tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post1311522817469686682..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: Earrings: Editing Update and a One-SheetAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-15646685653245391922012-07-31T09:35:50.080-04:002012-07-31T09:35:50.080-04:00It does indeed. That's one of the reasons I li...It does indeed. That's one of the reasons I like that movie so much... dude was completely burned, but he did it.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-34631765305972632882012-07-31T09:19:19.956-04:002012-07-31T09:19:19.956-04:00And with real film stock! The visions of a drunken...And with real film stock! The visions of a drunken Hopper passing out with a lit roach on his hand setting fire to his entire film are enough to cause nightmares for anyone. And yet somehow he crafted a film that defined a generation and changed Hollywood more than any other film had to date. The mind boggles.blahblahblah Tobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370451386116555733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-85239422101876666372012-07-31T09:16:26.386-04:002012-07-31T09:16:26.386-04:00Hahah true words! Yeah, there were only a handful ...Hahah true words! Yeah, there were only a handful of times when I had minor meltdowns and just had to step away and literally run it off. But then, once I calmed down, I'd say to myself, "Dude, chill the fuck out, it'll get done, do it the way you wanna do it." And then I'd be good.<br /><br />Taking a cue from Mr. Hopper (on what NOT to do), I actually didn't drink one drop of alcohol while I was editing this. I felt it would be good to keep a consistently clear head throughout the entire process and not lose days or hours to being hungover or whatever. I don't do drugs, so I didn't have to worry about that, but man, can you imagine cutting a flick together being as doped up as Hopper was? Nuts.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-27027748441447622212012-07-30T23:38:20.512-04:002012-07-30T23:38:20.512-04:00Every time I think of cutting a film I'm immed...Every time I think of cutting a film I'm immediately transported to an anecdote surrounding Easy Rider from the Peter Biskind book Easy Riders Raging Bulls. Dennis Hopper so stressed out, ingesting so many drugs, spending days and days in a dark room hacking away at film stock struggling to put his vision together and some wise soul comes along and tells him "you can paste stuff back in you know Dennis" or words to that effect.<br /><br />I know you're done with this but I think it's a good inspirational example to refer back to in those marathon edit sessions when things aren't going right, just tell yourself at least you're not doing as bad as Dennis Hopper and if worst comes to the worst start again, you've got all the footage safe.blahblahblah Tobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370451386116555733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-5393219473985700152012-05-30T09:44:44.584-04:002012-05-30T09:44:44.584-04:00Thanks Chris! Ha, I like your breakdown of the pos...Thanks Chris! Ha, I like your breakdown of the poster... can't exactly say that was the intention of the picture, but I like your thoughts!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-76449622121061497052012-05-30T03:40:03.904-04:002012-05-30T03:40:03.904-04:00Looking forward to watching Earrings and the trail...Looking forward to watching Earrings and the trailer!<br /><br />Really cool poster by the way, probably the meaning of it will be more apparent to us once we have seen your film, she is kind of holding her ears while looking down at the release date, which is well thought out.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-1050553430556542602012-05-29T12:19:28.574-04:002012-05-29T12:19:28.574-04:00Thanks Diana, that's really kind of you to say...Thanks Diana, that's really kind of you to say. Yeah, working on Earrings is a godsend right now. That, coupled with a few other very positive things in my life, are helping me chug right along.<br /><br />So glad you liked the poster, I really think it's going to speak well for the final product.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-45124625676676445312012-05-29T11:39:42.058-04:002012-05-29T11:39:42.058-04:00First of all, I'm glad to see the film is movi...First of all, I'm glad to see the film is moving along great, I can't wait to see the trailer. As for the one sheet, I really like it, especially the dark colors and the girl's posture in it- it makes everything seem more intriguing and mysterious. <br />Second of all, I'm sorry for the low blow you were talking about at the beginning of the post- I guess this project came up at the right time, didn't it? at least you have something else to worry about, it takes your mind off other painful things! I don't know what the problem is, but I hope it will get better soon!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-62293708052986848402012-05-28T18:02:44.206-04:002012-05-28T18:02:44.206-04:00Right, don't skimp. Go for it.Right, don't skimp. Go for it.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-90052037996393593092012-05-28T17:41:46.645-04:002012-05-28T17:41:46.645-04:00Just for reference, I'm using FCP 7 for my sho...Just for reference, I'm using FCP 7 for my short film. Please avoid FCPX if you can. It just doesn't have enough to get the job done.Maxhttp://www.impassionedcinema.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-6720846465130374122012-05-28T17:18:38.328-04:002012-05-28T17:18:38.328-04:00Thanks Eric!Thanks Eric!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-75248762577431807372012-05-28T17:08:20.857-04:002012-05-28T17:08:20.857-04:00Looks great, man! Cool idea to include the Twitter...Looks great, man! Cool idea to include the Twitter hashtag, too. Looking forward to the release!Erichttp://twscritic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-57166486701725138332012-05-28T14:55:59.470-04:002012-05-28T14:55:59.470-04:00Thanks for your kind words. I hope people will enj...Thanks for your kind words. I hope people will enjoy the flick!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-60909423134235205602012-05-28T14:55:27.689-04:002012-05-28T14:55:27.689-04:00Yeah man, this ain't the first times movies ha...Yeah man, this ain't the first times movies have helped me through a hard time. Indeed. Thanks for your support!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-60127932008767723512012-05-28T14:54:09.346-04:002012-05-28T14:54:09.346-04:00Perhaps! Man, wouldn't that be a trip.
