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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.

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  1. Rachael SpencerJune 20, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    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.

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  2. James SJune 20, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    There 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.

    There are some very clever camera shots. You definitely have a knack for envisioning how things will look on screen.

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  3. David WilliamsJune 21, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    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.

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  4. David WilliamsJune 21, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    I'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.

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  5. GregJuly 11, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    yes 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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