Editing

First project is done, at least for me. Groups A and B have now shot, C to shoot this weekend. This week is supposed to be for us to edit our recently shot footage, however, what it seems like is it's time for most people to edit their Directed Scene from a few weeks ago, while simultaneously trying to edit what they just shot.

I wouldn't call it a breakneck pace, but it's certainly just fast enough to make sure we aren't doing anything besides working on our projects, sleeping, and eating. Of course, I'm sure some would tell you it is completely a breakneck pace. It all depends on who is where in their projects.

Shooting this weekend went well. I haven't even reviewed the footage yet (yeah, I know) but I think it's going to work out. By work out, I mean it'll turn into a movie that makes sense. We'll see after the edit how well it works out. But, the shoot was fun...or so I'm told. Honestly, we started shooting at about 9:30 in the morning and stopped at about 4:15 pm and the whole thing felt like maybe 30, 40 minutes tops when I was doing it. That's not even all that much of an exaggeration.

My actors were great. They both had a great sense of humor which made everyone feel better I think. I like it a lot more when the actors can joke around a little while I'm trying to make sure we get what we need shot wise. For those out there that want to make their own movies, I can't say how critical a shot list is, especially if you have an even remotely complicated scene.

Let's see, Group A screened their project 1's yesterday. It was pretty varied. I'm not going to sit here and cast judgment about other people's projects, but I will say that in general the shot composition was amazing in most everyone's and the camera we all used just shoots beautifully.

The real big news is that Project 2 is coming up really, really soon. Group A is shooting Halloween weekend, and pitching next week. Which means I'm pitching the week after that.

Time to get to work.