The Incredible, Edible Props

When you are watching television or movies, pay special attention to actors who are eating. Notice how they mostly push food around on their plates but every so often they actually put food in their mouths.

This is because the wonderful prop master has spent time cooking whatever it is the family is having for dinner.

You have to be careful onset not to eat the props for two reasons. Reason number one is continuity. Meaning that if it is established that I've taken two bites of my bagel, but then if in the next shot I only have bagel crumbs on my plate, that doesn't match up.

Reason number two is because some of the prop food that is used regularly, for example a bowl of apples on the table, is sprayed with a finish to preserve them. Nothing like eating fake fruit!

RESPONSE

January 9th I posted a blog about screen writing. An anonymous comment was left that said, "WRITING A SCRIPT SOUNDS EXCITING. HOW DO YOU GET STARTED. AFTER IT IS WRITTEN, WHAT COME NEXT?

To answer that, I started writing when I was young. I've always kept several journals and a notebook that I write poetry in.

I was on a television show called "The KidsNews Network" as a reporter when I was younger and I had to find and write my own news reports. When I moved to LA I was inspired to write screen plays and so I began taking John Herman Shaner's class.

Writing is mostly rewriting and after a screenplay is finished it is a process to try and sell it. In Los Angeles there is the possibility to sell the script outright to a production company or they can option it which means they pay you money so that they are the only ones who have the option to buy it for more money at the end of the option period.

It is also possible to find a financial investor, hire a crew and actors and shoot it under a SAG contract yourself and then submit it to festivals or try to get a distribution deal.

GLOB!

Today on set the family in the show was having a scene and blogs were mentioned. The young boy in the family's line was "Mom, what's a glob?"

I didn't know if I should laugh or be insulted...

Dress Code

Image is very important in Los Angeles. To fit in on the set that I'm working on it seems there are 3 requirments:

1. Ugg Boots for fashion/comfort
2. Sunglasses to block the sun/be something easy to leave behind
3. A BlackBerry cell phone to use the internet/play games/look important

I have sunglasses!
(Still working on affording the Ugg Boots and the BlackBerry on my stand-in wages)

Screen Writing

Shannon didn't have to work yesterday, so I didn't have to stand in. It worked out well for me because I take a screen writing class on Monday nights and last night was a night I'm glad I didn't miss.

The professor is John Herman Shaner, and he is inspirational week after week. During this particular lecture and discussion John talked a lot about looking for stories within yourself and looking for stories in everyday life.

I made a comment to the woman sitting next to me which she found hysterical and made me repeat to the class. As we discussed the matter further it was determined that she and I had uncovered a goldmine story that hasn't been done yet so I have a meeting with her on Saturday to start co-writing a script!

I recently finished writing a short and I am working with a friend to co-produce that script and I will be acting in it as well.

I'll continue to post the progress of both projects!

FOOTBALL

Good luck to both teams in the Tostitos Bowl tonight.

May Ohio State Win :)