Photos From The Set

Here are some photos of us from the set of "Rebirth."

Rough Exotica: Danielle Tasca, Stephan Berger, Sarah Aiosa, and James Papavero

Cinematographer: Danielle Tasca

Sound Recorder: Sarah Aiosa

Editing continues again tonight. Our third and final night. We're currently half-way through. I'm excited for the finished product.

(Video) How to Light a Romantic Film Scene - Cinematography & Filmmaking

 

This was an interesting video that I found on You Tube that gives some advice and pointers of how to film while incorporating lighting and blocking.

(VIDEO) Final Cut Pro

Here is a video about how to edit on Final Cut Pro:

 

Check out Pro2Go95's You-Tube page for  more videos on how to use Final Cut Pro!

Blog Update!

Hello Bloggers!

Filming is beginning this week on my final project. It's a film written by me called, "Love Will Set You Free." I worked extremely hard on this script and am beyond excited to be able to film it.

My group and I will be filming select scenes tonight at Adelphis' Performing Arts Center and will be  filming the remander on location in New York City on May 2nd! I'll make sure to keep you posted on the goings on with the film!

I have also been working on an official banner for the blog and my own personal website. I'm hoping to have both of them up within the coming weeks. Also due to scheduling conflicts our podcast interview with Kim Pratt has been canceled.

Checking In

Hello Everyone!

I am readying TWO big post for this weekend.

The first one will pertain to script writing and casting. Both of these components are extremely important parts of the pre-production process. I am currently working on both of these aspects as we speak for my own final project, so my post will tie that all together.

I will also be covering our final step in the film making process, post production.

Spring has Sprung!

Hello Bloggers!

Just checking in. I want to keep you guys as involved as possible with whats going on. Tonight I will be digitizing my footage of "Breathe Again" and will be putting together a rough edit. I will try and post that for all of you to see. I will get into more specifics and define these terms when we discuss our final stage of the film making process, post-production.

This assignment is my last one before the big final project. I'm very excited to get to work on that. No definate plans have been finalized yet. I'm still working with several ideas. I'll keep you guys posted.

I am also working on a new banner for the blog, in addition to recording my podcast with special guest, Kim Pratt. I'm hoping to debut both of these exculsives sometime in the coming weeks.

For now I leave you with a brief You Tube video that summarizes what production is. Enjoy!

...Would You Hold It Against Me?

Hey Bloggers!

Just checking in. I apologize for the scarcity in my posting. I had set the production post to automatically post Wednsday afternoon but obviously I did not set it correctly. Bare with me, I'm still getting use to Blogger! I will have that up this weekend!

I will be editing, "Breathe Again," this weekend and will hopefully have a rough cut of that ready for viewing sometime mid-week.

Also EXCLUSIVE NEWS. I can OFFICIALLY confirmed that KIM PRATT will be a special guest on my podcast. Still working out details and schedules but am hoping to have that up within the next two weeks!

FILMING DAY!!! -- Once Again!

It is once again filming day! As you can see, camera and equipments all packed and ready to go! I'm very excited to get on set. This time around things will be a little more elaborate as I have a mini crew working with me! I am so grateful and thankful to ALL of my friends who will be partaking in this project!

Check back over the weekend for exclusive behind the scenes footage from todays shoot, in addition to several other goodies! Happy Friday everyone!

It's Time To Start The Show!

Hello Everyone!

Just got back from a wonderful spring break!We have only TWO months left in the semester already (hard to believe, I know)! With that being said, things are officially being kicked into high gear.

I will be filming my second class assignment this Friday evening (3/25/11). It will be a reworked version of my first scene, "Breathe Again." This time around we are being given a lot more creative and physical freedoms. Essentially, this is a test run for our FINAL project! I'm so excited!!

This scene was written entirely by me and was inspired by people that I know and have encountered in my life. Yes, it's a fabulously juicy and exaggerated story but that's what makes me fall in love with these characters. They can say and do what most of us only dream of. Despite their outrageous characteristics somehow they are relateable to us and we find ourselves associating or rooting for one if not all of them. I try and write them as real people with flaws, emotions and struggles. I have truly fallen in love with them and I love being able to bring them to life for all of you!

Since I will be beginning PRODUCTION relatively soon, I will be posting notes that correspond with that. I am also working on a podcast interview with a very special guest. Stay tuned!

VOTE in the New Poll!!

