"Love" a new short film by Ted Arabian

[Ted Arabian]

WORKING LINK to view "LOVE" - click this text! - (http://www.dvxfest.com/lovefest/loader.php?id=90038)

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SET GRABS below on POST #3 REHEARSAL GRABS below in post #2

Jan. 30th EVEN NEWER SET GRABS!!! Nearly complete set. post # 136 (click to view) (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?p=1170600&posted=1#post1170600)

Jan. 30th *** JUST ADDED ----->>>>> a few shots of some updated lighting specials that I hadn't got around to hanging and focusing for the rehearsal... post #130 (click to visit) (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?p=1170486&posted=1#post1170486)

http://tedarabian.com/LOVE/LOVE_newposter_finished.jpg


"Love"

Writer, Director, Designer, DP, Editor and Sound (don't worry, I am getting better!).......... Ted Arabian

Cast............... Kelli Leigh-Ann Connors and Anthony Ejarque

Composer............... The Herman Witkam !!!

Camera Assistants....... Taylor Rodgers and Arik Blanchard

Boom Op and BTS photog............ Allegra English

Produced by.............. Hill, Bill and Bama!!!

Special Thanks to my wife! Thank You for your support and allowing me to spend these 4 weeks focused on this project.




JANUARY 17th... Ted announces his return...

Hola amigos!

It has been so long since I have been able to visit this site and my fellow filmmaking friends. I apologize for my absence but duty called… and I had to answer!

I have had the busiest season that I have ever had… thanks in large part to the NH Primaries. I used to hate the primary season but not this time around. I was constantly employed by the Clinton and the Obama campaigns and lit them up whenever and where ever they were in NH.

The final four days before the actual primaries, I lit 14 events! It was amazing. I had 3 lighting set-ups in a box truck and ran all over the state setting up the rallies. I had 2 assistants who would each baby-sit a rally, breakdown the set-ups and meet me somewhere along my travel to return the gear so I could set it up again. It was crazy and I heavily relied on an information-filled notepad that never left my side. It was quite a rush and I was averaging about 3 hours a sleep.

The day before the Primaries, I actually lit 6 events! In one day! 3 Obamas, 2 Bill Clintons and 1 Huckabee. (Yeah, I picked up a Republican along the way!)

It was exhausting at times but the money made it totally worthwhile. I will miss my “Obama-bucks” and my “Clinton-cash!”

In addition to lighting the Political gigs, I had been busy with designing, stage managing and technical directing Nutcracker and several Holiday Pops concerts.

And on top of all of this, I have accepted the position of Technical Director at Brewster Academy. During the Fall, I designed and installed an incredible set for a play called “Metamorphoses.” The set was a 16’x16’ pool of water on stage. It was only 18” deep but still a lot of water and weight! And the best part came when I started to do the lighting. WOW! I never had so much fun bouncing light off of water. It was really incredible. (I shot footage of the production and will share a clip soon.)

And just this week a played a caveman for a History Channel special that will air this March... Journey to 10,000 BC. (It is produced and directed by David Padrush who has also shot Bible Battles, Aftershock and 300 for the History Channel. He is a great guy and I always say YES! to his projects.) The shoot was totally shot on a Green Screen studio at High Output studios in Boston, MA. Another amazing experience.

So… that what’s kept me busy.

I would have loved to just pop into dvxuser and say hello but it was just better for me to stay focused on my tasks.

I have totally missed being a part of this dvxuser community and deeply miss taking part in the film fests. I thought that I might try to shoot something for the All Hallows Eve fest but didn’t have a script or story idea that I felt could be worthily shot and submitted. And I didn’t want to just submit to be a part of it all. The worst part of it all was that I never even had a chance to watch any of the films. I hope to do that soon. I know that a lot of work was put in and I would like to see what you guys did.

Now we are on to Love Fest.

I am done with the Political scene and I have my February set already up at Brewster (West Side Story for those who care). So… I am thinking that I can contribute to Love Fest!!!

I have written a simple story idea and am working on securing a theatre which is empty and dark (meaning they have no shows happening). They owe me money and I am going to barter some of their bill in exchange for the use of the space.

I intend to build a single unit set and shoot in a completely controlled environment. (I have come to loath the sun and its constant movement! Then you have clouds that don’t stay where you want them.) I really hope that I get this space. It will be a great new learning experience for me.

The goal of Love Fest for me will be to shoot in a totally controlled environment focusing on very extreme and dynamic lighting. I am staying very, VERY simple on story. (I always try to put too much in these short films.)

I am also aiming to add another new element for me… the dolly shot.

The film is titled, “Love.” (Love in quotation marks… basically, Quote/unquote Love)

I hope to get this done in time and learn some new skills while honing other techniques. I also look forward to watching and learning from you guys.

Best of luck to everyone on their projects!

One final note….

I really want to say thank you to those who have reached out to see how I was doing and wishing me happy holidays and such. It was so comforting to know that my presence has been missed. Believe me, I have missed you guys!

-Ted

[Ted Arabian]

Rehearsal Grabs!!!


Had a great rehearsal with actors and crew. Allegra English (a dear friend and the "unfeatured extra who POUNDED on the basement door for I.D.) is the Boom Op (a first for her!) and the bts photographer!!!

Obviously, lighting is underway. I have enhanced the lighting since rehearsal, now that I've seen the actors on the set.

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Ted looking sharp in his Cow Hampshire attire! Love the flannel lined pants, huh?

OH! And that hideous looking canopy pointy thing above the bed is CROPPED OUT of every shot. Believe me!!! I hate the way that top looks but I found it at the Salvation Army for $3.99!!! How could I NOT use it!!!! It's perfect!



My actors are Kelli Leigh-Ann Connors and Anthony Ejarque.

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>>>>>>>>>>>

Ted's montage of METAMORPHOSES grabs...

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The really cool thing about this set, besides the water on stage, is that the entire action takes place on this single unit set. However, with the lighting, I was able to transform the set over and over.

Also, though it does not come through in photos... this set had a built-in fountain that allowed water to tricker into the pool and was rigged with an overhead fountain that allowed it to rain from above. All in all, very cool!

I hope that you enjoy checking out the photos.

[Ted Arabian]

Set Build in Progress. No Lighting executed in any of these shots.

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Set Build nearing completion. No Lighting. No Set Dressing. New Crop to 2.35 aspect ratio

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And.... for all you ladder junkies.........

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Cheers!

-Ted

[Mark Harris]

HOLY SHIT. NOW it's a DVXUser Fest.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

I love a good dolly shot. :)

Can't wait to see your entry.

Good luck!

Mike

[Mark Johnson]

And on top of all of this, I have accepted the position of Technical Director at Brewster Academy. During the Fall, I designed and installed an incredible set for a play called “Metamorphoses.”

Congrats on that marvelous new gig, Ted!!! Was the play the one by Ovid I had to read in college or Kafka's?

So friggin' fabulous to see the theater guy back here and even more wonderful to read of your accomplishments and successes. ... The LADDER is back!

[Ted Arabian]

Now, THIS is what I have been missing! (and why I stayed away!!!) I love chatting with the boys!

Thanks Mark. Appreciate the welcome!

Kyser, I have several dolly shots planned... hopefully one will satisfy you!

MARK!!!! Buddy!!!!! Thanks man! Yeah... the theatre guy is back to being a film guy again!

Metamorphoses was writted by Mary Zimmerman based on the story by Ovid. (good call, man!) The original play debuted in NYC at Circle in the Square. It is really an amazing piece of work. I was so proud of my set. I gotta get a grab of that up.

Hmmmm..... yeah, I have to find a way to use a ladder in this shoot. I am sure that I will find a way!

Thanks boyz!

[Brandon Rice]

Ah snap Ted! It's been forever! Great to see you back! And in the fest!!

[Mark Johnson]

The other day we were on the way back from location walkthroughs and we passed an "IN N OUT" and Tim goes, "TED!" and everybody got it.

When I was out in Nebraska Kyle told me he called you on a whim and he gave me a report that you were doing spectacular and that was so great to hear. Now its even better to get the rundown from the source and hear about this stuff. Cannot wait to see those Metamorphoses shots. So many people are interested in lighting here and it would be really cool to see your setups.

