Commercials- behind the scenes

Have you ever wondered how a commercial is done? What goes into a production of a 30 sec ad?

                                                                               these are behind the scenes photos from the Doritos commercial I put together in record time. (the commercial's link is at the bottom of the page, check it out, share it)

Talking about it and actually doing it, will take some energy, some say passion and/or craziness.
But, many are doing it ;)

                                     famous filmmakers started out making commercials

First coming out it the idea and then tamed it down to a "do-able" state can be a challenge.

Some go under the wing of the "elders" in the industry and learn on the job, or read intro to making commercials.

After getting the idea "do-able", think faces. who you want to represent your concept.

Finding actors in less than 12 hrs before shoot time kept me sleepless the night before.

I "saw" what I want, now I needed to get my actors to be available.
Calling, emailing, texting back and forth can be nerve wrecking.

don't do "your norm"




I enjoy working with individuals I know I can rely on.
Getting on set on time- is a big factor.
Coming with the correct wardrobe, helps ;)

aaand.... with the right attitude, can make the producer's/director's sanity stay intact.

I am learning to communicate better. :P I usually blame it on my accent. However, I know my areas that need improvement. Communicating correctly, blocking my actors, getting them to transform, and get into character- is an art!

CHECK OUT FUNNY PLATES and SHARE IT :)

for now, enjoy the sites, and the commercial. ttys more about commercials. 

some of the crew and actors  ----->








enjoy the youtube
DORITOS COMMERCIAL
that we got done in record time!

thank you everyone involved and for your dedication!

stay sexy!!

Making a short film based on a play... Kerry and Angie

 I was fortunate to work as a 2nd AD on a 2 day shoot with director: Amanda Melby

"Kerry and Angie, a short film based on the Gerry Sheridan's play of the same name, shot in Arizona, fall 2011. Amanda Melby is directing Judith Tobi Eisenberg and Cynthia Rube. Webb Pickersgill is the Director of Photography and Editor. "




















 

The film got a great cast: Judith Eisenberg and Cynthia Rube

Dickie Briggs, Laura Munoz-Bottini, David Vining, Karen Lewsader, Pat Tinney, Aaron Seever, Mallory Adams, Sally Ann Francis, Dan Taylor, Pat Tinney, Rob Barr, Steve Fajardo, Michelle Allen, Holly Benscoter, David Vining, Dustin James Leighton, Neo Martinson, Gabriel Cervantes, Kay Barry, and more.. 

 

                                                                               A behind the scenes photo, between takes, the priest is taking a nap.

  :)

check the director:

in the newspaper

photos by: Ivana Kat

Well, let's talk about children on set. 

some grin, some drop everything and run the opposite way!  LOL

Working with babies is a hassle. You never know how they woke up that morning. Are they going to cooperate? Everything, is set- lights, camera, angles, props, and baby needs a diaper change.. NOOOO!!  :))

This set was well prepared. A real baby was used when necessary and a prop baby when needed. Beautiful organization! Great pre-production attention to details! Bravo!

Check more pics from shooting days:  FB page of Kerry and Angie

 This guy looks like the mafia. Well, he is the Script Supervisor for the film. He could be considered the "mafia".  He carefully oversees the dialogue, what the director says after each take, and the DP- taking notes the entire time. A tough job and yet, a coveted one, in the film industry.


A Script Supervisor in Los Angeles makes this much on his/her  yearly salary

 Here is Patrick, being the clapper    
And Charles who is the grip












Here is Amanda "blocking" for the next scene.

 Amanda, has a studio you should check out- where there are offered acting classes and many more.

Verve Studios in Arizona



stay sexy everyone!

Cameras to choose or just rent? with Bivas Biswas

Filmmaker of the year- Bivas Biswas is recommending a camera that is somewhat affordable depending what you have in mind to use it for.  Bivas Biswas'   blog-


If you have a unconventional temper, where you just get up and start shooting, might as well go buy one.

If you like to plan and prepare months in advance a shoot, then you can easily rent.

Each version chosen has ups and downs. Which works for you?


check this cool cat's work  here   Bivas' IMDB

and this pic!  -------->
                                        just stunning

He can morph in many characters as well. He can act! Recently he's been taking IMPROV classes and practiced his foreign accents. He spoke to me in Russian accent and I could've sworn he was a national.  ya! That good! :)

Here, with Diane G. Dresback another amazing filmmaker, whom I've had the pleasure to work with.  check future posts- on her ;)

The feature film shot in Arizona: Paranoia



STAY SEXY everyone!

Banned and love it! film style

if there is a will there's a way...

" a dolly shot"  
     "a crane"
                "ND"
                "intentional"
                          "crossing"

besides all those names- who cares what they mean, and yet, knowing them, is the reason you are still on the payroll. ;)


 Dolly, I thought we were going to talk about Dolly Parton

and a "Crane" is we are going to the Japanese Zoo

ND filters- I thought we were talking about INDIE, independent filters... HUH?!


and so on... here some sugar coated advice:

LEARN THE DAMMED LINGO before you get on set. No matter what your job will be on set, just be familiar w these! PLEASE! 

Now, for the ladies- here is a hunk talking :)

back to biz:      3 point lighting    too easy right?

PRACTICE!!

show me what you did!  post pics
now, if you've learned how to light up your set, you might be ready to bring your website to light, here:  
more exposure for your website! 
You're welcome! :)

aaaaand, you might think of the title-- "BANNED"  i've been using my FB as an email and "for sending too many messages" I am banned for a while now!  boooo!

stay sexy everyone! xoxo

Writting big to day and with grannar mystakes. ha! find em queek.

dee-tails, rite?
A mizunderstandeeng, can gauze so many PRO-blems.
listen to some PINK while you hang on to this page.

not tired- because it's morning somewhere! HA!  Cereal time? or still Beer time?  either way, enjoy ingesting what you've decided, on and around this page @_-

have you played Jinga before?  NO!!! Don't tell me the game with wood blocks! Jinga! The "slaves' game"   hold your drink ;) I will not annoy you in any way!
sit back confortably and continue reading! better yet, watch this!

Now that you've got an idea, pay attention: Brain!

loved the song? Paranaue?   "only the strong" is the movie made about CAPOEIRA.
wear Brasil JellyBeans  share a poster listen to songs

come back and tell me if you did go and look for an academy in your area. try it! nothing to lose, but a tooth or two.  lol   joking! they won't take you out in the first class! ha-ha-ha

STILL HAVE DOUGHTS? (i know! i know! doubts) YOU STILL THINK, capoeira "is just a dance"?

watch this till the end, or better yet, just the last part!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIduuSbwxHM

NoW! tell me what u think! dee-tails, rite?!   :) 
                       my opinion: it's a way of kicking your A$$ while dancing! :)

stay sexy!