Web Series Vlog Update #3!

If you missed it, here is an update from how last Sunday's shoot went. It was a long day, but everyone appeared to enjoy themselves. We shot some footage yesterday as well, but possible rain caused us to postpone today's shoot until a later date. If you want to stay up-to-date with us, be sure to 'Like' us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ObscuraOperandi

Web Series Production: Day 2 Update!

We just wrapped our second day of shooting! Here's a photo tease of things to come. Please check out our Facebook page for even more photos throughout production. We'll also have our latest behind-the-scenes video blog up (hopefully) by Tuesday, so stay tuned!

Video Update: Day 1 of Shooting

Day 1 of shooting has come to a close! As some of you may know, we'll be sharing video updates throughout production. Click on our YouTube link for a little taste of things to come! P.S. And remember to wear your sunscreen!
http://youtu.be/jLItFLMp7-A

The Pre-Production Meeting

Beginning filming on our webseries this weekend isn’t the start of this project. Beyond brainstorming, ploting, and breaking down the script there was a lot of experimenting and planning.  Filming is the halfway mark and this has been a long time in the making already.

Testing Effects

We have been meeting regularly for months but more and more often leading up to today- the first shoot day. Last Sunday we had our first Crew & Cast Production Meeting.  We checked wardrobe, did our first make up tests, talked over the talent releases and did a read through of the first episode.  Talking over the script/story with the cast is no less important than putting film in the camera.  Figuratively speaking.  We shot digitally like the rest of the modern world.

We were glad to have that time, and we are thankful for everyone who was able to come. We’ve posted more photos on our facebook page.

Some pre-production is testing what visual effects we can do on set and what we’ll need to do on set to accommodate the post-production visuals. This has become a major part of our webseries. We’ll be utilizing a variety of techniques both practical and in the computer.

Most of pre-production is the planning, breaking down the script into manageable parts.  We created Prop Lists and Supplies Needed List.  Effects, Wardrobe and Makeup breakdowns for continuity. Arranging Locations to shoot, shoot days, then getting people to location. On a low budget project like ours there is no producer to help make arrangements. IT’S ALL ON YOU.  But it’s vital and makes everything else easier…if done correctly.

Casting Notice - Boone County, MO

We're ba-ack! And we're ready to start casting for our scary web series! 

WANTED:

Men, women and children of all ethnicities.

Speaking and non-speaking roles!

No experience necessary!

No pay, but you will have fun and food.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The majority (but not all) of these roles require wearing makeup. Please let us know if you are allergic to anything.

Auditions are by appointment only. 

This Saturday (June 8th) from 2pm - 4pm

Stephen's College Campus

If interested, or want to learn more, please email us:

ObscuraOperandi@yahoo.com

Or 'Like' us on Facebook and send us a message:

facebook.com/ObscuraOperandi

2013 GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATIONS

 The Golden Globe nominations were announced this morning. A lot of love for Lincoln (7 nominations, 5 apiece for Argo and Django Unchained and even Joaquin Phoenix and The Master got some love.). I'm personally excited to see Cloud Atlas (Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek, Reinhold Heil) among the nominees for Best Score. Well-deserved! See the complete list below!

1.    BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
a.    ARGO
Warner Bros. Pictures, GK Films, Smokehouse Pictures; Warner Bros. Pictures
b.    DJANGO UNCHAINED
The Weinstein Company, Columbia Pictures; The Weinstein Company/Sony Pictures Releasing
c.    LIFE OF PI
Fox 2000 Pictures; Twentieth Century Fox
d.    LINCOLN
DreamWorks Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox; Touchstone Pictures
e.    ZERO DARK THIRTY
Columbia Pictures and Annapurna Pictures; Sony Pictures Releasing

2.    BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA

19th ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS® NOMINATIONS

I know I'm a little late to the party, but the SAG nominations were announced yesterday! I love this time of year. It's cool to see what different organizations across the film and television industry think of the years' films. Sometimes I'm dumbfounded with each groups' decision, but still excited - especially when a favorite film or two get some recognition. That being said, I would love Argo to go all the way and am so glad the entire cast got a nomination! I'm giddy Alan Arkin got singled out, but would have loved for John Goodman to get a supporting nom too. They play off each other so well. Have a look at the nominations below. What do you think? Were you disappointed with any nominations? Who do you think was snubbed and deserved some recognition from their fellow actors?

THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
BRADLEY COOPER / Pat - “SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK” (The Weinstein Company)
DANIEL DAY-LEWIS / Abraham Lincoln - "LINCOLN” (Touchstone Pictures)
JOHN HAWKES / Mark - "THE SESSIONS" (Fox Searchlight)
HUGH JACKMAN / Jean Valjean - "LES MISÉRABLES" (Universal Pictures)
DENZEL WASHINGTON / Whip Whitaker - "FLIGHT" (Paramount Pictures)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role