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Set visit from Leigh Alner

On 18th of March, Leigh Alner who was my Film lecturer on first and second year, had a surprising visit. It was very encouraging and very productive. He gave me some suggestions and encouraged me to use the big Crane we had in our studio and have some experiment. He helped me to set up my camera on the Crane. At first I was scared to use the crane, however, after couple of times of practicing, I realised how everything is much smother and easier

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Contacting the music producer

It is norm to produce the music during the final cut editing. When a fine cut has been agreed with the editor, director and producer, the sound designer, music composer join the editor. Sound effects and music are created and added to the final cut.

Unfortunately as we don’t have the luxury of major production, my music composer and I have to come up with an idea of how to work together while the footage is still not ready.

Based on my conversation with my supervisor visor I need to have two version of the music for this short film. One version is for my university project. This version is going to be much simpler. Then my music composer should work on the second version while he has the final cut.

Edris Forughi is an experienced Technical Director with a demonstrated history of working in the Broadcast Media industry. Skilled in Sound Board Operation, Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Cubase and Professional Audio software and devices. Strong information technology professional pursuing Bachelor’s degrees focused in Music Performance and Music Therapy from California State University, Northridge. Experienced composer and multi-instrumentalist, who plays piano, guitar, Santour, Tar, Oud and a classically trained vocalist with many live performance experience, such as Opera, orchestral work and solo. Have composed and produced more that hundred songs in different genre such as pop, rock, persian traditional and kids music.

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Storyboarding

Last week I finished the shot list and have a clear idea about how the final film will look like, exciting !

Also this week, with the help of my very talented art director we finally finished the storyboard. Therefore I can fully dedicate my time to set design and hopefully soon start the actual production!