{"id":1867,"date":"2010-03-01T20:35:42","date_gmt":"2010-03-01T15:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/calamur.org\/gargi\/?p=1867"},"modified":"2010-03-01T20:35:42","modified_gmt":"2010-03-01T15:35:42","slug":"shooting-in-madh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/calamur.org\/gargi\/2010\/03\/01\/shooting-in-madh\/","title":{"rendered":"Shooting in Madh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Madh Island, Mumbai, is dotted with bungalows that are often used for shoots. They are called shoot bungalows &#8211; as compared to the private or company bungalows that dot the landscape.<\/p>\n<p>We were shooting for a show called Golden Age, hosted by Kitu Gidwani &#8211; that goes on Samay Mumbai from next week. The show is aimed at an audience above 50 &#8211; and seeks to &#8217;empower&#8217; them through a combination of information, case studies and representation .<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gargi\/4389267232\/\" title=\"kitu by calamur, on Flickr\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4043\/4389267232_a05cfb5b63.jpg?resize=500%2C375\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" alt=\"kitu\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Kitu Gidwani &#8211; Golden Age, Samay Mumbai)<\/p>\n<p>More on the show closer to launch date&#8230;&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Being in Madh, gives you access to the beach &#8211; and with that a whole different ecosystem At one end you have shoot crews bustling and shouting out instructions &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gargi\/4397750429\/\" title=\"the crew by calamur, on Flickr\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4042\/4397750429_c3743a1790.jpg?resize=375%2C500\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" alt=\"the crew\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And, at the other &#8211; across the wall-  you have a much quieter mode of life &#8211; where conversations seem to be much more muted. and, people seem to have the non verbal communication of those who work hours together and are in perfect synch<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gargi\/4389270948\/\" title=\"slice of life - fishing village by calamur, on Flickr\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2732\/4389270948_d603f10d01.jpg?resize=500%2C375\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" alt=\"slice of life - fishing village\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A shoot &#8211; in addition to talent,  equipment and crew &#8211; is also props &#8211; that give the sorroundings a different kind of ambience<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gargi\/4389255038\/\" title=\"flowers by calamur, on Flickr\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4015\/4389255038_8f9b4093ea.jpg?resize=500%2C375\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" alt=\"flowers\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Something like this simply adds a dash of colour to a frame. All those little splashes or little touches that one sees in a frame (or more likely doesn&#8217;t see) takes time to achieve.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gargi\/4389263920\/\" title=\"flowers3 by calamur, on Flickr\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2766\/4389263920_9ed08a4126.jpg?resize=500%2C375\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" alt=\"flowers3\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Often, I run out of patience when propping is being done _ and I usually try one of three things a) spend time with the talent &#8211; trying to get the best out of the content. Usually the best way is through conversation on the topic &#8211; this allows for an exchange of ideas and usually a better take for camera.  b) meditate &#8211; staying calm is absolutely necessary on the shoot floor. I personally have issues with loud decibels or rudeness. I push aside those tendencies with just finding a corner and meditating. c) click &#8211; another way of relaxing. I tend to shoot in interesting places, and I like documenting those places &amp; people &#8211; and there is always enough downtime &#8211; unless I am also directing &#8211; to click<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gargi\/4389274816\/\" title=\"perched by calamur, on Flickr\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4059\/4389274816_c3224a2dd0.jpg?resize=500%2C375\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" alt=\"perched\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And, of course, if i am lucky &#8211; i truly get a great Arabian Sea sunset &#8230;.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gargi\/4398522778\/\" title=\"flame by calamur, on Flickr\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2780\/4398522778_843a000378.jpg?resize=500%2C375\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" alt=\"flame\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gargi\/4389289694\/\" title=\"gold by calamur, on Flickr\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4011\/4389289694_a67ffbffb6.jpg?resize=375%2C500\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" alt=\"gold\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Madh Island, Mumbai, is dotted with bungalows that are often used for shoots. 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