New video up. A friend of mine attempts the infamous Cinnamon Challenge and succeeds minutes after I utterly fail it. Lucky bastard.
I was actually pretty excited to upload this, as it's my first HD video on YouTube. I shot this with my Canon PowerShot SD780 IS, and it came out all right. I cannot wait for my first fictional short to go up.
EDIT: For those wanting to see the whole thing full screen, head to this link.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Saturday, March 7, 2009
"Progress, or How to Make a Movie"
Just some behind-the-scenes sound work for the "Alien Vs. Jason" revamp.
Progress, or How to Make a Movie from Jay Wallace on Vimeo.
Note regarding videos: After seeing the video on YouTube, I think I'll be uploading the next vid with a better resolution. Same for the Vimeo page. Just thought I'd let you all know.
EDIT: Just listened to it. Sound screw up is with Vimeo, not the video itself. See YouTube page for better sound right here.
~JW
Progress, or How to Make a Movie from Jay Wallace on Vimeo.
Note regarding videos: After seeing the video on YouTube, I think I'll be uploading the next vid with a better resolution. Same for the Vimeo page. Just thought I'd let you all know.
EDIT: Just listened to it. Sound screw up is with Vimeo, not the video itself. See YouTube page for better sound right here.
~JW
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Cast and Crew Positions for "How to Maim the Undead"
-Main Characters-
Willis – The lead singer of local garage band “Morons Without Brains.” (MWB) He’s a charming, laid-back, low-key dude without a care in the world – he enjoys hanging around with his friends. But when things go south, he can easily step up and lead the way, even when he’s in way over his head. Looking for actor with singing/rapping experience.
Bluford – the bass guitarist for MWB. He’s a bit awkward, easily distracted, and has a short attention span, but he’s a well-meaning and level-headed guy. Looking for actor with bass guitar experience.
Macy – the snarky female drummer for MWB. She’s 100% tomboy, always on the defensive and ready to hold her ground physically and verbally. She can show up guys twice her size and ego. She does have a sweet side, but never shows it. Looking for actress with drumming experience.
Geoff – an aimless convenience store clerk trying to escape from his average life. Friends with members of MWB. When the zombies attack, he discovers his hidden gift involving weaponry, becoming the sharpshooter of the group.
Riker – the lead guitarist of MWB. The ladies’ man of the group; exudes confidence. He not cocky though – he’s as friend and likeable as Willis, who’s been his best friend since elementary school. Looking for actor with guitar playing experience.
-Supporting Characters-
Bryan – Geoff’s equally aimless coworker who meets an untimely demise.
Dr. Richard Hunter – Chief Medical Scientist for McPharllen Industries. The father of the character Hunter. He gets bitten by an infected animal, and subsequently starts the zombie invasion. Looking for actor age 30+.
Mary – an animal rights activist who meets an untimely demise.
Larry – an animal rights activist who meets an untimely demise.
Jerry – an animal rights activist who meets an untimely demise.
Napoleon Ripoffamite – Only needed for one scene. A fellow resident the MWB knows of (that looks and acts suspiciously like the title character in “Napoleon Dynamite”) who meets an untimely demise. If you can impersonate Jon Heder, call or email.
-Other Characters-
Zombies – Be prepared to be slathered in makeup and fake blood, stumble around moaning, bite people, and get shot at with fake guns. Multiple roles possible.
Guards – Only needed for one scene. Dressed in black and armed with guns. A few lines will be spoken by these characters before they are mauled to death and rise as zombies.
-Crew Members-
Director of Photography/Camera Operator – In charge of lighting scenes, setting up shots and operating the camera. A resume, reel, or clips of past projects will be asked for. (Movie will be shot in Black and White, so experience shooting B&W is a plus.)
Special make-up Effects – In charge of putting make-up on zombies and assisting in the creation of two werewolf costumes. A resume, reel, or clips/pictures of past projects will be asked for.
