Props!

Today I focused myself on buying Props. My girlfriend and I set out and bought a bunch a items for me film.
A large amount of the props are going towards creating The Defenders Headquarters. His 'Bat-Cave' sought of thing- his 'Fortress of Solitude' if you will. Whilst I'm yet to find a location -here are the things i want in it! Production designers, Defender crew, Mapsies and everyone doubting me - BEHOLD!!

- The following Image is from Smallville. When Clark discovers the base of operations for his 'Super-Friend' The Green Arrow.
Notice the weapons on the wall. The Defender HQ will have something similar.

Exhibit B...
Taking another cue from the fan-film -'Grayson.'

My heroes pad has gotta have one-a-these!
(Because a coat hangers just not good enough.)

Both the weapon display and the costume case will be achieved with a bitta Plexiglass or Lexan.

After that find me a podium of some-sought.
Hook-up the projector. Light it well. And we got it!

I Gotta Costume Designer!

That's right - a certain someone by the name of Tsubi Du has agreed to help out in creating the Defender super-suit.

I sent her some pictures of what I'd like to create (special thanks to 'The Flash' for a little mask inspiration) and she told me the sooner I cast my lead -the better!

Unfortunately auditions were cancelled this week so I'm gonna put me foot down tomorrow and make some more calls.

In other news I did some more location scouting today as well as creating, purchasing and making the Defender's Ring.
I bought an opal necklace - ripped off the rock - and stuck it down on a black iron ore ring. How Aussie's that!

I'll get some cool Modern/Aboriginal etches on it tomorrow.

Ta-day.

Despite looking and sounding like the guy from the Napisan adds- Peter Thurmer had some important things to say about Superhero Mythology. So I'm proud to say that my script is now finished finished. It'd been finished for a while -but now its finished finished.

Today i did some location scouting- I got up nice and high ta see which rooftops were flat and which weren't. - I spoke to the manager at the Academy Cinema about using his big ol roof- and he gave me his card (I figured he'd support some local film-makers.) And I spoke to some people about creating my hero's source of power - an Aussie opal ring.

Tomorrow I'm gonna try finding a child actor and make some calls about creating this costume...

Make your own hero with the HeroMachine.

Whose Back?! - I'm Back!

Readers should be pleased to know that money earnt over the past week will go towards the production of 'Defender.'

Seems the latest thing to do is mention the crew's name. So here's my A-Team...
Writer/Director/Producer - Nicholas Cleary
Camera Operator / DOP - Winner of Best Cinematography at the SA Short Screen Awards - Tom Gaskell
Location and Post Sound - Hoe Bagger - Jen Wildwood
Production Designer and 1st AD- Japanese Correspondent and self proclaimed 'Wannabe Journalist' -Nick Skeer
Editor and Lighting - Lion Tamer and renowned author of 'So now your a Zombie' - Daniel Vink.

Small Crew, Short Film - Big Idea! - Bring on the Pre-Production.

Going Bush for a week!

There'll be no posts for a week or so- Nick Cleary is goin bush. I'm doing audio for some short doco thing in the Flinders Rangers. Audio! ha! not bad for a guy whose specialisations were camera and editing. Lets see how i go.
Bye!

As the theme for this topic is 'Going Bush' I have included a picture of my execute producers Leigh (left) and Peter (right) in their safari attire.

Fan-Films...

I would have to say these are my key influences for my film "Defender".

Below are Various Fan-Films. Short films about Superheroes made without a huge Budget.

‘Grayson’ by John Fiorella. When Batman dies -Robin re-claims his tights.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUmzR1J_C3s

‘Batman: Dead End’ by Sandy Collora. Alien Vs Predator Vs ...Batman?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XEaHA-ZBSk

‘Worlds Finest’ by Sandy Collora. The ultimate duo -Superman and Batman.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIWskgVx_v0

‘Tomorrow’s Memoirs’ By Jim Cliffe. An old and retired Superman reflects on his past.

http://www.ifilm.com/video/2654192

Blake Stone Hits the Web!

Last year i made a little film called 'Blake Stone.' Its about a Private Investigator whose latest case gets a little out of hand. Nick Skeer (Wannabe Journalist) wrote a caption for the film: "Bullets!! Booze!! Broken Bones!! Broads!!! Bruises!! and a Bad Ass named Stone. Blake Stone."

Blake Stone was nominated for Best Cinematography and Best Edit at the SA Short Screen Awards.

Check it Out- http://one.revver.com/watch/230761

or see the Trailer at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVyMfdPdab4

Defender -Post #1 -Lets Make a Film!!

G'day- Nicholas Cleary here.
Welcome to the 'Defender' Production Blog- A website devoted to the production of a Short Student film. This film is about a mere man recognizing his unique origins -and devoting himself to a life of Justice. That's right people its about a Superhero. I'm in early stages at the moment, still finalizing the script. Wish me luck!!