Production Log: 27th November 2013 - Richard

Today we went on a field trip to Rochdale mind. We met John Swallow again at the Rochdale Mind cafe and sat down and spoke about what we are going to be doing in the day. We looked at the cafe as it would be a good location to shoot and had a big Mind logo on the window that would make a good shot. There were also leaflets and posters that I could use in my advert and picked a couple up.
I really liked the cafe and is definitely a possible location for my advert. I should've taken a picture of the cafe but there were people in. If I need to use the Cafe I need to organise this with John Swallow in advanced so I need to make a quick decision on my location so it can be organised.

We then went to the BackDoor Music Project, which was like a mini arena with a stage and a place for people to stand. I liked that location but it was a bit dark so if we were to film there it would cause problems and we would need to bring lights etc.

There was also a studio around the back that would be a really good location, but the ideas I have been thinking about wouldn't require that location. However, I can always keep it in mind for future possible locations.

We then left the Backdoor Music Project and walked to the allotment. I really liked the allotment as it was really peaceful. It was interesting to learn that they grow fruit and veg and give it to the food banks, so it makes people feel good that they have helped other people by growing their own food and giving it to people who would really appreciate it and need it.
Even though I liked the allotment, that probably wouldn't be a location either as my ideas wouldn't really fit around the location, but again, I will remember that for future reference.

Overall, I really enjoyed going to Rochdale Mind to see the work that they do and how they make a difference to the community. I felt that none of the locations would fit my idea, but it helped me understand more what Mind did and how they make a huge difference to peoples lives. This trip was really helpful and if we were to do something else like this again, I would visit the client as it would be useful.