I'...Perhaps! Man, wouldn't that be a trip.<br /><br />I've always edited my own stuff, but would love to hire someone full time for a few months to edit something for me one day. That would be a real test. I write and shoot as an editor. I'm always thinking about that transition I'm going to use, or how long this shot will last before I cut to that shot, etc. It's all about editing, to me.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-21997673332067623332012-05-26T20:46:57.769-04:002012-05-26T20:46:57.769-04:00I can't wait to see your movie! With influence...I can't wait to see your movie! With influences like the ones you described in previous posts you can do no wrong! I'm sorry to read you are having tough time I hope everything will be all right.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-27702488076566026562012-05-26T12:51:56.833-04:002012-05-26T12:51:56.833-04:00Looks like you've put a lot of hard work into ...Looks like you've put a lot of hard work into this thing and I can't wait to see it. And regarding those rough patches you've had isn't it amazing what movies can do?<br /><br />Unfortunately I'll be out of town during the premiere, but the day I come back I will certainly tune in!Gregory Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07577274465428200193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-65255165521593876412012-05-26T12:33:19.524-04:002012-05-26T12:33:19.524-04:00Good job man. As someone who has been having troub...Good job man. As someone who has been having trouble just writing the outline for my short film to actually get a proffesional short film done is quit the accomplishment. I look forward to watching your short when its done. Perhaps one day we will meet each other at the Oscars ;)<br /><br />Also, after a bad cut made it into my final project for my television production class i've sworn to never edit my own films again, or at least not try to edit it by myself. I would be too afraid of that happening againdirtywithclasshttp://www.dirtywithclass.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-9725758073704312622012-05-26T12:03:42.760-04:002012-05-26T12:03:42.760-04:00Ha, well most expensive or not.. something is bett...Ha, well most expensive or not.. something is better than nothing. As long as you have the drive and passion to make the film you want to make, you'll be okay with whatever software you buy.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-67015637955459186992012-05-26T11:57:55.674-04:002012-05-26T11:57:55.674-04:00Thanks Ruth! Your kind words are always so inspiri...Thanks Ruth! Your kind words are always so inspiring.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-87756180619222039892012-05-26T11:57:18.956-04:002012-05-26T11:57:18.956-04:00Thanks! That's really kind of you to say. Wait...Thanks! That's really kind of you to say. Wait, is this... Sean. You read my blog? hahaAlex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-76693429401190934262012-05-26T11:55:37.580-04:002012-05-26T11:55:37.580-04:00Well... hell. I honestly cannot fully articulate h...Well... hell. I honestly cannot fully articulate how much your encouraging words mean to me. Your blog post about Earrings was as moving as anything I've ever read. Period. <br /><br />Thank you, Tyler. Thank you.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-8897244866413533452012-05-26T11:54:06.191-04:002012-05-26T11:54:06.191-04:00There is indeed, my friend. There is indeed.There is indeed, my friend. There is indeed.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-4649222653330206552012-05-26T02:49:07.772-04:002012-05-26T02:49:07.772-04:00Sorry to hear that you've been having a rough ...Sorry to hear that you've been having a rough time :( Hoping that things look up very soon. The one-sheet looks fantastic, and it's great to hear that the post-production process has been invigorating. <br />Counting the days until Earrings gets shared with the world :)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175638828147935702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-91749849850808807052012-05-25T23:53:02.544-04:002012-05-25T23:53:02.544-04:00Love the Movie poster think it is on point man! Ex...Love the Movie poster think it is on point man! Excited to see this thing buddy! Everything will push through and all will be well. Many great things to look forward to in the coming months, keep your head up and pushing ahead.Thats How I ROLL!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06935769866436481890noreply@blogger.com