WHERE THE HEART LIES ... Johnson, Hyten, Golden & Bullis

[Blaine]

got it.:grin::grin::grin:

[Brandon Rice]

Just finished the prep and build of the camera. It sits on my desk, patiently awaiting orders...

hehe, rock on! I have a feeling this is going to be one of the nicest looking flicks of the fest... no offense to anyone.

[Mark Johnson]

Guys, we've been through a truly hectic situation today. Last night our leading actress, Julie Horner, called and informed us she was stranded in Atlanta after Delta cancelled her flight. We were disappointed that she wasn't able to make rehearsals (I ended up stuffing my shirt and reading her part) but we weren't overly concerned as her first scene wouldn't be shot until Saturday.

This morning we learned that Delta had huge problems in Atlanta and Julie was unable to board any flights (terrible overbooking) and had to return home to Wilmington. Thus, we found ourselves without a leading lady. Given the importance of the role and the work we've put into this project, we were in a quandary.

Fortunately, a combination of factors came together and we are extremely pleased to announce that we have just signed ANA ALEXANDER to play the role of Lisa Lowe. ANA is a very accomplished actress with credits that include guest starring roles in SLEEPER CELL, CSI: MIAMI, RENO 911, LAS VEGAS, CANE, YOUNG & THE RESTLESS and THE WEDDING BELLS. She has co-starred on TWO AND A HALF MEN, OUT OF PRACTICE and CSI: NY. Her film credits include AFRICA, SECOND SKIN, GLASS TRAP and DEEP IN THE VALLEY to name a few. Please check out her site at www.anaalexander.com (http://www.anaalexander.com).

http://www.fatmonsterfilms.com/ANAPIX.jpg

[Kyle Stebbins]

good to hear you were able to fill the spot with such an accomplished actress. -- and what impressive credentials. i'm always envious of you big dogs on the west coast.

ana is going to be a great addition to your cast and i'm sure you are all relieved that the void was filled. i am sorry, however, to hear that your other lead actress was stuck due to a shitty airline.

you win some you lose some.

[Kyle Stebbins]

will they be featuring Where The Heart Lies on her site??

[Mark Johnson]

Thanks Kyle. We are just thankful we live in L.A. with such a pool of talent. We suspect the writer's strike may very well be making accomplished television actors more willing to work on little indy projects like this. Her agent said she liked our script and also liked some of the samples of recent stuff we shot that we sent to them for review.


will they be featuring Where The Heart Lies on her site??
Hell, we expect this will be her big break. When they see Geoff's footage they'll throw away the rest of her reel!!

[Blaine]

Hell, we expect this will be her big break. When they see Geoff's footage they'll throw away the rest of her reel!!Oh hell, now you've gone and done it. You've given everyone a quote to stick up in their locker room before the big game. :grin::grin::grin:

[Mark Johnson]

New Cast Crew Poster added at front of thread.

[Mark Johnson]

AH, the incomparable BULLIS has arrived! He and Tim are out with a shopping list for various and sundry items while I put a dent in the Beck's he brought with him.

I also finally got my iPhone replaced (after waiting out Steve Job's announcement to see if a new version would be released this week). When Bullis and Tim return I'll break its cherry by taking a couple pics of Bullis and Tim.

[ugafan]

i love the location. can we trade houses? :) if you don't mind me asking, what is the approximate budget of this film?

[Blaine]

AH, the incomparable BULLIS has arrived!


Sweet! :beer: The fun starts tomorrow. I wonder if I should "collect" one of the empty bottles of wine? :happy:

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

I checked out your actress's website. Nice catch guys.

[Mark Johnson]

i love the location. can we trade houses? :) if you don't mind me asking, what is the approximate budget of this film?

Don't mind you asking at all and we'll definitely share the budget after the films are viewed. The truth is that we've been exceptionally frugal in addition to "depending upon the kindness of strangers" -- to quote Blanche Dubois.

We hope our film looks like a million bucks but we don't want anyone to have expectations based on our budget one way or the other. Frankly, there are a whole lot of stories from preproduction that I believe will be of interest and possibly of use to others in the indy trenches. I have been collecting footage and images that we'll post after we're done.

So, we appreciate the interest and we think you may be surprised when we do break down our budget (which, by the way is sort of in flux anyway due to these last minute issues).

Not being able to get Bosindy in harness may be the biggest hit of all. We will probably have to hire three grips just to cover the load he was going to carry.

[ugafan]

whatever actual cost is, this (the film) looks like it's gonna be great.

[Mark Johnson]

I checked out your actress's website. Nice catch guys.

Thanks Jack. Now its up to Tim to direct this thing, I guess. At least he's got the chair.

http://www.archivisuals.com/TimDirector.jpg

[Zak Forsman]

Not being able to get Bosindy in harness may be the biggest hit of all. We will probably have to hire three grips just to cover the load he was going to carry.
mark, I know a guy (and so does Matt Garrett) that is a multi-tasking grip/gaffing phenom. he posts here as Mr. Vegas.... if you still need someone i can send you his contact info.

[Zak Forsman]

Thanks Jack. Now its up to Tim to direct this thing, I guess. At least he's got the chair.
little advice from my experience shooting Heart of Now... instead of calling "action", try throwing spoons at them. worked for me. and kept everyone on their toes.

[Blaine]

little advice from my experience shooting Heart of Now... instead of calling "action", try throwing spoons at them. worked for me. and kept everyone on their toes.LMAO. I can't wait to see that...:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Luis Caffesse]

Just make sure you're throwing spoons
Anything else will just get ugly...


http://www.getspooned.com/_borders/smallForkInHead.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

mark, I know a guy (and so does Matt Garrett) that is a multi-tasking grip/gaffing phenom. he posts here as Mr. Vegas.... if you still need someone i can send you his contact info.

Thanks muchos Zak. I think we're cool (Bullis is called the 'human donkey') but we really do appreciate the lead.

We're watching your project(s) with anticipation. Matty has shared enough with us to get us pumped.

[Zak Forsman]

:happy: ahh yes, you think i'm joking. my crew even made me a holster out of gaff tape...

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/157/photo1so8.jpghttp://img509.imageshack.us/img509/4962/photo2ec0.jpg

...really helped keep everyone "in the moment".

[Zak Forsman]

We're watching your project(s) with anticipation. Matty has shared enough with us to get us pumped. likewise. i'm excited for you.

[Mark Johnson]

First shots with the new iPhone:

http://www.archivisuals.com/FatMonsterNite.jpg

[Kyle Stebbins]

the place looks great! -- especially after the mess we left it in...
i meant to apologize for that.

i'm delighted to see bullis posing next to flowers, it really adds another dimension to his already multi-faceted mystique. (aura, persona... umm... -------- hell, it's just Bullis)

Looks like fun! wish i could be there again! Tell Scott hey from Stebbs!

[Blaine]

To use a euphemism, Tim is trying to stuff 10 pounds of shit in a 5 pound bag...http://www.forumup.it/images/smiles/staff_536uo.gif

[Tom Marshall]

That's a lot of shit...

[Zak Forsman]

a word of advice then fellas, FOLLOW YOUR BULLIS...

[Tom Marshall]

At least he knows how to cook... :thumbsup:

[Kyle Stebbins]

and damn well, too.

