Production Has Begun

        With my sister going back to college last Sunday, I was pressured in getting all of her scenes filmed as soon as possible. While Friday night was supposed to be the first day of shooting, we ended up filming the first few scenes Saturday morning. Luckily, I did not need my sister for too many shots so we got all of her scenes out of the way. The only thing I may need from her now is a voice-over or two, however that is easy to send through email. With most shots taking place in my house complete, I can now move on to on-location shooting. The remaining shots I need require a doctors office and an outdoor scenario. Luckily, I can use my parents work as it contains exam rooms or the office in my house, and I have found places around my neighborhood to shoot outdoor establishing shots.
        Some early troubles I am having while filming are poor actors. While this is not a professional production, it is difficult getting good takes when the actors are not as focused. To counteract the poor acting, I am trying my best to get good cinematography and mise-en-scene. While some films have poor acting, the beauty of the shots can save it from getting no viewers. I am also having some minor problems with timing. The actors I have chosen to use are on tight schedules, so each scene must be planned to perfection before it is shot as I will only have so long to film.
        While I am still in production, I have already began post-production. I am getting ahead on various animations such as the end title and studio intros. I will be using the same "studios" as my previous film, Scenic Route Inc. and Moonlit Productions. I also have chosen the music for each trailer, provided royalty-free by Ross Bugden. The songs have different tones for different audiences and purposes, while still maintaining the overall theme. I have also begun on the films website, http://derangedmovie.weebly.com, and am thinking of ideas for the poster. While there is still a long way to go, this project is finally beginning to take shape and I am excited to see the finished product.

Ross Bugden Music:

Main Trailer

Teaser Trailer