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AmyO · 04-29-2009, 04:30 PM

Purple Macaroni Productions
and
O'Brien Family Films
present:
"Stay Sharp"

Starring:

Kevin Alexander

Susana Margarita

Cheyenne Elizabeth

with
Briana Ledford as "Mom"

Score by
Damian Sanchez

Sound Re-recording mixer
Ryan J. Frias

I'm doing this one solo, but I think the kids are old enough to do some grip work this time around

.

AmyO · 04-29-2009, 04:31 PM

5/12/2009:
Second draft done and awaiting critique at Writing Group tonight. I got some great feedback from them last week, so I think I should be set. I'm picking up my rental gear tomorrow (good tripod, lights, assorted grip stuff), and if all falls into place, I'll begin filming Thursday!

Also, I'm pretty geeked out about my Igus parts order arriving today. I just have to get the hole in the carriage and I've got myself a neat little slider (see here for ZazaCast's great tutorial). Since this whole movie takes place in my cozy house, a full on dolly is too much, so having a slider will give me options to keep my shots from being too static.

Here's hoping I have stills to post on Monday!

5/14/2009:
Stuff happened and I didn't start filming today. But, I did get my Brevis set up and collimated and all that jazz. Also, I put together my Zaza Slider, so that's done. Gonna shoot all day tomorrow - well 9-3. Yay!

5/17/2009:
First weekend of shooting complete and I am a scene ahead of schedule. I was pleasantly surprised with Kevin and Ana's performances. They've improved greatly since "Girl vs. Boy." Will they be the next Macaully Culkin and Dakota Fanning? No. But, we had fun. and that's what this film is all about. Next weekend is Cheyenne's turn and she's raring to go!

Some BTS for ya. Yes, that is a C-stand.

5/25/2009:
Happy Memorial Day all. I wrapped principal photography yesterday - w00t! The kids were great and took driection remarkably well for non-actors. Doesn't mean they turned in Oscar-caliber performances, but they did improve from take one to the last take, so that's cool.

My friend Briana came over Saturday afternoon and helped me out by playing the part of "Mom." I decided this time it would be better if we actually saw the character rather than her only being an offscreen voice. Briana was a great sport for coming in on her day off for such a brief part.

Now for the next phase - logging all 314 shots and starting on the edit. Joy!

.

AmyO · 04-29-2009, 04:31 PM

Screen Shots:

First weekend:
These are actual screen shots captured from P2CMS with no correction.

Second weekend:
Again, straight screen shots with no correction.

Matt Sconce · 04-29-2009, 05:34 PM

Yay! I love your movies! I look forward to it. -Matt

Robert Eldon · 04-29-2009, 05:45 PM

I always enjoy your films. Great production value and good story telling. And... it looks like you will be working with children again. Good for you!

Looking forward to your entry.

Robbie Comeau · 04-29-2009, 05:46 PM

You just love working with kids!

This is my second film now (in a row) working with kids (this time a bit younger)

Good luck!

Robbie

ZazaCast · 04-29-2009, 06:27 PM

Excellent...Midgets.... I love midgets!

AmyO · 04-29-2009, 06:34 PM

Thanks for the welcome, guys!

Yes, I do like working with kids. Often it is out of necessity and/or convenience. I have a more complex action script I want to produce this summer, so this is just a simple little film to keep me busy until then. It has the added benefit of being a family project.

I'm hoping to see a broad range of entries this time around. You can really play with the idea of "quest" beyond something out of Tolkien. I'm already seeing a nice variety judging by posters and the few synopsis I've seen so far. Yay for DVX Fests!

AmyO · 04-29-2009, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZazaCast

Excellent...Midgets.... I love midgets!

I don't doubt that. ;)

Rodney V. Smith · 04-29-2009, 10:07 PM

AMY!!! you're BAAAACK! Hurray!

04-29-2009, 04:30 PM	#1
AmyO Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: PDX Posts: 625	"Stay Sharp" a film by Amy Beth O'Brien Purple Macaroni Productions and O'Brien Family Films present: "Stay Sharp" Starring: Kevin Alexander Susana Margarita Cheyenne Elizabeth with Briana Ledford as "Mom" Score by Damian Sanchez Sound Re-recording mixer Ryan J. Frias I'm doing this one solo, but I think the kids are old enough to do some grip work this time around . __________________ I'm on Facebook. vimeo.com/purplemacaroni Last edited by AmyO; 07-03-2009 at 04:47 PM.

