Friday, December 17, 2010




This actual filmmaking experience for the first time in my life opens a whole new chapter for me. As a terribly disorganized person, I find it very difficult in planning for the pre- production aspects, which also means a lot of paper work. I had to manage shooting list, storyboard and budget list. And I had to work alone as a director, cinematographer and editor. Somehow, I had a little extra help from someone (as a gaffer), whose field is nothing to do with filmmaking: electronic engineer that is. And I also dare to shoot a short film (about15 minutes) with Arriflex SR (25 fps). The result was disastrous, wrong lighting and panning which made most of the footage (10 rolls of reversal, both color and black and white) looks so unprofessional. I would have done a lot better if I had found a cinematographer whom I can trust and share my vision. Another regret is that I should have avoided shooting a sunset with reversal film, which is more complex when it comes to adjusting light for the set. Yet, when I first saw the footage that I shot (even though it was bad), I felt like I found my God. It was like magic. I don’t think I will ever go back to pursue my career as a painter. Probably, for my next attempt, I wish to find and work with other people who are more experienced than me. I dearly enjoyed the editing for the film. Although, I still have a lot to do (to hide my weak shots).

No comments:

Post a Comment