Shoots 1 & 2

This weekend, we had our first two eating challenges. HUZZAH!

Saturday was Purity ice cream day, which started at 9am. Our crew was small, just the 4 team members and Alayna, our scriptwriter. We began with our outside shots, watching Sean approaching Purity and giving a little background about the establishment. While he was being shot outside, the other half of the group was setting up inside Purity, to have the space lit and ready for the eating challenge. One of the co-owners, Heather, actually came into the store while we were there and we were able to have an interview with her while she created the Expedition Sundaes our contestants would be eating. Both our contestants put up a valiant effort, though neither one could finish the 8 scoop sundae with sauces, candy toppings, whipped cream, and by far the toughest part, the fudge brownie and cookie.

Sunday morning we arrived at Rogan's before 8am to make quick work of the shoot that lay ahead of us. We had a larger crew coming to help us, so we wanted to get the equipment inside, and give everyone a job to do. Jessica Van Dousen, Kelsey Snelling, and Alayna Gervais were to lend a helping hand. Jake Lifschultz was there to take production stills for us, which is especially important as they are one of the rewards we’re offering to those who donate through our Kickstarter account. The lighting was harder to do at Rgoan’s because of their shiny wall menus causing glare and because the eating area was so small that in order to eliminate shadows we used quite a few lights and they all seemed too powerful. With a few diffusions and a little bouncing of light, it seemed to work out. My favorite part was watching the owner, Mike, make the calzone on the counter so that we could have a better shot of it. Sean’s challenger hardly ate any food, which was disappointing, but I felt that was better than a production error.

I'm looking to get the editing for these two shoots started over fall break and am generally very excited to make this a final product. All in all, I felt we had a successful weekend and I’m really looking forward to our next shoot at Glenwood Pines!