the Pillow - gear choices

Not the most important thing, but without gear no film were ever produced. As we don't have an enormous budget, we won't be shootin' on Red or so, but some key elements we'd like to keep on high end.

So, first things first, the camera. Choice is simple, due full frame sensor and good quality in low light, Canon 5D mk II. First DSLR with video mode, still more than reliable.

As we'll be using FF camera, we also need FF lenses. My choices are Canon 17-40/4 for whole rooms, wide plans and tight spaces, Canon 85/1,8 for most of the work, Canon 100/2,8L for close-ups, and, to get more quality to some shots - Zeiss 28/2 and Voigtlander 58/1,4.

To stabilize the camera we took Manfrotto tripod with oil head, for steady shots, 120cm slider for panning and close-ins and wide-outs, Glidecam HD-4000 for more dynamic shots (there won't be many in this movie, but we'll need it).

Lighting will be pretty simple. Two 60x60 softboxes with 6 daylight (5400K) bulbs in each. Simple, but that's all we need this time.

For our camera we'll be using Red Rock follow focus, basic set, we won't need speed crank or wip, as well as wireless focusing (I'll be both camera operator and focus puller, tough a bit, but doable).

Well, I think that's enough talking, now I must ask you to remain patient, as by the end of the May you'll be able to see the movie!

the Pillow - screenwriting and storyboarding

After quite a lot of work, we finally have our screenwriting done, and storyboarding almost done. As we'd like to get a very very moody picture, screenwriting has became a real horror. But now, as it's done, it will be really helpfull to achieve the effect we're after.

As our combo went down last weekend, and I draw storyboards on paper, I cannot show you any sample by now, hope that'll change soon.

Oh, and finally we've made our gear choices, what we need, what we don't, et cetera. But I'll write more about that tomorrow.

the Pillow

Script - written. Director finally agreed to work on that project. Actress one and actress two (the movie will show only two people - Lila and Sara) - will be chosen by Wednesday, and I'll do quite a lot of work (after writing the script), next week - finishing storyboards, then - lighting, camera, editing. Oh, and last but not least - music will be exclusively written and performed for this movie! More info - next week.

Glidecam, IE preparations phase II

Today we've got our claws on brand new Glidecam HD-4000, very very nice thing, though real pain in the ass to balance it right. This week we'll be runnin' some another test shots, as the Faceless is closer and closer. Stay tuned!