The final product of "make me a match" that I labored over exceedingly. I was actually sort of unhappy with it all not because of the performances of anyone but mainly just the story. We had to write all so quickly and the re-write it time after time and then storyboard it and really break it down. In all this rush I didn't realize till I was actually shooting it that I really didn't care much for the story as a whole and thus my motivation suffered greatly. I don't think I need to tell epic dramatic tales to care about them but I do want to have a strong point and also a specific conflict or issue that is approached and resolved.
I am starting a screen writing class tomorrow and possibly I will gain some insights as to how to develop good stories. Ones that I care about. I don't know why I feel so interested in telling stories - particularly in that I haven't felt very confident with the stories I have come up with. It is extremely hard for me to come up with original ideas, and maybe there aren't any! Anyway, that is that I suppose.
it's such a cute story gray! I love it. I am a sucker for the romantic, but still, i think it's really clever and a fun idea.
ReplyDeleteThere may not be many original stories, but some of the best work in film is how to make the ordinary extraordinary. Without knowing the specifics of the assignment, I do have one thing to offer. Because of the predictable nature and simplicity of the story, perhaps it just needed a twist to make it more interesting. Either humor with ultra cheesy music and/or exaggerated acting in body language and expression. Or a simple wedding photo at the end of it.
ReplyDeleteThere are some very clever camera shots. You definitely have a knack for envisioning how things will look on screen.
So, what do you think after the first day of the screen writing class? Will it give you what you're hoping for in 7 short weeks!? I agree with the Spencers- you did a good job with the story that was given to you and with the restrictions (ie, no music allowed) of the assignment.
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed too at how quick it all goes by when I know how much time you spent on this! It would have to be absolutely amazing to feel super good about spending that kind of time in my opinion; so maybe that is why you feel like you do.
ReplyDeleteyes I appreciate all the comments. I am indeed learning some interesting things in my screenwriting course. I think it was a particularly hard challenge for this project because of the time limit. I reckon true skill would be taking anything and effectively harnessing it within any given time frame. I am working on it!
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