Potential Filming Locations

In preparation for filming our movie opening obviously it is very important to consider the location our film is set. We each went out in search for potential filming locations in our local areas, we are mainly focusing on fields as that was our initial idea for the setting.

Below the pictures, we have written why it would be a good location or why it would not.

Lauren's locations 

Location 1

I do not think this would make a good location as it is primarily a farmer's field where crops grow, so the owner would probably not allow us to film upon it as the process would be damaging to their livelihood.  Also, we envisaged a grassier, more meadow-like field of which the opening will be set.

Location 2

This was a very large, open field with a house in the far right-hand corner of it.  There was also a telephone pylon in the centre of it which is not ideal and would damage the authenticity of the characters being completely isolated within their field location away from contradicting urbanised towns and cities.  By using different camera angles effectively, we could ensure we didn't include the power cable in any of the shots, although this would make filming more difficult.

Location 3

I think this location would be ideal for our film opening as it is fairly secluded with hedges surrounding it on either side.  It is very meadow-esque with long, yellow grass.  This field is not regularly used by members of the public (with the odd dog-walker) so filming will not be iterrupted often but we know we will be able to set up the scene here.

Location 4

Obviously, this location has a public footpath running through the middle of it, which may make filming difficult with the amount of walkers passing by.  It is also not a very large field and has a fence running around the outside of it which is not what we ideally wanted our field setting to be like.  However, I do like the small lake to the right of the field, which would add to the rural atmosphere.

Amy's locations

Location 5

This field is of a good size for our opening, and it has trees and a nice backdrop to it, making it more appealing to us. A problem would be that sometimes this field can get quite muddy, which would create an issue. Another downside would be the road next to it, it is only a quiet road, so i don't think it would be a huge interference for us.

Location 6

This field is in a good location and it is a nice size, but there is not many tree's and it's quite bleak. The main problem, and what would stop us from being able to film there, is the fact it is a farmers field, with crops growing. This means we can not use this location. 

Location 7

This field would not make a good film set due to the amount of mud there is and lack of green. This would mean our film be based in a muddy filed, and this is not the desired look we require. It would also make it very messy to film there. On the upside, this field is completely isolated, so the rural theme would be portrayed well.   

Location 8

This is my favourite location out of the four i have visited. The field is in a good location, away from busy roads, it doesn't get too muddy and the grass is a colour which will work well on camera. The surroundings for the field, like the trees and the pylon, add to the effectiveness.

-Amy Bowman, Lauren Tween