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1 December 2010
10 November 2010
Destined To Be The Sound Man
With the two, "two minute" films we had to make complete we have now started work on the first of our two final year films.
But to start with here is the film that me and my friend Jess made for the second of the "two minute" film projects (really only a 30-60 second project) which was a viral advert for the WOWee One.
Click Here To View HD Version
For this mini film I mixed some Lord Of The Rings music with some dubstep, and since I found it quite fun I decided to finish the track off, which I shall upload soon.
Here is what the client said of our viral advert:
"I loved the visual impact and the choice of music - really stylish and haunting. The technique for showing the sound wave through the screen was great and sums up what the product is all about. This was a really strong contender for the best viral because it was one I watched over and over - almost mesmeric!"
If we had won then we would have got a free WOWee each. But it was still good to get great feedback and know we came very close.
Moving onto the 10 minute film projects now. Myself and Jess pitched our idea for the script we had been working on. However, unfortunately it did not get chosen as one of the seven films to get made. Sadly this means that I have ended up doing sound again. However, I've decided to keep busy and do the sound on two different projects. Along side this I will also have the sound on the feature project to do, so as it seems I will end up being a sound man at least I should have a thoroughly built up portfolio.
But not all hope is lost, as myself and Jess are also working on a Salsa Tutorial video for a client after we were approached. Whilst it's not paid we do get free Salsa lessons! So as I want to go into dance filmmaking it will be very handy actually knowing how to dance a little bit!
That's all for this month, but I do have an extra goody. We had a Q and A with producer Rebecca O'Brien (Sweet Sixteen, Looking For Eric) as part of our course and I happened to record the session on my iPhone so decided to upload it for anyone that wants to listen. You can also download it as well.
Rebecca O'Brien Q and A
But to start with here is the film that me and my friend Jess made for the second of the "two minute" film projects (really only a 30-60 second project) which was a viral advert for the WOWee One.
Click Here To View HD Version
For this mini film I mixed some Lord Of The Rings music with some dubstep, and since I found it quite fun I decided to finish the track off, which I shall upload soon.
Here is what the client said of our viral advert:
"I loved the visual impact and the choice of music - really stylish and haunting. The technique for showing the sound wave through the screen was great and sums up what the product is all about. This was a really strong contender for the best viral because it was one I watched over and over - almost mesmeric!"
If we had won then we would have got a free WOWee each. But it was still good to get great feedback and know we came very close.
Moving onto the 10 minute film projects now. Myself and Jess pitched our idea for the script we had been working on. However, unfortunately it did not get chosen as one of the seven films to get made. Sadly this means that I have ended up doing sound again. However, I've decided to keep busy and do the sound on two different projects. Along side this I will also have the sound on the feature project to do, so as it seems I will end up being a sound man at least I should have a thoroughly built up portfolio.
But not all hope is lost, as myself and Jess are also working on a Salsa Tutorial video for a client after we were approached. Whilst it's not paid we do get free Salsa lessons! So as I want to go into dance filmmaking it will be very handy actually knowing how to dance a little bit!
That's all for this month, but I do have an extra goody. We had a Q and A with producer Rebecca O'Brien (Sweet Sixteen, Looking For Eric) as part of our course and I happened to record the session on my iPhone so decided to upload it for anyone that wants to listen. You can also download it as well.
Rebecca O'Brien Q and A
1 October 2010
Final Year
I'm back at university now for my final year. We've already made one short 2 minute film and we've got another one to do next week, after which we'll be pitching our ideas for the first of the two 12 minute films we will be making this/next year.
I will be pitching a script with my friend Jess, which we wrote together through the summer and completed our 2nd draft of this week. It still needs some work as it needs cutting down, but the idea is solid, and that is what we are pitching.
I've also been working on this feature film I've previously spoken about. Whilst I've not started any post production work on it yet, we have completely finished shooting.
We shot it on my Canon 550D and we are aiming to finish it by February/March 2011. The reason it will take so long to complete is because I will be adding all the sound in post, so I'm starting from scratch. And seeing as it is a feature film that is a lot of sound to add. Plus I will also have my degree going on at the same time, which I've got to write my dissertation for before Christmas too, so I'm going to be very busy.
I'll try and put some photos up of the feature film soon, but for now here is a short timelapse I did of us preparing for dinner one evening. It was very interesting because we shot and lived in the same house for a week. This is the first timelapse I've done, set up to take 1 photo every 10 seconds. It was very fun to do. We also did another one of us setting up in the morning, however that was shot done by our editor, so I don't have a copy of it.
Click Here To View HD Version
I will be pitching a script with my friend Jess, which we wrote together through the summer and completed our 2nd draft of this week. It still needs some work as it needs cutting down, but the idea is solid, and that is what we are pitching.
