Back From LA
Louisiana that is...
Well I've been back for a for a few weeks now and I've been more busy than ever. Working on the film was very hard and I'm still surprised I made it back in one piece. We failed to finish the film even though we got 3/4ths of it completed. In the end we ran out of money and it was time to head home. I don't think I could of lasted much longer considering the shape my car was in and still is, and the fact that I am in dire need of money. The footage we got is amazing, hands down, and I'm very proud of that. The whole experience taught me alot about the politics of film making and knowing where your responsibilities lie. I came on board to be the camera operator, but due to the size of our crew I was forced into a number of positions. Namely, I was also the crew truck driver for the length of the film. I assisted in Grip and Electric, performed the duties of the 2nd AC and helped move our equipment and company all over the Northwest part of Louisiana. Looking back now, despite the hard work and living conditions, I had a great time. I hope that the film is finished and that I get to see it on the big screen.
Since I've gotten back I've been driving buses again up in Denton and they've been working me hard. I haven't had a break since I've gotten back really. I've been waking up at 4 everyday, driving to Denton, working till 5, driving back home, and doing the same thing all over again. I haven't had any free time really, but when I do I'm usually in my bed, like I am now, sleeping. I've tried to edit some of the footage that I shot during the production, but my camera is DEAD. I let them barrow my camera to capture footage under the guarantee that it would be cleaned and fixed if broken when the film is done. My camera broke half way through the production and has been acting up ever since. It finally called it quits earlier last week. I've tried to find a place that will repair Canon cameras and it looks like I'm going to have to send it somewhere. Well I hope it gets fixed, I really depend on it to make a few bucks here and there. I will get some footage on here soon, when I get the free time. So stay tuned...
Well I've been back for a for a few weeks now and I've been more busy than ever. Working on the film was very hard and I'm still surprised I made it back in one piece. We failed to finish the film even though we got 3/4ths of it completed. In the end we ran out of money and it was time to head home. I don't think I could of lasted much longer considering the shape my car was in and still is, and the fact that I am in dire need of money. The footage we got is amazing, hands down, and I'm very proud of that. The whole experience taught me alot about the politics of film making and knowing where your responsibilities lie. I came on board to be the camera operator, but due to the size of our crew I was forced into a number of positions. Namely, I was also the crew truck driver for the length of the film. I assisted in Grip and Electric, performed the duties of the 2nd AC and helped move our equipment and company all over the Northwest part of Louisiana. Looking back now, despite the hard work and living conditions, I had a great time. I hope that the film is finished and that I get to see it on the big screen.
Since I've gotten back I've been driving buses again up in Denton and they've been working me hard. I haven't had a break since I've gotten back really. I've been waking up at 4 everyday, driving to Denton, working till 5, driving back home, and doing the same thing all over again. I haven't had any free time really, but when I do I'm usually in my bed, like I am now, sleeping. I've tried to edit some of the footage that I shot during the production, but my camera is DEAD. I let them barrow my camera to capture footage under the guarantee that it would be cleaned and fixed if broken when the film is done. My camera broke half way through the production and has been acting up ever since. It finally called it quits earlier last week. I've tried to find a place that will repair Canon cameras and it looks like I'm going to have to send it somewhere. Well I hope it gets fixed, I really depend on it to make a few bucks here and there. I will get some footage on here soon, when I get the free time. So stay tuned...
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