Enjoyyy....
The First Thanksgiving Movie - Krannert Style
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
The First Thanksgiving - Krannert Style
In a whirlwind of three weeks, I came up with a storyline, put together a cast, and a slew of talented individuals to produce a movie for Krannert's American Culture Week for the Krannert Graduate Students Association.
I was super busy, meeting up with everyone, sourcing for props and costumes, and scheduling filming sessions (which I was able to squeeze into just an hour or two a day over just one weekend). I was very happy with how it all came together (albeit all the rush), and we had an extremely good turnout for the premier (or should I say the Finale for the Culture Week) as well =)
Some of the things I learned from this experience:
1. Next time, give yourself a longer lead time when you want to produce a movie
2. Networking is DAMN important (I found out who to go to for costume design, photoshopping a poster and editing the movie - all from talking to people)
3. Maybe I should have put a climax at the end instead of an anti-climax?
4. I HAVE to learn how to use Final Cut Pro... it's Ah-May-Zeeeengg!!
5. Word-of-mouth can be very dangerous - especially if it consists of very high expectations
Ok, ok, I know you guys are DYING to watch it, so here ya go!! ^_^
The First Thanksgiving - Krannert Style
Comments welcome!
Edit: The video has been disabled because we need to make sure we are not violating any copyright laws. Check back soon!
The teaser poster for the movie
I was super busy, meeting up with everyone, sourcing for props and costumes, and scheduling filming sessions (which I was able to squeeze into just an hour or two a day over just one weekend). I was very happy with how it all came together (albeit all the rush), and we had an extremely good turnout for the premier (or should I say the Finale for the Culture Week) as well =)
Some of the things I learned from this experience:
1. Next time, give yourself a longer lead time when you want to produce a movie
2. Networking is DAMN important (I found out who to go to for costume design, photoshopping a poster and editing the movie - all from talking to people)
3. Maybe I should have put a climax at the end instead of an anti-climax?
4. I HAVE to learn how to use Final Cut Pro... it's Ah-May-Zeeeengg!!
5. Word-of-mouth can be very dangerous - especially if it consists of very high expectations
Ok, ok, I know you guys are DYING to watch it, so here ya go!! ^_^
The First Thanksgiving - Krannert Style
Comments welcome!
Edit: The video has been disabled because we need to make sure we are not violating any copyright laws. Check back soon!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Happie Halloween!
Just a short post to wish everyone a very happy halloween!
More pictures from the Halloween Party I attended can be seen here.
Enjoy!
Speaking of Halloween, I went to watch Paranormal Activity at midnight last night.
It was a freaking scary movie! Excellent way of depicting the paranormal, and definitely one of the most scariest US original movies I have seen. Ever. Most US horror movies are really just plain gross, and I tend to get more freaked out by Asian horror movies. This is something different.
The entire movie is filmed as though it is a home movie, hence, shaky cameras, etc. The movie to watch if you wanna scare yourself shitless.
Note to self:
Do not dress up as a character from an Asian horror movie and watch a horror movie within a span of 3 days unless you want to get nightmares and get paranoid as you turn off the lights at night.
More pictures from the Halloween Party I attended can be seen here.
Enjoy!
Speaking of Halloween, I went to watch Paranormal Activity at midnight last night.
It was a freaking scary movie! Excellent way of depicting the paranormal, and definitely one of the most scariest US original movies I have seen. Ever. Most US horror movies are really just plain gross, and I tend to get more freaked out by Asian horror movies. This is something different.
The entire movie is filmed as though it is a home movie, hence, shaky cameras, etc. The movie to watch if you wanna scare yourself shitless.
Note to self:
Do not dress up as a character from an Asian horror movie and watch a horror movie within a span of 3 days unless you want to get nightmares and get paranoid as you turn off the lights at night.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
New Orleans Part II
Finals are ovaaahhh!! XD
The nice thing about this mod is that I was taking an insane amount of classes but only had to sit for two finals ^_^
Anyways, as promised, here are more pictures of New Orleans =D
I've been playing around on photoshop and trying out different things so you get to see the fruits of my work too!
