What's My Set?

Picking a Location:

Hey Guys! when I finished creating my movie plot and idea for the film opening, I needed to start deciding where it will be filmed. Since it's taking place in a house, I thought its most reasonable to film it in my own home. My only problem I came across was that my house my be to chaotic. For my film I need the house to be empty and quiet, since my main character is usually on her own since she lives with her mom who is always at work. But living with two brothers, dad, and Hispanic mother, having a quiet house can be a bit of a struggle. 

But I couldn't find or think of any other location to wear I could film, so I decided to just keep it at my house. I'll have to find a way for my family to be quiet :)

Scene 1: My Bedroom

The first scene is where Maya (The main character) will wake up from the loud noises of notifications on her phone. So for this scene I want to redesign my bedroom in a way that perfectly portrays Maya and her life. 

I'm thinking for this I can add simple decoration that each have a significance to Mayas character. I feel like Maya is a very organized teen, so her bedroom should be pretty clean. I want to add maybe a photo wall or something to display various photos to show Mayas extroverted side. I also want to have her desk with a bunch of school books and homework papers to show her studious side. Since getting into a good college is a big focus in Mayas life. 

I think for the bedroom I'll include calm lighting, maybe just the light from my window to show that its the morning, where she is just waking up.

The Hallway: 

For the scene where Maya is walking through the hallway into the kitchen, I want the hallway to be empty and a bit of darker lighting to show that the house hasn't "woken" up yet and that Maya really is the only one home. 

The Kitchen:

Same as the hallway I want to keep the kitchen clean and empty to show that there isn't much motion that goes on in the kitchen. I will keep the lighting low, like no house lights on to show the morning vibe. I want to have the kitchen table organized and chairs tucked in so that its more clear that no one really eats there. 

Front Living Room/Door Area:

This will be the setting of the last location for the film opening. Where Maya is confronted about this "controversial" photo by her bestfriend Bree. In the background of this scene I will have the living room empty. The lighting will be a bit brighter and show more of the sunlight, to show that the sun is rising more. 

I wish I could show pictures of the set, but unfortunately I haven't begin filming yet. But soon!!