the sunset scenes. However, since all three of us unexpectedly had plans in the evening for Chinese New Year's Eve, we decided to shoot some scenes in the morning as a backup and save the sunset shots for another day. We also opted to change the location to Sanur Beach, as it was more accessible and closer to our homes. Filming in Canggu would have required an additional two hours of travel time due to ongoing heavy traffic, which could have disrupted our schedule. We aimed to arrive by 10.00 but ended up reaching the location around 10.20 due to traffic delays.
At the filming location
Since we arrived later than planned, the weather was already quite hot as it was nearing midday. Additionally, we forgot to bring a beach mat, so Rachelle decided to order a drink, which allows us to place our bags and equipment on a table owned by a restaurant.
Jasmine adjusting the camera
After setting up the camera on the tripod, we revisited our storyboard and lyric sheet, discussed which parts of the music video we wanted to film at this location, as well as how we wanted the scenes to be framed and composed. We decided to film the laughing scene at this exact spot to make it look as if the characters (Jasmine and Viola) had just arrived at the beach.
Rachelle trying to find some shells as a prop for the scene.
To enhance audience engagement and strengthen the narrative, we experimented filming with various camera angles and movements at different part of the beach. This allowed us to explore more dynamic visuals and ensure the mise-en-scène effectively conveyed the intended mood and narrative.
Unfortunately, we faced several challenges during filming. Firstly, as the afternoon progressed, the weather became extremely hot, and we had forgotten to bring a mini fan. As a result, the camera repeatedly overheated and shut down, forcing us to pause and cool it down before resuming filming. This caused additional delays and disrupted our production schedule. The intense brightness also made it difficult to review our the result on the camera screen, as the glare of the sun prevented us from properly assessing the visuals. Additionally, the prolonged exposure to the sun led to sunburns, which I (Beatrice) experienced for over a week, which is something that should have been accounted for in our risk assessment. Furthermore, we also planned to film at a nearby field within the same location to minimize travel. However, due to the extreme heat, we ultimately decided to postpone that scene for another day, to prioritize the well-being of the crew.
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