[Ted Arabian]

I miss Bullis!

[Mark Johnson]

Hola, mates ... We are, indeed, off and running. Yesterday afternoon (Friday) we commenced shooting our first scene here in Rancho Cucamonga. Geoff Reisner and Matty G. are consummate pros and it was a true pleasure having them operate as a team.

http://www.archivisuals.com/geoff02.jpg

http://www.archivisuals.com/geoff01.jpg

We finished up close to scheduled time and headed up the 15 to the high desert for our second location. Anyone living out here on the East side of the so-called "Inland Empire" knows that going north on the 15 on a Friday afternoon is a crap shoot. Crap. We got slammed with a wreck in the middle lane that backed up traffic and put us behind immediately. We had made arrangements with a restaurant at the location to cater the meal and they were gracious and understanding with our late arrival.

After dinner we moved to the shooting set and F*CK it was cold! Many, many, many props to the crew for being such troopers - - especially Tim, Geoff and Matty, who pretty much had to be operating at all times during the exteriors.

Blaine is a line producer's line producer and he has my unending sympathy for having to try and keep the schedule in some semblance of order when we started out behind the power curve immediately. It was almost a mini-reality show watching the dynamics going on between Blaine's efforts to time manage and Tim's efforts to get the shots. Fortunately, no blows were thrown and no loaded weapons were within reach. Kudos and muchos gracias to our cast for being willing to shoot until 2 a.m.

http://www.archivisuals.com/AppleValley.jpg

[Mark Harris]

After dinner we moved to the shooting set and F*CK it was cold!



Riiiiight. I'm sure it was absolutely FREEZING...

[bosindy]

Glad you got off to a productive start and I hate that I am no there.

so your using an adapter too. awesome! may I ask what kind of monitor it is you have mounted on the rig?

[Mark Johnson]

Riiiiight. I'm sure it was absolutely FREEZING...

Hey man, no lie! It's a WHOLE nuther planet when you go up to the high desert in January:

http://www.archivisuals.com/appleweather.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

Glad you got off to a productive start and I hate that I am no there.

so your using an adapter too. awesome! may I ask what kind of monitor it is you have mounted on the rig?

I'll have to let Geoff answer (or no doubt somebody here will recognize it). It's powered by the same DVX/HVX batteries and was really sweet. Geoff is racked out upstairs but when I do reveille in a bit I"ll ask him.

[Kyle Stebbins]

Hey man, no lie! It's a WHOLE nuther planet when you go up to the high desert in January:

http://www.archivisuals.com/appleweather.jpg

check mate.

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/17743/1200771802.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/17743/1200771999.jpg

seems as though your low is my high.
;)

really enjoying your posts, mark. stay warm out there!!
also, and geoff may have addressed this already, but are you shooting with mark's M2 adapter or geoff's?

kyle

[Mark Harris]

Hey man, no lie! It's a WHOLE nuther planet when you go up to the high desert in January:

http://www.archivisuals.com/appleweather.jpg

yeah, i know, I used to go up to Hesperia and Phelan as a kid all the time. Just messin' with you.

glad you guys are off and running. Cannot wait to see what comes out.

[Brandon Rice]

also, and geoff may have addressed this already, but are you shooting with mark's M2 adapter or geoff's?

kyle

I believe they're shooting with Geoff's SGpro. But I could be wrong, and I think that's Geoff's monitor, a Marshall monitor.

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Haha, I love the way Tim is giggling in that pic while Blaine is growsing.

[Kholi]

Hope someone grabbed a picture of the FOUR HVX's at location today. LOL. 3 with adapters, one naked.

Thanks for lettin' me hang out!

[Brandon Rice]

Ah dang, I missed it... I was supposed to go out there today, but I'm really sick... for once... and didn't want to contaminate everyone, lol.

[Kyle Stebbins]

thanks brandon, i took a look at it again and realized it was a bit smaller than the m2 -- unless my eyes have deceived me.

congrats on the mod status, JDS! it was horribly overdue! ;)

[ugafan]

http://www.archivisuals.com/AppleValley.jpg

haha. i can relate, blaine. :thumbsup:

[Mark Johnson]

but I'm really sick... for once...

For once, ....? :)

[Mark Johnson]

Some BTS images from the shoot yesterday. More to come:

http://www.archivisuals.com/BTS01.jpg

[Brandon Rice]

For once, ....? :)

Yeah, hasn't happened in over a year.

[bosindy]

Hey is that Luis, Siniarch i see on your crew? good stuff.

[Mark Johnson]

Indeed that is Luis. .... Man, is he great to have on your set. He helped us out with the Nude Video shoot a few months ago and we hope we can have him shoot with us MANY times down the road. Also, Kholi showed up and had his full rig HVX with adapter and he got GREAT BTS footage. Unfortunately, he had to hit the road before we wrapped for the day so we'll have to PhotoShop him into the crew pic. We had other cast/crew not in this shot as well. Hopefully, everyone will make the big wrap party next month and we can get a full pic.

Right now we're at the amazingly cool offices of Juris Productions shooting office interior scenes. Everything is going swimmingly well so far and we'll update with more pics tonight.

Ciao.

[Brandon Rice]

Today's your last shoot day right?

[Chris Messineo]

Wow, this is really looking great.

In fact, it's kind of intimidating. It make me want to take my little film and hide in the closet.

[Mark Johnson]

Today's your last shoot day right?

We'll be grabbing final pickups next Sunday if the current plan holds. Basically, we're 98% finished with principal photography as of this evening.

[Mark Johnson]

Wow, this is really looking great.

In fact, it's kind of intimidating. It make me want to take my little film and hide in the closet.

LOL, Chris. ... Remember, this isn't the "Dream Team" (Macgregor, Jack Daniel Stanley, John Hudson, Barry Green, and David Jimerson). This is Johnson, Hyten, Golden & Bullis. Given our history, ain't nobody gonna be intimidated until you see something worthy on the screen for once. Hell, we might all end up hung over from a SuperBowl party and never finish the edit! You never know with us. We have, though, been having one hell of a great time. The shoot here in Pasadena is going very well, the weather is sunny and Bullis is in particularly good form. So, life is damn good for now.

[Chris Messineo]

I'm counting on a drunken SuperBowl festival to help level the playing field. :)

[Brandon Rice]

We'll be grabbing final pickups next Sunday if the current plan holds. Basically, we're 98% finished with principal photography as of this evening.

Ah, very cool. :beer:

[Luis Caffesse]

I'm counting on a drunken SuperBowl festival to help level the playing field. :)

We tried that once.
The playing field was anything but level.... and it kept spinning around and around and...


:)

[Kyle Stebbins]

We tried that once.
The playing field was anything but level.... and it kept spinning around and around and...


:)

Haha!! :beer:

[Kholi]

You guys should add some interview time to the BTS. I just kinda rolled, no time to do any interviews (outside of Geoff's discussion on how Craft Services are born.)

[Brandon Rice]

Geoff's discussion on how Craft Services are born

LOL... now that I gotta see.

[Slimothy]

Just finished.

Hopefully we can post some grabs soon.

Tim.

[Mark Johnson]

Just finished.

