Submitted by JesusIsMyZoloft t3_yz2fg1 in movies
I've heard that most movies are shot in film order, that is, the scenes are filmed in mostly the same order that they will appear in the final film. This is done to give the actors a sense of continuity, to help with their performances. Some low-budget films are shot out of order, since the shooting schedule is built around the availability of locations, or sometimes even the cast and crew. But for the most part, it's shot in the order you see on screen.
This is even true for movies with frequent flashbacks, or multiple timelines. Even if something takes place long before or long after the rest of the action, it's shot at the point where it will appear in the final film. This sometimes necessitates redressing a set (and taking careful notes so it can be reset afterwards) or giving certain actors the day off, since their characters' younger or older selves are played by different actors.
My question is, are there any films which filmed the scenes in the chronological order they took place, within the context of the story?
For example, if HBO's Chernobyl was shot this way, >!their first day of filming would be the prologue in Bryukhanov's office at the beginning of Episode 5. Next they would shoot the reactor scenes, starting with the flashbacks in the courtroom, and then the sequence from the beginning of Episode 1. After that they would shoot the rest of Ep. 1, and then Eps. 2, 3, and 4 in roughly the order they appear in the series. Finally, they would shoot the non-flashback courtroom scene, and then the very last day would be Legasov's suicide from the very beginning of Episode 1.!<
Are there any notable films or TV series that were shot this way?
toofarbyfar t1_iwxowli wrote
Most movies are not shot in sequence. Doing so would be a logistical nightmare, with certain locations only available at certain times, certain actors only available at certain times, sets being built, sometimes travel involved, etc.