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February 23, 2012
168 Film Project 2012
My second year participating in the 168 Film Project has been exciting and challenging once again. We started out very well. During our 10 days in pre-production we were assigned Romans 10:11-13 for our Bible verse.
I found a story that fit the verse that I liked and it was amazing to watch the story develop. Many people pitched in ideas that were helpful, and some ended up in the final script. We could feel the Lord richly blessing this project.
Production week started Thursday, February 16th at 11:00 am local time. We planned two days of filming. Could we really get it all filmed in two days?! Well we did. We were done filming by 3:30 Friday. The filming all went very, very well.
My editor, Zach Hubbell, had a rough cut on Saturday. Took time out to attend church Sunday morning and by Sunday afternoon we were adding the wonderful music by John Doryk.
We were amazed we'd be ready to turn in the film on Monday -- three full days ahead of schedule!
But then...don't ya know. Something glitched. When we tested the film, it wouldn't play back right. The picture was herky-jerky and the sound wasn't synced anymore. We knew it had to do with converting the film to the format required by the 168 Film Project. The problem was how to fix it.
We couldn't possibly have come this far, with the Lord so obviously blessing the project in so many ways, and then not have a film that would play to turn in, could we? The Lord would work this out. Wouldn't he? But we know there are no such guarantees.
It was a good thing we were so far ahead of schedule because it took two full days to find a solution and get it implemented. But in the end we triumphed (Thank you Jesus!) and our film went to FedEx a full 17 hours before turn-in deadline of today at 11:00 am.
I think we made a fine film, one I will be proud to show. I'm very proud of every member of my Film Team and I cannot say thank you enough to each and every one of them.
My prayer is that God will be glorified in what we have produced this week.
(Nope, sorry. You can't see it until after judging is completed.)
More later...
Published on February 23, 2012 07:54
February 22, 2012
Book of the Year voting still going!
We're making headway! I believe with your help Deliver Me can win the Book of the Year award.
If you haven't yet, will you please post a note to your Facebook? And/or Google +?
Here's a link to the Official Ballot:
http://www.christianpublishers.net/12votes/
The sponsor of this award is the Christian Small Publishers Association. The publisher of Deliver Me, Connections Press, is a member of CSPA.
You can find more information about the book here: http://www.delivermebook.com/. Thank you for your Vote! Thank you for your help and support.
If you haven't yet, will you please post a note to your Facebook? And/or Google +?
Here's a link to the Official Ballot:
http://www.christianpublishers.net/12votes/
The sponsor of this award is the Christian Small Publishers Association. The publisher of Deliver Me, Connections Press, is a member of CSPA.
You can find more information about the book here: http://www.delivermebook.com/. Thank you for your Vote! Thank you for your help and support.
Published on February 22, 2012 05:00
February 18, 2012
Finished Principal Photography - 168 Film Project
Yesterday morning our early shoot went really well. Lots of actors and extras to direct, but we got the job done and the film we got is very good based on what I've seen so far. We finished pretty much on time, I think. (Forgot to look at the clock!) We let almost everyone go and finished shooting the last scene at 20 minutes after 9:00 when the store opened. But the Christian bookstore owner, which was our location for the shoot, said the store doesn't get busy right away so it would probably be okay if we ran over a little on time. So I think it was good.
Had a few hours break before we could get into the last location, but when we did we got the job done. Again, I forgot to look a the clock! I'll have to ask someone, but I think we finished on time and let our actors go.
The last scene that we shot was pretty amazing with the actress walking down the hallway into growing darkness -- which was great both visually and symbolically considering the context.
We got home and started post production right away until late. Will continue post production today. The editor has lots to do and so do I--typing up the credits, a few more releases, etc. Better get to it.
Had a few hours break before we could get into the last location, but when we did we got the job done. Again, I forgot to look a the clock! I'll have to ask someone, but I think we finished on time and let our actors go.
The last scene that we shot was pretty amazing with the actress walking down the hallway into growing darkness -- which was great both visually and symbolically considering the context.
We got home and started post production right away until late. Will continue post production today. The editor has lots to do and so do I--typing up the credits, a few more releases, etc. Better get to it.
Published on February 18, 2012 07:22
February 16, 2012
"The Choice" 168 Film Project
For ten days we've been preparing to film our 168 Film Project. Today we started filming -- starting at 11:00 AM local time. What an amazing day!
Amazing acting. Great filming. Awesome crew.
Starting in again early tomorrow. What an amazing journey.
Amazing acting. Great filming. Awesome crew.
Starting in again early tomorrow. What an amazing journey.
Published on February 16, 2012 17:42
February 14, 2012
VOTE for Deliver Me! (And ask your friends?)
Voting is still open at the Christian Small Publisher 2012 Book of the Year Award!
The votes are coming in, but I still need your help if Deliver Me is going to win this wonderful award. Would you please Tweet and tell your friends to vote for Deliver Me? There are Share Buttons at the bottom of this post for your convenience.
Here's a short link to the Official Ballot:
http://www.christianpublishers.net/12votes/
Find Deliver Me in the category for Nonfiction - Relationships / Family.
Anyone can read reviews of Deliver Me on it's Amazon page. Here's a short link to that page that you can send out if you wish:
http://amzn.to/DeliverMeBook
Thank you for your support of Deliver Me. By forwarding this information you are helping get Deliver Me into the hands of those who need God's help and guidance, and perhaps also His compassionate forgiveness. God's love for those who are in, or have in their past, an unplanned pregnancy clearly shines through the true stories in Deliver Me.
The votes are coming in, but I still need your help if Deliver Me is going to win this wonderful award. Would you please Tweet and tell your friends to vote for Deliver Me? There are Share Buttons at the bottom of this post for your convenience.
Here's a short link to the Official Ballot:
http://www.christianpublishers.net/12votes/
Find Deliver Me in the category for Nonfiction - Relationships / Family.
Anyone can read reviews of Deliver Me on it's Amazon page. Here's a short link to that page that you can send out if you wish:
http://amzn.to/DeliverMeBook
Thank you for your support of Deliver Me. By forwarding this information you are helping get Deliver Me into the hands of those who need God's help and guidance, and perhaps also His compassionate forgiveness. God's love for those who are in, or have in their past, an unplanned pregnancy clearly shines through the true stories in Deliver Me.
Published on February 14, 2012 05:00