I've also been working on this feature film I've previously spoken about. Whilst I've not started any post production work on it yet, we have completely finished shooting.
We shot it on my Canon 550D and we are aiming to finish it by February/March 2011. The reason it will take so long to complete is because I will be adding all the sound in post, so I'm starting from scratch. And seeing as it is a feature film that is a lot of sound to add. Plus I will also have my degree going on at the same time, which I've got to write my dissertation for before Christmas too, so I'm going to be very busy.
I'll try and put some photos up of the feature film soon, but for now here is a short timelapse I did of us preparing for dinner one evening. It was very interesting because we shot and lived in the same house for a week. This is the first timelapse I've done, set up to take 1 photo every 10 seconds. It was very fun to do. We also did another one of us setting up in the morning, however that was shot done by our editor, so I don't have a copy of it.
Click Here To View HD Version
1 September 2010
Dawn
I've been doing further testing this month with my Canon 550D + Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 lens. However, I now also have an LCDVF 3:2, Glidetrack Shooter 0.75m and Manfrotto 701HDV. So I've spent quite a lot of money now, hopefully not all for nothing either.
You can see the test I did using all of my kit below and you can also click the link to read about the encoding process/experiments that I did.
Click Here To View HD Version and/or Read About My Encoding Process/Experiments.
The reason I wanted to purchase a camera was for my upcoming dance film. I've met up with the woman whom I've been in contact with, Allie, and she is very enthusiastic about the project. There will be about 4 or 5 dancers in the film, including Allie, who will choreograph themselves, with perhaps a little direction from me. I've also managed to get copyright clearance for the music I wanted to use in the film, which means that I will be able to distribute the film once it is complete.
The aim is to shoot the film near Christmas, however, since I will only be in Cornwall for 2 weeks at Christmas I'm currently wondering whether the film will end up being postponed until summer 2011. Either way, I've managed to get things in motion so am confident that this film will get made.
Got a few projects I'll be working on much sooner though. One of which is a feature film which I will be doing the sound design on. I filmed the auditions on my camera which I found very interesting to do. It really helped me from a directing point as well. Although it seems I'm quite far away from being a director of actors at the moment. Fate seems to be steering me away from dramas, dance films are where I believe I'm headed. I think my best bet for dramas is to wait until I've a few dance films under my belt and then maybe have a go.
I've also been doing more work experience with MyCornwallTV this past week. I did a week's work experience out on location with them last year, however, this year I was mostly editing in the office. I edited a number of Wasson?! videos which are daily updates on what's going on in Cornwall, and are the first videos that come up when you enter the website. I also shot a weeks worth of Wasson?! videos which I believe will air from the 8th to the 14th of September. You will be able to watch the videos here, at mycornwall.tv.
I also did a full day on the live rugby game broadcast which they do, for the Cornish Pirates. It was a home game so was held at Penzance. I ended up cable bashing, which is where I had to run up and down the side of the pitch where one of the camera men is and make sure the the wires running from his camera to the broadcast van don't get tangled, and are kept out of the way so that the camera man can't trip over them. It's a pretty low down job, but it was a great experience being part of a live broadcast, and I feel learnt quite a lot. You can view highlights and will be able to see future broadcasts on their Pirates channel which you can find here.
Here are the latest uploads of the Gang Show, which complete Act 1. Unfortunately due to copyright issues the producer of the show has asked me to make the videos private. But you can access them all with the password, which I have provided.
Password: temp
Act 1 - Part 6: H.S.E?
Click Here To View HD Version
Act 1 - Part 7: Tramps
I've decided to discontinue with my monthly music track simply because I have been and will continue to be very busy. But I've not given up completely so will still be posting tracks here when I have them to post!
You can see the test I did using all of my kit below and you can also click the link to read about the encoding process/experiments that I did.
Click Here To View HD Version and/or Read About My Encoding Process/Experiments.
The reason I wanted to purchase a camera was for my upcoming dance film. I've met up with the woman whom I've been in contact with, Allie, and she is very enthusiastic about the project. There will be about 4 or 5 dancers in the film, including Allie, who will choreograph themselves, with perhaps a little direction from me. I've also managed to get copyright clearance for the music I wanted to use in the film, which means that I will be able to distribute the film once it is complete.
The aim is to shoot the film near Christmas, however, since I will only be in Cornwall for 2 weeks at Christmas I'm currently wondering whether the film will end up being postponed until summer 2011. Either way, I've managed to get things in motion so am confident that this film will get made.
Got a few projects I'll be working on much sooner though. One of which is a feature film which I will be doing the sound design on. I filmed the auditions on my camera which I found very interesting to do. It really helped me from a directing point as well. Although it seems I'm quite far away from being a director of actors at the moment. Fate seems to be steering me away from dramas, dance films are where I believe I'm headed. I think my best bet for dramas is to wait until I've a few dance films under my belt and then maybe have a go.
