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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.

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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.

... 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!