Food
I'm telling you right now that it's all gonna be seafood since staying in a landlocked area for the past year or so has given me seafood cravings.
Sights and Sounds
My trigger happy fingers went wild as we roamed the streets of the French Quarter. ..or more like I kept coming up with different poses every ten feet we walked.
Ok, I think that's enough New Orleans to keep everyone happy =)
I'll be heading off to Seattle this weekend for the break. AAANnnnnddd, I'll be visiting this german town called Leavenworth for Oktoberfest, so hopefully I'll have some pictures when I get back! ^_^
Happy fall break!!
The nice thing about this mod is that I was taking an insane amount of classes but only had to sit for two finals ^_^
Anyways, as promised, here are more pictures of New Orleans =D
I've been playing around on photoshop and trying out different things so you get to see the fruits of my work too!
Food
I'm telling you right now that it's all gonna be seafood since staying in a landlocked area for the past year or so has given me seafood cravings.
Seafood platter @ Mulates
Seafood gumbo at Mulates (best one I've tried so far!)
FRESH Louisiana oysters (yumm!!) @ Felix's
Mah Crawfish Po'Boy sandwich ^_^ (@ Felix's)
Mmmm... deepfried softshell crab
Jumbo scallop with Portabella Mushrooms @ Mr. B's (so sweeeeet...)
Mr B's BBQ Shrimp... sooooo gooood (I'm getting hungry thinking about it)
And let's not forget Cafe du Monde's beignets...
Seafood gumbo at Mulates (best one I've tried so far!)
FRESH Louisiana oysters (yumm!!) @ Felix's
Mah Crawfish Po'Boy sandwich ^_^ (@ Felix's)
Mmmm... deepfried softshell crab
Jumbo scallop with Portabella Mushrooms @ Mr. B's (so sweeeeet...)
Mr B's BBQ Shrimp... sooooo gooood (I'm getting hungry thinking about it)
And let's not forget Cafe du Monde's beignets...Sights and Sounds
My trigger happy fingers went wild as we roamed the streets of the French Quarter. ..or more like I kept coming up with different poses every ten feet we walked.
Walking down Bourbon St.
Some artistic poses. I threw in my photoshopping skils as well lol
Camhoring
I was going for the "waiting for someone in the evening" look here
A voodoo shop!!
I wanted to go in, but nobody wanted to go in with me =(
*cue scary music...*
By the Cathedral
The menu at Cafe du Monde. How many beignets would you like, sir?
Dedicated to Justin =P
Walking on the railroad tracks
More poser shots lol
A pretty cool building we saw as we were walking back to the hotel
The fountain of FIRE!!!
Some artistic poses. I threw in my photoshopping skils as well lol
Camhoring
I was going for the "waiting for someone in the evening" look here
A voodoo shop!! I wanted to go in, but nobody wanted to go in with me =(
*cue scary music...*
By the Cathedral
The menu at Cafe du Monde. How many beignets would you like, sir?
Dedicated to Justin =P
Walking on the railroad tracks
More poser shots lol
A pretty cool building we saw as we were walking back to the hotel
The fountain of FIRE!!!Ok, I think that's enough New Orleans to keep everyone happy =)
I'll be heading off to Seattle this weekend for the break. AAANnnnnddd, I'll be visiting this german town called Leavenworth for Oktoberfest, so hopefully I'll have some pictures when I get back! ^_^
Happy fall break!!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Finals Week
I can't believe the Mod is almost over!! O_O
And that the weather is friggin' cold! For early October!! We even have a freeze warning today! >_<
Anyway, as the post title suggests, I'll be busy studying for finals and then I'll be heading to Seattle for break so there is a high possibility that you will not hear from me for a while...
