Production Blog- Gear Prep and Casting

 Our short film is about a boy growing up to become the best street racer. The first steps in making this film are getting the right gear and casting the right people. We need good cameras to capture all the fast action. Our main camera is the Lumix GH6, which gives us clear and professional shots. We are also using GoPros and Akaso action cameras to get cool angles from inside and outside the cars. To keep the shots smooth, we have gimbals and stabilizers for tracking movement. We are also using drones to film races from above and add exciting views.

Since many races happen at night, lighting is very important. We will use neon lights and LED panels to make the cars and streets look real. Car-mounted LED lights will help us see the cars without making the shots too bright. We will also use smoke machines and real tire burnouts to make the scenes feel more intense. Sound is just as important as video, so we are using onboard microphones to record voices and car noises. We also have directional mics to capture street sounds like engines and people cheering. Custom sound design will help make the race scenes feel more real and exciting.

Casting the right people is a big part of the film. Since this story follows one person growing up, we needed actors who look like they could be the same person at different ages. My neighbor is playing the young racer because he looks like a younger version of me. I will play the teen racer, showing how the character starts learning to race. My friend’s dad will play the adult racer, since he has a body type similar to what I might have in the future. This way, the character’s appearance will feel natural as he grows up. We have been practicing scenes to make sure everything feels right. Now that casting and gear are ready, we are focusing on finding the best locations and cars to use in the film. Stay tuned for more updates as we bring this story to life!