Hopefully we can post some grabs soon.

Tim.

Hope this is soon enough, Tim!

http://www.archivisuals.com/grabs.jpg

[Mark Harris]

Good looking stuff guys. Can't wait...

[Simon Höfer]

Whoa, that looks amazing! I really can't wait to see this one.

It seems, that this time your flic lives up to my expectations after reading this thread :) Don't get wasted to the end :D

[Brandon Rice]

OMG! Hot images guys! Great work!

[Mark Johnson]

Those are without any image correction, of course. Tim and I have been working through two instructional DVDs on Apple's COLOR so that we can give this film the best color grading possible. It goes without saying that Geoff's work blew us away. He put so much effort into our interiors and it really paid off. We got supberb performances from our actors. Ana Alexander is simply amazing and she really elevated the piece to a level that we didn't dream we would achieve.

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Nice job guys. Lookin' good. This could be "the one" for you.

[Mark Harris]

Those are without any image correction, of course. Tim and I have been working through two instructional DVDs on Apple's COLOR so that we can give this film the best color grading possible. It goes without saying that Geoff's work blew us away. He put so much effort into our interiors and it really paid off. We got supberb performances from our actors. Ana Alexander is simply amazing and she really elevated the piece to a level that we didn't dream we would achieve.

Yeah, they look good. Go easy on the CC. It's often WAY overused in my opinion.

[Zak Forsman]

Yeah, they look good. Go easy on the CC. It's often WAY overused in my opinion.

oh yeah? check out the hotness!!!

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/972/grabsfixedev3.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

Nice job guys. Lookin' good. This could be "the one" for you.

Many thanks, Jack. We do know that this one will be a huge improvement over what we've done in the past and that's what really matters. Any time we can look back and see where we've addressed past failings is a big deal. This time we set out to really work on preparation and preproduction and it made a huge difference (duh!) The last festival saw us basically trying to make an effects-driven film in less than a week and it was a good lesson (more like spanking).

We also made a deliberate attempt to analyze the success of others and we deconstructed several of your shorts, Jack. Whether or not we even come close remains to be seen.

I suppose I have some trepidation since I believe we nailed the image and acting elements and are, thus, left with our script and our editing to sink or swim. However, we take some heart in the fact that Ana Alexander said that the quality of the script was a big factor in her decision to come on board. We got some very good notes from some of the members here and developed a much stronger story arc than what our original script presented.

Now we only have a final scene to shoot next Sunday and we'll be officially wrapped.

[ZFarms Productions]

hahaha.

these look awesome! it looks like it was a blast to make!

[Mark Johnson]

hahaha.

these look awesome! it looks like it was a blast to make!

Thanks and, indeed, it was a fabulous time. Yesterday it was a little tense as we elected to steal a shot at a particular location. I took Bullis and Ian (sound) to a bar while the rest of the team shot and I got hammered on Dewars while all the time expecting a phone call from Tim telling me to come deal with the authorities.

[Mark Johnson]

Couldn't resist putting up a few more examples of Geoff's work:

http://www.archivisuals.com/grabs2.jpg

[Chris Messineo]

Fantastic images. Great looking locations and cast. Geoff's work is impressive.

[bosindy]

looking sweet, congrats

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Nice grabs guys!

Mike

[Cryogenic Filmworks]

Very nice guys. Glad to see you all hitting this one head on and early instead of catching it at the last minute.

[Matty_g]

hey mark, why are these 16:9 you lazy bastard.

[Zak Forsman]

hey mark, why are these 16:9 you lazy bastard.

"This aggression will not stand, man."

[Mark Johnson]

hey mark, why are these 16:9 you lazy bastard.

Shut up and eat your carrots.

[Brandon Rice]

hey mark, why are these 16:9 you lazy bastard.

You guys shot for a 2:35 crop?

[Mark Johnson]

hey mark, why are these 16:9 you lazy bastard.

My bad. I'll get these converted to 4:3 right away, sir.

[Mark Johnson]

hey mark, why are these 16:9 you lazy bastard.

Bunny: I'll suck your c*** for a thousand dollars.
Matty G.: (forced laughter) Hahahahaha! Wonderful woman. We're all, we're all very fond of her. Very free-spirited.
Bunny: Matty can't watch, though, or he has to pay a hundred.
Matty G: Ahahaha. That's marvellous.
The Dude: Uh, I'm just gonna go find a cash machine.

[Mark Johnson]

You guys shot for a 2:35 crop?

Matty says we're releasing in 4:3 to fit screens in Riverside.

[Ted Arabian]

Hey guys!

Reports from the Fatty's are sound great! And the grabs look sweet! Good for you guys!

Congrats on the progress. Looking forward to the film!

btw, I am SO ENVIOUS of your location!!! I totally recognize the place and the incredible view!

Great work, boyz!

-Ted

[Mark Johnson]

Ted,

We catered a nice dinner in the kitchen/dining area for the cast and crew. Dennis and Suzanne joined us and both said that they wished you and Diane were here again. I did pass on to them that you sent greetings and they said you need only call ahead the next time you are in L.A. and they'll have your bedroom ready!

[Kyle Stebbins]

The most phenomenal thing about those grabs is that the views are 100% real. There was no green-screening and that, alone, bumps the production value of your short ten-fold.

Unbelievable images, guys. Geoff has a very very good eye and I'm envious that you get to work with such a talented guy. Don't even get me started with your cast, either... what a great looking bunch of people.

Dennis and Suzanne are gracious hosts and incredibly generous friends, Mark. I'd give anything in this world to sustain such a close relationship with people like them. Send along my best to them and let them know that when things get messy, loud, and obnoxious during the shoots... that "I told them so". What do you expect from a bunch of crazy filmmakers?

Oh, and do me favor and pitch out all those malt-ball beverages from the fridge. Gross.

But in all seriousness, guys. Great work. You'll be putting me to shame.

[Kholi]

Reisner tearin' shiet up as usual. B.Press Krew WEST SIDE! (I actually think they were shootin' Cine-V. But, still.)

[Blaine]

Mark wrote and performed a little ditty for Ana. He was exceedingly proud of having rhymed "surgeon" with "sturgeon."

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200952117.jpg

[Blaine]

Thanks and, indeed, it was a fabulous time. Yesterday it was a little tense as we elected to steal a shot at a particular location. I took Bullis and Ian (sound) to a bar while the rest of the team shot and I got hammered on Dewars while all the time expecting a phone call from Tim telling me to come deal with the authorities.
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200952733.jpg
Left to Right: Mark, Scott Bullis, Ian Gumpel

[Luis Caffesse]

Reisner tearin' shiet up as usual. B.Press Krew WEST SIDE! (I actually think they were shootin' Cine-V. But, still.)

What do you mean..."But, still"??
You're either with us, or against us.
:)

What's it gonna be?

[Blaine]

Here's a shot of Marc Shrem and Mark Johnson at rehearsals. Note the ever present adult beverage by Mark's leg..:thumbsup:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200957227.jpg

Kholi did a great job shooting some really nice BTS. It was a pleasure having him on set.
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200957337.jpg
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200957381.jpg

[Luis Caffesse]

Damn - you guys even have BTS shots of the BTS shooting.
:)

[Mark Harris]

Shizzzzzzam! Nice frickin' hat dude!

