Rezfactor--"Runway" [working title] Production Notes Thread

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Who cares, look at the lead! :thumbup:
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yes!! Agreed.

I'm digging the poster and graphic design of the logo. Very pro and clean. Not to mention it implies the films subject in that it revolves around an airport or terminal... or something with planes and/or flying.

Otherwise, it would lead you to believe the girl was running away from home or someone.

/j
 
Looks great in MANY ways, Rezfactor. I am sure that I speak for a lot of us when I say that I am REALLY looking forward to your film!!! :) :) :)

And I just have to say, your print ad, promo, graphic design (whatever you call it!) work is top notch!!!
 
A new hope . . .

02:59AM, 28 SEPTEMBER UPDATE 1.0: NEW STORYBOARDS/LEAD COMMITS TO ONE MORE LAST-MINUTE SHOOT DAY

First, thanks for all the kind comments and moral support. I'm, pretty sure my lead is now confirmed for one more day of shooting on Saturday, Sept. 30th, a mere 48 hours before the deadline--THANK GOD! 'Course you're never really sure if your talent is really gonna show on the day--and I AM paying her! It's a bit too close for comfort, since I'll have to complete my final cut, encode, and upload within 48 hours of completion of principal photography. All I need are these shots shown in the photo below, and I think I'll have a short that will kind of make sense.

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And I really, really did want to turn in a short this time that actually made some sort of sense. One that at least completed an expression of a coherent idea (even if it's only a small sliver of an idea, as is the case here), despite my lack of story-inventing skills (as evidenced by my previous half-baked DVXUSER entires which contained virtually no coherent story at all). If I don't get this additional shooting day, my short will be crap, because it will only serve to totally confuse the viewer.

NO ONE, to whom I have shown the incomplete rough-cut, has "gotten it!" It always ended with the viewer asking, "What the . . . ?" If the viewer can't even figure out what's happening, I've failed as a filmmaker. This is the first DVXUSER-submitted short that I've shot that I feel is at a minimum, "contest-worthy," level to me, and not so half-assed as my previous entries. Maybe this one will at least be three-quarter-assed IF everything goes well this weekend! And then, MAYBE.

Anyway, thanks to you all for reading and contributing to this thread. It's a great sounding board to share both your elations and your troubles that you're experiencing while creating this project. Having such a forum, and a community in-kind to cast your filmmaking woes out to, is a godsend, and it's terrific therapy for those of us with "FBPS" (filmmaking bi-polar syndrome).
 
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Ha!! Stick Figure storyboards! :) GOta love those. At least you do have them and in the end it'll definitely save your tail. (or at least I'd hope so)

I just wish I had 2-3 storyboards of just "Cutaways for B-Roll". *slaps head Doh!*

I wonder how many other people out there actually paid their actors?

/j
 
Edgen said:
I wonder how many other people out there actually paid their actors?
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Yeah, I'm always a little torn on that one. On the one hand, it's great to get people for free. But I always have this feeling that it's just better to pay people. Both, so that they feel valued, and so that they feel somehow committed to your project. I don't, however, pay friends or family--to me that's just part of the deal. Also, if my talent on any particular personal project also shares any "above the line" roles, then of course, no money exchanges hands, since we both then "own" the project.
 
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Looking good man. Your other shorts, may have lacked a bit of explanation, but they sure looked awesome. I imagine if people understand this one in the slightest, it will be awesome. Your images always rock man.

Good luck.
Tim
 
I love your title, logo, and actress frame grab. Makes me want to see this film to see what happens to her (or, what she does to other people).

It's on my list to watch! Hope you like ours, it's aviation-themed as well!
 
Prepararing for the day . . .

10:41AM, 30 SEPTEMBER UPDATE 1.0: MIXING BLOOD ON LAST-MINUTE SHOOT DAY

Talent is on her way, caught in traffic. Will start shooting about 1:00PM. Here's a shot of my blood-mixing prep area . . .

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Prepararing for the day . . .

10:51AM, 30 SEPTEMBER UPDATE 1.1: OUR LOVELY CRAFT SERVICES SPREAD

It ain't much, but they eat it up . . .

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What, no Red Vines?

I ain't never seen a set without Red Vines!

Gotta have at least a few apple boxes. Fulls make a great seat, and pancakes work pretty good as clipboards and such.
 
Prepararing for the day . . .

12:35PM, 30 SEPTEMBER UPDATE 1.2: CUT-AWAY SET-UP

Had to do something while waiting for talent to show up. Set-up for a cut-away I'll need later.

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Yep, some PVC, a bit of gaff tape and a sheet of glass, very cool solution indeed.

I am just wondering what subject you might be shooting in a shower? :laugh:




PS Just sent you a PM with a link to the PPro instructions.
 
Almost done . . .

05:00PM, 30 SEPTEMBER UPDATE 1.3: MARTINI SHOT

Setting up for martini shot in shower . . .
 
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Rezfactor said:
Ta-da . . .

05:45PM, 30 SEPTEMBER UPDATE 1.4: WRAP

Martini shot completed. Pizzas ordered.
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Yes! Congratulations...now get it edited, I want to see that puppy...:beer: :beer:
 
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