So hello once again faithful reader. Figured I'd jabber a little bit about my latest project. I decided that I would shoot a film. The idea stemmed from a larger idea of a comic book series that I've been kicking around for quite a while.
In a nutshell, I wanted to shoot some footage, basically to say I've done it, throw some blood and maybe, just maybe the odd boob or two. In those three respects, I can honestly say that I've succeeded. Other than one fairly insignificant continuity error (which in hindsight won't be so insignificant) I'm happy with how things have come out. The camera wasn't too wobbly. The shots are pretty cool (in my humble opinion). And I don't have any regrets. The little continuity error will not really be noticed until a second viewing, and those who watch it once will prob not need to watch it twice. Besides, schlock cinema is full of continuity errors, so I'll just go with it.....
The idea for the film is I wanted to focus on two people and the aftermath of a killing. I didn't want to get bogged down in the who, what, why or how of the plot and leave questions purposely unanswered. I like the thought of letting a viewer make their own assumptions. Not once do I answer who either of the people are, what has happened or why. It doesn't matter. I want the focus to be on the visuals and how they blend with the audio.
I am a big fan of juxtaposition of beautiful music and dark images. There's something really creepy about watching unsettling footage with beautiful music to accompany it. Think the Memphis jail cell scene in Silence of the Lambs. The song I've picked is Ave Maria as sung by Leontyne Price back in the 70's. It happens to be on the Timelife Treasury of Christmas, in case you were looking for it. Every time I hear her start singing, it sends chills up my spine and by the end I am very near tears, almost without fail.
SOOOO, in listening to this very moving piece of music, I decided that it would be fun to use it for the background of a short horror film. It seemed like a logical transition to me.....
Anyhow, we shot last Friday night and I have to say the shoot went very well (aside from said continuity error by yours truly). Both of my actors did GREAT! The crew was phenomenal and by crew I mean the one man wrecking crew that was my brother from another mother. Without the help from Chad, Renee and Shane, this wouldn't have been able to happen, so a BIG shout out to them. Holla!
Now comes the tough part of trying to tie all of the visual and audio footage together. Editing has been one of my main concerns. Shooting was always important, but I thought that if I could shoot at least passable footage I'd be able to work things out. Now that I have that, I've got to make things coherent and make it flow.
I guess it all boils down to time and patience. I always said that if I could translate half of what I saw in my head to the finished product I'd be happy. Now that I've got the footage, it's time to make the magic happen.
It's been a while since I've posted and I figured that this is as good a start back as any, so until next time my minions,
keep on livin the dream.
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