Dream Cradle - Week 1

First weekend of shooting Dream Cradle. Unfortunately I haven't any of the actual stills just yet. These are all photos from continuity.

I think I did well, considering it's my biggest production yet. I still have a way to go but oh my god, we got some beautiful shots thanks to Rich Wang, our brilliant DOP. Sascha was a superb First AD and of course I wouldn't be anywhere without Pasquale as producer nor our lovely actors. Damien was right when he said I must have something to have a crew of such caliber. I'm not sure what it is, luck probably, but working by their side was humbling and it made my job so much easier. Everyone was slick efficient. I'm quickly developing some techniques to directing and it's been a really great learning experience so far. It's pretty amazing how the script is so shootable because being broken into three different narratives, we can afford to shoot in throughout two weekends, which is invaluable to an independent production.

It's knowing exactly what you want before everyone else that's a challenge, but that's something that comes with practise and experience. I still think that for the lack thereof, I did really well. The rushes look beautiful so far. I hope post comes along smoothly. The Red is a beautiful camera to shoot on, it's not funny, but post is going to be a bit of a bitch. Addamski's going to be doing special effects and with him on the team too, I can't imagine how we could go wrong.

I think team DC got a great head start. I'm pretty optimistic about the results. The film is going to look good and if the weather is good this weekend (and it's going to be!!!) since we're shooting at an exterior location, we'll be able to wrap up on time by third of May. Meaning I'll have shot my first true narrative independent production before I turn 22, as my birthday's on the fourth. For now, I think I seriously need to catch up on some rest. Word of caution: never again try to direct and cater for twenty-two people at the same time. No no no no no. ]xP