"The Contract" - A film by Neal Buconjic

Jason Miller said:
how many days do you have it for in this 4 hour set up? also the breakers, how many amps are they, and was the upgrade just a breaker box or higher amp wire?

a little time, a couple weeks before you go into shoot, go in during there closed time, and start testing out the brakers, easy way is to take a small 110 light, have someone plug it in while you start flipping, once it shuts off the light, write down which breaker handles that outlet also take note of what else in on that breaker, house lights, coffee maker, anything, then once you map out the outlets and breakers, include that in your lighting diagram.
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I've got it for as many weekdays as I need. I'm hoping to pull it off in two, but fully expect to run into three (or more) if required.

Funny you should mention the wiring diagram. I inquired whether they mind if I determined which circuit was on each breaker so I could label appropriately and make a diagram. They didn't mind, but didn't want me doing it then and there. Maybe on a morning next week. They kept saying "Don't worry about it, we have bands plugging their equipment into the outlets all the time". Better safe than sorry.
The breakers are 20A, but I didn't inquire whether the wiring was upgraded.
 
Yeah, it definitely is alot of fun, even though it is really stressful and time consuming. The hardest part for me was/is to find days where everybody has free time. I wish you good luck!
 
I do not know what its like in Canada, but most Cities here, if they have 20 amp breakers, their wiring must match, otherwise its a huge fire hazard and wouldn't pass code, if ou have a 2k, or 2 1ks take them in and plug 2ks of power into one breaker, just to test, when you shoot, never more than 1.5k many people say stick with 1k but that makes your life harder.
 
Jason Miller said:
I do not know what its like in Canada, but most Cities here, if they have 20 amp breakers, their wiring must match, otherwise its a huge fire hazard and wouldn't pass code, if ou have a 2k, or 2 1ks take them in and plug 2ks of power into one breaker, just to test, when you shoot, never more than 1.5k many people say stick with 1k but that makes your life harder.
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I can only hope that the wiring is up to code.

As for lighting, I've got a small kit - 1k, (2)600w, 300w and (2)500w scoops.
I'll run plenty of stringers to distribute the load, but I intend on trying to map out their wiring circuits first.
 
yea you should have no problem, assuming its up to code, which it probably is, you can run all that on 2 breakers.

1 1k 2 600Ws and a 300, hmm, sound slike an Arri kit I know. in fact I know him well, be careful, he'll pick your pocket lol
 
Here is a perfect example of why they call filmmaking collabrative. Heck, even the electricity needs to cooperate.

Looking forward to more log entries.

aw
 
now if we can just get the actors to cooperate!, little tip keep a bag of candy in your pocket and when your actor does well, give him/her a treat.
 
This short looks like it is developing really nicely!!! I hope your cast comes through and all of your electrical problems dont start a fire mistakingly in the shape of a pentagram!!! lol
 
Yes, it is coming along, Ryan.

Things are falling into place. I'll have to get the cast together soon to go over wardrobe. It's almost time to shoot...
 
It's only an Illusion...
Magic, Blood & Legal documents (sounds like my divorce)...what's not to love!
Looking forward to an excellent film. I'll be watching this thread.

Cool poster too!
 
Final role has now been cast.

The whole cast gathered, discussed the project, brought their wardrobe selection for approval and did a table reading of the script (several times).
 
alex whitmer said:
Here is a perfect example of why they call filmmaking collabrative. Heck, even the electricity needs to cooperate.
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Speaking of collaborations - I just want to give a shout out to the Dvxuser members who are helping bring this project to fruition:

Alex Whitmer (alex whitmer)- Co-writer
Mike Manning (blindbuzta) - Poster and artwork
Jason Miller (jason miller) - VFX compositor/SFX Technical Director
Sid Barnhoorn (sid barnhoorn) - Composer

Each of you are playing a key role in the making of this film. I couldn't do it without your help.

Thank you!:thumbsup:
 
Our fictional magician Oscar Judd

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