We knew what props we'd need for the montage of Elena setting up the dinner table and we also knew the order as we had the script but when it came to the angles, we had different ideas on it. We eventually decided to shoot both of our ideas so when it came to editing, we'd have more options. It took up time having to position items in the same spot for future shots and at times, we'd need to use something to prop the camera atop of for close-up shots. For example, we used these random textbooks Vicky found inside her house and she placed it on the corner of the dinner table for the camera to be propped on because we needed a stable close-up of Elena setting up the plates and cutlery.
At one point, I had this idea for one of the montage scenes when she was setting up the table mats to have her walk across the table/wall and have credits be revealed as she walks by. The camera would've needed to be further back than we planned so that's one example of when our difference in ideas surfaced. Once again, we decided to go with my idea for the shot/angle and also Vicky and Bella's. Filming the dinner montage scenes was definitely one of the most challenging and time consuming parts of this shoot but we survived it! (Barely).
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