So, over the course of high school I've come to realize that one of my biggest flaws is the fact hat I'm scared of doing things, because I don't want to be bad at what I do. With that fear comes the constant act of procrastination. I constantly put off projects and activities, because I'm too afraid to start and it. So, YES what I'm saying is I haven't started filming yet and it's because I'm too scared. I've finished my post card and am about 90% done with my website, so don't think I haven't been doing anything. I plan to film this upcoming week on the days that I have off from work. I also have my story board complete so its just a matter of actually getting up off my butt, getting out there, and stop being afraid.
Worst comes to worse, I don't like my short film and that's it. Tragic, yes, but not the end of the world and I will have gained a learning experience either way.
Also, sorry about my recent blogs I am truly stuck in the spring break mode and it's a hard state to get out of. I just wanted to update everyone on my thoughts. Happy Easter :)
Sunday, April 1, 2018
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Script...
When I write I like to be in a particular setting. My setting is key to my mood and thus my writing. With that being said, what's a better time to write than when on an airplane at 1:00 A.M.?
On the plane home from my spring break trip, I felt very inspired. I had just spent a week out of the country with some of my closest friends, at a place similar to one of my key inspirations for this film. I knocked out the whole script (for the most part). Not everything in my film will be scripted as I want some scenes to capture real causal conversations between my friends. I want to capture real laughter and fake despair in my end scene.
When writing I referred back to my copy of Into the Wild as well as some of Jack Kerouac's lines and quotes. They really helped me for the scenes where my character would be reflecting on his current life.
I'm not going to lie it was hard to not sound cheesy, as well as just overall pretty difficult to know what my characters need to say and when they need to say it.
On the plane home from my spring break trip, I felt very inspired. I had just spent a week out of the country with some of my closest friends, at a place similar to one of my key inspirations for this film. I knocked out the whole script (for the most part). Not everything in my film will be scripted as I want some scenes to capture real causal conversations between my friends. I want to capture real laughter and fake despair in my end scene.
When writing I referred back to my copy of Into the Wild as well as some of Jack Kerouac's lines and quotes. They really helped me for the scenes where my character would be reflecting on his current life.
I'm not going to lie it was hard to not sound cheesy, as well as just overall pretty difficult to know what my characters need to say and when they need to say it.
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Lonely Bird: The Website update
I began creating the website a few days ago. Since I have yet to film (I know I suck), my home page has default photos provided by Wix. I chose Wix to build my website, because I’ve ised it for most project and know it really well. I also feel as if it gives me a lot freedom to create exactly what I want.
I’ve decided to share a sneak peek of my website with you guys. I’m sure it’ll be different when you see the final piece, but for now here’s the homepage and the credits page.
The homepage has the title boldly displayed in a light blue. The title of the film lies over the photo(s) i will be including. Below is an “enter” button that leads viewers into the rest of the website. The website is easy to navigate, as at the top there will be an icon Tha\T’ can be clicked on to see the various pages my website includes.
The credits page will list everyone who helped (cast, crew, etc.). There probably won’t be too long of a list as i will be doing a lot by myself, but it’s always important to shed light on everyone who contributes, as films wouldn’t be what they are without even the smallest helper.
I’ve decided to share a sneak peek of my website with you guys. I’m sure it’ll be different when you see the final piece, but for now here’s the homepage and the credits page.
The homepage has the title boldly displayed in a light blue. The title of the film lies over the photo(s) i will be including. Below is an “enter” button that leads viewers into the rest of the website. The website is easy to navigate, as at the top there will be an icon Tha\T’ can be clicked on to see the various pages my website includes.
The credits page will list everyone who helped (cast, crew, etc.). There probably won’t be too long of a list as i will be doing a lot by myself, but it’s always important to shed light on everyone who contributes, as films wouldn’t be what they are without even the smallest helper.
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Lonely Bird: The Website
I've begun to create the website for Lonely Bird. Not knowing what exactly belongs on the website of a short film, I included an about the film page, a donation page, and a credits page.
Under the about page, I'm going to include a short description of the film and possibly a short description of myself. I decided to include a donation page, where I will include a description of why people should support smaller artists. I believe the donation page can be very useful and beneficial to someone like me, an independent/low budget director/producer. the credits page will have the cast and crew listed, with a word from myself, thanking everyone. I want to include a page that links and gives viewers access to my other (non existent) short films. This way my fans are able to easily check out other pieces I've created.
I looked up the websites of The Silent Child and My Nephew Emmett. Both short films are award-winning and both have very similar websites. The home page has a photo which I’m assuming is a shot from the film along with the title. Both websites are very simple and have similar pages: about, etc. My website will also have a home page that contains a photo (or two) from my film. The photos I️ choose will be significant in representing the film, as well as aesthetically pleasing. I️ will also have the title boldly placed.
Under the about page, I'm going to include a short description of the film and possibly a short description of myself. I decided to include a donation page, where I will include a description of why people should support smaller artists. I believe the donation page can be very useful and beneficial to someone like me, an independent/low budget director/producer. the credits page will have the cast and crew listed, with a word from myself, thanking everyone. I want to include a page that links and gives viewers access to my other (non existent) short films. This way my fans are able to easily check out other pieces I've created.
