Update and Possible Exposure – 3-22-20

Hi everyone. So a quick update on episode 1 – I’ve filmed a short opening that features me getting ready for the day, added audio from a conversation with the “wife” of the story, and recorded a guitar tune. I wasn’t sure whether I would use any of this but it was in my original script so I decided to go through with it. On top of that, I know from my years studying writing that making the audience care about your protagonist’s goal can make or break your story. Prior to this the episode only showed me interrogating my scene partner for the whereabout of my wife. Now that I’m visually distressed with her voice playing in the background, it gives the audience a sense of my loss – my character was formerly happy and in love. Now that love is gone.

Judging by the rough edit I made yesterday, I will definitely be keeping this new set-up. I used jumpcuts for the sequence, which I hate, but it works really well. Otherwise a video of me shaving, combing my hair, and tying a tie takes up a fat 3 minutes. I should have the episode up by Wednesday this week.

The “actor” I was hoping to use on Wednesday hasn’t been getting back to. My younger brother, however, said he will be available on Monday for filming. I worked on a rough treatment for the episode I could do with him and feel it might be a better idea. This episode would feature us at a kitchen table discussing documents that reveal some information about the cult I suspect abducted my wife, all while he increasingly doubts his trust in me.

So now for the Covid-19 exposure. I work in EMS and this shift we transported a patient with a suspected ailment that had nothing to do with the virus. According to the hospital, however, he is undergoing quarantine and is being tested for the virus. They believe due to further investigating and revelations it is probable he does have Covid-19. On top of this, he is under intensive care.

Due to this close proximity with a probably afflicted individual, I am taking self isolation seriously. I’m going to keep in touch with the hospital and follow up for his results. Obviously, if I feel I have any chance at being infected, I will not be able to film anything. I will however attempt to build my own dolly. If I become seriously ill from the virus I will be sure to consume vast quantities of alcohol and enjoy my last days. Mostly kidding.