Long Take Assignment

Ok, so the long take assignment didn't go exactly as planned. Our original plan was to follow Nicholas (Loyola's mascot) around. "The Life of a Greyhound" or something like that. But we decided to do something different.

We met at Starbucks and brainstormed quick ideas. Then one of my group members suggested that we do a long take of a trip to the bookstore. And I volunteered myself to be in it, the amazing actress that I am haha. Just kidding :)

So we took to the bookstore. The plan was to film me entering the elevator, getting off the elevator, and browse through the bookstore until I found what I needed. The elevator part worked out perfect. I held the elevator for a few seconds while my partners went upstairs to film me getting out. By the time I reached the second floor of the Student Center, they were there, ready to continue the take. I spent some time looking through a magazine, and then looking through the aisles until I found what I wanted (my notecards). The only awkward part was my looking up afterwards and smiling at the camera. I kind of wish we would have cut it, but it was funny to watch and laugh at during class.

All in all, even though there were a few bumps in it I think it was a good long take. I'm surprised at how fast we got it done. It was definitely amateur, but for our first time doing something like this, I think our group did a good job.

PEACE.