235 Studios
Veteran
Well it's official- I'm throwing my hat into the ring. And it looks like people are starting their threads already, so I guess I better get started. This will be updated as information becomes available. I look forward to seeing what everyone puts together. Good luck!
Running Budget Total:
$464.14
Cast
Semele: Norm Sanders [DVXuser: Envision]
Erika: Rebecca L. Dunn [DVXuser: RebeccaD]
Cerberus: Reid Phillips
Crew
DP / Writter / Director: Ryan Walters
Co-Writters: Jeffrey R. Hawley & Brandi Walters
Composer: Siddhartha Barnhoorn [DVXuser: Sid Barnhoorn]
Gaffer: Tung Bui [DVXuser: tung n'groove photo]
Key Grip: Patrick LaValley [DVXuser: PDX_DVX]
1st AC / Sound Design: Jerry Turner [DVXuser: fixitinpost]
Prop Master / Set Construction: Evin Carr [DVXuser: ecarr]
Sound / Boom: TBD
VFX: Mark Johnson [DVXuser: Mark Johnson]
Steadicam Op: Patrick LaValley [DVXuser: PDX_DVX]
On Set Armory / FX: Shawn Nelson [DVXuser: shawneous]
Dialect Coach: Olya Nagel-Wanzonreid
Makeup: Keelie Duncan
Voice Over: Jason Fox [DVXuser: JasonFox]
Behind The Scenes Documentarian: Bryan Edwards
Caterer: Brandi Walters
PA: Evin Carr [DVXuser: ecarr]
DVD Contents
The final DVD will include:
Full res HD version of the short
Production Notes
The Script
Full Shooting Script SAMPLE PAGE HERE
Storyboards
Storyboards with final film comparison
Behind the Scenes Video & Stills
Overhead diagrams of the camera setups
HVX Scene File Settings
Thoughts / Notes on using the M2 (www.redrock.com)
What you need to film a short (Sample contracts, releases, budgets, etc.)
Behind The Scenes
Set Construction Phase 01:
Set Construction Phase 02:
See the full set of pictures HERE
Set Construction Phase 03:
Storyboard Samples
Click HERE to see the complete screen grab.
Camera Tests:
Update - 10/31/06
Cast Secured
Erika: Rebecca L. Dunn
Crew Secured
DP / Writter / Director: Ryan Walters
Co-Writters: Jeffrey R. Hawley & Brandi Walters
Gaffer: Tung Bui
Key Grip: Patrick LaValley
Prop Master / Set Construction: Evin Carr
Sound / Boom: David Schrenk
Budget Spent: $54.75
Paint for set.
Update - 11/2/06
Crew Secured
1st AC & Sound Design: Jerry Turner
Update - 11/3/06
Location scouting and test shots completed today for VFX testing.
Began negotiating with the Police department for proper location usages.
Began talks with Shawn Nelson (shawneous) regarding prop guns.
Budget Spent: $24.99
Prop: USB stick
Update - 11/3/06 - part 2
Hiatus - will be traveling to work on project in Germany. I'll be back on 11/14.
I'll be updating and responding to this thread when I have internet access.
Update - 11/5/06
Finished Draft 08 of the script.
Finished Draft 01 of the shooting script.
Finshed Draft 01 of the overhead diagrams.
Update - 11/6/06
Auditions Scheduled for Nov 20th - I'm looking for the male lead and supporting character. Already received some promising responses!
DVD Contents list added.
Update - 11/7/06
Composer secured! Siddhartha Barnhoorn joins the team.
Update - 11/13/06
Shooting Script Sample Page (Draft 01)
SHOOTING SCRIPT SAMPLE
Update - 11/13/06 - Part 2
Crew Secured
VFX: Mark Johnson
Update - 11/14/06
Crew Secured
Steadicam Op: Patrick LaValley
Update - 11/18/06
Crew Secured
On Set Armory / FX: Shawn Nelson
Update - 11/20/06
Cast Secured
Cerberus: Reid Phillips
Budget Spent: $7.95
Water & Skittles for auditions.
HUGE Update - 11/22/06
Cast Secured
Semele: Norm Sanders
Cast Secured
Behind The Scenes Documentarian: Jeff Miller
Poster Update
New poster and banner updated with the current look. (You may have to refresh in order to see the new poster.)
