Last week saw our first short film shoot. Our remit was a two minute film based around the theme of 'Home'. To begin with, we met a number of times to brainstorm ideas eventually settling on a sequence of shots and connecting scenarios with a voice-over which illustrated how different people felt about home - what home meant to them? Where they felt most at home?

The first sequence we shot was a ballet dancer - filmed in the RSAMD concert hall - this was pivitol to the rest of the filming as it allowed almost everyone to work together and get to know the kit properly in a time-pressured environment. After much stress and hassle - we managed to get the shot we needed.

The next piece of filming took place in the RSAMD student halls. This was probably the most stressful time of the entire experience. Not only was the time restrictive, but the space was small and cramped - some of the equipment was not working as we wanted, there was a complicated green shot necissary and to top it all off - the fire alarm went off mid-shot, triggering the fastest de-rig any film set has ever seen. However, again, we managed to get the sequence we required.

Thursday began with a very early start and a jolly trip to a very wet and cloudy Loch Lomond. I had recruited almost my entire family for this shoot - from sisters to grandparents to dogs. However, contrary to the previous night's shoot - this day went very smoothly - no technical or time issues - we got all the shots needed and were packed and away for 3:30 - a success!

We will need to wait and see how the edit turns out but if nothing else - then this was a good and collaborative experience for most involved.