What some might consider to be research. Unit 16.

So I finally figured out at least one other place that has the same actor on screen more than once. And I have some examples too.
It's Dr Who. The two episodes I'm looking at are Almost People and Nightmare in Silver.
Firstly, Almost people.
Here is a link to the scene I'm looking at on Youtube.

So this is the first shot I want to look at.
The two Doctors are stood so close that their arms overlap. Meaning that the one on the right is closer to us, but he is smaller. I can't remember if thats because he is the clone ore just the BBC struggled with editing. I hope it's not to hard. I should have probably looked into how to edit this rather than hoping I'll learn on the day. I'm assured it shouldn't be too difficult. Anyway, comparing this to what I'm thinking in my head. My 6 characters are all arguing

with each other and so I don't think they would stand this close.

However, I do think a shot like this would work. Quickly skimming though my scrip I see a few places where this shot could work. It could work well to show two of the characters listening to Darkness if I decide to have him as just a voice.
Filming this shot should be easy as I intend to have a solid black background.

Here we have a low angle looking across the chest of one Doctor and at the face of the other. It's a good shot but one I don't think I will use. Why? because it requires someone of a similar build as I am. It was tough enough to get some one to help me film, never mind getting some one to stop with their work and then wear my clothes. Another point, I would have to acquire a costume for them so that they don't look out of place. Skimming though the script again, I don't see anywhere where this shot could fit. I might give it a go on the day but I doubt it will be in the final cut.


Moving onto Nightmare in Silver. I can't find a clip of the scene but I do have a picture.
I think this scene would show what I want to create better than the other. As this time the two versions of the Doctor are  against each other. Also it is set inside his head. Very similar to my plan. I think a shot like this would allow for me to fit all 6 characters on screen at once. That isn't really needed for the film but I think it will make a cool picture for Facebook, if I have time.


I will try to film all of the shot above and many more! Nothing too ridiculous though as this is a serious piece of film. Started this with the idea of it being funny, ended with something that could be very dark. Innocence is pretty much the only cheery character. I knew this would happen, I did have a dead woman in it. And some suggested necrophilia. Maybe my next piece of work will be side splitting. It the funny way that is.