I'm too busy to write a journal entry, so I thought I'd just scribble down a few sentences to let you know what's going on. I mean, that is, if you're interested. :)

I returned to my film class on Tuesday, after my week off, and suddenly realized that I had to have my class project finished two weeks hence! Since I hadn't even written a shooting script yet, I realized that the next two weeks were going to be hectic if I was to get something finished in time. So this has been taking up most of my spare time ever since.

It's a lot more difficult and time-consuming than I imagined. First, you have to figure out what camera angle/position/movement to use for every single portion of the script, and then write it down in a shooting sequence. So, for example, if you're filming a long conversation between two people, you have to figure out all the different camera setups you need, and then group all shots from each specific camera setup together.

Then I had to crew it. The teacher insists that we use the full grandiose titles; so next Saturday I'll be shooting with a Director of Photography (cameraman), First Assistant Director (dogsbody no 1), Production Assistant (dogsbody no 2), and, of course, the "talent" (i.e. the actors, in this case yours truly and Cecilia). Luckily, almost nobody else in the class has their act together for their own student movies, so they all volunteered to work on mine!

Finally, there's the logistics: location scouting, for example. I did that this morning, finding the perfect tennis court to shoot at. Then arranging to rent audio equipment and a professional tripod. I'm still going to use my low-end digital camcorder, but at least the picture will be steady, and the sound great!

I'm still struggling with my energy level though. Most days I can just push through it. But yesterday, I felt so tired and drained that I had to lie down flat on my desk at work for a twenty minute nap, and I lost the whole evening: I was too tired to work out, or even work on my script. Today, thankfully, I felt right as rain, and I've been buzzing around all day getting things done.

Anyway, that's all I have time for today - sorry :)