06/06/2015
Spent several hours tonight hashing out a lot of really cool ideas for a webseries! Excited to start script writing tomorrow!
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Operating as usual
Spent several hours tonight hashing out a lot of really cool ideas for a webseries! Excited to start script writing tomorrow!
After many months of doing little but script building, a friend and I sat down with my poorly hung green screen and whipped this up. Check it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO3tr2jKjUU&feature=youtu.be
One day, he will be a fantastic weatherman! Just you wait!
Big thanks to Matthew Walters for helping me bring this video to standards above and beyond any I've done so far. Hopefully I'll be able to start giving your...
Starting to work on Mercedes Lackey's first book The Outstretched Shadow. Vivid descriptions in her book make imagining scenes so crystal clear. I love it. "Reception room - Vast and Echoing. Here the decor was varied a trifle from the stark black and white of the entryway by the addition of two shades of blue. The ceiling was dark blue, with little Mage-stars glittering above, mimicking the movement of the stars in the night sky. And the three long, low couches and the discreet scattering of chairs were upholstered in satin a slightly paler shade of the same color. All the tables, ornaments, and other accoutrements (including a fireplace big enough to stand or lie down in) were white or black, alabaster or ebony. Even the famous simulacrum, standing on another black marble plinth, looked like the finest white alabaster." It's going to be a LOT of work turning this amazing book into movie material, but it will be worth it. One day I'll walk into a meeting with the publishers of the book, set a 5 ring 3 inch binder of all of this down, look them all in the eye and state "Hi. I'm here to turn this book into a movie." They'll listen. Or at least they better!
Kids who are abused or neglected and placed in the system go through a lot. This young girl explains how it feels.
Anyone have a cosplay they want to show off in a video? Cons are right around the corner!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be733Gr3HoM
QWOP finds his inner strength and learns to run once more. Check out my page at: http://www.facebook.com/BreakAwayFilms
Going to be headed down to ATL this afternoon to work with Jeff Burdett on his webseries!
Made a post on reddit about filming stuff and got a few interesting responses. Will see if any fall through in the coming months. In the meantime, continuing to work on my apartment sit-com as well as just see where the future leads.
Do to the lack of financial resources to take on any major production, I'm instead devoting my attention toward writing a sit-com that will be produced from my new apartment! Focused around the life of a newly wed couple, adventures will abound as they struggle to maintain ties with family and friends, while having a life of their own. Writing for it official begins today! Have an idea for an episode? Let's hear it! Credit will be given if idea is used in part or full.
Fun dance video to test Premiere Pro out more as well as show off my amazing dance skills. ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH89sNJERyA
Pretty good for not actually dancing to this song. Wanted to text editing skills and some effects in Premier Pro, so it was just for fun and play.
Continuing to learn new things about Adobe Premiere Pro while working on projects for The Big Chicken Beatles Band.
Congratulations to everyone who was involved in Bounty Hunters! We did it! The video was 100% about learning experience; from writing an emotional scene, to filming in the dark, to trying to pull off cheesy lines. But most of all, it was experience starting a project that was WAY over my head, and finishing it. I will be posting behind the scenes videos talking about my purpose of each scene to help give a better context for what's happening. In the meantime, enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqhK6xy7JVs
IT'S HERE! Enjoy! PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION! First thing I'd like to say is that this video was created for ONE AND ONLY ONE reason. To practice the art o...
Who's available for just some practice filming stuff tomorrow? No worries, most of it will be inside. Have costume stuff? Bring it! Will be filming all day, just practicing fighting techniques, lighting, and other stuff. Looking for a small group of 5 to 10 volunteers from about 10am to 4 pm. Will provide ride to food, but can't pay for food. Sorry! Will message address.
Merry Christmas to all and thank you for supporting Break Away Films and all that we do! Happy Holidays and here's to a better following year! ^^
Can't edit filmed footage in Madison GA, so instead I'm working more on the website. Should be up sooner than later!
Quoth the Sir Wash: "Oh dear God in Heaven!"
Fortunately, it had just finished saving a minute or so before. Phew.... Back to work!
Viewing party for Bounty Hunters now includes a drinking game! Take a shot every time you see Steve in the background! Bring a lot of alcohol....
One of these things is not like the others.... one of these things just doesn't belong....
Just finished sending an email that could possibly lead to consistent work in the TV industry. *crossing fingers* Here goes nothing!
Another building converted for the film.
Sorry for the lapse in content, i have just been doing more of the same. But tonight it is time to create a city.
-Mick
For every aspiring actor or actress... wise words to think on. Personally, I think he hit what it is to act, perfectly.
At last year's Academy new member reception, Bryan Cranston shared his advice to aspiring actors.
Sometimes I try to look at the film industry and see what the future holds. All these CG filled, 3D explosive, reruns makes me feel that a lot of it is missing out on the origin on filmmaking. The story telling. The sharing something bigger than the daily drag. What movies would you want to see more of?
New lighting over the whole ship. What is your favorite part? Anything missing? Look forward to bounties in the next couple of months.
9/11 - Sorrow and thoughts for all the families and America as a whole.
"Well, you're not the gingerbread man, so I'm going to assume you're Zane."
Hey everyone! Thank you so much for continuing to like the page and keeping up with what's going on! With my new job, work has been CRAZY but that means money going into Bounty Hunters and the next projects! (All of them are self funded.) Shout out to Leaf for cosplaying her Bounty Hunters character! Thanks! ^^
What would you do?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11LfMKg_1co
Short Trailer! Bounty Hunters Coming Soon! Don't forget to let your friends know!
For one guy and a couple friends, getting packages in the mail with the "company" name certainly feels very official!
Production has slowed due to work at the moment, but I keep reminding myself that these funds will be what's needed for the next film project, so keeping it real!
Skype Chat:
[1:24 AM] Mick: TIME!!! TIME !!!! WHO HAS GOT THE TIME?!?!?!
[1:24 AM] Matthew: TEA TIME?! IS IT TEA TIME! TEA TIME! TEA FOR EVERYONE!
[1:25 AM] Mick: -smacks face-
This is how we get work done.
Mr. Swint is looking pretty good for someone who has had two factories blown up. Stay tuned for bounties coming in the fall to find out what else Zane is capable of.
Ever wonder what it looks like to fix it in post? This is tonight's "fix".
They say to set your goals high... is $5,000 too high? http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-AG-HVX200A-Definition-Camcorder-Optical/dp/B0018C72E6
Panasonic Pro AG-HVX200A 3CCD P2/DVCPRO 1080i High Definition Camcorder with 13x Optical Zoom
I have a job again! Only two weeks, but it's paid which is good. Means getting back on the track for filming this Fall. Looking at filming another short movie in October. Anyone interested in a brain twister horror movie? =P
Hey everyone! Sorry for the decrease in videos posted. Since taking on Bounty Hunters and the Make the Mountain Lion America's National Cat Documentary, I've got all the footage I need, but it's simply editing, editing, editing. However, if this post get's 25 likes, I'll upload a teaser, and trust me, it'll be worth it! ;P
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