I've also been doing more work experience with MyCornwallTV this past week. I did a week's work experience out on location with them last year, however, this year I was mostly editing in the office. I edited a number of Wasson?! videos which are daily updates on what's going on in Cornwall, and are the first videos that come up when you enter the website. I also shot a weeks worth of Wasson?! videos which I believe will air from the 8th to the 14th of September. You will be able to watch the videos here, at mycornwall.tv.
I also did a full day on the live rugby game broadcast which they do, for the Cornish Pirates. It was a home game so was held at Penzance. I ended up cable bashing, which is where I had to run up and down the side of the pitch where one of the camera men is and make sure the the wires running from his camera to the broadcast van don't get tangled, and are kept out of the way so that the camera man can't trip over them. It's a pretty low down job, but it was a great experience being part of a live broadcast, and I feel learnt quite a lot. You can view highlights and will be able to see future broadcasts on their Pirates channel which you can find here.
Here are the latest uploads of the Gang Show, which complete Act 1. Unfortunately due to copyright issues the producer of the show has asked me to make the videos private. But you can access them all with the password, which I have provided.
Password: temp
Act 1 - Part 6: H.S.E?
Click Here To View HD Version
Act 1 - Part 7: Tramps
I've decided to discontinue with my monthly music track simply because I have been and will continue to be very busy. But I've not given up completely so will still be posting tracks here when I have them to post!
1 August 2010
Testing Stages
First of some horrible news, the UK Film Council has been axed. You can read about it properly here, but please also sign the petition, as the UK Film Council is an important part of the UK film industry and I think worth saving. And don't forget to join the facebook group.
Onto me now! I've been playing around with my new camera. I've got a Canon 550D and the lens I have is the Sigma 18-200mm. I'm not a photography expert, but I've found the lens to be really great and it really does produce some really stunning shots.
I'm aiming to do one test video per week as a way for me to get to grips with the camera as well as trying to get to grips with Final Cut Studio as well. I've used Final Cut Pro before as this is what we edit on at university. However, we've not used the other applications such as Color or Motion before, so I've trying to play around with these as well.
Here's a few quick non specific test videos I did though.
"A little something I shot on my new Canon EOS 550D. Was playing around and experimenting, just shooting things in and around my garden.
The sound design is all mine as well. At the forefront there are two pieces of music, both by Max Richter, which I worked together and are playing together at the same time, as well as all the other little details."
Click Here To View HD Version
"Some test footage I did of my cats, shot on my Canon 550D with a Sigma 18-200mm lens. The second shot I slowed down in post, however, I did also film it at 50fps so it should still be smooth. Obviously need to do some further tests with slow motion.
It was shot at 720p so should be in HD but for some reason has just been uploaded in SD. More tests needed."
Since I've was busy with my camera and writing scripts last month, I didn't finish any of my music tracks I've been working on, however, I do have this soundtrack mix which I created a while ago instead.
Machines by Aaron Buckley
I've two more mixes like this and am currently working on another one.
I've also uploaded parts 4 and 5 of the Gang Show which I worked on.
Click Here To View HD Version
Click Here To View HD Version
You can view all parts that have currently been uploaded here.
Onto me now! I've been playing around with my new camera. I've got a Canon 550D and the lens I have is the Sigma 18-200mm. I'm not a photography expert, but I've found the lens to be really great and it really does produce some really stunning shots.
I'm aiming to do one test video per week as a way for me to get to grips with the camera as well as trying to get to grips with Final Cut Studio as well. I've used Final Cut Pro before as this is what we edit on at university. However, we've not used the other applications such as Color or Motion before, so I've trying to play around with these as well.
Here's a few quick non specific test videos I did though.
"A little something I shot on my new Canon EOS 550D. Was playing around and experimenting, just shooting things in and around my garden.
The sound design is all mine as well. At the forefront there are two pieces of music, both by Max Richter, which I worked together and are playing together at the same time, as well as all the other little details."
Click Here To View HD Version
"Some test footage I did of my cats, shot on my Canon 550D with a Sigma 18-200mm lens. The second shot I slowed down in post, however, I did also film it at 50fps so it should still be smooth. Obviously need to do some further tests with slow motion.
It was shot at 720p so should be in HD but for some reason has just been uploaded in SD. More tests needed."
Since I've was busy with my camera and writing scripts last month, I didn't finish any of my music tracks I've been working on, however, I do have this soundtrack mix which I created a while ago instead.
Machines by Aaron Buckley
I've two more mixes like this and am currently working on another one.
I've also uploaded parts 4 and 5 of the Gang Show which I worked on.
Click Here To View HD Version
Click Here To View HD Version
You can view all parts that have currently been uploaded here.
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