I looked up the websites of The Silent Child and My Nephew Emmett. Both short films are award-winning and both have very similar websites. The home page has a photo which I’m assuming is a shot from the film along with the title. Both websites are very simple and have similar pages: about, etc. My website will also have a home page that contains a photo (or two) from my film. The photos I️ choose will be significant in representing the film, as well as aesthetically pleasing. I️ will also have the title boldly placed.
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Cast and Crew
As of now, these are the only people who will be assisting me with my film, this could be changed later, by either adding or reducing people.
Cast and character description:
Cast and character description:
- Main Character: Alex Lynch played by Julio Lemus (subject to change): has family issues, no siblings, has friends but none he really cares to lose or not, free spirited, trusting, intelligent, lonely, always looking for more
- Main character's parents: Mary Lynch and Mark Lynch played by my friend's parents: tough on their only child, never showed Alex much attention, cares in a weird way, critical people
- Extras: The nomads played by my friends (about 5 or 6): free spirited, they've all been with one another at different times as this group almost takes in lost souls, very friendly, outgoing, not enough for Alex though, all similar in age, all in the group for their own reasons
Crew:
- Music: As of now I have my sister's boyfriend (Christian) making me some music, but it's hard for me to convey to him exactly what I'm looking for. On top of that, he works 3 jobs, so I may just resort to bensound or epidemic sound
- Cinematographer: Me, for a view scenes I may bring in a friend or two to help me get multiple angles
- Writer: Me, though I will run it by my friends who enjoy writing and ask them for tips, etc.
- Editor: Me
- Set Designer: Me, I plan of gathering objects from home and taking them to my sets, I will also go buy GoodWill and see if there are any items that would fit nicely
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Blue and yellow
The color blue is usually associated with sadness, where as the color yellow usually symbolizes happiness.
With that being said, the beginning of my film when Alex is alone, I would like to have the scene softly tinted blue. I will do this by adjusting the white balance on my camera or maybe adding a filter, depending on what looks better. When Alex comes across the nomads I would like to have a yellow tint, to represent his new found happiness, but by the end of the film the the tint will start returning back to blue representing a cycle of emotions and the inability to escape past issues, as he will have his epiphany realizing he can't just tape over his past.
Example:
Since, I now plan to include a few flashbacks into my film, I need to figure out how I plan to incorporate them. Whether I make them black and white, sepia, vignette, fade into them, etc.
I'd like to have the flashbacks layered over Alec as he walks, like such:
With that being said, the beginning of my film when Alex is alone, I would like to have the scene softly tinted blue. I will do this by adjusting the white balance on my camera or maybe adding a filter, depending on what looks better. When Alex comes across the nomads I would like to have a yellow tint, to represent his new found happiness, but by the end of the film the the tint will start returning back to blue representing a cycle of emotions and the inability to escape past issues, as he will have his epiphany realizing he can't just tape over his past.
Example:
This is just old footage I had from a previous project. I was testing the coloring on iMovie as I think I prefer to use this rather than messing with the white balance in case I change my mind on using the tints.
Since, I now plan to include a few flashbacks into my film, I need to figure out how I plan to incorporate them. Whether I make them black and white, sepia, vignette, fade into them, etc.
I'd like to have the flashbacks layered over Alec as he walks, like such:
This too is just old footage I had from the same project. I used it just to figure out layering
on iMovie not expecting it to be so simple. Thankfully it was that easy.
I think this would look really cool and isn't the typical cheesy black and white flashback, it may be a bit cheesy, but I like the product it produces. It feels reminiscent of some 'old' films I enjoy.
Revisions
After speaking about my film with multiple people, I've decided to change up the story a bit.
My main character will still be a hitchhiker with a broken family. I originally wasn't going to visually show his old family life and was going to indicate it through the script, but now I'm going to show flashbacks of old negative interactions. These thoughts will occur as he's still alone, lost, looking for somewhere to go. By including these flashbacks, I will also be able to fill time, so a large majority is not my main character walking around alone.
Also, when he does come across what he thinks is his new found happiness aka his nomad friends, he will be happy and believe that this is all he needs, but now he will only believe that temporarily. At the end he will come to the conclusion that he cannot completely escape the issue of his past by filling holes, he will realize that he has to manually heal his past problems to be able to completely move forward. His realization will come when gathered with his friends, I'll show him in the center of all of them, spaced out, while they carry on having a good time. I will slowly zoom into him, while incorporating a voiceover of his thoughts and his epiphany and then end the film that way.
My main character will still be a hitchhiker with a broken family. I originally wasn't going to visually show his old family life and was going to indicate it through the script, but now I'm going to show flashbacks of old negative interactions. These thoughts will occur as he's still alone, lost, looking for somewhere to go. By including these flashbacks, I will also be able to fill time, so a large majority is not my main character walking around alone.
Also, when he does come across what he thinks is his new found happiness aka his nomad friends, he will be happy and believe that this is all he needs, but now he will only believe that temporarily. At the end he will come to the conclusion that he cannot completely escape the issue of his past by filling holes, he will realize that he has to manually heal his past problems to be able to completely move forward. His realization will come when gathered with his friends, I'll show him in the center of all of them, spaced out, while they carry on having a good time. I will slowly zoom into him, while incorporating a voiceover of his thoughts and his epiphany and then end the film that way.
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