Scouting Locations

When thinking about how I could possibly shoot the graveyard scene I remembered there is a dirt pathway with an open field near my house and the school. It would be the perfect place to add fake graves and gives us enough space for a wide range of shot types from a close up to a long shot. Me and Frankie could easily scout the location after school so we did just that on Wednesday.

The tower

The tower can serve as a part of the background or used for overhead shots. It will be added to the risk assessment because there is the potential for harm trying to climb the ladders.

Pathway leading to the sidewalk and road

Old fences

These old fences can perfectly add to the spooky atmosphere we seek to achieve with scene, especially at night.

Tall grass area

Both me and Frankie agreed that no one should go in there because it is unknown what could be in there. It will obviously be added to the risk assessment and it will be made known to all cast and crew that this area would be strictly prohibited.

Open field

This open space near the path can be used to capture long shots. One definite use will be for the last chase scene as it will be reminiscent of old Scooby-Doo: Where Are You? chases.

As seen, the iconic chase sequences are full body shots so the camera will need to back up quite a bit. All the open space will lend well to our needs. Shooting the villain script now seems much more plausible.