“Even Steven” (I)
A homemade movie by John Ebert
“Even Steven” is the title of the film I have been hinting at of late in these notes. I came on board as an actor and therefore decided that the project was something separate from ((newstereo)) and did not belong in these pages.
As noted above John Ebert is the Director and Writer of the film about a gynecologist who after a serious lapse of judgment becomes involved in a twisted triangle and a prisoner in his own home. John has impressed me time and again with his artistry behind the camera and his commitment to this film which can only be described as having a shoestring budget.
I really believe in this type of work. Making something from next to nothing is a great passion of mine. It is the reason I have taken my time with audio, adding a new piece of equipment from time to time, gaining knowledge and releasing songs I recorded along the way. I believe John’s requisition of video equipment and filmmaking knowledge has been a similar journey.
In movie making obtaining quality footage and quality audio are understandably two separate jobs. The skill sets and duties involved are simply too technical and time consuming for one person to handle. On our film it became evident early in shooting that a great deal of the audio would have to be left for or redone in post production. I hadn’t acted in nine years and had my hands full with that end of things but kept feeling like my experience with recording was a likely and natural asset to the completion of the film.
I approached John about wanting to help in this area and he accepted my offer. My duties will include the recording of sound effects and foley. Beyond this I gave John a copy of this month’s song “Remember me now”, which had been written with the characters of the film in mind, and copies of my collaborations with Anatoly Davydov. This has led to an interest in having Anatoly score the film and for Tolia and me to collaborate on songs.
As I write, my in-laws are in Visaginas Lithuania meeting with Anatoly and telling him about the project. I think the thematic nature of scoring a film is right up his alley and have my fingers crossed that he will be interested.
I am continually surprised at how effortlessly one thing can lead to another if only you let it.
I hope my computer holds out...
((newstereo))
“Even Steven” is the title of the film I have been hinting at of late in these notes. I came on board as an actor and therefore decided that the project was something separate from ((newstereo)) and did not belong in these pages.
As noted above John Ebert is the Director and Writer of the film about a gynecologist who after a serious lapse of judgment becomes involved in a twisted triangle and a prisoner in his own home. John has impressed me time and again with his artistry behind the camera and his commitment to this film which can only be described as having a shoestring budget.
I really believe in this type of work. Making something from next to nothing is a great passion of mine. It is the reason I have taken my time with audio, adding a new piece of equipment from time to time, gaining knowledge and releasing songs I recorded along the way. I believe John’s requisition of video equipment and filmmaking knowledge has been a similar journey.
In movie making obtaining quality footage and quality audio are understandably two separate jobs. The skill sets and duties involved are simply too technical and time consuming for one person to handle. On our film it became evident early in shooting that a great deal of the audio would have to be left for or redone in post production. I hadn’t acted in nine years and had my hands full with that end of things but kept feeling like my experience with recording was a likely and natural asset to the completion of the film.
I approached John about wanting to help in this area and he accepted my offer. My duties will include the recording of sound effects and foley. Beyond this I gave John a copy of this month’s song “Remember me now”, which had been written with the characters of the film in mind, and copies of my collaborations with Anatoly Davydov. This has led to an interest in having Anatoly score the film and for Tolia and me to collaborate on songs.
As I write, my in-laws are in Visaginas Lithuania meeting with Anatoly and telling him about the project. I think the thematic nature of scoring a film is right up his alley and have my fingers crossed that he will be interested.
I am continually surprised at how effortlessly one thing can lead to another if only you let it.
I hope my computer holds out...
((newstereo))