Welcome back and give my fondest remembrances to Diane.

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks B-man! It is great to be back on the board!

Though I am JUST getting my project going, I do intend to have it submitted in time for the fest. Looking forward to the experience and the always helpful feedback.

I imagine that you have been busy as usual. Is that a new studio name for yourself? Coram Deo Studios? Or are you working with a new team?

[Larry Rutledge]

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DIY Helicopter Rig (for when you can't afford to rent a helicopter):

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[Ted Arabian]

The other day we were on the way back from location walkthroughs and we passed an "IN N OUT" and Tim goes, "TED!" and everybody got it.

When I was out in Nebraska Kyle told me he called you on a whim and he gave me a report that you were doing spectacular and that was so great to hear. Now its even better to get the rundown from the source and hear about this stuff. Cannot wait to see those Metamorphoses shots. So many people are interested in lighting here and it would be really cool to see your setups.

Welcome back and give my fondest remembrances to Diane.
Oh man, I would LOVE an IN-N-OUT double-double animal style right now!!! hee hee!

Thanks for the kind words to Di... I'll be sure to pass them on.

As for lighting Metamorphoses... man, it was unbelievable!

First of all, I had to hang and focus all of my lighting over the pool before the pool ever went in. (The lights there are dead hung and I would have no way of getting to the positions without risking a tear in the pool liner.)

But the best part was when I had my pool in and I turned on my first light to focus it... WOW! The light hit the water and reflections went EVERYWHERE! It produced that "crinkled water reflection look" that you see at indoor pools. I was at first shocked on how I was going to control this lighting but then quickly learned to use it to my advantage.

And the best use of reflecting light was for the Gods. I had these Gods high on a platform and really didn't have any good lighting positions to hit them. I finally got the idea to hang some lighting a the rear of the theatre and bounce the light off of the water and aimed at the Gods. OMG! It was so cool! The Gods were up in the heavens and lit by this constantly moving reflecting light. I was pretty stoked.

Okay... now I gotta get off line and go through some footy for you guys.

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks B-man! It is great to be back on the board!

Though I am JUST getting my project going, I do intend to have it submitted in time for the fest. Looking forward to the experience and the always helpful feedback.

I imagine that you have been busy as usual. Is that a new studio name for yourself? Coram Deo Studios? Or are you working with a new team?

Coram Deo is a new name for the company I've been working for, and with for several years. We finally incorporated to become "official" We're working on our first feature right now, and are shooting in March! :D

[Mark Johnson]

Ted,

Your name often surfaces with us (and usually without expletives!) Seriously, we miss you immensely and hope you can come out here sometime. We are shooting a music video up in Washington with Disjecta and have cast Norm in it (some frames here: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showpost.php?p=1126069&postcount=282) While we were having crab and oysters in a little fish house Norm told us how much they enjoyed having you guys visit last year.

[Ted Arabian]

OMG! LARRY!!!! Those are hilarious!!! Especially that last photo. That CAN'T be real! Please tell me that is photoshopped!

Appreciate the welcome!!!

[Ted Arabian]

We're working on our first feature right now, and are shooting in March! :D
Awesome for you, man. Looking forward to your updates!


Ted,

Your name often surfaces with us (and usually without expletives!) Seriously, we miss you immensely and hope you can come out here sometime. We are shooting a music video up in Washington with Disjecta and have cast Norm in it (some frames here: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showpost.php?p=1126069&postcount=282) While we were having crab and oysters in a little fish house Norm told us how much they enjoyed having you guys visit last year.
We had some good times, Mark. Ones that I will never forget. And I know that I will get out there to do it again with you. I know that I say that often... but it is true. It will happen.

I will have to check out those grabs. I had a great time with the Northwest dvxuser clan. Great group up there. I had a blast with them.

[Mark Johnson]

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[Larry Rutledge]

Welcome back ... good to see you again! I know these aren't smilies, but thought you'd enjoy them anyway http://d21c.com/walpurgis9/happies/faces/064.gif

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[Ted Arabian]

OMG! These ladder pix are great!!! I really need to think about utilizing the word "Ladder" in a new production name! It is just too funny!!!

Keep 'em coming!

[bosindy]

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[Ted Arabian]

hahahaha!!!! Oh jeez.... I thought that I burned that photo!

Well... there is the man in black! So funny... that is the ONLY color I ever wear anymore! I am always in my blacks lately!

Thanks for stopping by and landing that picture on my thread, Demo!

When are we going to get together and shoot????

btw, I want you and Aram up here for my shoot. It is going to involve a pretty woman in lingerie!!!

[Jason Ramsey]

Welcome back and welcome to the Fest, Ted. Glad to see you here, man.

Later,
Jason

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Jason! I appreciate your welcome. Feels good to be back!

[Marlon Ladd]

Man, you have been busy. Glad you're entering. I'm anxious to see what you can pull of in that controlled environment. Sounds like you got some realy lighting skillz too. Good luck.

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Marion! I appreciate you dropping by the thread.

I do love lighting. It has been fun trying to adapt my lighting skills from theatre to camera. Such a different world. The human eye and the camera see lighting in very different ways.

Good luck on your work as well. Looks like you have a few projects in the works.

-Ted

[Ted Arabian]

Jason! You're AWESOME!!! Thanks man!

[Geoff_R]

Glad that you're a part of the fest, Ted. Can't wait to see the film!

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

I was wondering where the hell you'd been just the other day.

Cool.

[Marlon Ladd]

Good luck on your work as well. Looks like you have a few projects in the works.

-Ted
Thanks, Ted.

[Ted Arabian]

Glad that you're a part of the fest, Ted. Can't wait to see the film!
Thanks Geoff! Appreciate the welcome. How is LA working out for you?

Good luck with your shoot. I see that you are working with Fat Monster! Great group of guys there. Have a blast!


I was wondering where the hell you'd been just the other day.

Cool.
Thanks Jack. I have been missing the place. It is really great to be back online.

I heard you tore up the last fest. Gotta check out your films.

Thanks for checking up on me. Good luck with your current project(s). I heard that you were working on that "other" NYC filmmaker's film. Hope it is going well.

-Ted

[Brandon Rice]

[QUOTE=Ted Arabian;1156742]Awesome for you, man. Looking forward to your updates!

Yeah, check the banner link for the thread with continuous production journal updates and such... another DVXuser legend, Geoff Reisner, is the DP, so it's bound to be great! :)

[Ted Arabian]

Geoff is one of my heros! I am sure that your film will be beautifully shot.

[Wild Imagination Films]

ted, Ted, TEd, TED,

Way to go brother, getting it back from the politicos. Now I feel this festival will have the level of professionalism we have come to expect.

[Tom Marshall]

Wow, look what the cat dragged in... :laugh:

Congrats on the gigs. Good to hear you're doing well, business-wise.

When are you going to make your way back out to Lala Land? :)

[Ted Arabian]

WIF, thank you for the welcome AND the very kind words. I really appreciate it!

Tom, dude, miss you man. I DO need to get back out to the left coast and visit my hombres! Maybe I can swing a visit soon!

[Kyle Stebbins]

And on top of all of this, I have accepted the position of Technical Director at Brewster Academy. During the Fall, I designed and installed an incredible set for a play called “Metamorphoses.” The set was a 16’x16’ pool of water on stage. It was only 18” deep but still a lot of water and weight! And the best part came when I started to do the lighting. WOW! I never had so much fun bouncing light off of water. It was really incredible. (I shot footage of the production and will share a clip soon.)


Metamorphoses was put on at our university last year! It was a phenomenal production and, yep, we had a big pool of water!! --> It was very very shallow but made a huge impact... you just dont see water on stage very often. cool cool cool -- would love to see how you lit it.

anyway, GREAT TO HAVE YOU BACK, TED MAN!!! Mark and I were talking about you when he came to stay and I was SO glad I was able to reach you so late on New Years Eve. It really made my year, man, and I can't say how great it was to hear from you!!

Best of luck in this fest, man. I'll be looking forward to your short!

