Shooting in Daylight: A Practical Decision for "The Sinister Side"

 As the director of my AS Level film opening project, "The Sinister Side", I've been asked why we chose to shoot in daylight instead of at night. The answer is simple: it was a practical decision that made sense for our limited budget and the safety of our cast and crew.

Let's face it – shooting at night can be expensive. We would have had to invest in a lot more equipment, including powerful lighting rigs, generators, and additional crew members to manage it all. This would have blown our budget out of the water, and we wouldn't have been able to create the film we envisioned.

But beyond the budget concerns, shooting at night in forest surroundings can be a risky proposition. Wild birds and insects crawling around can be a major distraction, not to mention the potential safety hazards. We didn't want to take any chances, especially when working with a cast and crew who are precious to us.

Shooting in daylight, on the other hand, allowed us to take advantage of natural light, which not only saved us money but also added a unique aesthetic to our film. The daylight scenes have a eerie, unsettling quality to them, which fits perfectly with the horror/crime thriller genre.

Of course, we did have to get creative with our shooting schedule to avoid harsh midday sun and unflattering shadows. But overall, shooting in daylight was the right decision for our project, and we're thrilled with how it's turned out.

So there you have it – the reasons why we chose to shoot "The Sinister Side" in daylight. It was a practical decision that allowed us to stay within our budget and ensure the safety of our cast and crew. And we think it's paid off in a big way!