Here are a couple of photos to keep you company... from my New Orleans trip. I have loads of pics so I'll prolly split them up =)
If you DO see an update within the next week, it most likely means that I'm procrastinating =P
I'll be back for more!! ^_^
And that the weather is friggin' cold! For early October!! We even have a freeze warning today! >_<
Anyway, as the post title suggests, I'll be busy studying for finals and then I'll be heading to Seattle for break so there is a high possibility that you will not hear from me for a while...
Here are a couple of photos to keep you company... from my New Orleans trip. I have loads of pics so I'll prolly split them up =)
If you DO see an update within the next week, it most likely means that I'm procrastinating =P
First look at New Orleans: a statue at the airport
Outside Cafe du Monde
Daytime at Bourbon St.
Constant parties = Vandalism
Nighttime on Bourbon St.
Outside Cafe du Monde
Daytime at Bourbon St.
Constant parties = Vandalism
Nighttime on Bourbon St.I'll be back for more!! ^_^
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Flooble diesssss
I've been intently watching the sudden disappearance of my chatbox over the past week or so and have come to the conclusion that the flooble chatterbox is officially dead.
Hence, I now introduce to you... mah C-Box!! ^_^
It's cleaner, it's fresher, and it blends well with my blogskin! =D The only downside is that anyone who uses firefox cannot post anything on there lol.
Nothing particularly awesome has been happening, hence, the sudden lack of posts. However, I will be heading down south to New Orleans next week for a conference! (Shhh... don't tell my brother cuz I think he's dying to go there)
Will definitely try to wander the streets (esp the French Quarter) and take some pictures despite my busy schedule. Today onwards to the next week is gonna be complete madness for me since I have to finish up all my assignments by Tuesday, help host a tailgate on Saturday, study, sit for an exam, pack, perform sufficient research on companies prior to my departure, and organize a BBQ immediately after my return!
So, my dear parents, please do not expect any calls from me anytime soon ok?
In the mean time, please do enjoy a few episodes of...
DR TRAN!!
Fanmail: Episode 1
Fanmail: Episode 2
Hence, I now introduce to you... mah C-Box!! ^_^
It's cleaner, it's fresher, and it blends well with my blogskin! =D The only downside is that anyone who uses firefox cannot post anything on there lol.
Nothing particularly awesome has been happening, hence, the sudden lack of posts. However, I will be heading down south to New Orleans next week for a conference! (Shhh... don't tell my brother cuz I think he's dying to go there)
Will definitely try to wander the streets (esp the French Quarter) and take some pictures despite my busy schedule. Today onwards to the next week is gonna be complete madness for me since I have to finish up all my assignments by Tuesday, help host a tailgate on Saturday, study, sit for an exam, pack, perform sufficient research on companies prior to my departure, and organize a BBQ immediately after my return!
So, my dear parents, please do not expect any calls from me anytime soon ok?
In the mean time, please do enjoy a few episodes of...
DR TRAN!!
Fanmail: Episode 1
Fanmail: Episode 2
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
It's not midnight yet!
In the US anyway.
You know what I realized? I don't seem to have enough nice pictures of just me and you. Not a single one. (Ok, other than the one up there which I came across after hunting for one for the last 10 minutes...)
The next time I come back (or when you get over here), we are taking at least 100 photos of just me and you. That way, I can be sure that I'll have one for every birthday and father's day post =)
Hope you had a good one! (And thanks for calling!)
Love you, Dad!!
So HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Dad!! ^_^
You know what I realized? I don't seem to have enough nice pictures of just me and you. Not a single one. (Ok, other than the one up there which I came across after hunting for one for the last 10 minutes...)
The next time I come back (or when you get over here), we are taking at least 100 photos of just me and you. That way, I can be sure that I'll have one for every birthday and father's day post =)
Hope you had a good one! (And thanks for calling!)
Love you, Dad!!
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