So it was proposed tonight that we might try and actually film the first short next weekend. I thought it would be handy if we had a quick run down of all that is needed still, and if people could sound off on what they're working on, so everybody knows what is and isn't getting done. Also, if you are taking care of one of these things, plan to, or are working on something not mentioned here that is for the show, please mention it in the comments so everyone knows what's going on.
We need:
-More light. Another one of the 4' fixtures and then at least 1 clamp light.
-Some kind of DIY diffusers to help even out the light we do have a bit better.
-Much longer extension cords then we already have for the lights. They are way too short.
-Carpet, for sound dampening.
-A decided voice cast for the characters we do have, and would be able to shoot with as early as next week. To remind you, we have The Professor, and Rex the Racist Walrus available as puppets go. I propose that anyone who thinks they'd like to audition, as it were, for one of these two parts get a hold of me during this next week and we schedule a time for people to come over, and record different samples of their character voices. Those samples can then be voted on.
-Background pictures. We have the green screen, now we need something to replace it with.
-A solid script for whatever our first short is going to be.
Obviously some of these things are already being worked on, but this list is intended more to keep everyone updated as to the status of the show. You all have my email address and my phone number, if you'd like to voice either Rex or The Professor, get a hold of me.
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For the second model 4' lights i will be looking to make it a bit sturdier and less lopsided looking. If anyone has a any suggestions on this or any other flaw they might see I would be glad to involve them.
ReplyDeleteIf anyone has a standard extension cord, they can be used to make up the length with the current cords. I personally have one that will be used for the flood light, but we will probably need as many as 3 more. I think this makes for a better solution then going out and buying a few new ones.
For now in lieu of the carpet can we just use comforters and blankets to dampen the sound?
Blankets won't be as effective for that, but they'd absolutely be better than plain concrete. I guess the question is: does anyone have any blankets/comforters/quilts that they don't mind basically getting rid of? They'll get plenty dirty. Solid enough idea though.
ReplyDeleteProbably not a good idea to use blankets, if only because it will pretty much destroy them.
ReplyDeleteI think me and Jay are going to be bouncing scripts and script ideas back and forth during the week.
Indeed I will be in contact with mike to write some shorts
ReplyDeleteI got SOME carpet. It may be enough to cover 1/2 to 1/4 of the garage. It isn't the greatest quality, and I haven't unolled the thing, so there may be a dead body in the middle. If there is all just go put it back. There was some much nicer carpet where I got this stuff, but it was under a bunch of tile and I couldn't move it. I'll probably go back on Friday to see if their is any more.
ReplyDeleteSweet, we were just talking about carpet yesterday.
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