FILMING: Shooting on Location

Location 1

In order to film the majority of my footage for my trailer I used one of the dance studios at my dance school. The reason I chose this location is because a dance studio is a conventional setting for a film, which has a genre of dance. The facilities at this dance studio enable the mise en scene to also signify the genre of dance, as it includes mirrors and a ballet bar. The studio lighting made the footage bright and clear, therefore resulting in a professional finish. I asked Darcey to wear a purple leotard along with black ballet leggings and her pointe shoes, although for some of the footage Darcey changed into her soft ballet shoes. I decided on this costume due to the fact that a leotard and soft or pointe ballet shoes are a stereotypically conventional feature of any ballet film, as this immediately connotes what genre of film it is. Therefore the audience will know whether or not the film is for them. I also asked Darcey to have her hair in a bun as this is another conventional characteristic.

Below is a picture of the studio that I used.

This is a map view of the location.

Location 2

Whilst making a shot list of the extra footage which I needed to film, I made the decision of filming this at a different location. Using several locations is common in a dance film or trailer as this stops it from becoming boring by using just one location. Changing locations also conveys a sense that Darcey trains regular in different studios implying her dedication. I still filmed in the stereotypical setting of a dance studio but this time it was at Darcey's dance school. I also made the judgement of changing Darcey's costume, as this suggests that time has progressed throughout the trailer. I still asked her to wear pointe and soft ballet shoes along with her hair in a bun but I changed her outfit to a black leotard and pink ballet tights. The reason I changed to this look is because this is often seen on ballet film posters, as the colours signify ballet. This will also help to give my trailer a traditional feel.

Below is a picture of the studio.

This is a map view of the location.