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200957337.jpg

[Kholi]

Shizzzzzzam! Nice frickin' hat dude!

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200957337.jpg

For LIFE! I told you, s0n. Anyone notice I have on like fifty articles of clothing from the waist up?

[Blaine]

Here are some shots that represent getting our feet wet on the 1st day at the 1st location:
From Left to Right: Heath Finn (Matt), Matty Garrett (CamOp), Sam Falconi (Sound), Geoff Reisner (DP)
http://www.stickypod.com/videos/data/609/Heath_Matty_Sam_Geoff.jpg

Matty_G and Geoff_R setting up the IndieSlider
http://www.stickypod.com/videos/data/609/IndieSlider.jpg

Geoff with the HVX mounted on a High Hat
http://www.stickypod.com/videos/data/609/Geoff_High_Hat.jpg

Bullis, a man of many skills, steps in as temporary makeup artist.
http://www.stickypod.com/videos/data/609/Bullis_Steps_In.jpg

Matty_G hands Geoff a sheet of diffusion as he stands or rather sits in for Heath while setting up the shot.
http://www.stickypod.com/videos/data/609/Geoff_Matty.jpg

I'm making script notes as Tim supervises the setup. L-R Blaine (me, seated), Slimothy (Tim), Geoff_R, Matty_G, Sam Falconi & Heath Finn
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200960012.jpg

[Blaine]

Tate Ammons as Sean:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200960403.jpg

Ana Alexander as Lisa:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200960492.jpg

Heath Finn as Matt:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200960549.jpg

[Brandon Rice]

How'd that Indieslider work for you guys? I won one in hallowfest, haven't used it yet, but it seems like it'd work real well.

[Blaine]

Preparing for the Dinner shot:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200960671.jpg

In the foreground with his back to camera is Tim, then left to right are: Oliver Noble (sound), Tate Ammons (Sean), Marc Shrem (Jack) who is not actually in this scene, Mark Johnson and Ana Alexander (Lisa):
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200960930.jpg

Another angle and lighting of the same scene:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200960813.jpg

Partial setup (that's Matty_G in the b.g.):
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200961187.jpg

[Blaine]

Setup for the poolside shot:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200961476.jpg

and the B-Cam setup for the shot:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200961537.jpg

Partial lighting for nighttime poolside shot:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200961614.jpg

[Jeff Anderson]

Those grabs look incredible guys! Have really enjoyed following this thread - makes me wanna move to LA. Keep up the awesome work!

[Ted Arabian]

Awesome BTS, Blaine! Really nice documentation. (God, how I wish I could be out there!!!)

Miss you man. Keep up the great work!

-Ted

[Mark Johnson]

How'd that Indieslider work for you guys? I won one in hallowfest, haven't used it yet, but it seems like it'd work real well.

To be honest, the first time I saw a picture of the IndiSlider I was skeptical. However, Steve Dempsey had just gotten his when we were up in Washington shooting the Vienna Teng video and I was knocked out by how much it added. Steven recently sent us a link to some shots he grabbed around his home last week that really show off the capabilities of the IndySliderPro: http://www.pinelakefilms.com/snowmotion.html

Matty G. agreed to go in on one with us so we got it just in time for this shoot and Geoff really put it to work.

[Ted Arabian]

Mark, thanks for passing on those thoughts and wishes to Dennis and Suzanne.

I often reflect on the many great experiences I had in CA with you and our visits with D&S rank up there among some of the best. Really... incredible people!

Your shoot looks like a blast, Mark. I must say that I am absolutely jonesing here!!!

Can't wait for your flick!

-Ted

[Mark Johnson]

Thanks Ted. It's hard to believe it was just a year ago that we were all bunking in Palos Verdes and shooting each day at Cable. In truth, I think a big reason that Dennis and Suzanne were willing to put up with a shoot at the house was due to the positive vibes and good energy of the crew during TTN. We are going to go over and have Bullis cook a meal this week and we'll share your wishes with them.

Ok, now I gotta go run buy a new terrabyte drive at Costco for this footage! I got one for less than $299 the last time I was there (thanks to a tip from Blaine).

[Blaine]

The following shots are at "Lisa's" office.

Here's Geoff on the floor "framing" up a shot of Ana:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200964810.jpg

Ever the perfectionist, Tim moves a figurine an eight of an inch forward:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200964895.jpg

Mark (with the ever present adult beverage) and Ana going over her "e-mail":
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200964977.jpg

[Mark Harris]

Jesus, Johnson, do you EVER work without a drink in your hand? :)

[Ted Arabian]

Every shot is the "Martini shot" for Mark.... you know, just in case!!! :)

[Mark Johnson]

Jesus, Johnson, do you EVER work without a drink in your hand? :)


http://www.archivisuals.com/WhiteRussian.jpg (http://www.eventsounds.com/wav/beverage.wav)

CLICK ME

[Blaine]

After dinner the first day...
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200968661.jpg

...we headed to the second location. It was as cold as a well digger's ass in the Yukon. Ted, we didn't have a ladder so we had to resort to a crane:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200968811.jpg

[Ted Arabian]

Well... every now and then, a crane does come in handy!

Mark... too funny!

And Blaine... you want to talk about COLD??? Come visit me... it is freakin' freezing up here!!! (and I am sure that Geoff hasn't forgotten what it was like to live in Chicago!)

But I am not complaining.... I made my bed, I will freeze in it!

[Geoff_R]

How'd that Indieslider work for you guys? I won one in hallowfest, haven't used it yet, but it seems like it'd work real well.

You can do some nice shots with it and it's perfect for ultra slow, short movements. Leveling it can take a little time but it's definitely faster than trying to level an 8-foot section of track...

The only thing that bugged me a little was being limited to using the attached bogen head which didn't allow for really smooth pan/tilt in my opinion. A CAM was setup with a cartoni plate/head whereas B CAM was setup with a bogen plate/head (another set of sticks and the indi slider). It worked for this production since we had access to 2 cams but on a single cam shoot, it'd be best to have the same heads operating on both the slider and sticks. I think there is an bogen adapter plate you can hook up to the slider which allows you to use any ball fluid head.

[Geoff_R]

Well... every now and then, a crane does come in handy!

Mark... too funny!

And Blaine... you want to talk about COLD??? Come visit me... it is freakin' freezing up here!!! (and I am sure that Geoff hasn't forgotten what it was like to live in Chicago!)

But I am not complaining.... I made my bed, I will freeze in it!

Haha, yea...I can't complain out here even when it's 20 or 30 degrees. I've gripped a few times in Chicago when the temperature dropped below 0. At least here I can feel my hands and face while working.

[Blaine]

Haha, yea...I can't complain out here even when it's 20 or 30 degrees. I've gripped a few times in Chicago when the temperature dropped below 0. At least here I can feel my hands and face while working.The longer you live out here, the colder that 20 or 30 degrees gets. :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Geoff! I will admit that when I was out there last year, I got a little cold.

The first time it was "cold," everyone was wearing coats, parkas, gloves and scarves.... I was in shorts!

BUT.... after a couple of those cold nights, I was breaking out the long pants!

Glad to see you working! Can't wait to see your project.

