Directing: When your in charge of a large group of people - Morale is important. But youve also got to worry about your shot, the acting, lighting -all that. So when ya start pushing for extra takes, more time, lighting changes - People can get uneasy which affects working conditions, which affects the film. So its important to find a medium. Where you can keep people happy and get the shots and all you want.
Daily Status
-monday morning - good start, great morale- affected by lack of Pizza.
- Film quality- Yer should be great
-monday night - Hurt by the lengthy shoot - long late hours - bad.
- Film quality- first day enthusiasm means the shoot was saved
-tuesday arvo - short scene, easy stuff - not a problem.
- Film quality - Nothing to worry about.
tuesday night- Luckily an easy shoot without alot of camera movement or dramatic acting - morale was however affected by the looming time and lack of food.
- Film quality - Plenty there to work with, More than enough - Nick Cleary is staying confident
wednesday morning - Out doors -weather conditions were a bit of a let down
Film quality - all good baby
wednesday night - rain, a sketchy schedule and a stressed out director meant morale was heavily effected.
Film quality - Half the stuff - pure Gold, simply given the actors and location were outstanding. Other Half - Im confident can be saved by the edit. Action sequences are a pain to shoot, a joy to edit.
thursday morning - a little stressed all round - however given the promise of food and the comfort of indoors meant we finished early. Some memorable performances for sure.
film quality - Oh yer - its gewd!
thursday night - Morale was at an all time high as we steadily worked through the schedule, we were well fed and looked after aswell. The location and quality of the filming kept people smiling - even Nick Skeer.
film quality - Probly the best stuff you'll see in the film.
Friday...lets see how we go aye.
See you all there!
Well, were still progressing through the edit, Its been late nights and early mornings for Dan and I. The films looking great though - Its flowing quite nicely - everything came out really well and the SFX are looking great! Numerous people have asked 'How'd ya do that?!' and thrown numerous 'Wows' our way.
Tsubi du - The Costume designer - you did the impossible, you created an amazing super-suit, thank you for your time, support, commitment and patience. I couldn't of been happier with the final product - Hurrah!
Emma and Michael - thanks for trusting me with your son - he did a great job, very professional and fun to be around.
Special thanks to me Maa! Thanks for everything, thanks for lending me some cash and for being in the film.
Eva - I Couldnt of asked for anything more of you. A great performance through and through - thanks for being my actor and older Sis yet again. Your the greatest.
Chris Crash - You the man, every hero needs his villain - and you were a bloody great one - I pushed you once or twice and I'm glad you appreciated it, you took my direction very well. You gave a very strong and convincing performance. Well Fricken Done!
Mike - The moment you auditioned I could sense a great Officer Kelly vibe in you. (that and looking like the NYPD Blue guy helped, haha!) I know I pushed you and your performance a little aswell - but in the end you nailed it, I couldnt of asked for a better man for the role.
Benjamin - You suprised me with every take, your a natural and gifted performer- clearly a master of both screen and theatre acting. And remember one day you'll be the Defender - so dont be afraid ta gimme a call in a decade or so and well get cracking on that sequel. Well done little man!
Morris - for such a small role you played it with great conviction and power. Thanks for braving that hill and being in my big little film. Your a valuable asset to the MAPS community.
Nick, Dan, [and in particular] Alan and Patrick - Thankyou and sorry - Your presence will make all the difference within the film. If ya ever need me ta roll around in the rain or ya just wanna kick me in the face - Call Me (o431 286 133)
And Jen, Richard, Peta and Tsubi - If ya wanna buck I'll be more than happy ta put it forward.
Jen - I could tell you were reading me well - thanks for being so gentle and patient with me on set. 
thursday morning - a little stressed all round - however given the promise of food and the comfort of indoors meant we finished early. Some memorable performances for sure.
Well after 2 days n nights of shooting im feeling awfully tired. Its a strange love-hate process when your directing. Very Stressful- But very fun all the while.
Jonathon Johnston.
Eva graced us with her presence last year as Ivory McGinley in 'Blake Stone.' Eva is currently studying (right now!). She enjoys vampire films, singing and reading.
His performance and appearance is very similar to that of Brian Cox in X-men 2. Brian played the role of villain - 'William Stryker.' (quite well I might add).
Here's Mr Reeves as 'Superman' in all his Lycra Glory.
After some more location scouting this morning -I head off to maps and had 3 Auditions.
