Support our #filmmakers: My Weekend on Set of Sharrie Mccain’s “Collision Envisage”: What I have Learned (Updated)

March 14, 2017

This past weekend (March 11 and 12, 2017) marked the conclusion of the phase of filmmaking known as Principal Photography, for “Collision Envisage”. Principal photography is when cameras roll to record the actors and make the movie or TV show or web series, etc. The preceding phase, called pre-production, should encompass all the planning leading … More Support our #filmmakers: My Weekend on Set of Sharrie Mccain’s “Collision Envisage”: What I have Learned (Updated)

Women Film and TV Writers Changing the World with Their Words | Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls

March 9, 2017

The linked-to article in my post originally appeared in the Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls  website, Women Film and TV Writers Changing the World with Their Words, by Danielle Sepulveres. I am a supporter of diversity in the arts. Women actors, directors, and writers in film and television turn out excellent content each year. They deserve to … More Women Film and TV Writers Changing the World with Their Words | Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls

Support our #filmmakers: My Weekend On Set of Sharrie Mccain’s “Collision Envisage”: All About the Script Supervisor (Updated)

March 6, 2017

Another busy weekend (March 4 and 5, 2017) on set as filming continued on Sharrie Mccain’s “Collision Envisage”. Once again, I was a Production Assistant, helping to set up the scenes; and operating the slate. I learned new term: the reset. The Director yelling “reset” means the part of the script just shot will be … More Support our #filmmakers: My Weekend On Set of Sharrie Mccain’s “Collision Envisage”: All About the Script Supervisor (Updated)

Support our #creatives: Spotlight: News from Some of My Connections (Updated)

March 3, 2017

You know I have made many connections through social media. This post provides some news from some of my connections. Sharrie Mccain Sharrie Mccain won 1st prize in a competition, at the Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival (HIMPFF), for her television script.   (I have worked with Sharrie on her shorts “Traveling Vagabond” and “Collision Envisage”) February 2017, … More Support our #creatives: Spotlight: News from Some of My Connections (Updated)

Inglourious Basterds – “Camera Angel” Clapper | YouTube

March 1, 2017

I usually do the slate, or clapperboard, when I am on set. Here is a behind the scenes video from the film “Inglourious Basterds”, where Geraldine Brezca, 2nd Assistant Camera, and her clapperboard are the stars! Geraldine Brezca, 2nd Assistant Camera, is known as Tarantino’s Camera Angel. She’s a doll. And she needs a fan … More Inglourious Basterds – “Camera Angel” Clapper | YouTube

Support our #entrepreneurs: “The Process with Tawanna B. Smith”

February 24, 2017

Tawanna B. Smith, of Mom’s Guide to Travel and MGT Travel Media, is a great proponent of using video to get the message out for your business or passion. She is definitely a fan of live video streaming, but recorded videos can be equally useful. She has a show on Facebook Live, “The Process with … More Support our #entrepreneurs: “The Process with Tawanna B. Smith”

Support our #filmmakers: My Day On Set of Sharrie Mccain’s “Collision Envisage”: All About Set Dressing (Updated)

February 20, 2017

As filming of Sharrie Mccain’s “Collision Envisage” resumes (2/18/17), this time we are indoors. This was the first indoor scene filmed. The room being used was converted into a classroom at the Police Academy. This is an example of “set dressing”. The room already has a mounted whiteboard. Tables and chairs had to be put … More Support our #filmmakers: My Day On Set of Sharrie Mccain’s “Collision Envisage”: All About Set Dressing (Updated)

Support our #entrepreneurs: Meet Akia Garnett (Updated)

February 17, 2017

Introduction Akia Garnett is an International Branding Influencer who has been providing her services for many years. She was the first person I spoke to at length about corporate and personal branding. She is one of my influencers who got me thinking about personal branding and how it could apply to me. Q&A: I posed … More Support our #entrepreneurs: Meet Akia Garnett (Updated)