-Ted

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.archivisuals.com/blaineLuis.jpg

[Chris Messineo]

First, the BTS shots look great.


...However, Steve Dempsey had just gotten his when we were up in Washington shooting the Vienna Teng video and I was knocked out by how much it added...

Second, is there a thread where you talk about shooting the Vienna Teng video, as I love her music.

Chris

[Mark Johnson]

First, the BTS shots look great.



Second, is there a thread where you talk about shooting the Vienna Teng video, as I love her music.

Chris

Chris, I believe we've discussed it on this thread somewhere back in time. God knows where, but you can find the details on our blog here:

http://fatmonsterfilms.com/2007/12/fat-monster-to-produce-video-for-vienna.html

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.archivisuals.com/balcony.jpg

[Blaine]

Because Kholi needed a little more "face time." Thanks for the terrific job.:thumbsup:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200974343.jpg

[Blaine]

http://www.archivisuals.com/WhiteRussian.jpg (http://www.eventsounds.com/wav/beverage.wav)

CLICK ME
From now on, you're "The Dude."

[Mark Johnson]

From now on, you're "The Dude."

... or His Dudeness. Or El Duderino, if, you know, you're not into the whole brevity thing.

[Kholi]

You guys are crazy. I'm supposed to be amorphous: without a face? You can't be showin' people what I look like.

[Mark Johnson]

You guys are crazy. I'm supposed to be amorphous: without a face? You can't be showin' people what I look like.

Oh,.... "AMORPHOUS" ... I get it. We thought you said you were supposed to be ANAMORPHIC.

[Kholi]

Oh,.... "AMORPHOUS" ... I get it. We thought you said you were supposed to be ANAMORPHIC.

Yeah, you might've heard me right had you not been totally ished-face when I got there. xD Just kidding.

Post up a BTS montage! I wanna see how BAD I did.

[Mark Johnson]

Yeah, you might've heard me right had you not been totally ished-face when I got there. xD Just kidding.

Post up a BTS montage! I wanna see how BAD I did.

Dude its great stuff. We'll put together a clip of your stuff and get it up by tomorrow hopefully!

I must have been sh*t-faced. I thought you were a skinny asian dude. .... :)

Man, I want you to come to all our shoots with that cam. Only next time, bring that beauty with you that you brought to the music video shoot last year.

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.archivisuals.com/TimLite.jpg

[Chris Messineo]

Chris, I believe we've discussed it on this thread somewhere back in time. God knows where, but you can find the details on our blog here:

http://fatmonsterfilms.com/2007/12/fat-monster-to-produce-video-for-vienna.html

Thanks for the link to the blog - that's awesome news. I'm green with envy. :)

Let me know how it goes.

[Blaine]

Hope someone grabbed a picture of the FOUR HVX's at location today. LOL. 3 with adapters, one naked.

Thanks for lettin' me hang out!This is as close as we got...3. Mark's was in hiding, I guess.
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200976687.jpg

I know this was posted by El Duderino earlier, but I wanted to identify everyone in the pic.
Front Row (L-R): Tim Hyten (Slimothy)<Director>, Mark Johnson (Mark Johnson)<Writer/Producer>, Marina Mestaz <Makeup>
Back Row (L-R): Blaine Golden (Blaine)<Writer/Producer>, Luis Sinibaldi (siniarch)<Crew Member Extraordinaire>, Geoff Reisner (Geoff_R)<DP>, Ana Alexander "Lisa Lowe", Heath Finn "Matt Lowe", our gracious hosts Dennis and Suzanne Elber, Matt Garrett (Matty_G) <CamOp & Gaffer>
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1200976816.jpg


You guys are crazy. I'm supposed to be amorphous: without a face? You can't be showin' people what I look like.
NOBODY hides in one of our productions...NOBODY.

[Blaine]

http://www.archivisuals.com/TimLite.jpgLooks like SOMEONE is dipping into the adult beverages, again...:grin::grin::grin:

[Mark Johnson]

Thanks for the link to the blog - that's awesome news. I'm green with envy. :)

Let me know how it goes.

We'll be going back up in a friggin' week to shoot Vienna's performance portion of the video on Whidbey Island. Although the weather might be dicey, we're going to be shooting at a pretty amazing place. We found a piano technician who is an environmental activist and he built a huge compound out of only recycled materials he scrounged from landfills. It's got two hot tubs in the woods, zip lines, trampolines and 187 pianos that he's collected over time. He's told us he'll give us a few of his pianos with ruined soundboards that we can "do with as we please - including shoving off a cliff or dragging into the surf." The guy is a professional clown to boot, so it should be interesting.

Vienna has been really great and says she's up to bunking in a sleeping bag if need be. Norm Sanders is our actor (see post for frame grabs: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showpost.php?p=1126069&postcount=282)

I'll get some BTS for sure.

[Mark Harris]

You guys are crazy. I'm supposed to be amorphous:.

I was going to say androgynous...

[Brandon Rice]

You can do some nice shots with it and it's perfect for ultra slow, short movements. Leveling it can take a little time but it's definitely faster than trying to level an 8-foot section of track...

The only thing that bugged me a little was being limited to using the attached bogen head which didn't allow for really smooth pan/tilt in my opinion. A CAM was setup with a cartoni plate/head whereas B CAM was setup with a bogen plate/head (another set of sticks and the indi slider). It worked for this production since we had access to 2 cams but on a single cam shoot, it'd be best to have the same heads operating on both the slider and sticks. I think there is an bogen adapter plate you can hook up to the slider which allows you to use any ball fluid head.

Awesome! Yeah, I understand about the head issue though... might have to play around a little with it, I take it the "slider" is something we could use on a smaller set where you couldn't really fit a dolly.

[Blaine]

It's with much regret that we missed our chance of working with Tom Marshall's immeasurable acting chops. :cry: We were unfortunately forced to adjust our shooting schedule due to unforeseen circumcisions...er, circumstances. Tom was, at the time, incommunicado and we had to press a crew member, Oliver Noble, into service on extremely shot notice.

[Mark Johnson]

Yeah, it was a real downer because Tommy is OUR man. I believe he had a late shoot the previous day and had been required to turn his phone off - thus, we couldn't reach him when we needed to shoot the scene. Tommy, we shall buy you a cigar and a good glass of Guiness to recompense partially. ....

[Tom Marshall]

Thanks Blaine and Mark. I so rarely turn off my phone... only for shooting things, which doesn't happen as often as I wish. When I got home, I was so worn out from shooting all day, I completely forgot to turn my phone back on. :(

I wish I could have been there. It looks like you guys had a good time... :beer:

[Mark Johnson]

Tim studies the framing monitor...

http://www.archivisuals.com/AnaTim.jpg

[Blaine]

Tim studies the framing monitor...

Yeah, while we were all studying the SUBJECT of the framing monitor...:thumbsup:

[Mark Harris]

http://www.toxicshock.tv/interviews/billy_west/zapp_brannigan_futurama.jpg



I've studied abroad...or two...

[Blaine]

http://www.toxicshock.tv/interviews/billy_west/zapp_brannigan_futurama.jpg


I've studied abroad...or two...
<rimshot>

[Mark Johnson]

"Men, you're lucky men. Soon you will all be fighting for your planet. Many of you will be dying for your planet. A few of you will be forced through a fine mesh screen for your planet. They will be the luckiest of all."

