Still Image Problems

When we shot our footage in the office (Saturday 26th November) and at the skittle alley for the performance (Monday 28th November), we also took a stills camera with us so we could take pictures for both the CD Digipack (Inside left image of the character sat at the desk) as well as various pictures of the band performing which were supposed to go onto the website.

Unfortunately, these photos have been wiped from the camera before we had chance to upload them. We were not aware of the procedure that the technicians have to be told that we have photographs that require saving. If they are not told, they assume there is nothing on there and the photos are deleted.

We are therefore missing:

• Office picture for the CD Cover
• Performance for the website
• Band mug shots

We have some photos of the above shots, but they were pictures we took on our mobile phones to demonstrate the filming or setting up process, rather than to be used as the actual digipack or website, therefore these photos aren't the required quality, they contain the camera/cameraman and just don't look at all appropriate.

Due to the deadline being so close (9 days) and the logistical issues of transport and liaising with the location as well as getting our actor, equipment (stills camera, tripod etc), instruments (drum kit, guitar, microphone and stand) and other essential items for the instruments that weren't provided by the college that we had to source ourselves from friends and family (drum sticks, plectrums, guitar strap), it wont be possible to go back to the performance location to acquire the two necessary photographs.

We therefore have decided to come up with an alternative to go onto the website to replace the images of performance that have been lost. Our idea is to take photos at the third location, which we are yet to shoot, and take photos of one of the shots. This shot is a split screen close up of the actor in the day and at night, which emphasises the 'double life' concept behind the video. We will set up a link on these images or add text that says by clicking on the image they will be taken to a page to watch our video.

For the office shot that will go on the CD, we are going to investigate the possibility of returning to the location to get the photograph. This too will involve liaising with the location, getting transport and bringing the relevant costume and props.

The band mug shots were not 100% ideal the first time we took them. We need to create a new height chart, as unfortunately the original one we took to the shoot on Monday 28th November was slightly too small. This can be done in college by pinning the chart to the wall in the media classroom and taking the photos with our other actor. The location is less relevant for these photos as the only background will be the height chart, not the actual location. The costume will obviously have to be the same and the relevant props will have to be brought into college.

Despite the mix up and the fact we weren't aware of the fact our photos would be wiped the day that the camera was handed in, we have explored alternatives and ways to either change or retake the photos we need.