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  Today, while filming, we had to take many breaks and redo several scenes. This was mostly because of our personalities and how we interacted with each other. While working together, I noticed that we made a lot of jokes and had trouble staying serious. Even though we had to do multiple takes, we still found time to give each other suggestions. We also corrected our mistakes to make sure the scenes looked better.

In our final scenes, we had to redo some shots multiple times. This was because we kept breaking character and laughing. There were moments when we completely gave up on keeping a straight face. After editing, you might even catch a glimpse of one of us looking away to smile or laugh. However, I think this will make the scenes feel more natural. It adds to the fun, giggly vibe that happens during real group hangouts.

One of our original ideas was to film most of the movie in one take. Since we were staying in one room for most of the scenes, we thought this would be easier. However, we quickly realized it was harder than expected. We couldn’t stay serious long enough to get through more than one scene at a time. Because of this, we had to change our filming approach.

We also filmed as much as we could in one day. Since we were filming in the middle of the week, we had to be mindful of time. Most of us have curfews, so we couldn’t film too late. With school the next day, we had to make sure we weren’t up all night. Because of this, we tried to get each scene done as efficiently as possible.

Even though filming had its challenges, it was still a fun experience. We worked together and made sure to get as much done as we could. Our teamwork helped us push through the retakes and distractions. Despite the laughter and mistakes, we managed to stay focused when it mattered. In the end, our film will reflect both our hard work and our personalities. Thank you for reading, bloggers! 

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