HVX Scene Files
I've settled on the look & settings for the HVX- all of the settings will be provided on the DVD
Update - 11/24/06
Equipment Secured
Will be using the Redrock Micro 35mm adapter - M2 on the film.
Head Shots
Head Shots of the actors uploaded.
BTS- Set Consrtuction Pictures Added
Painting of the set - Phase 01 of the set construction.
Update - 11/26/06
Set Dressing Secured
I did some shoping at Goodwill for various set pieces / dressing. Goodwill is a great place to get good props, art work, and other set dressing on the cheap.
Storyboards began
After hearing about the added features of FrameForge 3D from Mark and their crew, I decided to crack open the copy of the program I have, and play with it some more. While I haven't upgraded to the full version yet, the demo is working great - even though it is limited.
Budget Spent: $29.26
Water & Skittles for auditions.
Update - 11/28/06
Crew Secured
Keelie Duncan has joined the team and will be lending her makeup talents. I met with her today, and was impressed by her portfolio, as well as her can do attitude.
Location Secured
Well- lets say it is 90% secured. I've gotten an ok from the Police department, and an ok from the parks department, I'm just waiting on the parks department to get back to me with the proper forms that I have to fill out, as well as if I will need any insurance, or any permit fees. (He is thinking over those issues this week.) I've had a good experience with him, and I'm hoping for the best. I'd really like to use this location as it is within 1 mile of the Semele Set (My garage), and would cut travel time considerably. I'm still planning on a 1 day (LONG DAY) shoot.
Update - 11/29/06
Storyboard Samples
I've got about 90% of the film storyboarded out- and I'm working on the rest.
You can see a frame grab above form Frame Forge 3D, as well as click on the full screen shot to see the full program in action.
Update - 12/1/06
Crew Secured
Jason Fox has signed on to do the VO for the trailer I'll be putting together for the film. Welcome aboard Jason!
Update - 12/4/06
Set Consturction Completed
Evin completed building the set yesterday - He did a great job- all that is left is to let the mud dry, sanding, and then paint it.
Budget Spent: $98.96
Wall supplies $83.46
Art from Salvation Army $15.50
Update - 12/14/06
Table Read Completed
We had the table read last night - everything went well, and I was impressed with everyones performance!
Crew Secured
Olya Nagel-Wanzonreid has joined the team, and will be our Dialect Coach. (She is helping both Reid & Rebecca with their Russian lines.)
Brandi Walters has joined the team and will be providing the Catering services. (Yep, that is my wife! A great supporter and fan, I'm glad to have her on board.)
Location Secured
I got the Ok from the City to use the location I have been after. The Police have been notifed, and all I have to do now is submit my application along with the location fee, and I should be ready to go come January 6th.
Budget Spent: $91.15
Dinner $16.97 (I had some of the ingredients already stocked in my pantry)
8mm Blanks $34.18
Location Fee $40.00
Update - 12/21/06
Rough edit of the storyboards completed
I just got done with the first edit of the story boards and the audio from the table read. I'll be makign some fine tuning to the edit, and then I'll be planning out the shot list accordingly. It has been very hepful having the boards to edit from, and FF3D to help figure out camera placement!
Futher work on the set
Making adjustments, and finding props to fill out the set- still have a little bit of painting to do, and then the set will be ready!
Shoot scheduled for tomorrow morning
Jerry (the 1st AC) and I will be going out tomorrow morning to shoot some scenery shots for a montage sequence in the film. Should be fun! (But I know it will be cold.) I'm looking forward to playing with the M2.
Update - 12/22/06
1st AC Meeting & Shoot
Jerry and I met, walked through the set, and then went to shot some exterior shots for the opening sequence of the film. You can see some pictures from our adventures HERE
Update - 1/2/07
Completed Set - Camera Tests - Production Packet
Yesterday was spent putting the final touches on the set in prep for saturdays shoot. I also preformed various camera tests, as I nail down the final look thatI was in camera for the various scenes. And I got the production packet out to the cast and crew detaileding the locations, call times, directions, schedules, as well as the shot list & shooting script. Whew- feels good to have that done!
Crew Secured
Evin Carr will be a PA on set! I'm happy to have him there to see his handy work in action!
Crew Un-Secured
My audio guy dropped out do to some other commitments - arghhh - last minute flakiness is frustrating. Now I'm scrambling ...