Musician – Will be an important part of post-production with the creation of score and music. Will also help compose the music for two songs to be performed in the movie. Past songs performed and/or composed will be asked for.
Production Assistant – Will apply make-up, hold microphone, buy food (with money provided), move equipment and props, look out for traffic, assist director in organizing shoot, assist DOP in lighting and shooting scenes, run errands, and do anything else that needs to be done.
Willis – The lead singer of local garage band “Morons Without Brains.” (MWB) He’s a charming, laid-back, low-key dude without a care in the world – he enjoys hanging around with his friends. But when things go south, he can easily step up and lead the way, even when he’s in way over his head. Looking for actor with singing/rapping experience.
Bluford – the bass guitarist for MWB. He’s a bit awkward, easily distracted, and has a short attention span, but he’s a well-meaning and level-headed guy. Looking for actor with bass guitar experience.
Macy – the snarky female drummer for MWB. She’s 100% tomboy, always on the defensive and ready to hold her ground physically and verbally. She can show up guys twice her size and ego. She does have a sweet side, but never shows it. Looking for actress with drumming experience.
Geoff – an aimless convenience store clerk trying to escape from his average life. Friends with members of MWB. When the zombies attack, he discovers his hidden gift involving weaponry, becoming the sharpshooter of the group.
Riker – the lead guitarist of MWB. The ladies’ man of the group; exudes confidence. He not cocky though – he’s as friend and likeable as Willis, who’s been his best friend since elementary school. Looking for actor with guitar playing experience.
-Supporting Characters-
Bryan – Geoff’s equally aimless coworker who meets an untimely demise.
Dr. Richard Hunter – Chief Medical Scientist for McPharllen Industries. The father of the character Hunter. He gets bitten by an infected animal, and subsequently starts the zombie invasion. Looking for actor age 30+.
Mary – an animal rights activist who meets an untimely demise.
Larry – an animal rights activist who meets an untimely demise.
Jerry – an animal rights activist who meets an untimely demise.
Napoleon Ripoffamite – Only needed for one scene. A fellow resident the MWB knows of (that looks and acts suspiciously like the title character in “Napoleon Dynamite”) who meets an untimely demise. If you can impersonate Jon Heder, call or email.
-Other Characters-
Zombies – Be prepared to be slathered in makeup and fake blood, stumble around moaning, bite people, and get shot at with fake guns. Multiple roles possible.
Guards – Only needed for one scene. Dressed in black and armed with guns. A few lines will be spoken by these characters before they are mauled to death and rise as zombies.
-Crew Members-
Director of Photography/Camera Operator – In charge of lighting scenes, setting up shots and operating the camera. A resume, reel, or clips of past projects will be asked for. (Movie will be shot in Black and White, so experience shooting B&W is a plus.)
Special make-up Effects – In charge of putting make-up on zombies and assisting in the creation of two werewolf costumes. A resume, reel, or clips/pictures of past projects will be asked for.
Musician – Will be an important part of post-production with the creation of score and music. Will also help compose the music for two songs to be performed in the movie. Past songs performed and/or composed will be asked for.
Production Assistant – Will apply make-up, hold microphone, buy food (with money provided), move equipment and props, look out for traffic, assist director in organizing shoot, assist DOP in lighting and shooting scenes, run errands, and do anything else that needs to be done.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Character list for HTMTU Script Reading
FOR THE ZEU MEMBERS: Here is the character list for the script reading coming up. Names with an * by them are for characters that have already been cast. You can volunteer for these roles, but if the actors playing the roles show up for the reading, you might be SOL. You’re free to take multiple roles.
WILLIS - The good-old-boy, laid-back lead singer of Morons Without Brains (MOB); the slightly heroic, simple-minded leading man.
BLUFORD - The slightly dim-witted but loyal bass guitarist of MOB. A bit of a airhead/goofball, but is a sweet guy with good intentions. Looks out for his friends and sticks with them to the end.
*MACY – The female drummer of MOB. A sarcastic tomboy who can kick ass when need be. Shows up to the guys and humiliates them frequently. Does have a soft side though, but she never shows it.