[Jaime V]

Good to see you in this fest Ted. You've been a busy guy! Looking forward to your entry, good luck!

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Jaime, I appreciate the welcome back! It feels great to be among my friends here again!

Kyle, thanks dude! I really do appreciate your calls. It was awesome to chat with you. And yes... it was a great year! I had a blast meeting so many dvxusers last year. It was incredible!

I am looking forward to more opportunities this year. I would love to work with you again!

Thanks again all for the kind words and welcoming! This place really is special.

-Ted

[Kyle Stebbins]

aw dang! ted got a custom name!! look at you, man!!!
that's totally perfect and a very apropos way to bring you back to the boards!!!
i often wonder what a custom name for me would say... and then i always think about how nebraskans are perceived in this world... and i stop wondering. ;)

Member with Ladder. HA!!!!!!

welcome back, buddy. i enjoyed the phone calls as well. hopefully we'll see each other again soon! best of luck with this guy, it looks like it's going to be fun.

and where are those grabs from the poli gigs!?!?!?

[Ted Arabian]

hee hee.... Guess I am getting a little "reward" for finally returning to my seat!

Yeah, I need to get some grabs up for you guys soon. I will work on that!

SO AWESOME TO BE BACK HERE!!!

[Chris Messineo]

I'm looking forward to this one as well.

[Weston]

Hey Ted! Glad to see your back.

I'm looking forward to your film.

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Chris!

Thanks Weston!

Well, good news! I just received my Bebob Foxi!!! (remote follow focus unit)

I ordered it the other day from a distributor who had a price that was $90 lower than the lowest price I have ever seen! The site also was a bit sketchy because they do not have an online shopping basket!

I called them and was told that they have been working for 2 years to get an online shopping cart system up. GULP! I was thinking, how hard can this be??? My wife, a school teacher, has over the last couple of years started making jewelry and selling it on the internet... on a website that she built herself using actual code! Come on! How can any business claim to not have a shopping option up if they really wanted it???

But, stupid and ignorant as I am.... I ordered the Foxi with fingers crossed. (yep... I am a risk-taker. Especially when it comes to saving $90!!!)

It arrived today and it works beautifully!!! I am so excited!!!

Now, I can take further advantage of my crane BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, I can execute these dolly shots that I have planned!!!

Woo Hoo!!!

-Ted

[Chris Messineo]

I love a good crane shot.

Remote Follow Focus is one more thing I need to add to my must get list. This list is getting out of control.

[Ted Arabian]

Tell me about it! I try to add one new element per film... that way I can try and focus on a new skill and spread out the cost of it.

Sure, I'd rather have it all but since I can't, this way is working for me!

[Jason Ramsey]

When you gonna take all that dough from lighting for presidential nominees and buy you a Hi-def cam, Ted :)

Later,
Jason

[Ted Arabian]

hee hee.... I've been looking at them. There are quite a few up for sale here on the marketplace!

BUT.... I gotta put that "dough" in the "fridge" and save it for the lean months!

Hopefully, I can put it on the fire and start cooking soon!

(what the heck and I talking about??? I am suddenly hungry!)

[Kyle Stebbins]

Tell me about it! I try to add one new element per film... that way I can try and focus on a new skill and spread out the cost of it.

Sure, I'd rather have it all but since I can't, this way is working for me!

I used to do that a few years ago when our band was frequently gigging around town and the state. For every show, I would use a little bit of the money from the previous gig and buy a new cymbal, or stand, or head... it was an efficient way to build up my kit into the behemoth it has become... AND it provided for some serious motivation to play.

Props, man! -- But I will also urge that you get an HVX!!! You won't regret the purchase, man. I'm telling you. My dad and I are looking into co-financing one for ourselves so we don't need to keep borrowing Alex's.

Remote focus! COOL!!!!

[Ted Arabian]

Yeah, yeah.... I keep thinking about the HVX.

Jim Demo has offered to bring his up for my shoot. I am seriously considering it but he has warned me that I may encounter workflow problems (being that I am a mac user).

Anyone have anything to contribute on this subject?

I have a 2.33 Ghz MacBook Pro and use FCP 6.

[Blaine]

Okay, Ted. The game is afoot. :thumbsup:

What can you tell us about the story? :lipsrseal

[Ted Arabian]

hey Blaine! I will post a story synopsis tomorrow. Promise!

I may even be able to provide you all with the cast, as well.

stay tuned!

[Ted Arabian]

Okay, okay.... I promised a story synopsis but I am having a bit of trouble writing it without giving it away. SO... I just put together a photo montage from the play I designed a couple months ago.

I have put together a video of it but it is 5 minutes long and I am sure that those who may be interested in checking out my set and lights would be just as happy glancing though the photos. (even though the video really shows off the lighting much better with the constant movement of water.)

Post #2 you will find the photos... or just click on the "Metamorphoses" button on my signature.

[Beat Takeshi]

Hey Ted, hows it going? Hope to see you in Boston in 2 weeks. We can catch up then.

[Ted Arabian]

We better! I can't wait to see you... Been too long.

And I am hoping that I can steal you from that Boston set for a day to shoot up here in NH. I have a nice project that I think that you would really get into.... I am intending to shoot with a very dynamic and saturated light plot! Right up your alley, bro!

Looking forward to seeing you.

-Ted

[Ted Arabian]

Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!

Just made another purchase!!!!

Soon, I'll have a low-budget, high-rez solution to my field monitor woes!

I'll be letting you all know my outcome of this sweet find!

-Ted

btw, gotta send out some love to fellow dvxuser 24fps4ever. He had the monitor I wanted for sale in the marketplace and we were able to make a deal. He has been a straight-up dude, replied quickly and is working to make this deal work for me. I really appreciate this dvxuser family! What a great place this is!!!

[bosindy]

sweet maybe you can bring that baby down :engel017:

[Ted Arabian]

I was totally planning on doing that! hee hee...

I love new toys!

[Ted Arabian]

Now, I gotta solve this dolly rig issue.... anyone have a spare ladder? :grin:

[bosindy]

The metamorphoses stuff looks incredible btw

[Brandon Rice]

I agree, some really trippy, and cool stuff Ted!

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Jim, thanks! I appreciate you checking it out. Yeah.... I really had a great time with that set.

Thanks man!

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks B-Man!

It may look trippy but it really wasn't "weird trippy." The captured images may give you the wrong idea about the play, LOL. I guess it may look like something out of the 60's or something but it was more like the Ancient Grecian Times, for sure!

Thanks for viewing.

[Brandon Rice]

it was a good trippy... and yeah, I assumed Greek.

[Ted Arabian]

haha... just making sure! :)

The video is pretty cool. I did put together something but it is 5 minutes long! I need to keep editing it down. The video really shows off the water effect so nicely! Especially the lighting. And the rain sequence just can't be captured on stills.

[Brandon Rice]

Word!

[Brandon Rice]

by the way, did I mention, it's great to have you back on "user"?!

It is!!

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks man! It really is great to be back here!

Life was pretty empty in the "online chatting" department! LOL!

I thought of this place often... I missed it a lot.

Thanks again, Brandon!

[Beat Takeshi]

We better! I can't wait to see you... Been too long.

And I am hoping that I can steal you from that Boston set for a day to shoot up here in NH. I have a nice project that I think that you would really get into.... I am intending to shoot with a very dynamic and saturated light plot! Right up your alley, bro!

Looking forward to seeing you.

-Ted

Sounds like a plan. I haven't been up there since camp days.

[Ted Arabian]

Awesome Aram! I am really looking forward to this project. And I keep thinking about you and your lighting as I plan this one out.

Very cool!

And don't worry... I won't make you sleep in a tent!

[Jason Ramsey]

So what's the plan for this one? Ladder on a dolly, is that right? You aren't going to make Aram stand on the ladder are you? I hear he's got bad hips

You're threads growing pretty quickly, did I miss your anticipated shooting dates for this thing, Ted?

later,
Jason

[Ted Arabian]

hee hee.... I plan to use a magneto dolly device for Aram. It's perfect! The dolly rolls along the ladder rails and has a large magnet attached to it.... then Aram, with his "special" hips is going to walk around and the dolly will follow. It's a touch-free system! I am so excited about it!!!