Principle Photography
I'll be shooting a short scene with Norm and Rebecca tomorrow, as well as going over blocking with them tomorrow evening. We have one day of principle photography - this saturday- Jan. 6th- I'm excited, and looking forward to it!
Update - 1/3/07
Principle Photography begins - Blocking - Craft Services
We shot one scene this afternoon which involves Semele & Erika. You can see some of the pictures HERE. The cast and I then meet back at my place for the blocking of the apartments scenes, and ran through the scene several times. I was very happy with everyones input, they are a fun group to work with.
I also went shopping for the craft services (Actually on 1/4/07), so we are ready to go come saturday. Tomorrow I'll be making the rounds picking up equipment, lights, and meeting with Tung and Patirck to prelight the set for the shoot.
Craft Service List
Are you wondering what to have on hand for your cast and crew durring principle photography? Well, you can download my Craft Service List HERE. This list will serve 15 people for at least one day, and has been developed from years of experience.
Crew Un-Secured
Jeff Miller had a job come up this weekend so he has tp drop out. Now I'm looking for someone to do BTS ....
Budget Spent: $157.08
Dinner $50.00 (Papa John's Pizza - mmmm' pizza)
Craft Services: About $107.08
(It is about that amount because some of the items will be used for the meals on Saturday)
Update - 1/4/07
Crew Secured
Brian Edwards has joined our crew and will be providing the BTS footage. He'll be using his HVX- so it should be fun! I'm very greatful to him for bailing me out and providing the BTS footage. He'll be on set until 3 pmish, so he should capture a good amount of the action.
Update - 1/8/07
P2 Card Work Flow Created
So, after the problems we had with the P2 cards being downloaded to a ghost drive that was not attached to the laptop, I have done some research, and come up with a workflow for future use of the P2 cards. This new work flow should ensure that NO data is lost, and the everything remains secure. While this work flow is some what specific to my set up, I thought that I would offer it to all of you for your own productions- customize it to your needs.
The work flow can be downloaded here:
http://www.235studios.com/semele/235-P2CardWorkFlow.pdf
Just a note regarding P2 Genie- it seems to work well, when everyhting is going right, but as it can copy files to a non-exsistent drive, I would recommend against using the automatic erase feature.
Running Budget Total:
$464.14
Cast
Semele: Norm Sanders [DVXuser: Envision]
Erika: Rebecca L. Dunn [DVXuser: RebeccaD]
Cerberus: Reid Phillips
Crew
DP / Writter / Director: Ryan Walters
Co-Writters: Jeffrey R. Hawley & Brandi Walters
Composer: Siddhartha Barnhoorn [DVXuser: Sid Barnhoorn]
Gaffer: Tung Bui [DVXuser: tung n'groove photo]
Key Grip: Patrick LaValley [DVXuser: PDX_DVX]
1st AC / Sound Design: Jerry Turner [DVXuser: fixitinpost]
Prop Master / Set Construction: Evin Carr [DVXuser: ecarr]
Sound / Boom: TBD
VFX: Mark Johnson [DVXuser: Mark Johnson]
Steadicam Op: Patrick LaValley [DVXuser: PDX_DVX]
On Set Armory / FX: Shawn Nelson [DVXuser: shawneous]
Dialect Coach: Olya Nagel-Wanzonreid
Makeup: Keelie Duncan
Voice Over: Jason Fox [DVXuser: JasonFox]
Behind The Scenes Documentarian: Bryan Edwards
Caterer: Brandi Walters
PA: Evin Carr [DVXuser: ecarr]
DVD Contents
The final DVD will include:
Full res HD version of the short
Production Notes
The Script
Full Shooting Script SAMPLE PAGE HERE
Storyboards
Storyboards with final film comparison
Behind the Scenes Video & Stills
Overhead diagrams of the camera setups
HVX Scene File Settings
Thoughts / Notes on using the M2 (www.redrock.com)
What you need to film a short (Sample contracts, releases, budgets, etc.)
Behind The Scenes
Set Construction Phase 01:
Set Construction Phase 02:
See the full set of pictures HERE
Set Construction Phase 03:
Storyboard Samples
Click HERE to see the complete screen grab.