[Kyle Stebbins]

One of my favorites...

"So, a plot to assassinate a weird looking alien with scissors. How very neutral of you. But everybody knows that rock beats scissors. But paper beats rock. And scissors beats paper! Kif, we have a conundrum."

[Ted Arabian]

From now on, you're "The Dude."
Surely you are not just NOW discovering this nickname for Mark!!! He has been "The Dude" for as long as I have known him!!!

Dude, Love the Comic Life clips! Great stuff!

[Mark Johnson]

Surely you are not just NOW discovering this nickname for Mark!!! He has been "The Dude" for as long as I have known him!!!

Dude, Love the Comic Life clips! Great stuff!

Ted, you rule!!!!! Bosindy and I have been trading stories affectionately about you.

I'm trying to figure out why, though, we have no hot tub footage this time around. .....

[artofsuntzu]

At the risk of stating the obvious, and being late (what 10 pages ago?) ... your grabs are amazing!

Give a newcomer a chance. How can I show my stuff after that? Have I missed the deadline for quitting? I hope there's no quitting-from-intimidation fee. :)

And how early can I start voting for you guys for best cinematography?

Sorry if this was off topic, but wow!

[Mark Johnson]

At the risk of stating the obvious, and being late (what 10 pages ago?) ... your grabs are amazing!

Give a newcomer a chance. How can I show my stuff after that? Have I missed the deadline for quitting? I hope there's no quitting-from-intimidation fee. :)

And how early can I start voting for you guys for best cinematography?

Sorry if this was off topic, but wow!

You are much too kind. Getting Geoff on board was the best decision we could make.

And, since you're a newcomer you obviously don't know our somewhat spotty track record, when it comes to the finish line. We're looking at a particularly brutal shooting schedule starting almost immediately with a trip to Washington to shoot Vienna Teng and a major video shoot for the band I Hate Kate that we're squeezing in next week as well. Hell, I myself and waiting to see if we can pull this off!

[Ted Arabian]

Mark, I've no doubt that you'll get this together!

[Kyle Stebbins]

Mark, I've no doubt that you'll get this together!

Heh heh... I do.

:evil:

i kid i kid

[Ted Arabian]

Heh heh... I do.

:evil:

i kid i kid
Bwaaaahahahaaaa haahaa haaahaaahaaaahaaa haaa haaa...

I mean, WHAT? :huh:

:evil:

[siniarch]

Hey Guys,
Just saw the post. Didn't get a chance to go through the whole thing, but it was a pleasure working with you guys. That 1st picture of me is hilarious.
Good luck in the fest.
Luis

[Geoff_R]

Hey Guys,
Just saw the post. Didn't get a chance to go through the whole thing, but it was a pleasure working with you guys. That 1st picture of me is hilarious.
Good luck in the fest.
Luis

Thanks for your help on the shoot, Luis. Matty and I wouldn't have been able to move anywhere near as quick that day without you.

[Kholi]

Hey Guys,
Just saw the post. Didn't get a chance to go through the whole thing, but it was a pleasure working with you guys. That 1st picture of me is hilarious.
Good luck in the fest.
Luis

=\ Luis ate all the pizza.

[Luis Caffesse]

Funny - I barely got any pizza on our set.
I guess Sinarch is keeping the balance in the universe in regards to 'Luis pizza consumption'
:)

[Mark Johnson]

There was pizza there?

[Blaine]

There was pizza there?Yeah, Suzanne had some leftover cold pizza. :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Ted Arabian]

Mark, don't act like you are interested in the pizza... we know that you are really just looking for the RED WINE!!!!

[Mark Johnson]

Mark, don't act interested in the pizza... we know that you are really just looking for the RED WINE!!!!

Right you are Ted-man. In fact, for the dinner scene, Suzanne brought out a nice bottle as a prop. Before the scene was over she had to bring out two more "props." It was a great little pinot and the crew was fighting the cast for it!

[Brandon Rice]

Let's see some BTS clips!

[Ted Arabian]

Awesome! I bet that Dennis and Suzanne have some really nice props! Though, I'd be happy with our "three ..." Oh, crap! What was the name of that wine you buy???

[Ted Arabian]

Hey, I PM'd Kholi earlier to get some advice from him. I saw that he had a thread out there on High-Rez monitor solutions... I found one on the marketplace that he recommends. I just made the purchase! Sweet deal from a fellow dvxuser! I'll be giving him props soon.

Can't wait to have a 7" monitor on my rig!

Woo-Hoo!

[Blaine]

Let's see some BTS clips!Patience, padwan, patience. :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Kyle Stebbins]

Hey guys, nice new poster. That black background REALLY adds an edge to the font that I hadn't seen before. - It gives the film a much harsher, in-your-face attitude. Very cool.

[Mark Johnson]

Hey guys, nice new poster. That black background REALLY adds an edge to the font that I hadn't seen before. - It gives the film a much harsher, in-your-face attitude. Very cool.

Thanks Kyle. I'm going to be re-doing the Cast/Crew poster and I plan to rotate a series of posters from here til the start of the festival. I consider you one of the great poster designers here so thanks for the compliment.

[Brandon Rice]

Are you going to think about making it "standard" "movie poster" size? Just curious. It looks good though, and I dig the font choice for the title... it sticks out a lot more on black.

[Mark Johnson]

Are you going to think about making it "standard" "movie poster" size? Just curious. It looks good though, and I dig the font choice for the title... it sticks out a lot more on black.

Yeah, I should probably figure out what Standard Size is. If you know please share.

[Brandon Rice]

Yeah, I should probably figure out what Standard Size is. If you know please share.

No problem.

Just opened up a poster...

Image size is....

W: 27
H: 41

200DPI

Usually what I do is I work with it in high-res, and then save a Jpeg of it when I want to post on the web, and downres it to 400x600 or so... like this...

EXAMPLE

http://www.sigprod.com/brandon/NGL/TeaserPoster_1.jpg

But you can do whatever you want...

Hope that helps...

[Mark Johnson]

Cool. Thanks B-man. Didn't know that at ahll.

Well, we know we don't have a Corsairs here, but we think we have an honest effort.

[Brandon Rice]

No prob. Mark... I didn't either... just learned that is the "standard size" a few months ago.

Always a Corsairs reference in a Mark J. thread... without fail!

[Blaine]

Your posters are fine, Mark. Maybe a bit WIDE. :2vrolijk_08:

[Jason Ramsey]

Wow. Just checked out the grabs on the front page, and they look really great. The lighting is smokin!

thanks for sharing. Looking forward to more, guys.

later,
jason

[andreww]

Wow. Just checked out the grabs on the front page, and they look really great. The lighting is smokin!

thanks for sharing. Looking forward to more, guys.

later,
jason

I second this statement.

[Blaine]

Happy Birthday, Tom Marshall. http://www.geocities.com/chad_callaghan/Guinness.gif

[ugafan]

so after winning this thing, who gets to keep the Redrock HD Indie Bundle with microX Flip?

