Editing in Progress

The filming on Saturday went very well I feel, Piotr's editing the footage now. I should hopefully be able to see how it's going at some point today.

Being the 'Creative' or 'Artistic' director of a project is not something I'm used to. It feels distinctly strange not getting my hands dirty (metaphorically speaking) for once.

It's definitely been a learning curve over the course of this project. I've found myself for the first time ever doubting myself a lot more than usual, and thus spending a lot of time researching and not much time making which feels quite wrong. I've definitely learned that it's best to just run with ideas than to worry as much as I have.

I've also learned that when you make a video at this level of standard that there is a LOT involved. I'm used to being able to jump in head first, pursuing a chaotic method of creation. This means I could rely on myself, be in charge at pretty much every step of the way. Relying on and organising such a large group of people never even crossed my mind before. Fortunately Piotr is very experienced in this field and already had contact with the people we needed.

It's a very strange sensation to come up with a central idea and then, with exception of being involved with the fabrication of some of the project and providing feedback or input, completely letting go of the project to other, more experienced hands. Obviously it's necessary, but it takes a hell of a lot of getting used to.

Making the ferrofluid took a lot of hard work and research, but except for that I have to give my thanks largely to the team I was working with - who were all absolutely amazing people. I'll have the full list to upload here soon.

Ferrofluid Test 7

I couldn't be bothered with the text overlays on this one, as they are all just quick tests

Ferrofluid is easily cleaned up with a dab of white spirit.

Ferrofluid still reacts from quite a distance

The mirror works as a surface but is perhaps not suitable because of the 'infinity screen' effect it produces.

Shoot Date

I'm going into Six tomorrow to give my final pitch to the guys to make sure it's possib;e to secure the right equipment etc.

I should also be taking a look at Piotr's storyboards tomorrow too.

Discussions are also being undertook at the moment to procure a model for the shoot, we're thinking of maybe asking for a girl that I helped film a couple of weeks back, at least then we'll know it'll be quite east to work with her.

Every thing's looking pretty good right now, although I've had to order in a few large permanent magnets, as the electromagnets I have been making need a stronger power source than I currently have, and I don't really want to use my tesla coil one on it.

I think it's important due to the element of analogue tech in this brief that I get my hands quite dirty on the technology side.

Not sure if the hot ice will go ahead yet - piotr doesn't want to shoot more than one film on the same day (understandably), and I'm not sure I'll have enought time to shoot before or after that date. The question is if I push for it, can I get it delivered to a high enough standard...

Some new stuff

Ok, a lot to get through. I'll start off with some facts

Firstly, the shoot date has been pretty much confirmed - the 28th/29th of this month. So that's about ten days.

Piotr has been a massive help; he called in some favours and is now consulting some designers who may be interested in being involved. We've bought a sample of ferrofluid while I try to perfect my production method (more on that later).

Looks like things are moving, if a little late in the day.