Update #35: "Schermann Song" Diaries
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I've retitled these series of blogs so I don't have to write "Pre-Production", "In Production" or "Post-Production" -- as it will be all encompassing. Plus, it will allow me to make just smaller entries to document some of the daily activities -- while still being able to make lenghty, more informative entries whenever needed.
June 11 Rehearsals with Christina Rose and Joe Schermann (singing, acting improv exercises) June 12 Location Scout - Astoria Park, Brooklyn (Atlantic Ave), Soho
June 13 Test shoot with Glidetrack. Having some issues with mounting it on a tripod -- it can only do half the move on the 1m track as the tripod screw is too high and blocks the carriage from sliding. Will work fine for what I need.
June 15 5D test shooting with Zacuto Z-finder and ND Fader - great tools for the outdoors. Footage looks great without any color correction.
June 16 Wardrobe review with Debbie Williams. Found everything we need in her closet.
June 17 Acting rehearsals with Joe and Christina
Took some test shots for a potential location during our break (Click pics to enlarge)
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I discovered the joy of watching films at an early age thanks to my parents. It was only later in life that I realized I wanted to make them as well. I studied Psychology in school and entered a career in Human Resources, but was not fulfilled creatively. After 5 years in the corporate world, I walked away and in 2006 moved from the Bay Area/Silicon Valley to New York in order to pursue filmmaking full-time. I haven’t looked back since.
I’ve been fortunate enough to have 5 feature films under my belt: 3 works of my own and 2 “for-hire” films. I prescribe to the “one for me – one for them” philosophy where I love making both commercial and personal films. My latest feature is a musical/drama “How Do You Write A Joe Schermann Song” which has been 2 years in the making (many thanks to our Kickstarter backers!!). I’m excited to share it with audiences in 2012.
When not working….oh who am I kidding I’m “working” all the time now in some fashion because I love what I do. I’ve got movies on the brain.
