Plans | Staging

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First I will need a bag. One of the subjects we discussed during my pitch feedback sessions was the use of a differently branded bag. The bag I used has a design derived from Eastpaks Pak'r bag, but its still not 'it'. My lecturer suggested I purchase a genuine Eastpak bag. I'm really torn. In my head the original Eastpak Pak'r was a burgundy colour, but I will be using this bag after the video and so I want something I personally like too. They aren't cheap either - starting from the left: £115, £41 and £35. And that's in the sale too!

I think I will probably end up with the middle one. Its a reasonable price, still has the Eastpak logo clearly shown on it, and I can always make it red in post process if I see fit.

First image will be shot inside my old school hopefully, or mock up a school scene using a chalkboard and a desk. A friend of mine is about to leave secondary school and will be the perfect prop.

I have the location sorted for the car repair - A bag, some tools and a willing volunteer to lay under the car and then I'm ready to shoot.

The local recreational park will ideal for shooting some photographs of people playing football. The bag, ball and goalie in focus. The shot will be taken from behind the goal line looking up the pitch towards the other players. They will all be out of focus, I don't want anyone to be recognisable in this production. 

After talking at pitch I am tempted to scrap the idea of the bag going in the washing machine to be washed. After someone posed the questions to be about it being in there, I haven't been able to come up with a decent enough reason. Its not really very important.

After that there I will need to compose a photograph shot from POV at a job interview. The bag being pushed under the desk by the characters shoe. Some important looking documents and a pen out of focus in the foreground. The character will be wearing leather shoes and smart trousers. Looking smart will connote the idea of growing up and maturing. 

Last of all is the commuter shot. Now, I'm not entirely sure where to shoot this. It'd be easier to do on a train due to space but would it be more effective to do it on a hectic bus? Something to think about I guess. The shot is to be taken from the rear of the commuter who's holding onto a grab handle. Only the torso and profile of the face will be shown, with the bag being the focus on their back.