a fun little idea

I had an idea a few days ago while listening to Murray



play his little base.

Murray can make sounds/music/noise from that base that can scare a rational man to deal, so for us horror buffs...

Anyway, I'm going to attempt a 5-10 minute short. That's simple enough, right?

Well, here's the catch: It's silent in the sense that there will be no dialogue or ambient noise. Will be be far from silent in the sense that Murray will be putting his brand of scary music to it.

I think this is going to be a lot of fun. 

Wisconson, the final chapter (vid)

Well, we made it back home (and managed not to get arrested). Beyond that, we finished the job.

The people at The Curb Depot were great and their GT 1000 is a really cool machine. It was great to watch them and it work.

Here is the video:



So thanks to everyone in Wisconson.

Almost done

The rain in Appleton prevented us from getting all the necessary video yesterday, but we made the best of it anyway. We got a lot of footage of the decorative curb making machine and plenty of sound bites and some instructional information. All in all, it was prodcutive.

Last night I managed to get four minutes assembled and mostly edited, and since we are working on a 5 minute product, that is very pleasing. I am going to try to complete this thing before we leave, and if yesterday is any indication, I'm going to pull it off.

We have to leave the hotel in a few minutes to get the remaining needed footage, then we'll head back here to the hotel and I'm going to try to get the rest of it together. Wish me luck.

A paying gig

In about an hour Chris and I are going to be heading to Appleton, WI for a paying job. We're going to be shooting a video for a company to use for trade shows. I'm really nervous since I've never had anything pressing like this, but I'm sure that everything is going to work out well.

This job is going to delay the editing work for the AMZ documentary, but only by a couple of weeks.

Things are starting to get exciting.

All Model Zone

The All model Zone event went very very well yesterday. It was a long day, no denying that, but it was certainly good. It was also great to meet everyone.

Mandy was great with the interviews. I owe her a great deal, but don't tell her. She'll never read this thing, so if you don't tell her that I just said that, she'll never know.










Julia did a very nice job with the camera, and I also owe her, but she may eventually read this, so I retain the right to claim exhaustion if she ever brings this up.

She does look cute with the camera, though.























Photos curtsey of Chris Chambers

Location Scouting (Pics)

Today I had the oppertunity to get together with Josh Lowery, the individual writing the script for a horror film I intend to make.
The film is to be made in Columbus, IN as soon as mid-summer if it is possible or as last as next summer if a deley is required.

Today, Josh took me to some of the areas of Mill Race Park that he is considering for the movie. Of course this is all speculitive since he has yet to finish the first draft of the script so we have yet to finalize any location needs, let alone secure said locations. However, Josh's failure to produce a finished script (i am ashamed to note) is entirely due to my failure to keep in good contact with him so far in the process. After being inspired by his dedication and his work, I promised to NOT be difficult to contact in the future. 

a short documentary about to be shot

my very loving crew for the event

This is my very loving crew for the short documentary I'm doing of the All Model Zone event being held in Columbus, Indiana on Saturday. I'm really looking forward to this. I love my crew, even if I'm not in the picture.

Keep checking back and I'll let you know how the event went.

A little something that all indie filmmakers should read

Today, while reading the DIY Filmmaker Sujewa blog, I read this from MovieMaker Magizine by Jim Jarmusch.

If you're not a fan of Jarmusch, become one. Now. If you are (or even if you're not) read that article through and through. I personally found it inspiring.