Making a Movie- Editing

 We finally started editing today. There wasn't that much to edit since I was only sent the final scenes. She did not send me every single one that was filmed. The only difficult part for today was deciding which Billie Eilish song we wanted to use and where we were going to put it. We were thinking that maybe we could just. split it up into different parts of the movie. Or maybe we could use multiple songs, because there are a lot that would be good for our film. Billie Eilish makes really chill/slow mellow music so it kind of fits our scene. So she's a good singer to have in a coming of age movie. Especially since she is close to our age. While we were editing we watched new baking shows on Netflix. We both love baking shows. They are super fun to watch. I really like the ones where the people can’t actually bake. We did most of this over zoom. We did that so we could still be involved together as a partnership. I mean it was the next best thing. Overall, I was glad we made progress. Well i’ll talk to you guys later on more progress. So long!

Making a Movie- Filming

 Filming started and they decided to change a lot of stuff. As previously stated I wasn’t there for the filming. So I will share the information gathered from my partner. Since it was the middle of the night they couldn't take the bus. So they decided to just film in her mom’s car. It was the only place available. Which does sort of change the narrative. They also decided to film her mom’s scenes with just her in the room. Later on my partner will fill in with her voice later. They also changed some of the lines. They did that because some of them didn't make sense in the places that they were in. Our storyboard was extremely helpful but they did end up changing most of the camera angles She couldn't figure out how to get her phone to attach to the ceiling. They also had so many outtakes. When her and three other actor filmed their scenes and it literally used most of her storage. That’s the most I’ve heard from her so far. From what I have I think I can begin to edit. I was really glad to hear this. This means that we can get more things done. I think next blog will be about editing. 

Making a movie- Receiving Footage

As a recap in the end my partner and I decided that she would film and I would edit. That way nobody is left doing all the work because of a few bumps in the road. And also that If anything were to be re-filmed that we could make good use of time by working simultaneously on re-filming and editing. Which is hitting two birds with one stone. I also expressed that I would check in every night with her to see her individual progress. So that is what I did. I finally started to receive some footage. So now I can start to edit. So that no one is left out we came up with a way that both of us can be apart of editing. We decided that we were going to zoom call. So we set a date. On that day we will chat. I will also share my screen to show the work I am doing. The reason we did this is so that we could both have our input on the project. Since I have some footage so far I will start to prepare. I will start by ordering the scenes. That way it will be easier to blend clips. It’ll be easier to cut clips as well. I will also be easier to add transitions. I think maybe the next blog or the blog after that will be my editing blog.

Making a Movie- Update 2

 As I said before the filming day that was planned from before was ruined. That was because they ended up bailing last minute. It made me upset and that whole situation was stupid. So, in place of filming our actors my partner should be   filming the mother’s part. So I am still waiting for updates on that. I doubt that anything was done yesterday. That’s because yesterday was christmas. I don’t thing there was anything done today since it’s only the day after christmas. And with that there’s the fact that this a time for family. But I don’t know i’ll probably check later. This whole time we’ve been just talking about how we are going to do things. My main concern is time. I feel like if I could’ve been there for filming then we could’ve gotten more things done. This pandemic has been so inconvenient. Like it’s so frustrating. It sucks that we can’t just plan things and do it. It’s like just to plan one thing we have to plan a million other things. Honestly I am so over this pandemic. It’s like even if you don’t have covid your life is still being messed up. This whole thing sucks. If I could go back to the time where things can be done without these extra precautions. The more I think about it I didn’t think it could get any worse back then but I was mistaken.

Making a movie- Filming Fiasco

 So unfortunately the people that we were supposed to film didn’t show. They ended up bailing last minute. I was happy since they initially agreed. But at the very last second they said they couldn’t do it. Which is stupid of them. But, then again as filmmakers we should be prepared for everything. So, in place of filming our actors my partner is going to film the mother’s part. I am going to share how I came to figure this out. First she sent me her blog instead of explaining to me what had happened. I am assuming she didn’t this so that she wouldn’t have to re-explain the situation. I was literally so upset. This had been planned four days before the mishap. Initially i thought that there was no plan after this. So then I asked what we were going to do about this. She had finally revealed to me that she was going to film her mom's part in place of the filming that was initially supposed to take place. I was wondering why she didn’t explain that in the blog. But she than said she would reveal the plan in a later blog. Why you may ask, for dramatics of course. I thought that was really funny. I’ll put some screenshots here.

Making a movie: Update

Hey guys so here’s an update. Right now I am waiting for an update from my partner. What I’ve gathered so far is that my partner is shopping for props. She thought she had them but I didn’t. So she has to go shop for them. She needed a box, tripod, and a necklace. Her mom said she can use her tripod. She is thinking about making matching bracelets for Rose and Carmen. She might use an old necklace for the one Carmen gives to Rose. I think she’s also going to buy a box from dollar tree. The reason why is because apparently they have this new thing called craft corner. It’s supposed to have a ton of arts and crafts stuff. They have a lot of little treasure chests/ jewelry boxes. So she’s going to use one of those and just paint it to look nice. So really the only shopping she’s going to do is getting the jewelry box. Thank goodness she had most of the stuff. If she didn’t I could’ve lended her some of the stuff. Since she said she had it covered there was no worries. Stay tuned for the next update!

Making a movie: Filming

 

I’m still awaiting progress from my partner. So as of right now I am unsure of whether or not she’s filmed. She might have or she might not have. Things are very hard in these trying times. Honestly that is no excuse and we should’ve done better. I really wish that we had started earlier. If we had then we wouldn’t be in this mess. I only have a few days to finish everything. If we can have filming done in two days and editing done in less than two days that would be great. That way we would have plenty of time to re-film and re-edit. I am going to try my best to try my best to make this go as smoothly as possible. Especially with the little time we have left. Also because I can’t be there to film. If that means having to nag my partner everyday than I will do it. I am hoping that there will be no need to re-film. If that miracle happens then we wouldn’t have to worry too much. So now I will check in with my partner everyday. I will do it to make sure everything is going correctly so that I can eventually do my part. I believe that she can do it so I am not too worried. With that being said I will continue to update my blog to tell my progress. 

Making a Movie: Song rights

Unfortunately, we were still unable to film when we planned to. We had to do something productive to make up for lost time. So, in the meantime we contacted people for music rights. My partner was able to get a hold of Billie Eilish‘s manager. Eventually she got the rights to a song. Now that we have that established we have filming and editing left. Due to certain circumstances my partner and I will not be able to film and edit together in person. After some planning and talking over my partner and I came to an agreement. We rationalized the problem. In the end we decided that she would film and I would edit. That way nobody is left doing all the work because of a few bumps in the road. Although we don’t have much time left filming shouldn’t take too long. If anything were to be re-filmed that we could make good use of time by working simultaneously on re-filming and editing. Which is hitting two birds with one stone. Along with the footage I will receive her and I will also update our social media’s to promote the film. Our plan may not sound traditional but we will make it work. All we need to do is follow through with our plan. This is our last resort and it has to work or else we are doomed. I will continue to update on our journey and it’s complexity.