Finished Project

Well, our project has been completed, edited and burnt to disc on my computer.

I am very happy with the result.

I would like to continue to work with the sound, possibly create a new script and use a different backing track and use this film as part of my portfolio to apply to Macquarie Uni.

writing the script

today we are finishing up the script ...

It's really interesting how precise it all has to be...
Our script i think needs a lil work, and we will have to show Toula...
I'm not wuite sure how to direct carlos... in the scene description at the top or in the scene as character directions.... even though he has no speaking role..

We have decided that it is scene description not character directions.... still not convinced though..

Script is finished.. now for the treatment (amanda and I have worked together for most things but are going to finish eah of these seperately .. She will finish the treatment tonight and i have just finished the script)

backing track

We have included a practice backing track 'Massive Attack - Teardrops'

We both love the ambience the song gives to the film, like a heartbeat and tears... it's beautiful but unfortunately.. Copyrighted :( (as Toula reminded me)

soo.. we are on the hunt for a new track.. something witht he same feeling but one that we can use...


We found it!
'Switchfoot - Meant to live'
it's beautiful.... and sad..

we found it on the creative commons site....

edit 1

I have captured both sets of footage into my program along with the voice over....

editing together both scenes is tricky cause they are at different locations and the machines are slightly different but hopefully with a litlle eye magic nobody will notice haha

aw well... lets see...


WELL.... it does actually look quite good.. I have used the set up shots from the first shoot and the close ups from the second... not bad... I have put some affects on Amandas voice and entered them into each scene of the film.... spread out so the story is told by the end ....

Shoot 2

Ok so we got carlos in to shoot at the pub, and all went well. We had plenty of time and were very organised.... but to be honest.. i wasnt quite impressed with the result....

I think it was to squared and didnt have the edge that the other one did.... i guess a little pressure works well with me..

I am impressed by the closeup shots though.. the screen of the pokies and the lit up buttons will work well.. i wonder if i can cut the two together????

I'm goin to put them into my edit suite and play around with them both...

Shoot 2??

After first look at the footage we have, Amanda and I have decided we would like to do a second shoot. One with more preperation and using the tripod.. We will need a different location but that is ok because I work at a Pub so can use the gaming room at a quiet time.. I have already got permission.

This shoot will have a slightly different approach as it is a little more structured...