Monthly Archives: April 2013

Constrained space improv scene

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Michelle Cannon

The April 25th session involves conversation and improvisatory film work. The project ‘veterans’ of last year advocate simplicity and sticking to the brief: they’re aware of limitations, expectations and possible recriminations. One comment from Daniel went: “France want to see … Continue reading →

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Can you have it all?

Posted on April 18, 2013 by bugsymeadows

narration and beauty? Can you have both? This is why we’ve been wrestling with. Always been very narrative driven… The story must be good anh telling (and accessible to the audience). But the mise en scene element has pushed us … Continue reading →

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That’s a wrap!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by bugsymeadows

majority of footage shot – final shooting day today, out on location in local church. We’ve been in the church many times before, but have only really appreciated it’s beauty recently. Amazing what you see when you look! Exterior and … Continue reading →

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Paris, March 2013: ‘bilan d’étape’ – mid-project review

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Michelle Cannon

March 2013 at the Cinémathèque, Paris: where several of the participating European nations involved in the project gather at headquarters to check progress at this midway juncture. There are about 30-40 teachers, film makers and Cinémathèque staff assembled in the … Continue reading →

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First discussion of the final ‘film essai’ on staging

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Michelle Cannon

After some editing of  last week’s steadycam/tracking shot practice (including a revelatory film experiment with and without boom-enabled sound), the boys get into a circle for an initial discussion on the final brief – the film essai – which is … Continue reading →

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