I spent most of my day in Final Cut Pro working on Standing Firm. I got up at about 10:30 or so, and didn’t have much choice (some inconsiderate moron was blasting music outside in the morning). I got to work in some of the scenes that need tweaking and changes. I also started putting together a new trailer that we can release. This one has music in it that is royalty free and fair game without the need of paying to use. It is coming together really well and I got a lot done today. It’s the first time I’ve spent this much time working on the film in a while. I talked to a few friends today as well that I hadn’t spoken to since I left. Sam Torcasio called and we talked about some hopeful thoughts he has on shooting a short film this summer sometime. I think he can pull it off easily, and I hope that moves forward. I also spoke to Matt Ceislack, a good friend from back home. I’ll be sure to visit with everyone as best I can when I head back. It’ll be like I never left, except my house will be empty. My parents are both leaving this week to head to GA. That is where my dad currently works and my mom is going down there with the dog to stay for the summer. It should be interesting being at home with nobody else. First I move away and get a taste of living on my own in a new place, now I’m going back home to the old place and it’s empty too. It’s crazy how things change isn’t it, and how quickly?
We’re moving forward. This week I’ll get some things worked out with my job for preparation to leave towards the end of July. That should be interesting calling my bosses. I’m really looking forward to Memphis and this film opportunity. It’s a really big deal for me, and I can’t wait to get started amongst all the other stuff going on right now. Lots can be done via Phone, Email, etc. so hopefully we get a ton done even before July is over. The more preparation you can do before you shoot, the better off everyone will be. We shot Standing Firm in the worst possible way for the sake of the films quality, and it was very difficult. Shooting in the “logical” way would’ve given us a terrible product, so I’m glad we did it the way we did but that doesn’t mean I’ll ever shooting something that way again. This next film in Memphis will be legit. Full shot lists, storyboards, call sheets, etc. along with a pretty decent size crew compared to what I’ve worked with before. It’s going to be busy, scary, exciting, a growing experience, etc. I want to make movies for a living, so to have something like this show up and me NOT be the waterboy/coffee guy…is quite the Blessing. These kinds of opportunities do not come around everyday, especially for those my age.
Tomorrows another day of sleeping in, then church at noon. G’night folks.
