Friday, July 20, 2012
Workin' It
I know I've been off the grid for some time now, but there is a great reason - I got a job!! Production Coordinator at BAMMO, a new production company that develops original content for YouTube. Odd, I know, but media and entertainment is changing and being on the cusp/pulse of the new media is really exciting. It's also kind of frustrating, but it is exciting.
The wonderful flip side of 4-walling a production company and over seeing development and production is, I do get the ear of the Head of Productions and got to pitch an idea for a show that would fit in the model of our channel. It got ok'ed and I will be directing the first episode Saturday, of my show that I created! So excited!!
So, I've been a little missing but it's because I have been working. When this gets up and around I will post it!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Webseries: CPR 103
http://tinyurl.com/m32hpbw
Here is a link to an episode I directed for the webseries 'The Learnin' Place', for Fun Little Movies. Produced with the comedy troupe Monkey With A Shotgun.
Here is a link to an episode I directed for the webseries 'The Learnin' Place', for Fun Little Movies. Produced with the comedy troupe Monkey With A Shotgun.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Spec Commercial: 'Becks'
Another spec commercial directed for Poptent.com, also used in my highlight reel.
This one is for Beck's Beer, promoting their new label.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Spec Commercial: 'Bounty'
I'm going to try to post the videos that I used as elements for the highlight reel posted earlier.
This is one of them.
A spec commercial I did for Poptent.com.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
My Approach To Directing
My approach to directing has always been to communicate effectively with the actors, stay faithful to the material, and to convey my vision of the story as a whole as clearly as possible to the cast, crew and audience.
I find it important to develop trust with the actors in order for them to do their best and give to me what is needed from them. Being open-minded is also something I strive for. Many truly gifted actors have a lot to bring to a role or performance, but you have to be willing to listen to their thoughts and ideas or else everyone could lose out.
It is also important to me to remain faithful to the material. A director has creativity involved over how they interpret the script or story, but I believe that directors have a responsibility to remain true to the story. I believe a director must have a certain level of commitment to the text when it comes to interpreting a script.
I feel that it is the director’s responsibility to make sure that everyone involved has a clear view of what is the creative vision, and that everyone is on the same page. This is especially important not only to the cast, but to the crew as well. Being specific about different parts of a production is helpful in terms of staying on schedule and causing less frustration between everyone involved. Having a sense of unity on a project helps to convey and execute the project and helps things to flow smoothly with the shoot. It makes people feel as if it is their personal project, as well.
One last little tid-bit, like the icing on the cake. It is very important that everyone have fun on the set. Joy, love and camaraderie makes the day go quicker, the set feels like the best place to be and everyone, cast & crew, tend to give their all when laughter is a common noise.
I find it important to develop trust with the actors in order for them to do their best and give to me what is needed from them. Being open-minded is also something I strive for. Many truly gifted actors have a lot to bring to a role or performance, but you have to be willing to listen to their thoughts and ideas or else everyone could lose out.
It is also important to me to remain faithful to the material. A director has creativity involved over how they interpret the script or story, but I believe that directors have a responsibility to remain true to the story. I believe a director must have a certain level of commitment to the text when it comes to interpreting a script.
I feel that it is the director’s responsibility to make sure that everyone involved has a clear view of what is the creative vision, and that everyone is on the same page. This is especially important not only to the cast, but to the crew as well. Being specific about different parts of a production is helpful in terms of staying on schedule and causing less frustration between everyone involved. Having a sense of unity on a project helps to convey and execute the project and helps things to flow smoothly with the shoot. It makes people feel as if it is their personal project, as well.
One last little tid-bit, like the icing on the cake. It is very important that everyone have fun on the set. Joy, love and camaraderie makes the day go quicker, the set feels like the best place to be and everyone, cast & crew, tend to give their all when laughter is a common noise.
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