Post 15 This Blog Isn't Working

So I was hoping this Blog would keep my mind focussed and in control of what I'm doing.
Turns out isn't the case.

When I have a dozen things on my mind I can't seem to find the drive to update a blog, I just don't factor it as a form of study. I can make notes on what I'm doing and do these things, that's fine, I can do that. This blog thing is just so self-glorifying and pointless.

Update on progress:

Waiting to hear back from Audio Students regarding Bones of Essimer, in the meantime I cut a soundtrack for the Armageddon Trailer that wasn't able to be used. Was still fun working on it mind you, though EQ'd drones in my ears for half a day made me feel slightly insane HAHAHA

Neon Rot is currently being edited, as well as the OST being compiled. It looks good.

I did lose sound files though. That's bad.

Maybe one day I'll be in the right state of mind for a blog, but it ain't now. Now is the time for work and food. And sleep. Work, food & sleep.

Post 14 AKA Flickering Glow of Existence

The Neon is starting to glow.
The Rot is starting to.... Rot.

Preprodcution, baby!

Currently I've been sketching thumbnails of storyboards, working on my directors statement and have begun my script breakdown. The wheels of progress are turning!

I thoroughly enjoy the storyboarding process, as it's one of those early opportunities to get the idea out of my head and onto paper. The only problem with this is that I am quite amateur when it comes to drawing...

Very quite amateur.

That said, the Director's statement and manifesto can help paint the picture of the world by providing reference for most everything. As I'm going mad with art design this is essential. The other years I've created film were quite tame, but this time I really wanna flex my stylistic and creative muscles. I will need to get a good team of like-minded people to pull this off, so here's hoping I can bring people into my world.

You're not allowed to see my words...yet.

Next time I'll hopefully have some better storyboards and interesting paperwork stuff to add.

Nothing says fun like a hazard form.

Post 13 AKA Rising Vigour of Fallen Trees

The script for my personal project has been handed in. Now the preproduction begins.

 

Hold onto your butts.

I'm keeping details about the story under wraps for the time being, as I'm a secret squirrel like that. However, I can divulge some information, such as the it's Sci-Fi setting and Samurai-Western genre.

I can also so that this is something that may not be easy to make and might not be everyones cup of tea, but gosh darn it it's something I wanted to make!

I have a dream

Currently I'm creating my Director's Manifesto, which is filled with the concepts of the world, characters and process. This is one of my favourite parts of filmmaking, as I am able to jam some sweet tunes, get a coffee and pump out my ideas to my hearts content. Bliss.

I'll make sure to update some manifesto stuff on my next post, but that's it for now.

Signing out.

Post 12 - AKA Is That the Time Already?

Hahaha oh boy haha.
I shouldn't laugh.

The ball has been dropped super hard.
I must apologise to my followers (and Tutor) for my slackness with this blog.

I know in my previous posts I was fairly indignant about the whole thing, but I still should have been posting. For this I apologise and am truly regretful. Marks are marks after all.

So in terms of the project: We are done filming, which means no more AD work. Yaaaay.
This meant I have been able to allocate my time for sound design and the such, which has been much more enjoyable for me. I definitely know what part of the process I prefer.

Just waiting for picture lock and then I should be golden to get cracking on this properly.

I will update again shortly, I feel I have a lot to make up for.
So watch this space.

Pictured: Me when I realised the ball was dropped

Post 11 AKA Resentful Reunion of Thought

Things are back on schedule.
I'm still bitter.

Not with people. With blog. Always with blog.
Gotta fill it in, but don't have enough to say to make it interesting.

Just working on other projects while things have slowed down, but nothing worth ranting about.



Wow. This is dull.
Look at the spacing though. Short sentences, baby.

Pow! Now I'm over here.

Watch out for this guy.

Also, my old stockpile of comics was recovered. Aesthetic refreshment and inspiration by the bucket-load, but none relevant enough for the project. If only, if only.

Post 10 AKA Decablog of Crushing Obscurity

So it's been 10 blogs.

Joy upon joy upon joy.

No time for celebration, things are being done.

Work things. Home things. Things that aren't really things but still need to be done.

I'd write all about the with the film's happenings but honestly I don't find this Blog is the right format.

I wouldn't go into detail about my personal film making process, updating pictures and discussing any troubles or issues. So why would I for a team project?

I understand the whole keeping track of progress for the grading, but I'd rather not share it with the world.

Not that it's too much of an issue with my outstanding page view count, some days I might even be lucky to get as many viewings as 1!

So I will update my blog, sound in the knowledge it is a lost cause.

But I will nurture it on like a sick horse until it finishes it's race.

But I still might will get bitter about it like this.

P.S

I suppose I can briefly skim over some events though...

I'm contacting someone regarding sound and am scheduling.

Post 9 AKA Butterfly Full of Stomachs

Ya know this project I'm writing about?
Yeah, the one called 'Bones of Essimer'?
We've started filming it.
Kill me now.

As an Assistant Director I've been managing crew on set, sorting some of the scheduling and paperwork to keep the wheels turning. I'm fairly new at this position, as I'm usually Soundie, and it's a weird shift in work: from the quiet standby of a soundie, to the constant loudness of an AD.
I suppose yelling at people to work faster isn't that bad a job, but you still feel like a bit of a bad guy. So I suppose it's good I have the job I have a bit of experience in being hated. Thanks High School.

We've dodged some bullets in regards to location and weather and honestly I'm absolutely chuffed to be where we are right, all things considered. We could be waaaay behind. Instead we're just slightly behind.
It's now my goal to get on track, if not ahead, with our work. A goal that I may be destined to fail. But meh, I always liked the idea of going down in a blaze of glory, so I might as well try to make this film submit to my will.

But it is now lunch time.
I feel the need for a quiet pint.
So toodle-pip and cheers!