Production blog: Weather woes
The weather has been unpredictable, and it’s impacting my filming schedule. I had planned to shoot some outdoor scenes in my neighborhood today, but it started raining heavily. Originally, I had planned a scene where the character walks outside to clear her mind, which would have been a nice contrast to the indoor scenes. However, with the rain, that scene will have to wait. I’m trying not to let it get to me, but it’s a bit frustrating when the weather throws a wrench in your plans. I could have filmed inside today, but I really wanted to get the outdoor shots, especially since they’re an important part of the film’s pacing. I’ve learned that in filmmaking, flexibility is key. I’m going to reschedule the outdoor scenes and focus on indoor shots for now. The rain actually works well for certain scenes, so I’m planning to incorporate it into a later sequence. Even though I’m not filming outside today, I can still make use of the time by working on other parts of the film, like editing. I started putting together the footage from the first few scenes, experimenting with how to transition between shots. Editing is helping me refine my vision for how the story should feel, even though it’s still early in the process. In the meantime, I’m adjusting my shooting schedule. I’m making sure to give myself enough time to reshoot scenes that I feel aren’t working. The silver lining in all of this is that I’m learning to adapt and find new solutions. It’s not easy to keep a film on track when weather or other factors get in the way, but it’s all part of the process. The rain is actually giving me a chance to plan better and focus on the indoor scenes. I’m looking forward to how this will affect the tone of the film, and I’m determined to push through any obstacles that come my way. Sometimes, these little hiccups can actually lead to some of the best creative solutions.
