Working on building a new set today for Deep Terror!
CODE OF EVIL: UPDATE
Just a quick update on the status of Code of Evil… everyone wants to know “what’s happening with Code of Evil?” …don’t worry, it’s still happening. These things take time. The film will be shot entirely on green screen… though this sounds simple, a lot of technical considerations go into it.
My current project, DEEP TERROR, is about 1/3 green screen. While still a high concept film, the number of locations and cast is smaller… I felt this would be a great way to test out many of the processes for CoE on a smaller scale. It’s proved to be an invaluable experience…
I’m looking for a 2012 release on DT… I’m about 75% complete with production.
Once that is completed, I’m gearing back up for CoE… so stay tuned.
OLD AGE MAKEUP
One of the challenges of my most recent film DEEP TERROR was aging one of the characters. Crucial to the dynamic of the story was the age difference between the leads… in that classic rookie/veteran dynamic found in many action buddy movies.
It took 3 hours everyday to transform John Lansch into Capt. Jay… a salty old dog of the sea.
I custom mixed and brushed in the hair and beard color – then we shot several camera tests to insure continuity from one day to the next. From scene to scene it looks identical. I’ll be posting a time lapse video of the process soon.
By the time most days are calling for lunch, we are done with makeup, camera test, and rehearsals – and are getting a shot it. It definitely made for some LONG days.
It was a little daunting knowing that was how the day was going to start out every day… and there were certainly times in the planning stage that we weren’t certain it would work… but we learned to enjoy the process, and persevere.
It always seems that some of the most challenging situations turn into the best experiences. That’s one of the things I love about filmmaking.
Thanks again to John Lansch for his patience and dedication!
CHOCOLATE MAKES YOU THIN
According to a new study published in Archives of Internal Medicine, people who frequently consumed chocolate had a lower BMI (Body Mass Index). Chocolate eaters are also less likely to get heart disease and stroke. Read the full article here http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57405100-10391704/eating-lots-of-chocolate-helps-people-stay-thin-study-finds/
JAMES CAMERON – MARIANA TRENCH
James Cameron is the first person to solo dive to the deepest part of the ocean – the Mariana Trench. Ironically, this is exactly what my new film ROGUE STRIKE is about. Production is currently 75% completed.
I wrote the script back in August of 2011, and suddenly it has gotten very topical. I had no idea Cameron was planning his mission to the Challenger Deep. I will likely have to rewrite a few lines to keep up with current events.
Congrats to James Cameron on this historic dive. The last time someone reached that depth was in the 1960s…