Tuesday, February 28, 2006

cutting

WHAT I DID TODAY THAT WILL HELP ME BE A better FILMMAKER!

Actually I'm pretty far behind in updating this but here goes:

1. I started editing the script for my horror short. I'm playing with ideas about the timeline. Should I use flashbacks, tell it out of order, tell it straight.

2. I am directing a video project at work. My first professional project. It is draining and not necessarily what I want to do, but I get to sit with an editor for three days this week and talk and learn about story telling. A great opportunity.

UPDATE: I'm getting my creative ass handed to me by my editor. It's amazing the difference between someone who can edit (me) and an EDITOR. I think there are three directors on a film/video project writer, director on set, and editor. I'm learning that I might have some talent at the first two, but I have a lot to learn on the third.

Thursday, February 16, 2006

publicized

WHAT I DID TODAY THAT WILL HELP ME BE A publicized FILMMAKER!

1. Emailed host of video blog about being a guest on his show to talk about this year's 48 Hour Film Project.

I'm going away for the weekend, I assure you I will be doing things that will help me be a film maker, I just won't be able to document them.

Expect three things on Monday.

Wednesday, February 15, 2006

... rest of my life.

In an effort to actually post, welcome to my new short post series:

WHAT I DID TODAY THAT WILL HELP ME BE A FILMMAKER!

1. Started this series.
2. (actually a few days ago) Finished the first draft of a horror short.

I’m going to try to post at least one thing everyday for at least a week. If I make myself post maybe it will force me to do someting everyday to help me be a filmmaker.

Not that I'm not already a film maker, that is unless the name becomes void if you are inactive for to long.

Wish me luck!