Location: Exterior -- Prison Yard -- Night
Film: Under Jakob's Ladder
Did we happen to mention that the first day of shooting was cold? Well, that was nothing compared to this, our second day of filming! (At least on Tuesday we could be indoors.)But Wednesday. Wednesday's weather forecast not only told us it would be cold, but it was also calling for rain. Remember, we were going to be shooting exteriors on this day...
So, that morning and early afternoon, in preparation for the coming rain, we rigged up tents and tarps. We kept large black garbage bags handy to cover the equipment.
Well, did it rain? The answer is, yes. But, looking on the bright side of things, it could have been far worse. The rain really didn't last long. It only helped to make our prison yard a little muddier. And slightly more miserable.
Actually, the wind was probably more of a trouble-maker.
The scene we were filming called for the prisoners to stand in line, waiting for someone to be executed. That night, the actors didn't have go very far to get the inspiration they needed to act cold and miserable... (Although, we did try to alleviate their misery a bit. Some of the crew stood by with blankets and coats in hand so that, between takes, the actors could be... a little less cold.)Everyone was probably a little relieved when wrapped for the night.
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