As for shooting dates... Not set in stone yet. I will post when I know.

[bosindy]

hee hee.... I plan to use a magneto dolly device for Aram. It's perfect! The dolly rolls along the ladder rails and has a large magnet attached to it.... then Aram, with his "special" hips is going to walk around and the dolly will follow. It's a touch-free system! I am so excited about it!!!

As for shooting dates... Not set in stone yet. I will post when I know.

we just need to keep him from squeaking this time, it is my goal.

[Mark Johnson]

Lmao

[Ted Arabian]

Well, Jim.... if you can just keep from using Aram 21 hours a day, he should be fine!

[ZFarms Productions]

best of luck to you! can't wait to see the film!

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Dean! Good luck with your shoot this weekend.

[Slimothy]

Holy Shit ted. Those Metamorphoses grabs look frickin killer! Kind of inspiring, actually. Great stuff.

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Tim! It was a good time. Appreciate you checking them out.

Dude, I totally loved seeing you on the bts reel. I hope that we can work together again. It was awesome working with you last year.

Best to you!

[Alex Jeffery]

Ted,

The Nebraska Rep did Metamorphoses here this past summer! Your set looks awesome man!

[TimurCivan]

There was no ladder on that set. Seriously. wheres your ladder?

[Ted Arabian]

There was no ladder on that set. Seriously. wheres your ladder?
Ah.... very observant, young Timur.... but Ladders are only used in FILM productions! (It is tough to ask a live audience to pretend to that the ladder is not in the shot!)

[Ted Arabian]

Ted,

The Nebraska Rep did Metamorphoses here this past summer! Your set looks awesome man!
Thanks Alex! I appreciate you checking it out! There must be pictures of your production online, right? I'd like to check them out. I always like to see what other designers do.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Ted, when do you plan on shooting?

BTW, The Met grabs are gorgeous, as everyone has already stated. :)

Cheers,

Mike

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Mike!

I will announce my shoot schedule VERY SOON.

For now, I am just happy to announce that I have locked in my actress!

Her name is Kelli Leigh-Ann Connors

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201208173.jpg

Here is a grab of her from my first film entry I.D. (she was my "dead girl")

[Mark Harris]

For now, I am just happy to announce that I have locked in my actress!

When you say "locked your actress," what do you mean exactly?

[Ted Arabian]

Bwaaahahaaa haaa haaa!!! :grin:

Oops. I guess I better watch how I state things in "LOVE FEST!"

[cinealma]

Hey, Ted. Welcome back. Sorry I haven't dropped in sooner. I've been a tad bit busy on a project.

Anyway, always interested in what you're doing. Looking forward to it.

Cheers! :beer:

[Ted Arabian]

JOHN!!!! How the heck are you???

Thanks for dropping in. I was just thinking about you.

Glad to hear that you have been a "tad busy" on a project! Always like watching your work! I'll have to get over to your thread.

hee hee.... I just LOVE this place!

[Jason Ramsey]

Ted... film this thing already! I want to see some grabs. The deadline is approaching.

later, man. Hope it's going well.

Later,
Jason

[Ted Arabian]

I'm working on it!!!

[Robert Eldon]

Ted,

I really like your "Love" signature image. It's very Valentine's Day...ish. The blue letters almost look like it's lit by a blacklight?

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Thanks, Robert! I really do appreciate that!

I whipped that together from a picture of a rose that I took while in Portland, OR at the Int'l Rose Gardens. I thought that it was the perfect color for this festival banner. As you say... very Valentine-y!

And yeah... that blue has a neat effect on it as well.

Thanks Robert!

[Wild Imagination Films]

If you copy it into photoshop and make a second, then put them next to each other and cross your eyes, their almost 3-d.

[Ted Arabian]

LOL! WHAT??? :grin: Did you try that, Will?

I guess I am going to have to experiment with that!

[tmnt]

Good luck Ted!

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Ian!

[Ted Arabian]

Just secured my male actor! Headshot to be posted soon.

Just finalized shooting location!!! The Rochester Opera House stage. I am going to be building a bedroom set on the stage. Woo Hoo! No SUNLIGHT to contend with!

Just finalized the shoot date... Thursday, January 31st. Rehearsal on Tuesday, January 29th.

Okay.... now we are rolling!

[Blaine]

So am I to believe that no ladders will be hurt during the filming of this project? :grin::grin:

[Ted Arabian]

I never hurt a ladder that I didn't like! (or something like that!) :)

[Ted Arabian]

PRODUCTION NOTE..............

Set build begins today!

[Mark Johnson]

PRODUCTION NOTE..............

Set build begins today!

Friggin' cool, Ted. I am envious of your talent and experience with building practical sets. I hope you can show us some pix of construction in process at some point. Building on the Rochester Opera House Stage is so cool. Will you be using their in-house lighting capabilities or will you light this strictly with your own kit?

[Ted Arabian]

Ahhhhh, shucks! Thanks Mark.

Well, I have returned from my day at the ROH (Rochester Opera House) and got quite a bit done. Not as much as I'd like that have but I did have to do a lot of figuring out and planning on how to use the space to my best advantage.

And yes, Mark. I am using the in-house lighting system. I am SO excited by this as I won't have c-stands all over the place! Everything (or most everything at least) will be hanging in the air. Should make for quick set-ups between shots.... not having to move lights and stands.

I did take some photos. I will post some as soon as I can.

Right now, I have to go jump in the shower and head off to perform. (why do I agree to do these Musical Murder Mysteries???)

Okay.... Photos to come.

Thanks!

-Ted

[Ted Arabian]

Okay.... One QUICK photo but then I have to run! (I am hoping that the place I am performing at tonight has Wi-Fi... then perhaps I can put up some more photos.)

Just for you Blaine!

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201385326.jpg

[Mark Harris]

Oooo, suicide ladder. I remember those from my theater days...

[Mark Johnson]

Really looking forward to your pix, Ted. This is actually going to be very interesting to see, as I'm not familiar at all with how you'd go about using a true professional stage lighting location. That ladder is dope!

[Ted Arabian]

Really looking forward to your pix, Ted. This is actually going to be very interesting to see, as I'm not familiar at all with how you'd go about using a true professional stage lighting location. That ladder is dope!
Yeah, and I do????

haha!!!! I PRAY that I can do this correctly! I so acclimated to lighting for the stage... how to use this system for film is going to be a first for me! It's like I told my wife, if I was lighting a theatre production, I wouldn't be worried. BUT with this being something of a first, I am VERY NERVOUS about it.

Not to mention that I am pretty darn nervous about THIS shoot in particular! NOW THIS IS A FIRST!


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Mark Harris..... Yep! Apropos name for that ladder. It's not bad in this stage.... it's when you raise that center section straight up 10 feet and climb that! YIKES! Makes the stomach turn.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Okay, I need to put up a couple of pics.

back in a sec.

[Ted Arabian]

Okay..... This set is NOT DONE. The LIGHTING is NOT EVEN STARTED. I JUST turned on what was in the air. This is in progress BUT you want pictures!!!

These shots are an example of some of the framing that I am going for.

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201414313.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201414362.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201414383.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201414338.jpg

Okay, there you go..... I am back in the theatre tomorrow and should be able to posts some pictures that may show off the lighting and a more complete set!

Thanks for the interest!

-Ted

[bosindy]

looking good Ted, as I knew it would.

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Jim!

What the hell were you doing up so late last night???

[Ted Arabian]

Well, had another day in the theatre. Set is almost done. I have photos but not on my computer yet. I'll get them up tomorrow morning. Beat dead tired right now.

I almost had to bail this fest as the Hillary campaign tried to hire me to do Massachusetts. Thankfully, they opted for a lighting vendor down there. I would have loved the money but I was bumming that my film was going to have to be halted! (don't worry Jim, I will not accept work during the dates I have promised you. I would only do this to my own dates... BUT, it is a non-issue and filming should go as scheduled on Thursday!)

