February 2012
35 posts
Freelance film marathon- or so it felt
Left home for set- 10 a.m. yesterday
Returned home from set- 9 a.m. today
I did grip and electric work on this feature in Fredrick,
lifted things I’m not really capable of lifting,
learned that terms like pig noses and lolipops are actually part of lighting a set (3-2 prong outlet adapters and parts of larger light stands),
saw Wee Man in a super hero outfit jump through a window,
...
Miles per minute
Released into a fog
thickly diffused from urban sodium street lights,
that faded branches quickly into silhouttes of black to gray
never gray to black.
Breaking or braking into utter silence
with the exception
of
interior radios playing
loudly,
the expression
of colored beams
that danced on scene(s)
welcoming the quickening of thoughts
and the slowing (screeching halt) of cavaliers.
“It hurts to let go. Sometimes it seems the harder you try to hold on to...”
– Henry Rollins (via julie911)
In (with) Motion
The quicker the pace,
the faster release,
the more we shake
and strain to see.
The stronger the motion,
the current.
That sting.
The slower this heals,
for you (to) or me.
Email of awesome
Email message from the Producer of a commercial I just worked on:
“Jena,
It was so awesome having you there. You made the shoot so easy for us.
We will definitely keep you in mind for future projects.
Thanks again!”
“You have to know how to use your hands. Listen and learn. Pay attention....”
– Bob Munoz on being a Grip or Electric
Working Girl
This week is epic and its only just begun.
I was a production assistant for a company called 15four today and it was an absolutely wonderful experience as I was actually a grip and ac once I arrived on set and started working. The director even came up to me and asked me what I “actually” do on set noticing that being a PA seemed off. The crew was really cool and I am more and more...
Feeling Nervous on Day One? 5 Steps to Curb Your... →
Words to live by for going on set today.
“Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get — only what you are...”
– Katharine Hepburn (via kari-shma)
This sounds awesome!- Mikey this is an epic find →
“In your twenties, you’re practically a slave to your dreams. You abuse your body...”
– Wincy Aquino Ong a.k.a. Patience Dear Juggernaut (via planetickets)
“When I have a camera in my hand, I know no fear.”
– Alfred Eisenstaedt (via life)
January 2012
38 posts
Refreshed from uninviting the criticism of moments,
with lead instead of ink.
Wandering freely
as air released
from containers sealed more tightly
and for longer than
ever intended.
7 G&E Techniques Useful to Camera Assistants | The... →
All of this information appears to be common sense, however, refreshingly helpful reminders that will probably save your arse on set.
ExpoImaging 52mm ExpoDisc Digital Warm Balance... →
Tempted to get this for shooting weddings? Thoughts?
“I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn’t photograph...”
– Diane Arbus
Strikeset Brand Filmmaker Gear - For the... →
I would never wear any of these. Well.. probably not. But, they are hilarious.
SCRATCH MAP | Scratch off World Map |... →
:) adore
Pace
“And then I stopped to think,”
she thought
Endangered by chaotic tangles
that stung
a sweetly as they coiled.
“And then I stopped to walk,”
she thought,
in stride,
Encumbered by moving pavement
that raced
as smoothly as it slowed.
