Today was an even earlier start at 8:30am so we could get an exterior shot of the mansion with no cars. However, there was still cars there and we needed to be in the Gardens by 9:00 for an interview, so we will have to make do with the one we filmed the other day.
Me and Liam were the only ones again today (Lee not turning up until 10:00 so he could return the slow motion camera). We did an interview with Sara who in my opinion was the best interviewer with the most useful information. I actually learnt something and didn't feel belittled in anyway!
When Lee turned up, we got to filming the Gardens which was also hosting a Beatrix Potter event with a petting zoo and general arts and crafts. It was full of children so we had to be on guard with permission forms, luckily Beckie and Beth were on hand with forms, giving them to parents.
The animals and children were a bit of a nightmare to film, such as getting them on the same level and getting them in the right place for the shot. I got scrapped elbows as a result from kneeling on gravel. I also seem to have stretch marks on my arms from carrying equipment (I'll be hench after this) and I also dropped a magic arm on my foot. But that wasn't the worst injury- the wide angle lens suffered the most. Lee got very close to the water fountain and the wind blew, soaking the lens and the battery pack. He then also quickly put the camera down on the bench, which wasn't very safe and dropped like a tonne of bricks, breaking a bit of the lens. I believe the camera is still ok, I have no idea about the lens.
We also had a small heart attack when we couldn't find the other half of our equipment, and our sandwich platter not arriving until an hour after they said it would.
Even though we were behind, we made great time and even ended a little earlier than planned. We filmed a quick sound only interview with the current head chef (who is leaving soon) and also him plucking vegetables from the edible garden.
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