I was once told that hand-making a card is playing around with papers.
I think the concept works the same on video editing - it's just playing around with visuals.
It is really amazing how the way one put images together can affects the outcome. Trying different transition or even making choices of which image to use can make huge different to the final production and or the feelings that the image provides to the audiences.
Being able to 'undo' during editing makes the process of cutting and joining more fun and interesting. After all, it won't hurt trying.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Filming
It was such a tiring experience. For our first day of shoot, we reached our director's house at 10am to start setting up equipments and decorating the party scene.
As an art director, I totally regret that I did not buy the balloon pump. I have not blown that much of balloons in my entire life. But thankfully Sheryl was there to help me with the balloons and decorating the party scene (hanging up curtain behind the couch etc)
And since the director was thinking to shoot the party scene earlier (before it gets dark), me and Sheryl had to stick garbage bags on the windows to block the sunlight. And thanks to Tom, our cameraman, who came out of the ideas of using aluminum foil when we were running out of garbage bags. (Plus, the idea of sticking the foil with just water - it saved us a lot of masking tapes)
However, our extras was running late. So we had to wait for them to arrive and make up. By the time everything is set, it was already 7.30 or 8pm..
In the entire filming process, I find that it is not an easy job to produce a good film. It requires the collaboration of a team, and time management, is also an important aspect of filming. Having a 1st AD would have been much more helpful. The second day of our shooting, we were more progressive. Although we rushed on a lot of the filming, but I think we still got it done pretty well.
As our cinematographer was not around, Tom took the position of a cinematographer. He taught us a lot about lighting. Being the person to help with lighting, I think I was fortunate enough to learn the difference in the outcome when we were using different lights. We spent most of our time dealing with lighting but I think it plays an important part in picture's quality and the feeling that is created through the image.
As an art director, I totally regret that I did not buy the balloon pump. I have not blown that much of balloons in my entire life. But thankfully Sheryl was there to help me with the balloons and decorating the party scene (hanging up curtain behind the couch etc)
And since the director was thinking to shoot the party scene earlier (before it gets dark), me and Sheryl had to stick garbage bags on the windows to block the sunlight. And thanks to Tom, our cameraman, who came out of the ideas of using aluminum foil when we were running out of garbage bags. (Plus, the idea of sticking the foil with just water - it saved us a lot of masking tapes)
However, our extras was running late. So we had to wait for them to arrive and make up. By the time everything is set, it was already 7.30 or 8pm..
In the entire filming process, I find that it is not an easy job to produce a good film. It requires the collaboration of a team, and time management, is also an important aspect of filming. Having a 1st AD would have been much more helpful. The second day of our shooting, we were more progressive. Although we rushed on a lot of the filming, but I think we still got it done pretty well.
As our cinematographer was not around, Tom took the position of a cinematographer. He taught us a lot about lighting. Being the person to help with lighting, I think I was fortunate enough to learn the difference in the outcome when we were using different lights. We spent most of our time dealing with lighting but I think it plays an important part in picture's quality and the feeling that is created through the image.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Lenny Exercise
Shoot: Lara, Bree, Astyn, Sheryl
Edit: Christy
Sound: Sheryl
*Sound at the beginning isn't quite right because it sounds like a guy coughing..*
Monday, May 3, 2010
Audition for actors/actresses
It was really unbelievable that I enjoyed the audition so much.
The casting was a great fun - and the experience was definitely priceless.
I never really thought that there are people who are willing to do student films for free, just to gain more experience (at least that is what happen in Malaysia). But out of 6 candidates, 5 turned up. With that I would say tonight's audition was a success.
In addition to that, there will be more people coming for tomorrow's audition.
Through the audition, we discovered talents and actors/actresses who can see our vision, act naturally, and perform the kind of feeling we are after.
Some added in their own ideas to the character, some are just made for that character!
So far we have one actress who is perfect for the role. She flirts like her (Melissa from the script), talks like her, acts like her. She is not shy, not afraid of acting with people she doesn't know and she gets along with people easily.
For the male character of the film, our director is considering between two guys. And i must say, guys that came for audition today were all great. It's just that they are expert in different aspects, but only one guy will be chosen.
Participating in the audition increased my knowledge in film and acting through the candidates as well as the crew.
And it makes me stop, think and gather,
all my initial passions I had for films.
The casting was a great fun - and the experience was definitely priceless.
I never really thought that there are people who are willing to do student films for free, just to gain more experience (at least that is what happen in Malaysia). But out of 6 candidates, 5 turned up. With that I would say tonight's audition was a success.
In addition to that, there will be more people coming for tomorrow's audition.
Through the audition, we discovered talents and actors/actresses who can see our vision, act naturally, and perform the kind of feeling we are after.
Some added in their own ideas to the character, some are just made for that character!
So far we have one actress who is perfect for the role. She flirts like her (Melissa from the script), talks like her, acts like her. She is not shy, not afraid of acting with people she doesn't know and she gets along with people easily.
For the male character of the film, our director is considering between two guys. And i must say, guys that came for audition today were all great. It's just that they are expert in different aspects, but only one guy will be chosen.
Participating in the audition increased my knowledge in film and acting through the candidates as well as the crew.
And it makes me stop, think and gather,
all my initial passions I had for films.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Frustration
I don't know what I am doing. I am lost.
There are a lot of thoughts in my mind:
Am I really a film person?
What do I want to do in the future?
Why am I even doing this course?!
Am I really interested in film?
Do I really like it?
I have no idea now..
What was the dream I always wanted to pursue?
How was it like?
I forgot.
A part of me is saying:" Just fail the freaking course and GO HOME."
There are a lot of thoughts in my mind:
Am I really a film person?
What do I want to do in the future?
Why am I even doing this course?!
Am I really interested in film?
Do I really like it?
I have no idea now..
What was the dream I always wanted to pursue?
How was it like?
I forgot.
A part of me is saying:" Just fail the freaking course and GO HOME."
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