Mark Johnson - "CHOW BABY"

Hey man, I'm VERY aware that it's the carpenter and not the hammer that makes the real difference. That's why I'm so pumped to be joining Jack on REKINDLED.

By the way, kholi, that friggin' clown has already shown up in my dreams twice ... and it was not pretty. There's nothing like a deranged clown to say abnormal psychology.
 
LoL. I just hope it works.

And yeah, tools might not make the carpenter, but the good ones really get the job done, yeah?
 
vislaw said:
Hey man, I'm VERY aware that it's the carpenter and not the hammer that makes the real difference. That's why I'm so pumped to be joining Jack on REKINDLED....
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Ha ... thanks, man.

Any more updates on your thang?
 
I'll have some more stuff up probably tonight or tomorrow at the latest. Also, this coming Labor Day weekend we're going to be doing some serious shooting.

That raises a question, by the way. You see, when I was shooting in the parking garage the other evening a security guard asked me if I had cleared it with the management (this is the complex I live in). I lied and told him I had. Frankly, I hadn't given it much thought since I live here and have a parking space in the garage. Now I'm wondering if I should try to clear it with the complex management. My worry is that they would say 'no' and then what do I do? It's a common area and I obviously am entitled to be on site. However, its obviously not a use contemplated and arguably could disturb other residents. Any thoughts on this subject peeples?
 
lol, you are the lawyer man :laugh:

I have thoughts on it, but will PM or talk to you on the phone rather than post here ... as Mark Johnson Esq I'm sure you can imagine why.
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Wow! I'm just blown away by your equipment alone.....Speaking of equipment, You look like you got more than enough, sooooo, I was wondering If you win.... i think you should donate the HVX to me...lol.

I would wish you luck but MAN! The way your setup is looking you may already have it. lol
 
Hey mameragex, thanks for the note and kind words. Honestly, I think my only shot at any glory will be the reflected glow that may result from the assistance I'm giving to Jack with Rekindled and Trey's crew on Slim's Revenge.

I see Chow Baby as a quirky little piece that hopefully will entertain some people who fondly recall the "B" movies of yore. But maybe there will be some sort of special fx recognition in the end. I'd be happy with any award and I am sure the HVX will be safely stowed in someone else's locker on Halloween.
 
ANNOUNCEMENT: See update on front page of thread. Composer Guthrie Lowe has signed on to score Chow Baby. This guy is really hot and one of the up and coming Northern California film/television composers. Samples of his work can be heard on his site www.guthrielowe.com.
 
Good luck on finding a new actress!

And congrats on scoring a BMI musician. Great talent follows great projects.
 
Finished first day of auditioning for lead actress and have had some really impressive candidates. Here's some clips of Rebecca Washo, who has great film and television credits:

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I have more auditions this afternoon and a few finals on Thursday. I did very much like Rebecca's look and she is definitely a top prospect. However, a couple of the others yesterday were extremely talented and the resumes for today and tomorrow appear to have some real gems as well.

I'm going to put the clips on a reel and on Friday morning I'm going to have my small crew sit down as a focus group. All of the actresses auditioning are aware we're going to post our decision at NOON Friday and shooting commences Saturday evening.

An interesting aspect to Rebecca as a choice is the fact that she's been cast in a feature with good funding (major role as female psychologist in a thriller). It would be pretty cool to have a lead who gets some buzz from a bigger project.
 
Cool! Well good luck to you on that! And good luck on the shooting... you sure are getting a lot done in a short period of time! nice work.
 
Yeah, I must be crazy. I'm going to try to get all the photography finished over the Labor Day holiday and then I'm heading out to New York to help Jack with REKINDLED. I've been overseeing a couple railroad crossing collision cases at the same time and (as you are well aware, Brandon) I've had gremlins in the workstation that have complicated life a lot!

However, I wouldn't have it any other way. I love having a lot of irons in the fire.

Fortunately, I've got a young specialFX artist interested in helping me with the big opening shots for Trey's SLIM'S REVENGE.
 
Yes sir... workstation issues can be a bugger... Can't wait to see your work on the films mentioned and your film as well, I am sure it's going to be fun!
 
This is Melanie Bass, who is also in the running. She could really emote with that wide-eyed scared look. She also has an interesting "bonus" in that her boyfriend is a color and effects artist with an amazing set of high-end tools. He offered to work on the film if his girlfriend is lead. Kind of an interesting approach.

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