Production Blog: Recording The Scenes

 During filming, I took on the role of the ghost for every scene. My part was mostly physical acting, since the character relied more on movement than words. I did have one line, but I kept laughing every time I said it. Because of that, a voiceover had to be done later so the line would sound right. The ghost costume made acting a lot harder than I expected. It was basically a bedsheet, and wearing it outside in the heat was very uncomfortable. On top of that, the bright lighting made it feel even hotter. The sheet also made it hard to see where I was going, so I had to be guided around at times. Even simple movements became tricky because my visibility was limited. I had to reshoot some scenes because I laughed too much or because my timing was off. The lack of visibility caused me to miss cues and make mistakes. One of the hardest scenes to film was when I had to grab the Takis out of the bowl. Since I could not see well, I kept struggling to know when to move or what I was even grabbing. That small moment ended up taking a lot more effort than I thought it would. Even though it was stressful to repeat scenes, I stayed focused until I finally got it right. I realized how important patience is when working on a role, even a simple one. Despite the struggles, I felt proud of my acting once the filming wrapped up. Playing the ghost was uncomfortable, but it also gave me a chance to bring the story to life. If I could do it again, I would try to improve the visibility of the costume and make my cues easier to follow. Acting in this role showed me that even small characters can be more challenging than they look.