So it’s been 2 weeks since we wrapped production. I’ve spent that time resting up and logging clips. We have about 700gig of footage that has to be imported into Final Cut pro. (We upgraded to the new version and I really like it.)

This is a VERY tedious job but someone has to do it. And that someone is me… because I don’t have a job right now. And it’s actually quite relaxing. You just zone out for hours at a time.

Let me update you as to what I’ve done with my time while in post-production mode.

I watched National Treasure on the 4th of July… and logged some footage.
I turned 27 on July 8th and went camping with my family… and logged some footage.
I went to see Transformers… and logged some footage.
I went to see Evan Almighty… and logged some footage.
I attended a mini-wrap party with some of the crew… and logged some footage.
I cut the grass while my dad was out of town… and logged some footage.

(Check out my awesome design work.

I hate cutting grass. I had to do something to make it fun. Just a spoonful of sugar…)

Today, we actually started the editing process. We spent about 5 hours sitting in my room at the old G5 and cut together the first 4 scenes of the movie. That’s roughly the first 3 minutes. And I must say I’m pleased with those 3 minutes. There are things we wish we had like that 30 foot gib shot we wanted or that steadicam shot that turned into a pan. Hehe. Oh well. Filmmaking is about compromise.

But even without those things, the film is coming together. We just want everyone to realize that when you watch these scenes and you think to yourself, “This would be so much better with a 30 foot gib” just remember that we had intended to have that shot, but didn’t have the money. Hehe.

I’ll try and keep you updated as we plan for the pickups in August and continue editing the film. I wish I could post some footage but Josh said no.