That's pretty much how it went on Sunday when we filmed the next installment of Holiday Guy.
The first installment was Dirty Day. Yes, it will get better, but hey, I liked Dirty Day. Don't hate!
We also filmed a short that may not see the light of day, but is tentatively titled "Mutant." Ask Lawrence; he wrote it.
Showing posts with label making of a short film. Show all posts
Showing posts with label making of a short film. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
What's different in Week 14's Dude That's My Bike
When you watch Dude, That's My Bike, you may notice it's different from our other shorts. Besides my poor attempt at acting, here's some other things that are different.
1. Shot in widescreen. Which is why the screen is wide.
2. Recorded the sound separately. What you can't see is that we wrapped a digital recorder around a pipe in the garage, suspending the microphone like a boom above the actors. Oh yeah, complicated.
3. Sound effects. That's right. There's no dog, and I didn't drop any change.
Coming soon: more differences in future shorts!
1. Shot in widescreen. Which is why the screen is wide.
2. Recorded the sound separately. What you can't see is that we wrapped a digital recorder around a pipe in the garage, suspending the microphone like a boom above the actors. Oh yeah, complicated.
3. Sound effects. That's right. There's no dog, and I didn't drop any change.
Coming soon: more differences in future shorts!
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Free Massages - The Making of
Filmed "Free Massages" today, the newest effort from Brian Hurley.
With Lawrence Long, Kenna Knost, and introducing RJ Victoria.
Some choice moments...
Me: Can you do a handstand?
RJ: No.
Me: Can you do a bridge, upside down, like in yoga?
RJ: No.
Me: Can you stand on one leg?
RJ: Yes.
Me: Cool. In this scene, you're standing on one leg.
Kenna: What if I dress up like a nurse and lick a lollipop?
Me: Do it.
Kenna: Even though it's not in the script?
Lawrence: We'll find a place for it.
Me: Now elbow him in the chest, lightly. RJ, act like you like it.
Lawrence: With my shirt stretched like this, I look like a dancer, not like I got beat up.
Me: Dude, do you know how to roll a grape?
RJ: I guess not.
Lawrence: Ow.
Me: Keep hitting him. Don't stop. Why are you guys stopping? He's just acting.
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Coming Friday: Free Massages - A Short Film
With Lawrence Long, Kenna Knost, and introducing RJ Victoria.
Some choice moments...
Me: Can you do a handstand?
RJ: No.
Me: Can you do a bridge, upside down, like in yoga?
RJ: No.
Me: Can you stand on one leg?
RJ: Yes.
Me: Cool. In this scene, you're standing on one leg.
Kenna: What if I dress up like a nurse and lick a lollipop?
Me: Do it.
Kenna: Even though it's not in the script?
Lawrence: We'll find a place for it.
Me: Now elbow him in the chest, lightly. RJ, act like you like it.
Lawrence: With my shirt stretched like this, I look like a dancer, not like I got beat up.
Me: Dude, do you know how to roll a grape?
RJ: I guess not.
Lawrence: Ow.
Me: Keep hitting him. Don't stop. Why are you guys stopping? He's just acting.
...
Coming Friday: Free Massages - A Short Film
Friday, June 13, 2008
The Nigerian Banker - The Making of a Short Film
Last minute change of plans had me writing a short at 7:30 pm on a Thursday night, and filming it an hour later. Some highlights from the 45 min shoot.
(L = Lawrence, Me = Me)
L: Ooh, looks like a film set in here.
Me: Without the good lighting and expensive film equipment.
Me: Is this side table close enough?
L: How about I just put the coffee cup next to me on the couch, since there is nothing in it anyway.
Me: That will work.
Me: Cut.
L: I messed that up again, huh?
Me: This is not only the more important line, but it's the only line I really care about. You can mess up all the other lines in the script, but this one has to be right.
L: Thanks for not being dramatic.
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Thanks to my girlfriend for the idea of using the Nigerian Internet scam in this obvious sequel to Not a Girl. Hey, when you're pressed for time, return to what you know.
(L = Lawrence, Me = Me)
L: Ooh, looks like a film set in here.
Me: Without the good lighting and expensive film equipment.
Me: Is this side table close enough?
L: How about I just put the coffee cup next to me on the couch, since there is nothing in it anyway.
Me: That will work.
Me: Cut.
L: I messed that up again, huh?
Me: This is not only the more important line, but it's the only line I really care about. You can mess up all the other lines in the script, but this one has to be right.
L: Thanks for not being dramatic.
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Thanks to my girlfriend for the idea of using the Nigerian Internet scam in this obvious sequel to Not a Girl. Hey, when you're pressed for time, return to what you know.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Coming Soon: Post No Bills Part II (of III)
Post No Bills Part Deux has been outlined, and well, that means it is already planned out a far more than its predecessor was at this stage.
But yet, we're filming Wed. night, which only gives a day for editing. It's going to be close.
If we don't make it, there is still one more short "in the can" that we haven't posted online.
However, there is a reason we have not posted it online.
And at this point, it would be a large step back.
And we might loose some fans.
Oh, the dilemma.
But yet, we're filming Wed. night, which only gives a day for editing. It's going to be close.
If we don't make it, there is still one more short "in the can" that we haven't posted online.
However, there is a reason we have not posted it online.
And at this point, it would be a large step back.
And we might loose some fans.
Oh, the dilemma.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Prius - A Short - The Making of..
Some things learned yesterday on the set of Prius (working title):
-It's OK to reverse the roles of the two main actors ten minutes before we start filming.
-When you direct something you didn't write you can respond to all complaints, "Hey, I didn't write it."
-Using real photographers as characters playing photographers is a good way to get production stills.
-Chad is hyper-colored. (No, that is not racial.)
-Everything looks better in black and white.
-It's OK to reverse the roles of the two main actors ten minutes before we start filming.
-When you direct something you didn't write you can respond to all complaints, "Hey, I didn't write it."
-Using real photographers as characters playing photographers is a good way to get production stills.
-Chad is hyper-colored. (No, that is not racial.)
-Everything looks better in black and white.
Monday, May 26, 2008
How to be a Rock Star
(Or is Rockstar one word? Real Rock Stars wouldn't ask such questions, I know...)
This is yesterday:
I wrote a short.
Called Lawrence.
We filmed it.
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Thank god we are neighbors, or weeks like this would be tough.
Coming Friday: How to be a Rock Star - A short film / tutorial (not really)
This is yesterday:
I wrote a short.
Called Lawrence.
We filmed it.
---
Thank god we are neighbors, or weeks like this would be tough.
Coming Friday: How to be a Rock Star - A short film / tutorial (not really)
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