More Shooting

During the early stages of post-production, we realised that we didn't have enough footage to constitute the 5-minute target length for the film. Given the already rather uncomfortable tone of the therapy session, as well as the patient's clearly unreliable perspective on reality, we decided that it might be a good idea to film some scenes that would act as brief cutaways during the therapy session. The cutaways would consist of a series of uncomfortable close-ups of the patient at what is presumably his house; his actions contradicting his statements during the therapy session. The intention was to present the patient in a variety of vulnerable and isolated positions; evoking sympathy while still trying to stay true to his mental condition.

The filming location was Solo's accommodation. While there, we had another idea for split-screen effect involving a mirror hanging on the wall. This one was a little more complicated than the split-screen in the therapy session, meaning that multiple takes were necessary. Our idea was that the patient could be seen washing his face in front of the mirror. He ducks down below the camera towards the sink, and then after he lifts his head up gain, his reflection has been replaced with the therapist. As mentioned, the split-screen effect this time will be more complicated to implement as it will required more precise cutting rather than just a line through the centre of the shot. If we are successful however, it should be a pretty interesting and experimental shot that should benefit the reveal of the therapist's identity.