Monday, October 27, 2008

We could only touch reflections on its surface

Greetings fellow occupants of the universe,
embarking on this project directed me to a light of hope. It was a project of ambition and we chose to take that challenge but is it taking a toll on us now?

I chose the story to be inspired by Love Exists. Most of us do not really know what it actually does. It is just a reminder. For me, you and everyone else. No matter what ever shit happens and gets shoved into our faces, we know it will be worth it in the end. It kinda hit hard on me when Zee and I had communication breakdown about shooting a certain scene. I do not know why but the team has very poor communications but we just choose to ignore it.

Before the production phase started we discussed about meaning. But I feel all that meaning we've discussed about is gone. But I know it'll be back once we pull it through. We are really behind time. Who do we blame? The Producer. I am suppose to keep everything on schedule but I was too weak to draw the line between being a friend and being a team member.

I believe there are conflicts that happen we just choose to ignore, hoping things to get better naturally but this set back is too much. We have to finish post production by 8 Nov. We just have to make use what we have and change the story slightly. I am sorry Zat that your script could not be fully realized unless someone gives me a full proof production plan.

Forgive me my team mates if I am not communicating properly before. If you have any problems with the way I work, I will not mind to change so as long work gets done in time and to fit how you work and your efficiency rate is top-notch. I do not want to be a spoil-sport for all of you but at the same time I need assurance that work can be finished in time.

I've indulged myself in the journey of self until I have forgotten.
That I am not alone.

Love exists not by fate by through our own efforts.

Monday, October 20, 2008

12th October Meeting

Members Present:
Jaya
Zat

Ghaz
Zaman
Adib
Location:
Zaman's Crib
Duration:
Approx. 2hrs


Agenda

Mid-Point Presentation PPT:
Progress report
Project overview

Film: Still in the works, 75% of footage taken.
Post-production must be done by 8 Nov latest.

Will consist of 4 parts, Duration approx. 25mins

Music: Still in the works, only around 10%.
Pending on the film for it to be arranged properly.

Will consist of intro, 4 main parts/songs and outro.
Duration approx. 30mins

Event:
Interactivity part: live playback of audiences' voices.

Before the show, we will record audiences' voice on their thoughts of love exists or their personal stories of struggling times which may not seem big to others but it was to them.

They will not know the recording will be used as part of the show.

We will be using the Tascam to record and play it direct. The one handling this have to remember the recordings. This part we need more time to experiment, we might transfer the recordings first have someone review them first before playing it on the show. It all depends on timing.

Equipments for the event, we will be borrowing equipments from these parties:
Jammers Arena
STA labs

OES

Jammers Arena:

1 Drumkit

1 Bass amp

1 Guitar amp

1 Keyboard amp


STA labs:

Drums: 7-8 microphones

Kick – ??

Snare – 2 Shure SM57 microphones

Toms – ??

Overheads/Hihats –??


Guitar:

1 Shure SM57 Microphone

1 Mic Stand


Bass:

1 ?? Microphone

1 Mic Stand

1 DI box


Keyboard:

1 DI box


1 Shure SM58 Microphone + EW 100ENG WIRELESS SENNHEISER MIC

1 Mic stand


2 PANASONIC DVX102

1 Vinten Tripod

1 Wide Conversion Lens


2 TASCAM HD-P2

1 Sennheiser MKH416 Microphone


We have to enquire of the types of microphones available for us and settle the number of cables we need.

OES:

1 Audio Rack:

1 Mixer

1 Equalizer

1 Compressor

?? Power amps

4 Monitor Speakers

4 Loudspeakers

4 Risers

3 tables


We are in works of getting info of what equipments available for us.


The floorplan we have in mind for now in E3 hall

7th October

Members Present:
Jaya
Zat

Ghaz
Adib
Zaman
Location:
Admiralty/Jaya's Aunty's House
Duration:
Approx. 3hrs

Today's cast: Jaya and Sulaiman




3rd October Meeting with Lam fung again

Members Present:
Jaya
Zat

Location:
School Library/Cafe Galilee
Duration:
Approx. 30min

Ghaz and Zaman fell sick unfortunately. There seemed to be a miscommunication with Adib. Anyways only Zat and Jaya were able to meetup with Lam Fung. He seemed pissed that we made him wait as we had to loan out filming equipments first, be patient dude.

Lam Fung seemed worried on the form of our project. And does not fully understand the whole thing. But it was good that he brought it up because it kinda slipped our minds trying to rush and finish shooting. So fung thanks for refreshing our minds and hopefully prepare ourselves for mid-point presentation!

The main thing was how to make the film the focal point, the new media element and packaging of our final product.


5th October

Members Present:
Jaya

Ghaz
Zaman

Zat
Adib
Location:
Haji Lane
Duration:
Approx. 2hrs

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

24th September BurnBurnBurnBurn

Members Present:
Zat
Adib
Ghaz
Zaman

Location:
Vista Lab D

Recorded using Shure Sm57 Microphone with Protools.
So watch out for the Zatman's debut sing
le BURN!
It will be the closing title for the film and soundtrack for the trailer!

Monday, October 13, 2008

22nd September

Members Present:
Jaya
Ghaz
Zaman
Zat

Adib
Location:
Admiralty, Jaya
's Aunty's House
Duration:
Approx. 2hrs



21st September

Members Present:
Jaya
Ghaz
Zaman
Zat

Adib
Location:

Hillview open field
Duration:
Approx. 4hrs


Today's Cast: Jaya