Okay, tired and hungry. Talk to you all tomorrow with new photos. There are some photos 2 posts up if you haven't seen them.

-Ted

[bosindy]

Thanks Ted,

Getting the cast and crew together at once is half the battle on these shoots. glad to hear your set is coming along.

[Wild Imagination Films]

Interesting look you've got going there T. I am very interested in seeing the pre and post lit shots. Take a look at the shot I put up of our Father from todays shoot. I am discovering how hungry the HVX is when it comes to light.

[kimanderson]

yeah .. your alll right

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Will. Nice grab on your thread.

Gotta tell you that I keep hearing about how hungry the HVX is for light... makes me a bit apprehensive to get one. I love how the DVX handles low light.

As for the lighting on my set, I am going to be working on that today. Yesterday, I pretty much got the set how I wanted it. It was fun yet challenging to do.... being able to move the doors where ever I wanted was both a blessing and a curse.

I kept my camera on sticks during the entire build process.... framing the shots and moving the doors to where I wanted them. I'd move the doors a foot left. I'd move the doors a foot right. I'd move the doors out farther. Like I said... both a blessing and a curse to have the options. BUT I am not complaining!!!

I have to get the pix off my camera, crop them and then I will post shortly.

Back in a few!

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kimanderson..... um, Thanks! :) :thumbsup: :beer:

[Ted Arabian]

Okay.... these may not look different from yesterday but there are some subtle differences.

Also, I believe that I will be cropping to 2.35:1 for this film. We'll see! (I am always concerned about headroom in this aspect ratio!)

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201525678.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201525697.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201525717.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201525736.jpg

Please keep in mind that I have yet to "dress" the set with nick-nacks and such. Gotta raid my house!

Today I will work on the lighting AND celebrate my wife's birthday (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MY LOVE!)

Tomorrow, rehearsal with actors on set. Rehearsal with camera assistant on set.

Wednesday, work on West Side Story set (gotta earn the bucks!)

Thursday, SHOOT!

Friday-Sunday... work in Boston with Bosindy!!!

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Oooo.... I love nice wide shots!

Nice looking set.

Cheers,

Mike

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Mike! (well, that sounds like 1 vote for 2.35!!!)

[Beat Takeshi]

Nice. Oh you are not coming thursday to hang and party before the work? Maybe Jim and I should drive down and help you out. Are you bringing your HVX with you?

[Ted Arabian]

Nice. Oh you are not coming thursday to hang and party before the work? Maybe Jim and I should drive down and help you out. Are you bringing your HVX with you?
DUDE! PLEASE COME DOWN (or Up rather) and help me shoot!!! I meant to PM you before I left today to find out when you are arriving.

And no... no HVX this time. Maybe next?

I'm PM'ing you.

[Blaine]

Niiiiiiiiiice ladder shot! Your set is looking good.:beer:

[Ted Arabian]

haha!!! Thanks Blaine! I took that picture JUST for you! (see post #103)

Thanks for the props, man!

Congrats on your wrap!

-Ted

[Ted Arabian]

I know that Texas is a large state... but what the heck???

I am waiting for this package to arrive. (It is a low-cost High-Rez monitor that I bought here on the marketplace.)

I don't think that it will be here in time for my shoot!!! AND I NEED IT! I am doing dolly shots with a follow focus!

YIKES!

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201550946.jpg

[bosindy]

that's when you use the force for critical focus. did you tell me you had some helping you with camera asst?

[Ted Arabian]

yeah... I've requested the help of 2-3 guys who have worked for me in the past. Great guys. Not really experienced in filmmaking but soon will be!

[Wild Imagination Films]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201550946.jpg


Uh?!?!?
At this rate your package will be in your neck of the woods sometime in mid August. Check out the "sitting in the warehouse" times between teh arrival and departure times. Sorry dude.
You know, it may just be Karma for having a real stage to set up on.

[Ted Arabian]

Woo Hoo!!! Had a great rehearsal.

Grabs on post #1

[Luis Caffesse]

Nice - the lighting scheme is looking sweet.
Glad to hear the rehearsal went well
:thumbsup:

Any further word on the monitor?

[Zak Forsman]

sexy, sexy... like a romance explosion insi... er, nice work.

[Ted Arabian]

Hey, Thanks guys! I am really shooting for a sexy piece here! LOVIN' the lighting!

[Ted Arabian]

Here is some of the lighting enhancements that I add since rehearsal.

I lit the doors. I have the electric trimmed to about 9 feet and shoot the light through the panels. The filtered light flows through the room, crossing the bed making for a beautiful face light.

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201682396.jpg

I did the same here with the beaded door into the bathroom. Stunning when the beads sway! Makes lovely images across the set. This two is focused to cross the bed. (love the "spray" of light that shoots across the floor.

btw, this pictures DO NOT justify how nice this really looks. These photos were taken quickly with my Nikon, no tripod, quick shots look directly in to the light source. I'll take some full set photos with lighting later and post them. Regardless... i am loving this lighting!

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201682654.jpg

And here is another of the blinds but with no front fill light at all. Simply the back lighting on the blinds. THIS LIGHTING IS FABO for silhouette shots! (I have a couple of those planned!)

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201682222.jpg

Anyway.... there's some updates for "Love"

Cheers!

Ted

[Danielleus]

Looks like it's going to be a fun film. Highly looking forward to it. Good luck getting it done.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

WOW! That's going to be awesome. You could create a really good mood with the lighting on that set.

Cheers,

Mike

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Mike! That is what I am aiming to do!

[Marlon Ladd]

Your lighting's really cool, Ted. Can't wait to see some grabs with it.

But for some reason this is a really good shot. . .of her - hope that's not your wife or girlfriend. If so, sorry, and I'm an evil, evil man. LOL.
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201677413.jpg (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=122057)

[Ted Arabian]

hee hee hee! That's why I CASTED her!!!!!!! I actually created and wrote this story for her to perform. She is just the sexiest woman I know. You'll see more of her!

-Ted

[Ted Arabian]

Here you go, Marlon...

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201700967.jpg

Don't want you to strain you eyes with that small button!

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As promised.... some wider shots with "near" complete lighting and set dressing.

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201701081.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201701126.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201701172.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201701211.jpg

Tomorrow we shoot!

[Mark Harris]

Hey, this is looking pretty exciting Ted. I really like how you're working your theater background into it. Good call, gives it a unique look and leverages what you have and others don't.

And wow does that actress have a beautiful ass.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201700967.jpg


And with that I'm giving this thread a 5 star rating. :grin:

[Ted Arabian]

Hey, Thanks Mark! I really am digging this film set on a theatre stage! I just love it.

I am always designing sets and lights for theatre and this is sooo freaking exciting... getting to do this for my own film! (I just hope I don't f*ck up the shoot! I wish I had a DP, or an experienced AC... Boom Op... Grip or Gaffer! I am going to have my hands full! And I ONLY have 6 1/2 hours to shoot it all!!!!)

Anyway, I am pretty stoked about this set. I am thinking that I may have a nitch, as you stated. Something a little different to offer. As you know.... "You gotta have a gimmick!" (From an old musical!)

Thanks again! I really do hope that I don't screw this up!!!

And yes.... Kelli is a very fine woman!

[Ted Arabian]

And with that I'm giving this thread a 5 star rating. :grin:
Well, hell! I should have posted that sooner!!! :grin:

Thanks Mike!

[Ted Arabian]

Poster created and added (for the heck of it!)

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201706322.jpg

[bosindy]

Ted,

the set looks awesome. Sorry I can't get there Thursday, I am picking aram up at noon tomorrow. I look forward to hearing all about it on Friday.

Jim

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Jim! Yeah, I understand about the shoot. bad timing!

Take care of Aram... don't wear him out before I get a chance to see him!

Talk to you soon!

-Ted

[Ted Arabian]

btw Jim... I have altered the ending. OMG! Very excited!

[Marlon Ladd]

Here you go, Marlon...

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201700967.jpg

Don't want you to strain you eyes with that small button!

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Tomorrow we shoot!
OMG!! Holy shiiii.......!! LOL. Thanks, Ted. I see me, you and Mike have similar taste. Makes me wonder - does she know what she's doing right there? How sexy she is??

