It's about time for another update...

It's been a while since I gave some updates, so I wanted to touch base with all of you and let you know what's been going on.

We released a new poster for IPSEITY!

Besides working with Matt Harris to produce this poster, I have also been meeting with Andrew Richardson on developing the musical score for IPSEITY. Paul Frateschi is hard at work on the color correction and color grading, and I plan to meet with Emmanuel Watson tomorrow, who has been working on the Audio edit for the film.

In addition to meeting with the four different departments of post-production, I have been editing a theatrical trailer, which I cannot wait to release.

Stay tuned for more updates as we enter the final weeks of post-production and prepare to release and market the film!

Interview with Student Filmmakers Magazine...

I just wanted to share this interview that I did with Student Filmmakers Magazine last month. Check it out to hear what I had to say about cinematography, tips and advice for other filmmakers, my most recent work, and some of my experiences making films!

Read the article HERE!

Updates

It's been a while since I posted anything, so I thought I'd post to keep you in the loop with some updates:

I have been meeting with all of the different areas of post production, and things are continuing to move along. I have seen numerous special effects shots from Matt Harris, and am constantly being sent music samples for our composer, Andrew Richardson. Today I am meeting with our Sound editor, Emmanuel Watson, and on Monday I will be meeting with you Director of Photography and Color Supervisor, Paul Frateschi.

Speaking of meetings, I had a great opportunity to meet with Aaron Syrett, the Director of the NC Film Office. It was great to talk to him and hear about the state of the film industry in North Carolina.

That about it for now, but be sure to stay tuned into December to hear about wrapping on Post-production, screening dates, and possibly some other exciting news regarding The Strong One!

And of course, be sure to follow me on Twitter and Facebook!

Picture LOCK

Progress on 'IPSEITY', my feature length film, has been moving along slowly but surely. The past several weeks I've made a special effort to get things moving into the next phase of post-production: Audio.

In order to start working on audio design, all of the video edit needs to be 'Picture locked'. In other words, the entire video edit of the film should be complete. No more re-edits, reshoots, or pickup shots.

That said, there were a few loose ends that needed to be finished off. I was fortunate enough to be able to finish those several small shots this week, and today we are officially picture locked. The video edit is finished- now it's my job to oversee audio editing, color editing, music composition, and special effects.

One of the last shots that we filmed: Now one of my favorite shots in the film.

I've been extremely blessed to work with dedicated people. Our lead, Charlie Allen, has been all-out dedicated to his role. Matt Harris, one of our producers and our visual effects supervisor, as well as our gaffer, has put in some excellent work and kept the momentum and enthusiasm for this project moving ahead at full speed. Matt has been working hard on making sure the special effects in this film are detailed and flawless, as well as developing cohesive promotional posters.

I can't wait to show you this film. We are working every single day to get us closer to that point. 

Until then, keep following the blog, stay tuned for updates on twitter and facebook, and keep an eye out for a promotional video in the next month or two!

Pictures from the short film 'Bryan' shoot

Enjoy some of the pictures from the short film 'Bryan' shoot that took place this past weekend. Stay tuned for more pics in the coming weeks.

Planning a shot with a green screen window.

Preparing for a shot with our actor, Rob Priester.

Talking over a sequence with Lauren Turnbull, our Script Supervisor, and Paul Frateschi, our DP.

Progress on IPSEITY and my next short film project

Progress on IPSEITY

Progress on IPSEITY is going well. We have already handed off our 38 visual effects shots to our Special Effects Supervisor, Matt Harris. These visual effects shots range from exciting things like gunshots to some less exciting things like superimposing images into a computer screen.

I've started discussion of our score for IPSEITY with our composers, Andrew Richardson and Ricky Kovacs, and I've heard a few small samples. Things are off to a great start, and we're excited to start putting music to the visuals of the film.

Audio editing and Color correction has gotten off to a slow start, but we are excited about working with a new member of our audio editing team, Emmanuel Teah Watson.

My Next Short Film Project

As some of you know, the next short film project that I'm slated to be involved in, entitled 'Bryan', will be shooting this weekend. I was asked by a friend of mine, Taylor D. Adams, the writer of 'Bryan', to direct the film. Stay tuned for some pictures and updates on this project!

There are several reasons why I am very excited about this film:

1) Cast. I love working with new cast, and Rob Priester, Lilly Nelson, and Jeff Briggs have shown some great talent.

 

2) We're shooting on a RED Camera. For those who don't know what that is, I'll tell you this: Peter Jackson is shooting 'The Hobbit' films on a RED camera. The quality is amazing, and I'm excited to work with it.

3) I'll be using a megaphone, and no one will be able to ignore me on set. (I'll be nice about it, I promise)

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Some thoughts on directing...

The following is an excerpt from the book "What They Don't Teach You At Film School" by Camille Landau and Tiare White. I wanted to share some of their thoughts that I found particularly relevant to the subject of directing and establishing a vision for a project. Enjoy.

What they don't teach you at FILM SCHOOL

You don’t need permission. No one asks you for your security clearance. It takes something a little more subtle. To be a director, you have to be able to say, “I care.”

You must be willing to take a strong and tenacious point of view with regard to the story you are telling. You have to be willing to say why this story is meaningful to you, and what your personal relationship is to it. This puts you in a vulnerable place, which is why, when faced with it, most people don’t actually enjoy directing.

                

         Remember when you raised your hand in third grade for liking a book, movie, or song, and the other kids laughed at you? You were uncool for liking something. For caring. At thirteen, “I don’t care” and “I don’t know” became key phrases. You still use them when you’re nervous.

            
     
          The reason it’s hard to direct a film is that you have to say, “I care” a lot. Not just “I want to make this film,” which is like saying, “I care.” But also “I want the camera here” (not here) or “I want this color paint for the walls” (not that one. That’s “I care.” Directing a film means taking the path of most resistance. 

            Every time you express your care or concern, you take a risk.