4 & 5 December: “And out of darkness comes the light.” Another short film, this time with a darker bent. It’s a short called “Sympathy” about a priest who finds the devil incarnate, wounded in an alley and must decide to same him or let him die.
I did dark before with “Night Light” but not quite as dark as this nor quite in this way. One of the first notes I gave the show’s gaffer (Josh D.) is lighting continuity doesn’t necessarily apply to this show. If it looks appropriate, dramatic, visually strong, let’s do it. And we did. I can’t wait to get some frame grabs. A very big “thank you” goes to the show’s director/writer/producer Bill Solis. (Thank goodness he also didn’t direct.) It gave me a wonderful project, the means to shoot it and the freedom to give him my best. And many thanks to the crew that, in turn, made it all possible.
: : Devin L. (alter boy) rehearses a scene.
: : That clever monkey – Alan H. (Electric) finds yet another wonderful use for the clothes pin on set.
: : Father forgive me, I know not what I do – Craig Braun (Father Ramsey) discusses the scene the director, Bill Solis
: : the devil you say – Thomas Kopache (Devil) – it shows how dark we went.
: : This is a lovely shot that I can’t wait to see again. It’s a rack focus to the alter boy.
: : Marvin (1st AC) and Leigh (2nd AC) mind the camera between takes.
Show Specs:
Camera:
Sony CineAlta F-900/3
Fujinon HAe 13 x 4.5B Cine Style Wide Angle Zoom Lens (4.5 to 59mm)
Thank you DoP Mark Ritchie for the use of your camera package.
G/E (Hollywood Rentals)
1-Ton Package
500A Genie
Thank you Izzy De Paz for all the hook-ups and support on this any many other projects.
Dolly:
Chapman Leonard – Super Pee Wee II
Director: Bill S.
Cinematographer: Eric G. Petersen
1st Assistant Camera: Marvin S.
2nd Assistant Camera: Leigh V.
Chief Lighting Tech: Josh D.
Electrician: Alan H.
Key Grip: Grant C.
Grip: Nick M.
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