October 2014

Open Eyes

Published on October 25, 2014April 29, 2016 by aclark895Leave a comment

Producing Open Eyes directed by Rica Wiseman was the first Producing job, I had ever worked. It was both a challenging experience due to the lack of time, and the emergency dilemma that occurred right before filming started….

The Monday of the week of shooting I was diagnosed with phenomena and sent home to rest. Shooting was to start on Saturday, so the best solution was to work as much from my laptop coordinating with people to make sure the shoot was still lined up. Then on Friday I returned, directed another project Saturday morning, then continued over to the film shoot and because of coordinating between actors, equipment, and the director, the shoot went as smoothly as possible.

Operating Steadicam

Published on October 24, 2014April 29, 2016 by aclark895Leave a comment

Last year mid semester, I was suiting up in the vest for the first time. Looking back I never would have imagined that I would be suiting up for Steadicam at least three times a semester, working on various projects, but it’s a challenge and a joy every time.

Assisting a Pro

Published on October 23, 2014April 29, 2016 by aclark895Leave a comment

Last semester, I was offered the job opportunity of working for the Christian Medical and Dental Association for a television program for their medical professionals. I was hired as the assistant director to one of the great television professionals in the area, Professor Doug Smart. Setting out in the ‘hallowed room’ of the TV Trailer, I had no idea of the learning experience it would be. I discovered that not everything that should go quickly, does. It was a trial of patience when you have two non-experienced medical professionals trying to advise your director of over thirty years on how to direct television. However, this experience soon turned into a learning curve of what to do to assist someone experience in multi camera production, with only so much experience yourself. The experience taught me a great deal about the problem solving, the hard work, and the patience that goes into not only creating a great television work, but directing it. I had a great teacher.

Directing a Magician

Published on October 16, 2014December 2, 2014 by aclark895Leave a comment

Film Set of Magician's Secret — Film Set of Magician’s Secret

Alantana Productions just wrapped shooting for its latest film, The Magician’s Secret. What a time it was. Can I just say working with magicians, children, theaters, and fake blood can be a trial? Don’t attempt this unless you want to be in for a wakeup call. Between scheduling, the story conflicts, and keeping the actors focused: this was the most difficult film our company’s ever undertaken. Hopefully you’ll like the release product as much as we do.