We began working on a concept where we would shoot background slates and then composite existing stock footage of robins in in post production. We licensed a number of robins on different types of foliage so that we could match the shots with the foliage we had available to us on location. After rotoscoping the robins, we tracked any movement in our background slates to ensure that the robin would move with it’s surroundings. We also added little details in front of the robins to really make it feel as if they were there.
Having built a good relationship with LOROS over the years, we set out to make the project as cost effective as possible for them. This involved working with minimal crew and repurposing areas of the hospice to work as our locations. The most challenging setting was LOROS’s open plan family area which we transformed into a cosy living room.
Using volunteers, staff and families who work for or have previously been supported by the hospice made the entire project incredible personal to all involved.
Shooting took place over two days, with the full production being shot in 4K to give us as much data as possible to work with in post production.
Kit List:
Canon C200
Samyang VDSLR Kit
DJI Ronin-M Gimbal
1X 800W Redhead
2 X Aputure Amaran Al-528W