RIKER - The Fun-Loving Guitarist for MOB. Willis’ best friend since Kindergarten. The cool guy/ladies man/hipster of the group.
*GEOFF – An aimless convenience store clerk (a la Randall in “Clerks”) turn marksman of the group. Starts out as a slacker who doesn’t know what he wants to do with life, turns into Keanu Reeves in “Speed.” Friends with the MOB members.
*KATRINA – Werewolf girlfriend of the character Hunter. She and Hunter were present at McPharllen Industries, the site where the zombie attack began. Is rattled by the events that happened. Both Hunter and herself turn into werewolves whenever they sense danger.
NAPOLEON RIPOFFAMITE - A Napoleon Dynamite spoof character who meets a tragic end.
ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS 1, 2, & 3
BRYAN - A convenience store clerk similar to the character Dante in “Clerks.”
DR. RICHARD HUNTER - Chief Medical Scientist of McPharllen Industries, and father of the Character Hunter.
AND OTHER SMALL, NON-SPEAKING ROLES.
Further details on time and location are being worked by me, cast, crew and ZEU staff. The date, however, has been set: Sunday, Feb 1. (Next week.) Email me at jaywallace1@gmail.com if you're interested. Hope to see you there.
~JW
WILLIS - The good-old-boy, laid-back lead singer of Morons Without Brains (MOB); the slightly heroic, simple-minded leading man.
BLUFORD - The slightly dim-witted but loyal bass guitarist of MOB. A bit of a airhead/goofball, but is a sweet guy with good intentions. Looks out for his friends and sticks with them to the end.
*MACY – The female drummer of MOB. A sarcastic tomboy who can kick ass when need be. Shows up to the guys and humiliates them frequently. Does have a soft side though, but she never shows it.
RIKER - The Fun-Loving Guitarist for MOB. Willis’ best friend since Kindergarten. The cool guy/ladies man/hipster of the group.
*GEOFF – An aimless convenience store clerk (a la Randall in “Clerks”) turn marksman of the group. Starts out as a slacker who doesn’t know what he wants to do with life, turns into Keanu Reeves in “Speed.” Friends with the MOB members.
*KATRINA – Werewolf girlfriend of the character Hunter. She and Hunter were present at McPharllen Industries, the site where the zombie attack began. Is rattled by the events that happened. Both Hunter and herself turn into werewolves whenever they sense danger.
NAPOLEON RIPOFFAMITE - A Napoleon Dynamite spoof character who meets a tragic end.
ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS 1, 2, & 3
BRYAN - A convenience store clerk similar to the character Dante in “Clerks.”
DR. RICHARD HUNTER - Chief Medical Scientist of McPharllen Industries, and father of the Character Hunter.
AND OTHER SMALL, NON-SPEAKING ROLES.
Further details on time and location are being worked by me, cast, crew and ZEU staff. The date, however, has been set: Sunday, Feb 1. (Next week.) Email me at jaywallace1@gmail.com if you're interested. Hope to see you there.
~JW
Friday, December 26, 2008
I'm on Vimeo!
Check it out here, ladies and gentlemen!
In an attempt to expand my audience reach, I've decided to get a new account at Vimeo. Don't worry, my YouTube videos will stay. The upshot is that video quality is supposedly better and there are no spammers. Later!
~JW
In an attempt to expand my audience reach, I've decided to get a new account at Vimeo. Don't worry, my YouTube videos will stay. The upshot is that video quality is supposedly better and there are no spammers. Later!
~JW
Sunday, November 9, 2008
VIDEO BLOG: New version of AVJ - better quality or completely new sound effects and music?
Leave a comment below this post or on my YouTube page (Click here!) regarding your opinion. The final, NEW version of AVJ will be posted on December 25. Later!
~JW
Monday, November 3, 2008
"Jack O'Lanterns"
Got rid of the Halloween pumpkins this morning... with a BANG! Three bangs, actually.
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