That's horrible. I'm doing a film course too, so I know how gut wrenching these set backs can be. I have my fingers crossed with LUCK for you.
"so this isn't an independent thing, otherwise I would have taken a Producer on board long ago"
Wait, so it is independent? Or... not? Was this a large-ish crew or just a small one of 4-6 people?
Did you have a separate sound person on board to do sound recording or was it all in camera? You should always try and get at least one person doing sound in case the in camera sound does fuck up (which it usually does). If this is only the first half of your shoot, try and book a DAT or a PMD for the next half just in case.
I hope the rest of it goes SUPER smoothly to make up for these first few setbacks. GOOD LUCK!
Sorry, bad choice of wording - when I said 'this isn't an independent thing', I meant that it was already laid out as part of the major project requirement that I had to do the writing/directing/producing all on my own. This wasn't my choice; if I had a choice, I would have taken a separate Writer to do the screenplay and yet another person to be my Producer. I have a medium-sized crew; not small, not large.
Yep, I had a separate sound person to do the location sound recording. XD Now that I'm at Master's level of study (and it was never easy getting there), I can't shoot my films at a Bachelor's level. That way I won't learn anything and my skills won't get any higher, lol.
You're doing a film course too? Oooh, which one? Where?
I apologize for your frustrations, Lovie. For what it's worth, ''I'm a Writer/Director/Producer''- how amazing is that?! As if you needed any more reasons to be my hero ♥
Oh no, lol, I wrote 'I'm Writer/Director/Producer (of my current project)', not 'I'm a Writer/Director/Producer'. XD I'm often just the Director, and sometimes I Write as well, but I haven't Produced much.
*Hugglesquishes you* Your hero? Aww, you're a hero to me too. It especially means a lot to me that you came by, even when my stress rant might've been a bit long-winded and boring. XD ♥
Oh Harmony, I've never made a film before so I dont know what it's like, but it sounds like it's work that needs patience and luck combined. Well, I'm sending you both in abundant amounts and I hope it all goes well for you. *HUGS*
*Hugs tightly back* Yeah, it's definitely something that needs a lot of patience and luck. And hard work. It's such a complicated field - either in pre-production, production or post-production - that anything can just go wrong and the effect could be quite resounding T_T
Thanks so much! I'm so grateful and lucky to have your well-wishes and support.
You'll definitely be in my thoughts~ Keep us updated on how things are going. I can't imagine dealing with that many things at once, you have my admiration. I hope things start picking up soon. ♥
If the film turns out any good (which I'm hoping it will, it goes without saying) then I'll upload it and put it in an LJ entry. ;3
Thanks so much, it means so much to me to know that I have your support. ♥ And lol, maybe you shouldn't admire yet, as you can tell by how badly I seem to be attempting to handle things! XD
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"so this isn't an independent thing, otherwise I would have taken a Producer on board long ago"
Wait, so it is independent? Or... not? Was this a large-ish crew or just a small one of 4-6 people?
Did you have a separate sound person on board to do sound recording or was it all in camera? You should always try and get at least one person doing sound in case the in camera sound does fuck up (which it usually does). If this is only the first half of your shoot, try and book a DAT or a PMD for the next half just in case.
I hope the rest of it goes SUPER smoothly to make up for these first few setbacks. GOOD LUCK!
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Sorry, bad choice of wording - when I said 'this isn't an independent thing', I meant that it was already laid out as part of the major project requirement that I had to do the writing/directing/producing all on my own. This wasn't my choice; if I had a choice, I would have taken a separate Writer to do the screenplay and yet another person to be my Producer. I have a medium-sized crew; not small, not large.
Yep, I had a separate sound person to do the location sound recording. XD Now that I'm at Master's level of study (and it was never easy getting there), I can't shoot my films at a Bachelor's level. That way I won't learn anything and my skills won't get any higher, lol.
You're doing a film course too? Oooh, which one? Where?
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Thank you so much. You don't know how much it means to me that I have your support (and your good luck vibes - I need them!). :)
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I apologize for your frustrations, Lovie. For what it's worth, ''I'm a Writer/Director/Producer''- how amazing is that?! As if you needed any more reasons to be my hero ♥
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*Hugglesquishes you* Your hero? Aww, you're a hero to me too. It especially means a lot to me that you came by, even when my stress rant might've been a bit long-winded and boring. XD ♥
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Thanks so much! I'm so grateful and lucky to have your well-wishes and support.
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If the film turns out any good (which I'm hoping it will, it goes without saying) then I'll upload it and put it in an LJ entry. ;3
Thanks so much, it means so much to me to know that I have your support. ♥ And lol, maybe you shouldn't admire yet, as you can tell by how badly I seem to be attempting to handle things! XD
I appreciate your well-wishes *Hugs*
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