BTW - Poster looks great.

[Ted Arabian]

hee hee hee.... glad you like, Marlon!

Thanks about the poster. Need to photoshop some detail but I am beat and I have to run off and work on a theatre set... West Side Story.

I would much rather work on my set or sleep!

[Wild Imagination Films]

Ted, you are too much. Slow down my friend, smell the roses.

[Ted Arabian]

I try to but I keep stepping all over them!!!

[Wild Imagination Films]

I am interested in seeing what you do with a what appears to be more of a "theatrical" set than a "film" set. I was wondering if the choices you made were driven by location, story, or the desire to experiment.

[Mark Johnson]

Ted,

I was out of the shop all day today and just got back. Your images absolutely popped out of the screen. So much brilliant color. Can you shoot some upwards so we can see how you're leveraging the house lighting scaffolds?

Also, what camera are you shooting on? I'm assuming these production stills are from that really nice Nikon you have, right? I'm interested to see how this set performs as imaged by your shooting camera.

I also echo what others have said as to this wonderful stylized look you are getting by approaching this from scratch and using the house system. Man, you must have some serious wattage at your disposal, huh? Can you give us more details? What, if any, lights are you bringing in to supplment?

You have amped up this fest immensely with this late entry. It's even better to see how quickly and efficiently you are putting this together. Bravo, dude!

The Dude

[Marlon Ladd]

Ted,


You have amped up this fest immensely with this late entry. It's even better to see how quickly and efficiently you are putting this together. Bravo, dude!

The Dude


I couldn't agree more.

[Mark Harris]

good luck on your shoot Ted. You're shooting today, no?

[mentatDUKE]

Hi Ted. I'm liking the sets. Good luck with everything.

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Guys! JUST WRAPPED... for the day. My actors who were initially unavailable for tomorrow are suddenly AVAILABLE!!! So instead of rushing through everything, I set aside some shots for tomorrow. (thankfully Jim, whom I am shooting with tomorrow! was kind enough to allow me to come down a couple of hours late. Thanks Jim!!!)

Wow! What BEAUTIFUL shots I got today! I may not have a film but I got some nice footage! LOL! Hopefully there will be a film... We'll see!

Mark, thank you for the very kind words. And thank you Marlon for echoing them. I am really glad that I was able to participate in this fest. It is so good to be back on the boards with my filmmaking friends!

As for lighting....

I am using....

4 - 675 watt Source 4 pars shooting at the blinds (from behind), obviously with a heavy pink/purple gel. (R48 doubled up)
5 - 675 watt Source 4 pars shooting straight down with a deep blue (R79)
4 - 1K watt Altman pars shooting a back light on the acting area, primary blue (R80)
4 - 675 watt Source 4 lekos shooting on the bed and loveseat. A warm Honey color (R11) to simulate candle glow
1 - 675 watt Altman leko with gobo shooting on the bed scrim. (again R11)
2 - 675 watt Altman lekos shooting behind the doors (R11 and diffusion)
1 - 675 watt Altman leko shooting through the beaded door. (R11 and diffusion)
and
2 - 675 watt Source 4 lekos shooting an uplight in the drapery corner of the love seat area

That's it. That is my lighting plot.

I did learn a few things today about shooting with a theatrical style lighting plot... down light, though wonderful, makes it difficult for a boom op to NOT CREATE SHADOW!!! OMG, I had to be so specific about where the boom went. Master shots...??? Forget about it! YIKES!

There was one other thing that I learned that I said to myself, "Ted... gotta remember that when shooting on a theatre set." But I can't remember it yet! I'll post it when I remember it!

The most REMARKABLE thing that happened was this....

Get this,

It is 10:30am something. Cast and crew arrived as 8:30am. I was there at 4am and built a partial fourth wall (for reverses), finalized the set dressing, built my camera rig (that's another story for another post!) and cleaned the stage.......

We have camera rig in place, actors "costumed" and ready, crew ready (good crew! 3... boom op and 2 ACs... all new to this! GREAT CREW!) ready to lite a bizzion candles.... WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE FIRE ALARM SOUNDS!!!!

I plopped where I stood, (thankfully right in front of the Love seat!) with the dumbest, most numbness expression on my face and stared with mouth open.

The crew all looked about. The actors emerge form the green room. "That's not from the incense burning is it?" many of them ask.

"No, I said. Couldn't be. Those stopped burning 15 minutes ago (when i thought that we were ready to shoot!!!)."

Anthony, Our Lead Male and runs the joint, goes to investigate.

I sit, still vacant. I cannot believe this. "I've reached the moment where I am about to roll the very first footage of the film, after spending countless hours in the last 5 days building this set, and it comes to this? THIS?????????? You've got to be kidding me!

Thankfully, they were only testing the system downstairs. (the ROH is upstairs of City Hall. You boys out west probably never seen one of them. They date back quite awhile! They're old New England-y, large city hall with a theatre built in above. Really making for an interesting shoot.... you'll understand AFTER you see my film!!!)

Anyway.... the candles were lit and incense burned and we shot, shot, shot! WHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (when I was sitting there on that love seat... I was writing out my DVXUSER post explaining WHY I didn't have a film to deliver!!! haa haa....... OMG.)


Mark, I will take a picture overhead to give you an idea of my lighting plot. The pipes (called electrics in theatre) are raised and lower at the fly loft. This house still uses the old hemp system and require many sandbags to weight the electrics.

I cannot wait to get home and offload this footage. Screen grabs tonight!!!

Thanks again!

-Ted

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

I cannot wait to get home and offload this footage. Screen grabs tonight!!!

Thanks again!

-TedThat's what I'm talking about!! :D
I'll be keeping an eye out for them tonight.

Cheers,

Mike

[Marlon Ladd]

Go TED!!

[Ted Arabian]

hee heee..... Thanks Marlon! Thanks Mike!!!

Hey, I updated that post above to include a very "funny" story.... Sorry to make you got back through that post, but it is worth checking out!

-Ted

[Ted Arabian]

Hey MentatDUKE!!! Thanks for dropping in and the words, man! I am looking forward to your film! Your Horror Fest film is still playing in my mind! Love that film!

-Ted

[bosindy]

Glad to hear your first day went well Ted. That story stressed me out just reading it.

Give me a call, I can give you a tad more time to get down here but I was hoping you could make a brief stop on the way. I'll explain when we talk.

Jim

[Ted Arabian]

See you tomorrow, Jim! Looking forward to working with you and Aram again!

Okay.....

After watching my footage, I see that I am learning more and more corrections that I will take when shooting in a theatrical setting again.... but that is another post for another day. Right now, I need to hit the sack. I have to wrap my film in the morning, strike my set and get to Boston by 2:30...

SO... for now......

A couple of grabs!!!


http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201835909.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201835941.jpg

and one for the ladies.....

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201835975.jpg

[Jaime V]

nice grabs Ted! looks great and I can't wait to see it!

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Jaime!

Off to pick up shots and then head to Boston to shoot with Jim and Aram!!!!

Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!

[Brandon Rice]

Ted, the grabs look nice. Looking forward to seeing your short!

[Marlon Ladd]

Dang, sorry that crap with the fire alarm happened. But doesn't something always just go wrong at the worst time like that on the set?? People don't understand sometimes just how hard it is to get films made with the the pre-production, production and post-production. There are so many things that can go wrong during each particular process - but that's why we are who we are and we do what we do. We're filmmakers damnit! And we kick A$$!

Oh, by the way, what's the lady waiting on - cz I can tell you what it looks like to me.

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks B-man! I appreciate the comments.

Marlon.... very true spoken, indeed! And, uh.... yeah... I think that your mind is in the right place!!!

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Well, I have wrapped! I wrapped, packed and headed to Boston to shoot with Jim and Aram. Great to see them both again!

I have started to download my footage and I am PSYCHED!!!!!!! The stuff looks fantastic!!! I am so happy and proud right now. I was able to pull of the look and feel that I intended. Now, I just hope that the story all cuts together and that people enjoy the work.