Camera Tests:
Update - 10/31/06
Cast Secured
Erika: Rebecca L. Dunn
Crew Secured
DP / Writter / Director: Ryan Walters
Co-Writters: Jeffrey R. Hawley & Brandi Walters
Gaffer: Tung Bui
Key Grip: Patrick LaValley
Prop Master / Set Construction: Evin Carr
Sound / Boom: David Schrenk
Budget Spent: $54.75
Paint for set.
Update - 11/2/06
Crew Secured
1st AC & Sound Design: Jerry Turner
Update - 11/3/06
Location scouting and test shots completed today for VFX testing.
Began negotiating with the Police department for proper location usages.
Began talks with Shawn Nelson (shawneous) regarding prop guns.
Budget Spent: $24.99
Prop: USB stick
Update - 11/3/06 - part 2
Hiatus - will be traveling to work on project in Germany. I'll be back on 11/14.
I'll be updating and responding to this thread when I have internet access.
Update - 11/5/06
Finished Draft 08 of the script.
Finished Draft 01 of the shooting script.
Finshed Draft 01 of the overhead diagrams.
Update - 11/6/06
Auditions Scheduled for Nov 20th - I'm looking for the male lead and supporting character. Already received some promising responses!
DVD Contents list added.
Update - 11/7/06
Composer secured! Siddhartha Barnhoorn joins the team.
Update - 11/13/06
Shooting Script Sample Page (Draft 01)
SHOOTING SCRIPT SAMPLE
Update - 11/13/06 - Part 2
Crew Secured
VFX: Mark Johnson
Update - 11/14/06
Crew Secured
Steadicam Op: Patrick LaValley
Update - 11/18/06
Crew Secured
On Set Armory / FX: Shawn Nelson
Update - 11/20/06
Cast Secured
Cerberus: Reid Phillips
Budget Spent: $7.95
Water & Skittles for auditions.
HUGE Update - 11/22/06
Cast Secured
Semele: Norm Sanders
Cast Secured
Behind The Scenes Documentarian: Jeff Miller
Poster Update
New poster and banner updated with the current look. (You may have to refresh in order to see the new poster.)
HVX Scene Files
I've settled on the look & settings for the HVX- all of the settings will be provided on the DVD
Update - 11/24/06
Equipment Secured
Will be using the Redrock Micro 35mm adapter - M2 on the film.
Head Shots
Head Shots of the actors uploaded.
BTS- Set Consrtuction Pictures Added
Painting of the set - Phase 01 of the set construction.
Update - 11/26/06
Set Dressing Secured
I did some shoping at Goodwill for various set pieces / dressing. Goodwill is a great place to get good props, art work, and other set dressing on the cheap.
Storyboards began
After hearing about the added features of FrameForge 3D from Mark and their crew, I decided to crack open the copy of the program I have, and play with it some more. While I haven't upgraded to the full version yet, the demo is working great - even though it is limited.
Budget Spent: $29.26
Water & Skittles for auditions.
Update - 11/28/06
Crew Secured
Keelie Duncan has joined the team and will be lending her makeup talents. I met with her today, and was impressed by her portfolio, as well as her can do attitude.
Location Secured
Well- lets say it is 90% secured. I've gotten an ok from the Police department, and an ok from the parks department, I'm just waiting on the parks department to get back to me with the proper forms that I have to fill out, as well as if I will need any insurance, or any permit fees. (He is thinking over those issues this week.) I've had a good experience with him, and I'm hoping for the best. I'd really like to use this location as it is within 1 mile of the Semele Set (My garage), and would cut travel time considerably. I'm still planning on a 1 day (LONG DAY) shoot.
Update - 11/29/06
Storyboard Samples
I've got about 90% of the film storyboarded out- and I'm working on the rest.
You can see a frame grab above form Frame Forge 3D, as well as click on the full screen shot to see the full program in action.
Update - 12/1/06
Crew Secured
Jason Fox has signed on to do the VO for the trailer I'll be putting together for the film. Welcome aboard Jason!
Update - 12/4/06
Set Consturction Completed
Evin completed building the set yesterday - He did a great job- all that is left is to let the mud dry, sanding, and then paint it.
Budget Spent: $98.96
Wall supplies $83.46
Art from Salvation Army $15.50
Update - 12/14/06
Table Read Completed
We had the table read last night - everything went well, and I was impressed with everyones performance!
