In case you (like some others) have been wondering why it's taking so long to get going on what's going to be about a 15-minute short film, here's an explanation in Craig's words:
Why is this taking so long to shoot, you are probably wondering. This type of production with live actors against the greenscreen where the house will go is a really heavy pre-production and post-production type of movie, and is similar to animation in that respect. Unlike most movies, the shoot itself is the shortest part of the process.
Since it is a period piece we are making costumes in the Regency or Empire style (think Jane Austen -- 1795-1820s) We are also working on furniture, as we need a few pieces where actors will touch or sit on things. Steve Landry has made a beautiful Recamier couch/chaise longue (yes, that's "long chair") which we will paint and upholster. Barbara has already posted photos of Madeline's dress and the chaise. (Ed note: Click on the "House of Usher" subject label to find them.)
Probably the most time consuming but crucial part of the process is the storyboard. Everything that will be in the movie visually is decided before we shoot. Rough versions to scale of the entire house have been made. Once the storyboard is finished and revised then the movie will be shot based on the storyboards with the camera lined up to the CGI house as much as possible. After everything is shot, the house and everything in it will need to be reconstructed and textured photo-realistically and composited with the greenscreen shots.
Craig
More as it happens...
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