[Mark Johnson]

I think probably Mark Harris

[Tom Marshall]

Happy Birthday, Tom Marshall. http://www.geocities.com/chad_callaghan/Guinness.gif

I'll drink to that... :beer:

[Mark Johnson]

NOTICE: This is a 57MB quicktime file. Right click to download:

http://www.archivisuals.com/kholiBTS.jpg (http://www.archivisuals.com/KholiBTS.mov)

[Blaine]

All right, Mark! But I didn't hear, "that shot was dope," even once in the BTS. It's like Tim completely disappeared...:cheesy:

[Mark Johnson]

All right, Mark! But I didn't hear, "that shot was dope," even once in the BTS. It's like Tim completely disappeared...:cheesy:

Also there aren't any "dings" .... wtf?

[Blaine]

Also there aren't any "dings" .... wtf?OMG, I forgot about the "dings." That was so friggin' funny...:grin::grin::grin:

[Ted Arabian]

I'll drink to that... :beer:

Tom, was yesterday your Birthday???? Happy Birthday, man! :beer:


downloading file now.....

[Ted Arabian]

Very cool bts video.... made me SOOOOOO homesick for CA and filmmaking!

If anything, you guys are going to win for best location! Dennis and Suzanne's house is so incredible. (I see that the fish tank has not been installed yet!)

Really fun watching you boys doing your thing. You keep sending me clips like that and I will be out there before you know it! (I guess I need to find a new position though!)

Looking great guys! Can't wait to see the footage from the HVX!!!

Envious and Cold in NH,

-Ted

[Marlon Ladd]

Mark, I tried to check out the BTS and it didn't pull up. I guess I'll check back in a bit.

[Mark Johnson]

Mark, I tried to check out the BTS and it didn't pull up. I guess I'll check back in a bit.

Seems to be working here. Don't get high expectations. We all look like fools except for Reisner (who merely looks bored).

[Mark Harris]

A number of denizens that looked like they were out of a David Lynch movie...


Um, that would be your crew, Mark.

[Ted Arabian]

Bwaaaahahahaaa haa haa haaaaa :grin:

[Mark Johnson]

Um, that would be your crew, Mark.

That would explain a lot of things. The bag lady running the Kinos for one.

[Ted Arabian]

Mark, I am very excited to see this flick you are working on. And I just love the title... it really seems to be a bit of a double entendre.

As I was watching the bts and then viewing the grabs, I started to put the story (my own version, obviously!) together in my head. Really looking forward to this.

[Mark Johnson]

Mark, I am very excited to see this flick you are working on. And I just love the title... it really seems to be a bit of a double entendre.

As I was watching the bts and then viewing the grabs, I started to put the story (my own version, obviously!) together in my head. Really looking forward to this.

Ted, it is just so damn nice to have you back on the forum. It will be even better to get you out here again. Surely we can make that happen this spring or summer, huh?

Thanks for your enthusiasm. We do really like this story and we can only hope it cuts the way we see it in our heads so far.

Can't wait to see some grabs and BTS on your thread. I still think your original thread in HorrorFest was one of the best sources of info and amusement we've had (for some reason stuff I get involved with sort of devolves into a low-rent frat party it seems. Must be Bullis' fault).

[Ted Arabian]

hee hee.... I don't think that you should share that credit with Bullis. Stand up and be recognized, my friend. YOU ARE A WALKING FRAT PARTY!!!!

Thanks for the kind words. That first fest was truly a great experience for me. I will never forget that.

As for bts and grabs for "Love," that is kinda hard as I am planning on a very short shoot schedule due to my late entry. But when I get something, you'll be the first to know it!

Be well!

And YES! Let's talk about a visit. I would love to see you again.

[Brandon Rice]

Great BTS clip!

[Kyle Stebbins]

Happy birthday Tom!!!!

[siniarch]

I second that. Happy B-day Tom. (talk to Brian, I left him a message for you)

[Blaine]

Just got back from the Fat Monster offices and I've got to say that Tim is doing a great job on editing. Perhaps his greatest strength in this area is his willingness to look at other options. He may be young but he is well beyond his years when it comes to understanding a good edit, regardless of where the ideas come from. For all of us on this project, the most important thing is to GET IT RIGHT.

Speaking of RIGHT, right now, Johnson is trying to see Cloverfield, a movie he has been trying to see for over a week.

[Mark Johnson]

Speaking of RIGHT, right now, Johnson is trying to see Cloverfield, a movie he has been trying to see for over a week.

Once again I got f*cked. My GPS went out en route and I ended up first in the parking lot of a lumber yard and then outside a Pollo Loco imposter. I may have actually made it to the movie but I was seduced by a 7-11 with its promises of SlimJims and Cheddar Sun Chips. As I exchanged b.s. with the charming clerk with the almond eyes I decided to say "screw it" and return to Fat Monster to bother Tim some more.

Tomorrow, maybe.

Perhaps a double feature of There Will Be Blood AND Cloverfield.

[Kyle Stebbins]

Ah, Mark man. Cloverfield is insane. I'd love to hear your take on it. I loved it.

[Mark Johnson]

Cloverfield .... today.

[Kyle Stebbins]

we can only hope.

[Luis Caffesse]

As I exchanged b.s. with the charming clerk with the almond eyes I decided to say "screw it" and return to Fat Monster to bother Tim some more.

Probably for the best...he probably wasn't right for you anyway.
:)

[Tom Marshall]

Happy birthday Tom!!!!

Thanks Kyle :beer:


I second that. Happy B-day Tom. (talk to Brian, I left him a message for you)

Thanks Luis :beer: I'll see Brian later tonight. Why, did you get me a gift? :D


Perhaps a double feature of There Will Be Blood AND Cloverfield.

Now THAT would be cool... :thumbsup:

[Mark Johnson]

Tried to get Tim to go see the 11:00 showing of Cloverfield. He was only good for lunch. Going to try tonight. TOMMY, if you wanna come out and see Cloverfield with us, come on!!!

[Tom Marshall]

Aagh, I can't tonight. I've already made plans... I'm up for early next week though, like Monday or Tuesday.

[Mark Johnson]

Maybe "There Will Be Blood" next week, Tommy? Would be cool.

I didn't shout out a happy birthday as I figured you'd prefer I send a six-pack and a hooker over to your place, eh?

[Marlon Ladd]

Wow! Your grabs are really impressive. Lighting and locations look awesome, man. This looks like a Hollywood production. Now I really can't wait to see it. I'll try again on the BTS.

[Robert Eldon]

Tommy,

Looks like your wearing black again! Your favorite color? This looks like it was a fun production. Can't wait to see it.

[Scott Bullis]

Send Harris a sixer too. Jan 19. BLAINE !

[Ted Arabian]

BULLIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How the hell are you?

Miss you, dude!

[Kyle Stebbins]

ted, sorry i called you mark.... HA! lord knows mark couldnt light a bowl of water as well as you could. ;)

[Ted Arabian]

Bwaaahaaaahaaahaa haaa haa haa....

Thanks dude!

[Blaine]

light a bowl of water
What kind of devilish alchemy are we talking about here?!? :shocked:

http://www.tobacco-barn.com/images/PRODUCT/icon/7675.jpghttp://www.mainlandmart.com/ms02.jpg

[Ted Arabian]

:Drogar-Smoke(DBG): My... that is one fancy smoking bowl!

