05.13
Today was Dave Gifford’s last day, and a short day. It was a great time. There was a lot of laughs on set, and it kept things light and happy. I’m so glad that the days left to shoot are easy and very low stress. We had two phone call conversations to do and something that I can’t mention (ruin the film lol). Either way it was fun and Rob and Dave did a great job. It’s awesome seeing how much better they are than when we started, there is some serious growth apparent from last year (as it should be). I didn’t have Shaun there (my Gaffer) to help light so I was solo. We did just fine and made sure we scheduled the day to be there when the sun was shining in the living room. We shot natural light for 99% of what we shot. I love what the Canon XHA1 and Letus can do with natural light, especially in an environment that handles it well. The camera setup has really been a blessing to us, regardless of whatever problems it might have given. We really have a top notch looking film here, and a huge thanks to Shaun Smith for helping make that happen. Overall the day went well, and we got what we need. I’m always nervous when I say we’re done, because I’m never 100% sure. This time I have no shot to go back, it’s not possible. I trust that we got it though!
Tomorrow Rob is coming over in the AM to start his ADR. We’ll see how he does and how much we can get done in a few hours. Hopefully we get a good start and only have one more day to do sometime next week. Friday is Rob and Eric’s last day working together and Eric will be coming to my home to work on ADR till the night. Whatever we don’t finish will be completed the next morning until we’re done. Early next week should have us wrapping completely and having Rob’s ADR completed as well as whatever little is needed from others in the film. We’re very close…very close.