"Corrado" - A production blog

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Hey Adam, wow, time goes by fast doesn't it? Hopefully you've successfully wrapped and are taking a moment to clear your head now!


PS, Brandon, is your website really www.nogreaterlovthemovie.com? Just noticed that.
 
Erik Olson said:
Principal photography.

Principal - n. or adj. Person or thing of the highest order or position.
Principle - n. A law or doctine.

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An extremely common misspelling.

The undisputed king of all misspellings though, is "it's" versus "its".

"It's" is a contraction of the two words "it is", NOT a possessive, as in the incorrect "it's LCD should be bigger". "Its" is correct in that case.

So...

It's unfortunate that this particular error is committed in about 95% of "its" applications!

; )

Ok...back on topic...

Looking forward to the postgame report from Adam!
 
Yes, Principal photog wrapped yesterday. And Erik is 100% right - we've more to do.

Before I go there, a word about the production:

First of all, it was awesome. I've shot lots before but this was different. It was the first time I've shot something I wrote with a crew. I loved being on set - the energy was palpable. We more or less made our days. When we got behind we picked it up the next day. There is still some stuff to shoot, though.

I liked most of my actors and most of my crew. There are several that will never work for me again for various reasons, and several that will join me on #2. Cast wise, like I said, Johnny and Tom are lifelong friends.

This morning I awoke to do the drop offs. It was weird not hearing Johnny's raspy voice and not laughing at his jokes or goofing around with him.

I've never done a shoot longer than 5 days previous to this, and the bond you develop between your cast and crew is something I was not prepared for. I really, really miss these people. We're like family after day 14, complete with disfunction.

I am seriously considering selling all of my equipment. Do I hate to rent? Sure. I'd love to own everything. But the problem is there is only one of me. I have to worry about this stuff and maintain it. I had to drive the grip truck 70+ miles each way every day.

It was a killer and the strain of equipment logistics saps my energy and kills my creativity. What I need to focus on is directing.

Which is why in movie #2 I will still be a producer, but only of the highest order. I don't want to know or hear about locations, rentals, drop offs, and catering. I just can't deal with it.

What I do best is write stories, find money, get talent, and direct.

I've virtually done every other job in a feature film now, from transpo to line producing to PA work, and I'm spread too thin. THe next movie cannot be this way.

Still, I had the time of my life. The terabyte of data I have to edit is daunting, and I hope to wade through it slowly. I'll post some grabs soon.

I made some great contacts on set with people who know people - I'm sure this is pretty common. I had one of the guys who loaned me money on set one day, and it just reinforced his desire to lend more, seeing how well the crew worked and how good the shots looked.

So what's left????

Honestly? I think I need 2-3 more days. Why? Because for starters, there are like two scenes we didn't get, because my AD scheduled them for one of the days. Specifically, the opening sequence called for Corrado walking down a busy street. I was thinking something like Broadway in downtown LA, he put it on the schedule when we were at some suburban street and it totally did not work.

Then we have to get some night driving footage with a hostess tray, and Johnny was supposed to drive. His license became suspended until June 1st (long story) so we need to wait until then, because driving with a camera hanging off the side of the car and a suspended license is a great way to get 30 days in county.

I also have a bunch of 2nd unit type work as well that I can get anytime, but I think I want to do it all at once so that it is done.

I will do a rough cut first, and then see what else I need. Call it reshoots, second unit work, or pickups, it's all the same - going back and getting what you missed the first time. Everyone does it.

We'll shoot out the rest within a couple or three weeks. Meanwhile, I have the bulk of the movie in the can, and am going to get something ready for distribs to look at while I edit.

I'm very happy and also very sad that it is over.

Shooting a feature is like a drug - it produces radical euphoria during the shoot, and then you crash at the end. There is a feeling of accomplishment for sure, but today I mainly feel like I miss my new friends, I miss being on set, and I miss working as a team.

Life returns back to normal.

Concurrently with the edit I'm trying to get traction on Movie #2. I need to get it going now while the iron is hot to secure my future.
 
Awesome dude. Thanks for having us on set. I can honestly say I learned a lot from just being there. Good luck w/ the editing man.
 
Adam, congratulations! You did it. You're living the dream and we're all very proud. Good luck with the edit, pickups, and distribution. And of course film #2.
 
Nice work! Thanks for taking the time to update us throughout the shoot. You went above and beyond.

Thanks for the ride, Adam.
 
low res screen grab. More soon.

Yes, those are real guns. Two HKg36 full auto rifles with full flash loads. HOLY ****!!!! does not begin to describe it.
 

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That's Michael Bailey Smith from the Hills have Eyes. All 6'-6" of him with boots on. He was firing both at the same time but you only see one flash in this shot. He ruled. We called him big Mike for obvious reasons!!!!
 
Congrats Adam. I can only begin to imagine the rollercoaster ride that you have been through. I do know that it must have been tough bringing yourself to keep us slavering lot informed and for that too I salute you!
Goodluck with the pickups and editing. I'm sure no one will mind if I say, "Corrado - The Most Eagerly Awaited Release of...2008(?)".
Cheers,
Sam.
 
Awesome. That post-feature or series funk is a real kind of depression. Take a moment away from it and do something for yourself. Go skate or surf or climb or whatever. Anything but edit or touch a camera.

When you come back to it, you'll have a much better objectivity over it.

Congratulations.

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Congrats on finishing Adam!

I havent shot a feature yet, but can only imagine the growing bond between cast and crew.

Cant wait to see more stills!
 
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