I will post some more grabs as soon as I can. Right now, I have to take a nap as we have a 2am shoot tonight!

Best and good luck to all!!!

-Ted

[Ted Arabian]

Okay... I couldn't resist putting up a couple of more grabs. I wish that I could show you more but I don't want to give away the film!!!

Kelli Leigh-Ann Connors gives an amazing performance!!!
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201919651.jpg

Anthony Ejarque and Kelli through the blinds
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201919679.jpg

Close-up of candles (duh!)
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201919709.jpg

and this is a wide shot to show off the set!!!

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201919747.jpg

Okay, off to sleep to get ready to shoot tonight!

[Gohanto]

Good looking grabs. That first one you just posted with her in the bg of the candles looks awesome.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Great grabs! I like the one through the blinds. :thumbsup:

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks guys! I am very excited about my footage!!!!

[Ted Arabian]

Mike? You confused me with the new name!!!

Looks good.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Mike? You confused me with the new name!!!

Looks good.LOL! Yah, I thought it was time to go pro. :D

How's the edit coming along?

Mike

[Tom Marshall]

Ted, your stuff is looking killer! Nice lighting setups and sets. Did you do all of your own lighting or did someone help in that department?

[Ted Arabian]

Mike... the only editing getting done is IN MY HEAD!!! I just wrapped today and downloaded the footage (it looks awesome, btw!) but I am here in Boston working with Jim and Aram on their film.

Editing is going to have to be on hold for a few days.... BUMMER!

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Tom! Thanks!!! Yep... did it all. Set and lighting. I am a designer, after all! (and I just designed the sh*t out of that set. I had a blast putting it together!)

[Ted Arabian]

a couple of bts grabs....

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201935809.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201935834.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1201935868.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

LOVE IT TED!!!! Damn amazing stuff.

[Wild Imagination Films]

Yep... did it all. Set and lighting. I am a designer, after all! (and I just designed the sh*t out of that set. I had a blast putting it together!)


Ted, as not a set designer and builder of one set, I found it to be as much fun as the rest of the process of making our film. I can't even begin to imagine what it would be like to have the power and resources of say Mr. Scott. I mean, he built a forest in a building. We had a blast with the whole set thing too.

[Kyle Stebbins]

Teddo!!! Dude, what an elaborate mo-foin' SET!!!! You really went balls to the wall on this one. Freakin good work, man.

I also must express my joy in discovering that you had multiple ladders on set.
A lot of people here would have been very disappointed. Anyway, it provided me with the closure I needed. THANKS

And those grabs!! How voyeuristic!! It's creepin' me out!!
Keep up the great work man. I can't wait to see more.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Editing is going to have to be on hold for a few days.... BUMMER!
No worries, still plenty of time! :thumbsup:

[Maximus]

Looks great! Can't wait to see it.

[Matt Harris]

very impressive, can't wait to see this.

[Zak Forsman]

ted, i'm really curious about the content of this one. you haven't drop any hints as to the story have you? or did i miss it?

[Ted Arabian]

No... have not given any hints of the story line! Let's just say that this short film is a cross between Harlequin Romance and The Red Shoes Diary!

Thanks all for checking in and commenting!



Today I had a Hillary event to light and she was very, very late. I was delighted that I brought my laptop and harddrive... I got a lot of editing down today!

I see a lot of things that I wish that I could re-shoot. I guess we always do. But in my case, having the responsibilities of directing, DPing, lighting and monitoring sound... I failed to do all four jobs effectively.

There are some things that I can fix... with ADR and cropping.

There are some things that I cannot fix. These things will be in the film but certainly not on a demo reel!



The film is coming out as I imagined, if not better! I cannot believe the performances I got from my actors! GREAT JOB!

I keep trying to find a one sentence synopsis... I am getting close!

Thanks again for the comments! I like getting feedback, criticism and compliments.



-Ted

[Beat Takeshi]

I saw some shots and this will probably be the best art directed at the least. The story is really strong so now its up to Ted to do it justice in the editing.

[Jason Ramsey]

Grabs are looking good, Ted. Looking forward to it, man.

Later,
Jason

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Aram! I am glad that you liked the footage and feel that the story is strong. It is so funny that I wrote it to be so simple that I could shoot it in a day or two and produce it in 3 weeks! And because of it's simplicity, it is really coming out nicely!

I do hope that I do justice to the editing... there is so much that I want to use!!! :evil:


Jason! Thanks man! I hope all is well in Ramseyland!

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

I'm pretty excited about this one. Probably one of the first 5 I'll watch.

Don't let me down!

:D

[Ted Arabian]

oh, jeez! The pressures on!!!

I have a strong feeling that you will enjoy watching this whether you like the film or not! LOL :evil:

[Brandon Rice]

I'm really curious what your story is about Ted.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

oh, jeez! The pressures on!!!

I have a strong feeling that you will enjoy watching this whether you like the film or not! LOL :evil:LOL! Sounds like my kind of movie. :Drogar-Smoke(DBG):

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Brandon, it is really hard for me to tell anyone what the story is about. The scene is so short. But there is a story... :)

[Mark Johnson]

* Boom chukka whaa whaa *

[Ted Arabian]

Yep! That's the story!!! :grin: I have been trying to find a one-liner!

Thanks Mark!

[bosindy]

Hey Ted, your acting was very touching in the performance you gave me, I think it is going to evoke a tear or two, nice job.

How's the edit coming on Love?

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Jim! I told you we should have shot that scene BEFORE the Superbowl!!! :grin:

Editing is coming along.... NICELY! :love4:

[Ted Arabian]

Uh-Oh! I just picked-up 4 more Hillary gigs over the next 2 days! I wanted to say no so I could work on my film but the money is very nice!

I will do my best to have this entry ready! May not make the cut-off time. :cry: But I will submit it for exhibition on my own server if I have to.

cheers-

Ted

[Ted Arabian]

Well, no guarantees on this getting done in time. Just had these 4 Hillary gigs extend through Saturday night. I will do my best to edit this on the road. Music...? May not happen. :cry:

I'll do my best to have this ready by Sunday.

[Marlon Ladd]

Damnit Ted! Well, that's okay, it's all good. Do your thing and make that money. We look forward to seeing the film whenever it's finished.

BTW, finally posted a few grabs. Check 'em out and let me know what ya' think.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Give us something! :)
Music is not a necessity. Mine is fairly low key on music.
It's there, but it doesn't dominate the movie.

Good luck!

Cheers,

Mike

[Ted Arabian]

Don't worry.... I WILL be presenting something. I just don't know how ready I'll be by Sunday. I may have to host and post myself when the films are ready. That's not my desire... just my back-up plan.

[Ted Arabian]

Rough cut complete!!!!!!!

Working a few things out when I have time....

ADR with actors Sunday Morning.....

Looking for a composer of a simple and sweet melody. PM me or reply if interested. I'll send a link to the rough cut.

We're getting there!

-Ted

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Awesome!
Hang in there and get this puppy finished. :beer:

[Ted Arabian]

Will do! Will do!

Off to light Bill and Hill....

[Herman Witkam]

Ted - I'll have a look at your film as soon as the download finishes, and will let you know via PM.

[Ted Arabian]

AWESOME HERMAN!!! I was hoping that you may be available and interested!!!

Thanks man.

-Ted

[Jason Ramsey]

Cool. I think Herman is scoring like 20 entries or something :thumbsup:

You getting a lot of work done while working those Hillary events, Ted?

later,
Jason

[Ted Arabian]

I am trying to! Succeeding for the most part right now! Got to run to a gig 2+ hours away, set up and return 2+ hours for tomorrow mornings gig.

If I get any work done today, it will be tonight when I get back to the hotel.

And yeah! Herman is the MAN!!! I hope that he can create something for me!

[Tom Marshall]

Hey Ted, you owe me a script, man! :grin:

[Ted Arabian]

Jeez dude! I made the offer like 4 days ago. You only responded yesterday!!! Give a guy a break! :)

It's in your inbox!

-Ted

[Tom Marshall]

Jeez dude! I made the offer like 4 days ago. You only responded yesterday!!! Give a guy a break! :)

It's in your inbox!

