P4

1. Smoothing and blending the wax to the skin. Firstly using SFX glue.

2. After all smooth to the finger, we apply foundation so the skin tone matches the person. We then do a cut through the wax and open it up to give more surface to apply the blood.

3. We first use black interior of the finger to give a core a dark look for realism.

4. We come back with a red colour and blend the black out from the finger

surface.

5. after blending the blood, we sponge some of the red around the finger to give it a splash effect of the finger cut.

6. I paint more blood at the outer of the finger.

7. I add more splurges of blood with the sponge with black and red.

8. Adding thick blood.

9. I apply fair amount inside the cut and outside so it becomes more gore looking.

10.Finished look.

b) Ensuring that the special effect is safe for use during the production of the sequence

Shoot photos

How the shoot went

The shoot went well in my opinion, however, considering it was our first time with the whole setup I think we all did a good job and have learnt from the mistakes. For example, it took a long time between each shot for people to get ready, which slowed down the overall scene. As you can see in these images, as the sound recordist, I had to get the assistant director to hold the boom mic for me as they agreed to help after I asked whether anyone isn't busy. Furthermore, I communicated with the group, specifically the director, to make sure everything was going ok regarding the boom mic being in view of the shot or not. The gaffer wasn't in college during the day of shooting, therefore I stepped in to control the lights, which I had no idea how to use, but with some help I managed to take their place without any issues.

10 point plan to make the next shoot a success

Make sure that everyone is clear with what they're doing.
Make sure everyone is organised.
Check the equipment before using it as my boom mic was missing a piece to hold the microphone on top, so I quickly came up with an idea to use a screw instead which worked.
Make sure everyone is quicker and the director picks up the pace and makes more decisions.
Make sure everyone in the group is available for the shoot.
Print a checklist to tick off as the shoot goes on.
Make sure the actress knows what she's doing specifically, as in a lot of occasions she was confused with what to do.
Don't make small mistakes such as the knife changing positions between shots.
The group generally need to communicate clearly and not all at the same time.
Make sure that no one walks in or interrupts while filming.