04-29-2009, 04:31 PM	#2
AmyO Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: PDX Posts: 625	Production notes 5/12/2009: Second draft done and awaiting critique at Writing Group tonight. I got some great feedback from them last week, so I think I should be set. I'm picking up my rental gear tomorrow (good tripod, lights, assorted grip stuff), and if all falls into place, I'll begin filming Thursday! Also, I'm pretty geeked out about my Igus parts order arriving today. I just have to get the hole in the carriage and I've got myself a neat little slider (see here for ZazaCast's great tutorial). Since this whole movie takes place in my cozy house, a full on dolly is too much, so having a slider will give me options to keep my shots from being too static. Here's hoping I have stills to post on Monday! 5/14/2009: Stuff happened and I didn't start filming today. But, I did get my Brevis set up and collimated and all that jazz. Also, I put together my Zaza Slider, so that's done. Gonna shoot all day tomorrow - well 9-3. Yay! 5/17/2009: First weekend of shooting complete and I am a scene ahead of schedule. I was pleasantly surprised with Kevin and Ana's performances. They've improved greatly since "Girl vs. Boy." Will they be the next Macaully Culkin and Dakota Fanning? No. But, we had fun. and that's what this film is all about. Next weekend is Cheyenne's turn and she's raring to go! Some BTS for ya. Yes, that is a C-stand. 5/25/2009: Happy Memorial Day all. I wrapped principal photography yesterday - w00t! The kids were great and took driection remarkably well for non-actors. Doesn't mean they turned in Oscar-caliber performances, but they did improve from take one to the last take, so that's cool. My friend Briana came over Saturday afternoon and helped me out by playing the part of "Mom." I decided this time it would be better if we actually saw the character rather than her only being an offscreen voice. Briana was a great sport for coming in on her day off for such a brief part. Now for the next phase - logging all 314 shots and starting on the edit. Joy! . __________________ I'm on Facebook. vimeo.com/purplemacaroni Last edited by AmyO; 05-25-2009 at 03:32 PM.

04-29-2009, 04:31 PM	#3
AmyO Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: PDX Posts: 625	Screen shots Screen Shots: First weekend: These are actual screen shots captured from P2CMS with no correction. Second weekend: Again, straight screen shots with no correction. __________________ I'm on Facebook. vimeo.com/purplemacaroni Last edited by AmyO; 05-25-2009 at 03:37 PM. Reason: more screen shots

04-29-2009, 05:34 PM	#4
Matt Sconce Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 3,815	Yay! I love your movies! I look forward to it. -Matt __________________ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1375754/

04-29-2009, 05:46 PM	#6
Robbie Comeau Como's back. back again Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,543	You just love working with kids! This is my second film now (in a row) working with kids (this time a bit younger) Good luck! Robbie __________________ DVX100B #12,456 Director/Editor www.waterandoil-productions.com www.robbiecomeau.blip.tv

04-29-2009, 05:45 PM	#5
Robert Eldon Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Murrieta, CA, USA Posts: 819	I always enjoy your films. Great production value and good story telling. And... it looks like you will be working with children again. Good for you! Looking forward to your entry.

04-29-2009, 06:27 PM	#7
ZazaCast DVXuser Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 5,820	Excellent...Midgets.... I love midgets! __________________ ZazaCast Film iZaza...Do you? Get the free app on iTunes!

04-29-2009, 06:34 PM	#8
AmyO Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: PDX Posts: 625	Thanks for the welcome, guys! Yes, I do like working with kids. Often it is out of necessity and/or convenience. I have a more complex action script I want to produce this summer, so this is just a simple little film to keep me busy until then. It has the added benefit of being a family project. I'm hoping to see a broad range of entries this time around. You can really play with the idea of "quest" beyond something out of Tolkien. I'm already seeing a nice variety judging by posters and the few synopsis I've seen so far. Yay for DVX Fests! __________________ I'm on Facebook. vimeo.com/purplemacaroni

04-29-2009, 10:07 PM	#10
Rodney V. Smith DVXFest Promo Guru Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA/Toronto, Can/Brooklyn,NY Posts: 5,531	AMY!!! you're BAAAACK! Hurray! __________________ DVXFEST ENTRIES Anniversary \| Act II \|The Trade \| Falling Up \| Keeper of the Lost The Strange Days of Joey Davis \| Flower \| Mirror Mirror Rodney Smith - Flyin' Monkey Films Writer/Director/Cinematographer Website \| IMDB Link \| Web Series HVX200, Brevis35+Flip, Glidecam V-8

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