Trying to pick myself up and get a grip on my to-do list. Which, as of tonight, looks something close to this: 

  1. The film: editing (feedback), archival fill-in shots, sounds work, coloring, music.
  2. 64 Days: Revisit remaining scripts / outlines, music. Countdown / build-up.
  3. Connected site.
  4. FToM trailer.
  5. Player research. 

I know some of these are more vague than others; but, all the same, I’m personally trying to highlight which are doable in the next few weeks, which need to wait for hired…

A bit more details on the recently posted yet overly-vague to-do list; I’ve been in a state of limbo for the last month, I’ve exported the film as-is and sent to someone for feedback, this someone has quite a bit of experience with filmmaking and the editing process, I feel that their advice on anything from the technical to story will be a big help in my gauging where the film really stands. As anxious as I am to share the film with others, I need to take these next few steps one at a time. 

It’s Sunday, meaning that this entire weekend has gone by far too fast, but the holidays are coming up and I’ll be able to squeeze in some time to prep’ the archival shots I need. Two things I have currently been preparing: the film trailer and what will hopefully be a nearly 10 minute prologue release. I’ve been looking for sound people as well, as one of the first things I’ll do once I hear back on the feedback I mentioned above, is making a decision on who will or who could start helping to build the two distinct sounds within the film. 

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Feeling a little stressed tonight. Actually, I’m feeling on the verge of a week long sleeping-binge. Trying to pick myself up and get a grip on my to-do list. Which, as of tonight, looks something close to this:  The film: editing (feedback), archival fill-in shots, sounds work, coloring, music. 64 Days: Revisit remaining scripts / outlines, music. Countdown / build-up. Connected site. FToM trailer. Player research.  I know some of these are more vague than others; but, all the same, I’m personally trying to highlight which are doable in the next few weeks, which need to wait for hired help, which will cost what, when I’ll have x number of dollars set aside, etc. To run through the list: I can’t emotionally get wrapped up in the remainder of 64 Days without first hiring the necessary help in sound and finalizing, so that’s going to need to wait until I know FToM is in motion. I can schedule and set-up the archival fill-in shots, so that’s high on my list. I’ve written a team earlier today about the connected site, though I’m still not sure I want separate people building the connected site vs the player, but those details are for another update. The trailer is coming along in notes - I’m closer to getting a better idea of what clips I want to pull and how I want to present the film.  If anyone has questions on the list, let me know in the comments, I’m always happy to answer in more detail. But for now, I’m falling asleep. 
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Feeling a little stressed tonight. Actually, I’m feeling on the verge of a week long sleeping-binge. Trying to pick myself up and get a grip on my to-do list. Which, as of tonight, looks something close to this: 

  1. The film: editing (feedback), archival fill-in shots, sounds work, coloring, music.
  2. 64 Days: Revisit remaining scripts / outlines, music. Countdown / build-up.
  3. Connected site.
  4. FToM trailer.
  5. Player research. 

I know some of these are more vague than others; but, all the same, I’m personally trying to highlight which are doable in the next few weeks, which need to wait for hired help, which will cost what, when I’ll have x number of dollars set aside, etc. To run through the list: I can’t emotionally get wrapped up in the remainder of 64 Days without first hiring the necessary help in sound and finalizing, so that’s going to need to wait until I know FToM is in motion. I can schedule and set-up the archival fill-in shots, so that’s high on my list. I’ve written a team earlier today about the connected site, though I’m still not sure I want separate people building the connected site vs the player, but those details are for another update. The trailer is coming along in notes - I’m closer to getting a better idea of what clips I want to pull and how I want to present the film. 

If anyone has questions on the list, let me know in the comments, I’m always happy to answer in more detail. But for now, I’m falling asleep.