[Blaine]

What's happening with the edit?

Well right now, Tim is chained to a chair and he's not being allowed to leave until he's completed a rough cut...it smells kinda bad in there...:zombie_smiley:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1201318112.jpg
Don't worry, though. Johnson's keeping the Top Ramen flowing.

While Tim is slaving away, Mark is following all the comings and goings on the boards :Drogar-SunGlass(DBG :http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1201318323.jpg

And I'm somewhere in paperwork hell...

[Brandon Rice]

Paperwork hell?

What kind of paperwork?

Do tell...

[Blaine]

Paperwork hell?

What kind of paperwork?

Do tell...A mere technicality. It will be discussed at the appropriate time...:cool:

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.archivisuals.com/jmanAnnotated.jpg

[Zak Forsman]

Paperwork hell?

What kind of paperwork?

Do tell...

i'm guessing SAG paperwork for a last minute addition to the cast. just a guess. cause it happened to me.

[Mark Johnson]

i'm guessing SAG paperwork for a last minute addition to the cast. just a guess. cause it happened to me.

... or the ream of paperwork required by Bad Boys Bail Bonds ....

[Blaine]

... or the ream of paperwork required by Bad Boys Bail Bonds ....Shhhhhhhhh........

[Brandon Rice]

Ah snap, word...

I'm glad I don't have to do that stuff...on our next film

:)

[Mark Johnson]

Tim and Matty G. deep in post-production discussions at Fat Monster Films.

http://www.archivisuals.com/TimMatty.jpg

[Luis Caffesse]

Damn - you guys are having too much fun.
I'm sitting here holed up in my office in the dark cutting our film.

While I'm having fun...it's definitely not a 24 hour party over here.

Hey Mark, Is Fat Monster hiring?
:thumbsup:

[Mark Johnson]

Damn - you guys are having too much fun.
I'm sitting here holed up in my office in the dark cutting our film.

While I'm having fun...it's definitely not a 24 hour party over here.

Hey Mark, Is Fat Monster hiring?
:thumbsup:

Man, you wouldn't want the work we dole out. Yesterday we found out one of our clients in Alabama f*cked up and never got the background plates we needed for a project due Feb. 1. So, we called up Sam Falconi and put him on a plane at 6 a.m. to Huntsville this morning. We picked him up at 11:00 p.m. and put a beer in his hand as we screened the footage he shot. The poor sucker has been up for almost 24 hours (late night party in Hollywood last night) but we won't take him home until we run out of beer. You should hear him whine. We're trying to decide whether we pay him or not. Probably not.

http://www.archivisuals.com/SamMark.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

Tim and Matty in an uncomfortable pose ....

http://www.archivisuals.com/TimMattyBald.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.archivisuals.com/Samwise.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

Blaine on the edge ...

http://www.archivisuals.com/StopMe.jpg

[Blaine]

Tim and Matty in an uncomfortable pose ....

http://www.archivisuals.com/TimMattyBald.jpgoh fuck me! I can't believe you posted that picture..."root beer" out the nose!!!!

[Mark Johnson]

2:30 a.m. .... and the edit goes on ..... and Sam still cannot get anyone to take him home.

http://www.archivisuals.com/SamTim.jpg

[Zak Forsman]

Tim and Matty in an uncomfortable pose ....

http://www.archivisuals.com/TimMattyBald.jpg

Mark, your work with the Make A Wish Foundation is inspiring.

[Mark Johnson]

When Tim first came to me I was heartened by his attitude and spunk. He turned a blind eye to his impending demise. Afflicted with Entitilitus since birth, Tim preferred to look forward rather than looking backward. More than one DVXUSER has held back tears while watching this gallant lad struggle with his horribly misshapened genitalia. Say a prayer for Tim tonight. Say two if you really mean it.

No one knows what Entitilitis does, but Entitilitis kills. If you want to help, sponser an Entitilitis volunteer for national "talk backwards to raise awareness about entitilitis" day.

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.archivisuals.com/MattyFriend.jpg

[Simon Höfer]

Looks like Matty G is having fun :D

[Mark Johnson]

Looks like Matty G is having fun :D

He brings that damn thing with him everywhere. He calls it "Tofu" and he seems oblivious to the smell.

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.archivisuals.com/TimEdit.jpg

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

http://www.archivisuals.com/MattyFriend.jpg

maybe one of the best images I've seen in my life ... ever ...

[Luis Caffesse]

Remind me never to stay at your place, Mark.
That is, unless I decide I would like to have early morning shirtless shots of me posted online.
:thumbsup:

[Matty_g]

maybe one of the best images I've seen in my life ... ever ...
I am pretty awesome huh?

[Brandon Rice]

Anything new guys?

[Mark Johnson]

Just finished the last pickups 5 minutes ago. Martini Shot. Yowsuh.

[Blaine]

Just finished the last pickups 5 minutes ago. Martini Shot. Yowsuh.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f5/New_Bond_martini_at_Shibuya%2C_Tokyo.jpg/200px-New_Bond_martini_at_Shibuya%2C_Tokyo.jpg



****They're on the way, Matty...

[Blaine]

Nice shooting tonight. It now looks like we have everything we need for LoveFest...:love4:

[Blaine]

A couple BTS shots from tonight:

Here's "Matt" at the bar...I think Heath is a bit disappointed that he won't be able to show the video to his nephews and nieces...
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1201513515.jpg

Discussing the setup for the bar scene (L-R) Mark Johnson, Heath Finn, Geoff and Tim:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1201513601.jpg

And a final pickup of "Matt weaving his web":
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1201513688.jpg

[Ted Arabian]

Woo Hoo!!!!

Congrats on the Martini Shot! (always a great feeling!)

[Ted Arabian]

Discussing the setup for the bar scene (L-R) Mark Johnson, Heath Finn, Geoff and Tim:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10394/1201513601.jpg

This scene looks BEAUTIFUL!!! Nice looking work guys. Can't wait!

[Brandon Rice]

Just finished the last pickups 5 minutes ago. Martini Shot. Yowsuh.

Congrats guys! :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Cool looking set

congrats on the wrap!

[Zak Forsman]

Wooohoooo it's the shartini mot!! wrat's a thap, fellas!!!

[Mark Johnson]

I had a dream last night ...

http://www.archivisuals.com/TheNiteTheyDroveJackStanleyDown.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.archivisuals.com/WTHLpic01.jpg

http://www.archivisuals.com/WTHLpic02.jpg

[ugafan]

I had a dream last night ...

http://www.archivisuals.com/TheNiteTheyDroveJackStanleyDown.jpg

lol! hilarious.

[Mark Johnson]

We retook the cast/crew photo becaue Matty wanted to have his fish in the pic:

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10478/1201555806.jpg

[Robbie Comeau]

http://www.isarapix.com/pix20/1201556991.png

[Geoff_R]

Matty, that fish smelled horrible...I still cannot believe Mark tolerated it on set...Your one talented but incredibly sick individual...

[bosindy]

It's pretty cool you guys are a wrap. This will be the first one I will be checking out. I am sure it will not be crushed under the great weight of our collective expectations.