I posted a new poll asking, What's your favorite movie of 2011? (Thus far)

The King's Speech: (Oscar Winner for Best Picture 2010)

I Am Number 4:

Just Go With It:

Justin Bieber - Never Say Never:

Vote for your favorite!

Remember, as a film maker it's very helpful watching other artists work. Watching their techniques and choices help to influence your own style.

Happy Sunday!

Hey All!


Just checking in. This week is Spring Break at Adelphi so I apologize for the lull in posts. However, when we return next week things once again pick up speed at a rapid pace.

Our second class assignment is to shoot a "scene." I really loved the scene I wrote and filmed for my "single shot" assignment so I decided to use the same script and re-shoot "Breathe Again" incorporating not only peer feedback but what I learned as well. It should be a very exciting experience. I can't wait to get back to work on it.

The feedback I was given from both my professor and classmates was overwhelmingly positive. The bar has been set so I'm excited to see what can be done to raise it!! Remember these little assignments are all in preparation for our big final piece at the end of the semester.

Moving forward with the stages of filming, expect a post on production sometime this week! I am also working on revamping the blog by creating an official banner and incorporating some other media elements to it.

Stay tuned!

(Video) Pre-Production in a Nutshell

I came across this video on youtube that really illustrates, in a nutshell, what pre-production is all about. I felt it coincided nicely with my "how to" post. Enjoy! 

(VIDEO) Alternate Takes of "Breathe Again"

Filming went well on Thursday (2/24). It was a relatively quick shoot considering it was only a scene. I shot three different takes of both the tripod and hand held scene. As promised here are some alternate takes of the scene.

Tripod Alternate:

Hand Held Alternate:

I am still piecing together my next substantial blog post about the beginning stages of student film making, so look for that later this evening. I would love some feedback and to hear what you think about the scenes! I will post the final versions of each after I finish going through the footage.

Filming Day!

Today is an extremely exciting day for me. Production begins on my first class assignment.

The goal of the assignment was to create a single shot scene incorporating the techniques of storytelling. After coming up with a concept and a script we are expected to film that scene both hand held and with the use of a tripod.

The scene I wrote is entitled, "Breathe Again," and although it's a fairy short scene it's full of drama and intrigue. It centers around two very strong female personalities who just do NOT get along. As with any antagonistic relationship drama is bound to ensue. Especially when one of them is hiding a dirty little secret!

That's just a little bit about my scene. This weekend expect an in depth post about the process that leads you up to the big moment of actually filming your scene!

I'll post some behind the scenes goodies from the set later in the week but for now I leave you with the final script for tonight's shoot. I hope you enjoy it!

...And it snowed again!

Hey everyone!

Hope everyone's staying warm either enjoying or ignoring the snow we got this morning! What a lovely way to start the week--NOT!

Just wanted to let you know that his week I will hopefully start production on my mini class exercise, "Breathe Again." I'm very excited and will of course take photos and possibly video from the set to share with everybody!

Later in the week expect an in depth post on three KEY terms pertaining to film making; pre-production, production, and post-production. I share all the fun little secrets and tips that go into making your final masterpiece!

That's all for now. Any questions, comments, or otherwise feel free to leave me a comment!

Ready, Set, Pre-Production!

Hey everyone,

Just checking in. This week in class we were assigned our first official mini project, a single shot scene. This exercise is designed to help us learn how to prepare and shoot a single shot scene that contains both a "basic story idea" using two different shooting techniques- hand-held & tripod.

I've already finalized my script and prepared the storyboards for my scene, "Breathe Again." As per the instructions it's a very short yet emotional scene. I can't wait to begin production! No worries! I'm make sure to bring you guys along with me on set!

I will discuss more bout pre-production and all that it entails in a later more extensive post.

Welcome to my blog!

Hello Everyone!

Thank you so much for checking out my blog, Confessions of an Adelphi Film Student. I have lots of great things in-store this semester and I'm ecstatic to have an outlet for which I can share them with the world!

The core focus of this blog will be to document my journey as a college student in Professor Campbell's Video I class at Adelphi University. I will not only be keeping you posted on my journey but will also provide useful and educational tips and information that you as filmmakers can apply to your lives as well.  My goal is to document everything that goes on from the beginning of pre-production all the way through to the final steps of post production.

 I plan on running this blog in the same way I live my life. Very open, honest and full of comic relief! Check back often for quick hits from me on whats happening with my current projects in addition to to learning more about the equipment, software  and everything else under the sun that goes into making a student film!