A Glimpse Of Me.: March 2008

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

I MisS EveRyOne! >.<

I just suddenly felt that I miss everyone a lot (Yes, even you, Mom!).. I really do.. I miss Malaysian foood.. I miss Malaysian weather (believe it or not).. And I miss Malaysian people (well, not the people in general.. but you! yes, you! reading my blog.. you are amongst the best Malaysians i know.. be honored.. be very honored!)! Hahaha.. i don't know what i'm saying..

Anyway.. there's not one day that goes by when I don't bump into a crazy person in New York! But it's all good fun! Hehe

And.. And I'm trying very hard not to do my story board for my next film.. and my shot list.. and my shooting schedule.. gahh! (I have to hand it in tmr by the way.. hehe)

I'm in a very different crew this week.. So i'm pretty sad.. I hope that I can get along with my new crew.. I'm really excited about shooting though.. This week's movie is a Music Film! Awesomeness. =D

I need ideas for my first movie with dialogue! I'll be pitching the script next week.. So if anyone has any good ideas.. please let me know! I'll put your name in the credits! Serious.

Update on bleeding feet: Still bleeding and has turned very very hard! When i touch it, it feels like a tree bark and it hurts like.. omg! i can't describe the pain but i just touched it 3 times, trying to figure out the word!.. it hurts so bad! >.< color="#cc33cc">coz i just bought 2 new books! Nothing makes me happier than.. beautiful, undamaged books that are interesting! whee! =)

Monday, March 24, 2008

Shooting Continuity Film

Just so you know.. This is going to be a super long post.. Hehe.. I had a looooong weekend..

Just have to say that.. I never ever ever get the weekend to myself! Boo-Hoo! I need some ME-time.. Hahahaha

Anywayz.. It all started on Thursday when we have to check-out our equipment to shoot our film over the weekend..

We got into a taxi because the three of us (Sebastian, Asha, and me) had to carry ALL the equipment to Sebastian's house and there was no way we could do it so we took a taxi.

As usual, I got all jakun-ed up and started picture snapping. And Sebastian said, "Hmm, Rachel, you really like taking pictures don't you?" Well, it doesn't sound funny when i type it out but he said it in the most sarcastic way ever. Hahaha

The taxi was super big by the way.. So we could put all our equipment at our feet.

Sebastian and Asha trying to pose with our equipment

And yet.. I do it so effortlessly.. Muahahaha! (I actually bump my head on the door to take this picture.. Hehe =P)

Funny Faces!

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Then on Friday.. We went to shoot Sebastian and Asha's film in Sebastian's house. And as usual, I got lost on the way there. But it's all good.. I got to take a long walk with my starbucks coffee in hand and i finally bumped into Asha and her actor, who were also lost. But we made it in the end. Yay us!

I didn't take any pictures of Asha's shoot because I was DP (Director of Photography), which is just a high class name for a camera man. Hehe.. It was a fun shoot eventhough I had to get into weird positions with the camera and ended up hurting my shoulder.

After that, we went for lunch. And while we were out, Sebastian was waiting for his actor and actress to arrive. When we got back, he told us that his actress canceled and I had to act for him. So i did. Hehe.. His story is about a wife murdering her husband. Funny.

Sebastian even asked his actor to choose the "blood" of his choice.

Hmm, Which brand is good for blood?

Me and Dave, the actor (He wants to be a Bollywood star.. How cool is that?!)

Preparing the crime scene

My dead husband. Muaahahahaha!

Taking the light reading of the blood. Hahaha! I thought it was a funny sight..

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On Saturday morning.. We went to shoot Seung's (my new crew member) film. Again, no pictures coz I was the DP. We shot the film outdoors and it was so freezing cold that my skin cracked all over until it started bleeding and i can see my flesh. It's a pretty gross sight.

Then in the evening, we went to shoot my film.. Whee! Joon (the one in my crew) let me use his house, he's so nice! (Thank you, Joon!)

Everyone was really tired by then but they were still so nice and helpful.. Hehe..

Me and my DP (Sebastian)

Me and my actor (YoHei)

My Gaffers (Seung & Joon)

The whole crew! Plus Joon (with the hat) and actor YoHei

I love them all!

The guys lazing around while we clean up!

Joon, Asha and Me!

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After Joon and YoHei left, we wanted to have a celebratory dinner but no one wanted to go out to buy the food and drinks because we were all too tired and lazy. But all of a sudden, Asha screamed! And everyone was like, "What?"

And then I saw a rat running! And I screamed! And me and Asha was like "RATTTT!!"

Then, everyone started jumping on the furniture. Joon was the most terrified and it's HIS apartment. Hahaha. Then Sebastian started going around with his camera and taking videos of everyone's expression.

Smile, guys!

After that, Sebastian got a brilliant idea to chase the rat around with our lighting kit. It was so funny that I had to take pictures. But when I ask him to pose for the camera.. He was like, "Sorry, Rachel. Real life, real problems."

Hahaha!

Sebastian with the V-Light.

Still chasing the mouse. And Joon still very terrified. Hahaha

Amidst the havoc, I still had to camwhore.

