Comments on: Sustaining a Story Idea: Part 1

By: Private

Private — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:45:36 +0000

I heard a writer once say that the way he cuts through writers block is to start asking himself questions about his writings. LOTS of questions. The idea is, that his subconscious mind (for whatever reason) isn’t able to go get the information needed, and, by asking questions, he will see where the problem is. Perhaps his subconscious mind needs some information it doesn’t have, or some ideas are murky and need clarification etc … I think you get the idea.

I hope this helps.

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:53:27 +0000

Thanks man. We’re still planning on having information in the ‘sodes. The next one will have more.
I’m also working on the lessons, which will be purely info. You guys are going to learn a lot!

By: Jawaad Ahmad Khan

Jawaad Ahmad Khan — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:32:41 +0000

Now that was pretty darn awesome. I really enjoy the new episode format. Though, I hope you guys still try to include a good amount of information. If you don’t do that too much in the video, at least do it in you posts, which provide a large amount of info. Looking forward greatly to the next two parts.

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:29:36 +0000

For the first shot of Sean walking, all the light was provided out of frame by ordinary streetlamps (the ones seen in the background when he’s staggering drunk). I adjusted the colors from red-orange to blue to simulate moonlight, and lowered the luminance.
The shot where he lies down on the grass was lit with a single emergency 8-LED light that I bought at Target for $19.99. The shot wasn’t as thoroughly exposed as I had hoped, and so maybe two of those would’ve been better. It casts a diffused, bluish-white light.
Hope that helps!

By: kasinofilms

kasinofilms — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:01:36 +0000

i meant light* the exteriors!!!! It said the comment needed your approval so hopefully you will see this and get what i meant lol

By: kasinofilms

kasinofilms — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:59:23 +0000

Nice, I really liked it.
What did you guys use to like the exterior night shots, I have also avoided night shooting because I am clueless on a good way to shoot outside without too much noise from the cam.

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:37:09 +0000

Heh, just a tripod and a little Deshaker. Peter’s getting really good at simulating steadicam shots

By: MetalAlien

MetalAlien — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:36:35 +0000

HA, always lit so well, perfect color. Did I see a stedicam shot?
Hey you left your cans in the park, don’t litter! LOL

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:02:42 +0000

I think that’s actually a painting his roommate did.

By: CrazySphinx

CrazySphinx — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:13:31 +0000

A lot more camera work and gimmicks than your old videos. I love it.
By the way that was a really cool wallpaper in Drew’s apartment.