Crew Secured
Olya Nagel-Wanzonreid has joined the team, and will be our Dialect Coach. (She is helping both Reid & Rebecca with their Russian lines.)
Brandi Walters has joined the team and will be providing the Catering services. (Yep, that is my wife! A great supporter and fan, I'm glad to have her on board.)
Location Secured
I got the Ok from the City to use the location I have been after. The Police have been notifed, and all I have to do now is submit my application along with the location fee, and I should be ready to go come January 6th.
Budget Spent: $91.15
Dinner $16.97 (I had some of the ingredients already stocked in my pantry)
8mm Blanks $34.18
Location Fee $40.00
Update - 12/21/06
Rough edit of the storyboards completed
I just got done with the first edit of the story boards and the audio from the table read. I'll be makign some fine tuning to the edit, and then I'll be planning out the shot list accordingly. It has been very hepful having the boards to edit from, and FF3D to help figure out camera placement!
Futher work on the set
Making adjustments, and finding props to fill out the set- still have a little bit of painting to do, and then the set will be ready!
Shoot scheduled for tomorrow morning
Jerry (the 1st AC) and I will be going out tomorrow morning to shoot some scenery shots for a montage sequence in the film. Should be fun! (But I know it will be cold.) I'm looking forward to playing with the M2.
Update - 12/22/06
1st AC Meeting & Shoot
Jerry and I met, walked through the set, and then went to shot some exterior shots for the opening sequence of the film. You can see some pictures from our adventures HERE
Update - 1/2/07
Completed Set - Camera Tests - Production Packet
Yesterday was spent putting the final touches on the set in prep for saturdays shoot. I also preformed various camera tests, as I nail down the final look thatI was in camera for the various scenes. And I got the production packet out to the cast and crew detaileding the locations, call times, directions, schedules, as well as the shot list & shooting script. Whew- feels good to have that done!
Crew Secured
Evin Carr will be a PA on set! I'm happy to have him there to see his handy work in action!
Crew Un-Secured
My audio guy dropped out do to some other commitments - arghhh - last minute flakiness is frustrating. Now I'm scrambling ...
Principle Photography
I'll be shooting a short scene with Norm and Rebecca tomorrow, as well as going over blocking with them tomorrow evening. We have one day of principle photography - this saturday- Jan. 6th- I'm excited, and looking forward to it!
Update - 1/3/07
Principle Photography begins - Blocking - Craft Services
We shot one scene this afternoon which involves Semele & Erika. You can see some of the pictures HERE. The cast and I then meet back at my place for the blocking of the apartments scenes, and ran through the scene several times. I was very happy with everyones input, they are a fun group to work with.
I also went shopping for the craft services (Actually on 1/4/07), so we are ready to go come saturday. Tomorrow I'll be making the rounds picking up equipment, lights, and meeting with Tung and Patirck to prelight the set for the shoot.
Craft Service List
Are you wondering what to have on hand for your cast and crew durring principle photography? Well, you can download my Craft Service List HERE. This list will serve 15 people for at least one day, and has been developed from years of experience.
Crew Un-Secured
Jeff Miller had a job come up this weekend so he has tp drop out. Now I'm looking for someone to do BTS ....
Budget Spent: $157.08
Dinner $50.00 (Papa John's Pizza - mmmm' pizza)
Craft Services: About $107.08
(It is about that amount because some of the items will be used for the meals on Saturday)
Update - 1/4/07
Crew Secured
Brian Edwards has joined our crew and will be providing the BTS footage. He'll be using his HVX- so it should be fun! I'm very greatful to him for bailing me out and providing the BTS footage. He'll be on set until 3 pmish, so he should capture a good amount of the action.
Update - 1/8/07
P2 Card Work Flow Created
So, after the problems we had with the P2 cards being downloaded to a ghost drive that was not attached to the laptop, I have done some research, and come up with a workflow for future use of the P2 cards. This new work flow should ensure that NO data is lost, and the everything remains secure. While this work flow is some what specific to my set up, I thought that I would offer it to all of you for your own productions- customize it to your needs.
The work flow can be downloaded here:
http://www.235studios.com/semele/235-P2CardWorkFlow.pdf
Just a note regarding P2 Genie- it seems to work well, when everyhting is going right, but as it can copy files to a non-exsistent drive, I would recommend against using the automatic erase feature.
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