Scene Three

I just burned a copy of the entire film onto a DVD.  I'm going to be taking it home to watch it on an actual television to get a feel for how well it's going to look.  I experienced a renewed enthusiasm for the film today while editing the credits.  It becomes hard to maintain enthusiasm for a project after having spent such an extended amount of time with it (literally day and night), but, as the project wraps, your enthusiasm and fire will return.  My second wind (as they say in basketball) has refueled my drive and I'm now geared up for a strong finish.  Excitement BABY!!! (in my best Dick Vitale voice).  In my filmmaking career, thus far, this film is definitely my magnum opus.  

As a side note, I finally figured out a name for the film.  I've decided to called it "Journey."  It came to me as I searched aimlessly for a title.  Short, simple, and sweet.  My kinda name.  I'm excited about having the opportunity to show others the film.  The nervousness has not fully set in yet.  Probably because I've been so focused on completing my film that I haven't really had the opportunity to contemplate how it will be received.  That's probably a good thing.  Having too many voices in one's head only leads to disaster in the long run.  Besides, although I've made this film for others, ultimately this film has helped me cope with my own personal issues and for better or worse I love her for that (yes, my films are my wives).  Film is my art and we shall grow and mature, together.

Hopefully we too shall grow and mature together reader.  I thank you for joining me on my journey.  Your presence is not taken for granted.  Hopefully, my films are able to teach you something about yourselves and/or cause you to look at life with a rejuvenated sense of purpose.

Alright.  The conductor has called for the last of the passengers.  Do not be afraid now.  Take my hand.  We've been together this long, why should we part ways now?  The journey is not yet over.  The darkness has not yet been lifted.  But, if you trust me, we shall break free to the light, together.  All aboard the Train to Midnight. 

Di Rob

Scene Two

As promised, this is the second post update on my film.  Still haven't figured out a name that suits the film, but it's looking better and better the more time I'm spending on it.  I just got the bright idea to separate each scene into trials.  Almost novel style.  It seems as though I've given an acknowledged nod to filmmaker Lars Von Trier with this move.  Hats off to you then friend.  I wasn't initially going to do this, but the more and more I replayed the scene transitions, the more it looked like a totally different film.  Not different, but it seemed as though the film were starting over.  The idea might crash and burn, but for now, it seems to be a pretty good alternative.  I have roughly two and a half weeks to tighten the screws on the film so I'll be spending day and night working out the kinks.  The joys of editing (no sarcasm, lol).  

I received the track I've been waiting on to cut the second and third scenes today as well.  Ben Beiny, London composer, really came through on this one.  I gave a special request as to an ambient sound in the score and he fit it in quite well.  I'm very pleased with how well both of his compositions go with the film.  It's pretty much up to me to get the most out of these gems.  I got it.  

That's pretty much all for now, but I'll continue to update you as I make strides in completing the film.  All aboard the Train To Midnight.

Di Rob