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Mike Horrigan · December 11th, 2006, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorinda Norton

I'm sorry to hear that, Jay. I was looking forward to your next one.

This business of acting in one's own movie isn't for everyone. I shot a scene yesterday and scrapped the whole thing because I just couldn't take watching myself talk. That, and I was warned that my bathtub scene might give a bad impression. ;) So, it's back to the drawing board...

I personally have NO choice. I will be forced to put myself in front of the camera later this week. I just hope that I'll be the only one gagging while watching it.

Sadly, I feel that my acting is going to sink this ship. Regardless, I'm going to go ahead and finish it.

Mike

Mike Teutsch · December 11th, 2006, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorinda Norton

That, and I was warned that my bathtub scene might give a bad impression. ;)

Never my dear!

Robert Martens · December 11th, 2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorinda Norton

This business of acting in one's own movie isn't for everyone. I shot a scene yesterday and scrapped the whole thing because I just couldn't take watching myself talk.

Did you wait at least a day? I've had the same problem, but I've started to get over my discomfort by simply sleeping on it. I refuse to watch video or listen to voice recordings of myself same day; it tends to color my perception, for some reason, and I never like the way I look or sound. If I wait 'til the day after, however, I find I'm usually much more pleased with what I've done. Sounds superstitious, but it works.

Steven Hoffman · December 11th, 2006, 01:06 PM

I have actors meeting up with me tonight to start filming, I only have one day with my secondary characters, so I need to film all their scenes tonight, then I need to get my main actor to sit still long enough to shoot enough footage so that I know I have it set.

Revisions on the fly are hard...

Lets see if I can peice something together.

-Steve

Lisa Shofner · December 11th, 2006, 01:46 PM

I'm having a real hard time comming up with a simple (doable in a couple days) script for the topic. I've come up with 4 ideas but by the time they are written out, I realize that it's just way too much for a 5-day 3-minute film.

I know...not really a question. Definately struggling here. I shot & edited a short 3 minute film last night, but it won't work for this topic.

Bradley L Marlow · December 11th, 2006, 03:37 PM

Anyone considering a one man or one woman show can do it!

Advantages are you do not have to worry about finding actors, actresses, camera people, crew and so on. No one will call in sick on you...you have complete freedom!

eh...eh...eh

Lorinda and Mike- I'm pulling for you.

Best wishes~
Bradley

Mike Teutsch · December 11th, 2006, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bradley L Marlow

Anyone considering a one man or one woman show can do it!

Advantages are you do not have to worry about finding actors, actresses, camera people, crew and so on. No one will call in sick on you...you have complete freedom!

Bradley

Does my dog count? Seems like I'm always a one man show.

Mike

Kris Holodak · December 11th, 2006, 03:59 PM

Of course dogs count. They show up on time. They don't talk back. And the only motivation they need is a piece of cheese. Of everyone I've worked with (including myself) my dog has been my best actor.

Mike Teutsch · December 11th, 2006, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kris Holodak

my dog has been my best actor.

That's for sure!

Mike

William Gardner · December 11th, 2006, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kris Holodak

my dog has been my best actor.

That's because you cast your dog in an easy role. Try casting him as a cat and see how well he acts. :)

Bill

William Gardner · December 11th, 2006, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by William Gardner

That's because you cast your dog in an easy role. Try casting him as a cat and see how well he acts.

After a little more thought, your dog would probably do better in the role of a cat than me or most actors I know also, so I withdraw my original comment... :)

Bill

Kris Holodak · December 11th, 2006, 06:52 PM

Good thing you withdrew, Kitty is one of Blue's nicknames. I was all set to shoot a few angles of her snoozing in the sun on the back cushion of the couch.

Gabriel Yeager · December 11th, 2006, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kris Holodak

Good thing you withdrew, Kitty is one of Blue's nicknames. I was all set to shoot a few angles of her snoozing in the sun on the back cushion of the couch.

Haha... I think my cat, could play a better dog then my dog could play a cat.

Sun, whats that? I have not seen anything like that around here in a few days...

~Gabriel

Lorinda Norton · December 12th, 2006, 02:08 AM

What a coincidence! Yesterday after lunch I hatched a plan for a movie, but my orange cat (the star of the show) refused to re-enact one of his stunts from several years ago. I had my crane all set up and everything. Now it's looking like I have no choice but to shoot one of my earlier concepts or nothing at all.

Robert, I will try to wait until the day after to look at footage--if I have a day after, that is.

p.s. Thanks for the laughs, funny guys with your replies... :)

Bruce Broussard · December 12th, 2006, 11:18 AM

I missed it! I was looking forward to a new challenge. I guess I should check the posts more often that once a month.

I will be looking forward to the next one. Good luck to all!

December 11th, 2006, 01:46 PM	#35
Lisa Shofner Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 373	I'm having a real hard time comming up with a simple (doable in a couple days) script for the topic. I've come up with 4 ideas but by the time they are written out, I realize that it's just way too much for a 5-day 3-minute film. I know...not really a question. Definately struggling here. I shot & edited a short 3 minute film last night, but it won't work for this topic. __________________ [http://www.ljparkerphotography.com] photos [http://www.youtube.com/darkdragonvegas] videos

December 11th, 2006, 03:37 PM	#36
Bradley L Marlow Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Wyoming Posts: 484	You can do it! Anyone considering a one man or one woman show can do it! Advantages are you do not have to worry about finding actors, actresses, camera people, crew and so on. No one will call in sick on you...you have complete freedom! eh...eh...eh Lorinda and Mike- I'm pulling for you. Best wishes~ Bradley

December 11th, 2006, 06:52 PM	#42
Kris Holodak Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 302	my dog Kitty Good thing you withdrew, Kitty is one of Blue's nicknames. I was all set to shoot a few angles of her snoozing in the sun on the back cushion of the couch.

December 12th, 2006, 02:08 AM	#44
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	cats? What a coincidence! Yesterday after lunch I hatched a plan for a movie, but my orange cat (the star of the show) refused to re-enact one of his stunts from several years ago. I had my crane all set up and everything. Now it's looking like I have no choice but to shoot one of my earlier concepts or nothing at all. Robert, I will try to wait until the day after to look at footage--if I have a day after, that is. p.s. Thanks for the laughs, funny guys with your replies... :) __________________ Lorinda

December 11th, 2006, 01:06 PM	#34
Steven Hoffman Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 51	I have actors meeting up with me tonight to start filming, I only have one day with my secondary characters, so I need to film all their scenes tonight, then I need to get my main actor to sit still long enough to shoot enough footage so that I know I have it set. Revisions on the fly are hard... Lets see if I can peice something together. -Steve

December 11th, 2006, 03:59 PM	#38
Kris Holodak Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 302	Of course dogs count. They show up on time. They don't talk back. And the only motivation they need is a piece of cheese. Of everyone I've worked with (including myself) my dog has been my best actor.

December 12th, 2006, 11:18 AM	#45
Bruce Broussard Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 132	I missed it! I was looking forward to a new challenge. I guess I should check the posts more often that once a month. I will be looking forward to the next one. Good luck to all!