Busy editing now, but here's some raw screen grabs (no color-grading):
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Back in Action
Finally got around to shooting a new short this past weekend! A simple one-character/one-location piece. I referred to it as Blackout in my last entry, but now the title is up in the air... I'm leaning towards When The Lights Go Out, but that could change.
Busy editing now, but here's some raw screen grabs (no color-grading):
Busy editing now, but here's some raw screen grabs (no color-grading):
Friday, March 13, 2009
IMDB!
I've achieved one of my goals in life... to have a profile on IMDB (The Internet Movie Database).
Check it out here: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3319123/
I've been visiting IMDB for a good 12 years, ever since I got access to the internet. It may seem funny, but seeing my name on a page with actual listings is mind-blowing to me. Plus, two of the listings are for actual short films that I made. Really cool stuff!
I picked up Robert Rodriguez's book "Rebel Without a Crew" yesterday and have been reading it non-stop. I've been a fan of Rodriguez for many years, mostly because of his enthusiastic nature, but somehow never got around to reading this book. I really wish I had earlier, because it's a great read. It really motivates me to go out and make my own movies. When you learn about how Rodriguez pulled off his first film, El Mariachi for just $7,000, you feel really empowered and think that anyone with some talent and a lot of commitment can pull it off. (Granted, I know the version of El Mariachi we can rent today has been post-produced a lot by Sony after they bought the picture, but something about the original version must have been pretty great in order for them to be interested).
I have three short scripts done and ready to be shoot: Revisions (the drama/romance), Lefty (the drama), and Blackout (horror). I'm planning on shooting Blackout next weekend w/ my friend Mike. It's a one-man script in one location, and the hardest part will be making my apartment look like it's vacant. The other two shorts are more ambitious, so I'll have to prepare more for those before shooting. But since I'm Rodriguez's book, I feel the need to get these things done ASAP.
I also am working on (yet another) short script. This one has a much stronger comedic element than any of my others, and involves a novice hitman. I always wondered how hitmen get their start, so I decided to explore that. This script has more dialogue than anything I've ever written. Quite a challenge. Anyway, back to reading!
Check it out here: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3319123/
I've been visiting IMDB for a good 12 years, ever since I got access to the internet. It may seem funny, but seeing my name on a page with actual listings is mind-blowing to me. Plus, two of the listings are for actual short films that I made. Really cool stuff!
I picked up Robert Rodriguez's book "Rebel Without a Crew" yesterday and have been reading it non-stop. I've been a fan of Rodriguez for many years, mostly because of his enthusiastic nature, but somehow never got around to reading this book. I really wish I had earlier, because it's a great read. It really motivates me to go out and make my own movies. When you learn about how Rodriguez pulled off his first film, El Mariachi for just $7,000, you feel really empowered and think that anyone with some talent and a lot of commitment can pull it off. (Granted, I know the version of El Mariachi we can rent today has been post-produced a lot by Sony after they bought the picture, but something about the original version must have been pretty great in order for them to be interested).
I have three short scripts done and ready to be shoot: Revisions (the drama/romance), Lefty (the drama), and Blackout (horror). I'm planning on shooting Blackout next weekend w/ my friend Mike. It's a one-man script in one location, and the hardest part will be making my apartment look like it's vacant. The other two shorts are more ambitious, so I'll have to prepare more for those before shooting. But since I'm Rodriguez's book, I feel the need to get these things done ASAP.
I also am working on (yet another) short script. This one has a much stronger comedic element than any of my others, and involves a novice hitman. I always wondered how hitmen get their start, so I decided to explore that. This script has more dialogue than anything I've ever written. Quite a challenge. Anyway, back to reading!
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