The latest cover of Esquire that's coming out, featuring Megan Fox, wasn't shot with a still camera but with the RED ONE, the super inexpensive, super high-def movie camera. Basically Megan acted for 10 minutes, which they filmed on the RED, and then pulled out the...
Video Production
Fight Scene in a Barn
Monday was a day off, which was nice. Of course there's not really such a thing as a day off. Today we were back at the pig farm. I think this is where Deliverance originated. Deep in their property I stumbled on bones (hopefully animal) spread all over the place. And...
Going for a Take
This post is part of the Moviccino, taking you through the production of a movie from start to finish.
The Assistant Director
This post is part of the Moviccino, taking you through the production of a movie from start to finish.
You Still Want to Do This?
I was thinking back to when I was on the Burn Notice set. I was already working most of the day, and they were running late and shooting until midnight. When we finally wrapped, one of the Assistant Director's, thinking the late shoot must have been a shock, asked,...
I Was Kung Powed
I plan to elaborate more on today, but in short production came to a halt due to brand new digital technology being finicky, General Tso chicken attacked my leg and car, and an actor was thrown a little too hard into a wall at the police station we're filming at,...
In Production: Day 1 – Off to a Good Start
This will be short. Day 1 went off smoothly. The main issue for the day was to get a police car to film in, and that ended up working out through some word of mouth. It was rediculously cold this morning in the middle of a pig farm. Pigs are also quite funny, as...
Crew Call – The Cast Behind the Camera
One big problem Undercover has presented that I haven't had to deal with before is finding a crew. Normally set is considered a class, so having people to show up and work isn't a concern. However, since this is an extra film not part of the curriculum, we've had to...
Catch Documentary Making Live on TWiT Live
TWiT Live - Live Netcasts from TWiT with Leo Laporte and Friends. If you're bored Thursday, I'm interviewing Leo Laporte. But in a documentary first (?), he's going to be broadcasting the interview online through his TWiT Live show. So who will be interviewing who?...