A Day in the Life

Grip

Time	Activity
08:00	The start of the day is the toughest. Still recovering from yesterday (!), and I've got to unload the track, the dolly, the arm, and the weights, and set up tracks for the first two shots. Push to get it done and grab a quick bacon sandwich before we start shooting.
10:00	Reposition the track for some more shots. Looks like the sun may come out and we'll get shadows of the dolly over everything - but we'll see.
11:00	There's a new setting added to the shoot, and some additions to the script, so more to shoot today. Get out the extra kit involved in the new sequence, set up ready for the shot.
11:45	Shoot the new sequence, including the usual master-shot, medium shots and close-ups. This exterior sequence is all done under some serious time pressure whilst we have good light and no rain.
12:30	Weather is starting to turn, so move like stink to set up for the morning's final shot.
13:30	Grab a sandwich while loading kit to head off for the stables area to get the track and kit lined up ready for the afternoon's first sequence.
14:30	Need to fix some kind of camera platform on the horse and carriage for an on-board shot. Needs to be solid and safe, but not permanently bolted to the ‘antique' carriage.
16:30	New extra camera equipment arrives. We need to unpack and check this out before the courier disappears. Getting extra kit to the remote mid Wales location is not done at the drop of a hat!
18:00	More shooting, waiting and testing of patience!
19:00	WRAP! Return to hotel for a much needed hot meal and some refreshments!!

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