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We didn't catch the mouse in the end. But everyone ended up going to buy the food and drinks together because no one wanted to stay in the house with the rat. So we went. And bought a gigantic pizza and some beers! Yum yum.

How huge is that?! Hehe

We were waiting for Sebastian to come eat and I introduced camwhoring to them. Look at Seung! Hahaha

After dinner, we were all tired and full.

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On Sunday.. What do you know? Shooting again! Bahh! Didn't even have time to rest.. =(

We were shooting Joon's film.. And Sebastian was his actor. And a very pretty HyoJu unnie was his actress.

A behind the scenes shot.. Hehe

HyoJu: Get away from me!

*dush*

Halfway through the shoot, Sebastian was hungry. So we stopped for him to eat. He has special treatment coz he's the actor. Boo!

Korean curry rice, cooked by Joon (very delicious!)

Yum!

Seung and Joon, setting up the set. Hehe

HyoJu and Me

Continue acting.....

*dooooosh*

punch punch punch!

Ready? Action!

Seung getting naughty and eating the set!

I was getting bored and sleepy, so i started playing with the props also.. hehe

Our props! (I'm very proud of it!)

After 6 hours, my brain stop functioning.. So i sat at the corner and ate chips.. and camwhored.. Hehe

Seba & HyoJu: What else do you want? We're getting tired.

Joon: Last one! Last one!

That was what he was saying the whole night. -_-"

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We finally finished shooting at 10.30pm..

Group Shot!

My Favorite Crew!

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OMG! This is such a long post! Hahaha.. Sorry!

I don't get a lot of time to myself. So when i do, i need to get all my stories out on my blog. Hehe..

Who wants to act in my thesis film? Plz come in winter! I'm serious.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Taco BeLL

I went to Taco Bell! Woo-Hoo!

And I came to a conclusion. I don't like Tacos.

Hahahaha.. I know I've always been so curious but now I know. It tastes really disgusting.

Super Huge Drink

They have different spiciness for the sauce! Like Nandos! HAhaha (The Spiciest is not even spicy.. Hehe)

My Taco.. All wrapped up. Hehe

Looks delicious doesn't it? If only it tasted as good as it looks.

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On a more stressful note.. I regret buying a stupid acerrrrr!! OmG! Everything runs on a Mac here.. I bought a hard drive and I can only use it on a dumb dumb Mac computer! That means I can't open in on windows and i can't edit my videos on my own laptop. This really sucks. It really does.

And all the editing software that i installed on my acer is good for nothing. I hate this.

And YouTube is being very cacat. I'm trying to upload my mise en scene but it keeps asking me to confirm something. Boo!

Monday, March 17, 2008

BaLLeT FLats

Whoever said ballet flats were the most comfortable shoes in the world, was lying! *cough* sheryl *cough*

I brought a pair with me and bought another 2 when I got here. They were so pretty and I was so excited! Hehehe

But.. I was wronggggg!

I've been wearing them everyday since I got here coz I'm too lazy to wear socks and the Nike shoes I got are too small for me. And guess what?

The back of my feet have been bleeding for 2 weeks and there is no way to stop it! There's blood all over my shoes.. Gross right? Hehe

Can't wait for the weather to be warm so that I can wear flip flops everywhere I go! Muahahaha

Sunday, March 16, 2008

my first film

Weather Report : 80% Chance of Rain

Rachel : Omg! OMG! Jesus, please don't let it rain.

Result : Bright, beautiful and shining day!

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On Saturday, I filmed my first movie ever! My mise-en scene. In a mise-en scene, we have to tell a story, in one shot (as in, no cutting and editing) and it has no sound and it is black & white. The story is only one minute. Super hard, right? I know! Hahahaha

But i had a lot of fun! And just wanna say a big THANK YOU to my crew and actors! (even though they won't read this.. hehe)

Everyone was great! My crew went all the way to protect my film. I am touched. But i'm still afraid that my film might be burnt because i think it was. But we will have to wait and seee! Hehe

And the actors.. Wow! They can really act. Even though it's like the first time for them. Hehe. So all is well. =)

And I just realized something.. all of us are from different countries! Muahahaha

Sebastiano is from Italy, Rodrigo is from Venezuela, Asha is from Bermuda (cool, right?), Joon is from Korea, Yohei is from Japan and I'm from Malaysia!

Checking the framing.. Hehe.. Do I look cool?

My Actors! (YoHei, Sebastiano, Asha & Joon)

My crew (Sebastiano, Rodrigo, Me & Asha)

Me & my DP! =)

After shooting my film, we went for lunch before we went to shoot sebastiano's film...

After Lunch.. Everyone tired and sleepy..

Ok! Ready to shoot Sebastiano's Film!

But wait! Where's the actor?

Stressed out Director

Ok.. He's here! Get ready!

Ahh~ Finish shooting! Yay! Group shot!

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After that, Joon brought me to eat cheesecake. I forgot the name of the place.. But it's really beautiful.. There's the view of New Jersey and the Statue of Liberty! =D

Me & Joon (with New Jersey at the back!)

There were ducks too!

Our cheesecake and Chocolate cake!

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At night, I went to Sebastiano's house for our celebratory dinner. Only me and Asha went though.. Hehe.. And Sebastiano cooked for us! It was really really delicious!