Week 3 here we come.

Down to business. We've done a great job so far but I think that if we are to get this thing finished in a quick fashion, then we need to make better use of our time. All of this really comes down to the director, who, for the past 2 weeks has watched from the sidelines as his work is being created for him. I believe that in order for us to accomplish the task at hand, I (the director) need to take a much firmer position during the shooting. I plan on using all of my free time this week working out every detail of every scene that we plan to film next weekend. I am going to piece together shots, generate appropriate dialog, and basically become the ultimate authority about every aspect of the movie. That's what a director does.
Everything that I tell you to do will now have a purpose. The details that I will suggest are crucial to making this movie the way it is meant to be. Just as a poet chooses his words with meticulous care, I will be sculpting this flick into my own artistic expression, the final product representing the themes and motifs that I see fit.
Shoot, I'm missing Heroes...

Mid-Week Report

This is the mid-week report.

-We are planning on getting started really freaking early on Saturday.
-pg 36.
-I'm Listening to DJ Shadow
-I think that I may spice up the set a bit for this next shoot
-Astronauts aren't as cool as Cosmonauts
-Sketch ideas are being pondered but that's really info to go someplace else
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-That is all, please enjoy your regular programming.


That was the mid week report.

... and then the shooting begins

Well folks "Holy War" is now taking shape from words on a page into images and *cough* sound (inside joke). I feel that this weekend's shoot went very well for an opening weekend of shooting and looked great. For those of you who weren't there here's the lowdown:

We started shooting the first scene that actually takes place inside the radio station at around 2 in the afternoon after spending hours setting up in my inferno basement. After a good 2 hours of shooting we finally finished the first scene. That's when I, the writer/director/sound operator, realized that the shotgun mic which was supposed to be recording the audio never got switched on. After much groaning and slapping of foreheads we took it from the top and re-shot the scene. All we got done yesterday was that scene but that was about what I would have expected to get through with. In retrospect I think everyone there preformed superbly and showed a level of dedication that really amazed me. I really think that if we can continue on the course we blazed yesterday this is going to be a grade-A flick.
Just because we did a good job yesterday doesn't mean certain aspects can't be improved upon. I think that friday meetings are going to be crucial for us to just run through things and make sure that everybody knows what they need to do (Dar I know you have work, I'll make you some notes about what we are going to go over when you aren't there) Obviously we all learned the importance of doing a sound check before we get rolling so that we don't end up shooting any more silent films. I need to also stress the importance for actors to spend time practicing their characters during the week. May I suggest taking your character out to dinner, getting to know them, maybe even falling in love and running away with your character. Whatever floats your boat.
Good job guys and just a reminder next week we will be picking up where we left off (which begins at the top of page 36.)

The Shorts Are A-COMIN!

Hey guys. Just wanted to let you guys know that we recorded our first short a few days ago, and it is currently being edited. As soon as it is ready we will let you know. This will be the first short skit of many to come with our new comedy group, [Insert Name Here]. We will get a regular crew for this, and if you're interested in being a part, please let us know. Peace bruthas and sistas!