Behind the Scenes ofhttp://www.stokeshow.com/behind-the-scenes-of/en-US2012-02-22T21:55:24ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Talk of turning this doc into a lifestyle TV series. Seeking another character: could it be you?http://www.stokeshow.com/behind-the-scenes-of/2012/2/17/talk-of-turning-this-doc-into-a-lifestyle-tv-series-seeking.htmlSTOKEshow2012-02-17T16:45:03Z

]]>One Month Production- Short Videohttp://www.stokeshow.com/behind-the-scenes-of/2012/2/8/one-month-production-short-video.htmlSTOKEshow2012-02-08T22:55:15ZProduction Design is about creating sets and environments that look real while fitting into rigid budget and timeline. Our focus on the production design team was to make the set look real and yet otherworldly.

 

]]>One of the benefits of attending film schoolhttp://www.stokeshow.com/behind-the-scenes-of/2012/1/26/one-of-the-benefits-of-attending-film-school.htmlSTOKEshow2012-01-27T00:19:15Z3D filmmaking 3D recording Stereoscopic 3D.Here a few students and myself assemble a 3D filming rig in the new studio at Cap U in Vancouver. Both cameras have been attached to the tripod by way of a perpendicular mount. The 3D effect is achieved by having the two cameras record with a slight offset of one image overlayed with another image. But before you can put those two images together on a computer in post production, both cameras have to be set up with lenses adjustable for focus and exposure, as well as two separate controls for IA and Convergence (the distance apart and control for the top camera pan, respectively). The result: about 3x the set up time. I'll find out how much more time it takes to actually shoot the camera next week when we start production and post back. 

]]>A Great Still Photo from our Latest Shoothttp://www.stokeshow.com/behind-the-scenes-of/2012/1/10/a-great-still-photo-from-our-latest-shoot.htmlSTOKEshow2012-01-10T18:46:13ZThis great shot came from Jared who traveled to Calgary from Los Angeles and made himself completely available to help with the project. He was excellent in getting a load of publicity materials as well as working with the 3 electric wheelchairs that weighed 250 pounds each. If you think actors are tough you should try working with wheelchairs.

 

]]>Charity Project Dec 17-19, 2011http://www.stokeshow.com/behind-the-scenes-of/2011/12/22/charity-project-dec-17-19-2011.htmlSTOKEshow2011-12-23T02:51:37ZWe would like to give a big thank you to all the supporters of the recent charity project shot in Calgary over Dec 16-19, 2011. Personally I was overwhelmed by the excitement and amount of volunteers, extras, location staff and equipment donated to the project.  Our friend Barry, who himself is in a wheelchair, also commented that the movie making process is more elaborate than he could have guessed, which was especially evident when the whole crew came into Barry's house to shoot an interior scene and Barry saw how many people we had to fit into his bedroom behind the camera (7). 

For my part I would like to comment on the transcendent vibe that was felt from those who dedicated part of their christmas break to the goal of making this movie for our friend Barry. This includes Brett, Mike, Dave, Candace, Jared, Levi, Shea, Mike, Rose, Joel, Jack, Judy, Rachel, Alex, Jess as well as the actors, Tom, Charles, and Larry. Our hearts go out to all of you guys for this one. We also have to comment on behalf of the location successes and cooperation from Lisa and Ian at the University location and Mr B. at the High School. We are all so grateful to you for your encouragement and happy you allowed us to bring over 30+ people into your facilities. Also a big thank you to everyone else who contributed, the background people and suppliers of equipment and props really made a difference for us in executing a high caliber shoot. Now the responsibility of post-production is upon us to finish the job and turn this amazing raw footage into a great film that is both touching and hilarious. Thanks again for all your support!

 

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