behind the scenes

So, you want a behind the scenes video of our photo shoot, well we did not shoot one —> because that third assistant we hired was actually working to help us make our day. Orbiting ’round the “photo-blog-o-sphere” are a bunch of behind the scenes videos [yawn] and a bunch of commentary on them. Okay, so maybe I will get on board and have my 4th assistant or PA shoot some footage... maybe not.

update: ironically, a student from the art university just emailed and asked if he could “shadow me” with a video camera on a shoot...

But, if I do,

my video shot list will include:

• the 4:30 AM alarm clock (and possible pressing of ‘snooze’ » action shot!)
• my espresso order and my second coffee order.
• driving to set in traffic (since I will probably be shooting in LA.) although last time we shot in NYC we walked to the studio, that was pretty cool. :-)
• conversations with the AD, conversation with the CD, conversations with the AB, conversations with the Client... you get the idea.
• CLOSE-UPs of lunch. yes, there will be vegetarian options (always). yes it will be 4-star at least. no it will not be deli (ever*.) *=unless of course you ask for deli.
• me lying on the ground shooting. I always seem to end up on the ground/floor to get the shot.
• outtakes
• and a crew shot (I am a sap from a good group wrap shot**.)

I guess my point is, usually, I am too busy shooting—to shoot me shooting!

p.s.

• driving away from set, in traffic. ;-)

p.p.s. **=okay here is a group wrap shot for ya:


p.p.p.s. please note, the out-of-focus cord swaying from the top of frame, that is a genuine 15 foot shutter release connected to my Hasselblad. good times