-Ted

LOL. I'm impatient. Sue me... :grin:

[Ted Arabian]

I would but you don't have any money!!! :)

[Tom Marshall]

I do now... I'm back to pulling in about 5k a month... of course that means I don't have time to make films... yeah, this won't last long...

[totitefilms]

I just looked over the screen grabs and they look nice. The lighting is superb.

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Tom! That's great to hear! Maybe I will sue you... for something!

...

Thanks totite! We'll see how that lighting looks in the final cut!

[Mark Johnson]

I do now... I'm back to pulling in about 5k a month... of course that means I don't have time to make films... yeah, this won't last long...

Awesome. Save some bucks for TWBB and lets do it right (cocktails before and after).

[Mark Johnson]

Ted, I'm stoked to see your film!!!!! Seriously anticipating this one, buddy.

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Mark! I am anxious to get feedback on this one. I've learned a lot on this film. And I feel that I continued to grow as a filmmaker. I can't wait for my next one!

(Of course, I have to finish this one first!!! AND make the director's cut! :evil: )

[Ted Arabian]

Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!

WE'VE GOT A SCORE!!!! Thanks to Herman! WOW! What an amazing guy!!!

THANK YOU HERMAN!

-Ted

PS - I'd like to thank dvxuser, armisiano (Anthony) for jumping up and offering a melody. Thanks Anthony... I appreciate your willingness to help!

[Kyle Stebbins]

its getting closer and closer to the deadline!!! WOOO!!!!!


go ted go ted

[Ted Arabian]

Hee hee.... Thanks Kyle! I appreciate the support!

I am working away. Herman's contribution has totally made this film!!!

[bosindy]

Hey, ted, I pm'd you last night, I have been having compression issues all day so I haven't had another chance to ring you. I am glad it is going well.

[Ted Arabian]

No problem, Jim.

Good luck with your compression. I hate that stage of the game!

[Ted Arabian]

Most of us already know this but I just have to say this again....

HERMAN WITKAM IS AMAZING!!!!!

Not only is the guy a wonderful composer who uses an arsenal of instruments and sounds, he is QUICK!

Many of you may know that I posted a thread looking for a composer of my finally locked cut. I also sent out a PM to Herman asking if he had ANY time to just pluck down a simple piano melody to end my film.

Well, not only was he available and willing to do this, he created 3 incredible pieces of music for me! And they are perfect. PERFECT!

Herman Witkam... Thank you!

-Ted

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Most of us already know this but I just have to say this again....

HERMAN WITKAM IS AMAZING!!!!!
DITTO!!


Although.... you and I have the same score. I wonder how that happened??



Just kidding! :D

I remember when I first talked to him about this fest. He whipped off a melody for me to sample and it was just perfect!

The man is awesome!

Congrats on getting it done!

Mike

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks Mike! I appreciate your support and encouragement during the home stretch!

And yep... I wish I had Herman's talents.

[Herman Witkam]

DITTO!!


Although.... you and I have the same score. I wonder how that happened??



Just kidding! :D

LOL :D

[bosindy]

Hey Ted, did you make the deadline? I know you were busy lighting Hillary

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Jim, Yep! I got it uploaded in time. I haven't slept more than 4 hours over the past week but I got my film done!

I quickly read your hassle last night. Ouch! That is so frustrating.

I actually had an easier go this time around. I guess I paid the price on I.D. Man, that was a miserable upload for me!

Looking forward to the film fest!!!

Bring it on!

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Herman, how does it feel to me the hardest working and most sought after member on the boards???

You really are an asset to us!

[Ted Arabian]

Well, I had to leave A LOT of good stuff on the cutting room floor. Really bummed about that. There will be a Director's Cut available later, after the fest.

Until then, I will post a few grabs!

Here is one sequence I really wanted in the film.

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1202747892.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1202747916.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1202747938.jpg

more to come in the waiting days!

-Ted

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Oh...

Oh my.... :shocked:



Better give this thread a parental guidance warning! :laugh:

[Ted Arabian]

yeah, you will need to send kids away for this film... especially the first 35 seconds.

[Mark Harris]

REALLY????? Now I'm looking forward to it!

[Ted Arabian]

You should be looking forward to the Director's Cut!!! Oh, my!!!

I REALLY wanted to have this footage in... It is just some amazing shots with some very amazing actors and a very professional crew.

ahhhhhh..... just going to have to wait, though! (It will be worth it!!! :evil: )

[bosindy]

Oh...

Oh my.... :shocked:



Better give this thread a parental guidance warning! :laugh:


I saw a few of those shots on the rough cut and .... oh my is right!

[Jason Ramsey]

Teddy... you made it, man! Awesome. glad to hear it.

Later,
Jason

[Ted Arabian]

yeah, I was sitting there in your apartment downloading that freshly shot footage and kept feeling like a porn-addict sitting there with my laptop! LOL. Oh, wait.... I just realized that I lived a fantasy.... a porno-film maker! well, it was soft porn... but hot!

Yowka!

[Ted Arabian]

Jason!!! Bro! Thanks man!!! I DID! WHEW!!!

Thanks for the support... and the emails back when I was "offline" during the many months. It is great to be back in the PARTY!!! (Larry, feel free to throw in some dancing, cheer-leading smilies any time now!!!) :grin:

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Ted your film looks naughty.

[Blaine]

Ted your film looks naughty.:happy: Indeed, it does.

[Ted Arabian]

I admit it... I went bad. :evil:

I will say, I have never been more nervous for a shoot. I loved the story when I wrote it. I described to my actors what I envisioned. But then came the days before the shoot that I realized what I was asking... of two of my long-time friends and fellow actors.

However, the days of the shoot. All gone. No fear. Too many jobs to perform and the tightest shoot window you may have ever heard of!!!

I kept a very private and professional set and the day was work. It was so funny when I downloaded the footage. I was going like, "this is hot!" "OMG... can I actually put this on dvxuser???" And I thought, Yes! because it is tastefully and beautifully shot.... hot.

It was then that I realized how focused I was while shooting because this footage should distract a man... but the only sex that was on my mind was framing and shooting!

Okay... really rambled there, didn't I? LOL.

[Wild Imagination Films]

I completely understand you on this. When we shot the bedroom scene in The Company of Memories, we kept it extremely professional. I was behind the camera the whole time and I have no idea what our actress looks like undressed and she was the entire time. I guess this is the difference between filmmaker and creepy guy with a camera.

[Slimothy]

Ted. Looking forward to this one. The grabs look supa fine, man.

Looks like you guys captured some pretty dope stuff.

[Tom Marshall]

I would give this thread a 6 star rating if that were possible... :evil:

[Slimothy]

I concur. This thread is a "rockin"



ha ha. real funny tim.

[Blaine]

Do we get to see the "naughty bits"? :evil:

[Ted Arabian]

Thanks guys! The Director's Cut will have some really nice footage that you should enjoy watching!!! :evil:

The festival cut is okay.

[Marlon Ladd]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1202747892.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1202747916.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/20191/1202747938.jpg



Oh, oh, my. I might have to watch yours first and. . .er, um. . .fast forward to this part. Is this my supa' sexy new girlfriend? The one that was laying flat?:Drogar-Happy(DBG):


Are you pleased with how everything came out?

[Ted Arabian]

Hey Marlon! That is the one and only Kelli Leigh-Ann Connors! She gave me SUCH A FINE performance. Unreal. Her commitment to the role was mind boggling. She was fantastic.

UNFORTUNATELY, you will not see this scene or many of the other phenomenal footage that I had intended. Not in this cut.

I never thought that my simple, four page script would have me running up a time barrier... but I was. I had to cut so much. So much LOVE left on the floor!

I know that the Director's Cut will be an instant favorite!!!

Thanks for the comments. I'll tell your supa' sexy gf that you said, "hi!" :)

[Mark Harris]

She gave me SUCH A FINE performance.

She looks like she gives very fine "performance" (wink wink). Ted, you dirty, dirty man...

[Mark Johnson]

This looks like a firm piece of work, Ted. (wink, wink)