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Moiety Jean First Lady of the Great Tree


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Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:07 pm Post subject: Episode Seven - "Kidnapped!" |
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I'm starting this thread since I've starting some work on Episode 7's script. If nobody objects I'll keep going on it, or I can pass the script off to anyone who had their heart set on it. But I'm fine to handle the writing if no one else had already claimed it.  _________________ ~Moiety Jean
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Professor Askew Great Tree Member

Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 2532 Location: Bloomfield, CT
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Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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I have a strong interest in this episode (everybody does probably) but I see no reason why you can't get the ball rolling. Actually, I'm just as interested in the filming of this episode as the writing. This is a big one and we all may have our two cents to add. But, have at it and enjoy. _________________ Professor Daniel Askew - Securing our reality from the machinations of the Station Masters. |
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Rils Great Tree Member

Joined: 28 Dec 2005 Posts: 815 Location: Screw Ballard, I live in Edmonds now
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Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, I think the film direction will be just as crucial to this episode as the script. It's a very action-packed and emotionally charged piece of work, and the filming and editing will play a huge part in getting that across.
I'm gonna stay out of it, as I don't think I could do this part of the story justice! Have fun you two (or more), I can't wait till we get to this point in the filming...
~Rils _________________
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Moiety Jean First Lady of the Great Tree


Joined: 06 Jan 2004 Posts: 1852 Location: Seaaaaaattle
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Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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This one IS going to be a very difficult episode, because it calls for many actions the avatars simply are not capable of. We'll need clever direction to help imply those actions. I'll go far on this episode but I will need help with it, and I'll call for input, both on what I'm doing with the script and what was going on/what was visible in the historical event. _________________ ~Moiety Jean
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Durin Mephit Great Tree Officer


Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Posts: 3119 Location: Tigard, OR
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Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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MJ,
Can you elaborate on what the avatars can't do, that the episode requires?
Somehow, the avatars must be able to do these things... because they were done, once! _________________ Durin Mephit * Member of Guild of Messengers - Unless otherwise stated, opinions are mine only and not Guild endorsed.
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Moiety Jean First Lady of the Great Tree


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Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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They weren't done, they were implied by dialogue. The DRC first takes Phil's Relto book, and then they grab his hand and put it on another linking panel. This is what I"m getting from the read. If you're processing it differently, please let me know. I'm not sure how many people actually could see the action going on, and how much of it was just heard. _________________ ~Moiety Jean
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Durin Mephit Great Tree Officer


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Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 1:33 pm Post subject: |
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We could have the action off camera, and focus on the reaction of the crowd... _________________ Durin Mephit * Member of Guild of Messengers - Unless otherwise stated, opinions are mine only and not Guild endorsed.
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Rils Great Tree Member

Joined: 28 Dec 2005 Posts: 815 Location: Screw Ballard, I live in Edmonds now
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Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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I think we need an extended fight scene on the rickety old bridge.
phend: "I know something you do not know... I'm not left handed!"
Laxman: "I know something you don't know... I'm not left handed either!"
Kodama: "I know kung-fu..." _________________
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Erik Great Tree Member


Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 1121 Location: the Netherlands
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Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 3:42 am Post subject: |
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There is also a lot of shouting from the explorers, I think you should focus on that crowd. And you can shoot the bridge from a distance, e.g. from the balcony on the courtyard wich looks over the canyon. Then, you can't see what they are doing, but you can see the characters. You can let them do the talk animation or something, so that you can see they're moving.
Though, high antisotroping is required, otherwise the characters are too blurred. |
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Moiety Jean First Lady of the Great Tree


Joined: 06 Jan 2004 Posts: 1852 Location: Seaaaaaattle
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Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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While I'm waiting for some more input on episode 5, I thought I'd jump back into Episode 7's writing.
And look! The emote element has been solved for us. LOL!
There are now many emotes we can use to portray the tension of the situation. If we film any episodes on UU before they shut down, this might be a good one to consider, provided no other option for custom avatars is opened to us through Professor's valiant efforts. _________________ ~Moiety Jean
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Moiety Jean First Lady of the Great Tree


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Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 2:47 am Post subject: |
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First draft..
Missing some titles and other scripty stuff, and still needs some of the philosophical discussion weeded out so it doesn't get dull and long. We must leave Sharper's "Who brought Aristotle and Plato out?" line in there. LOL
What do you think of the scripted shots, Marten? Do they seem doable?
I've tried to pepper in emotes often but not allow them to look overused or silly. I'm working from memory of how they look so we'll need to use judgement as we film to see if they'll work
http://www.fioca.com/jean/media/GT_Episode_7_JeanEdit_v1.txt _________________ ~Moiety Jean
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Durin Mephit Great Tree Officer


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Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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Alright, I've asked Ashtar to turn off the bridge on the now unlikely to be renamed GT shard.
I can film part of the kidnapping scene with a lot of camera switching. To get new emotes on Phil and Sharper, I'll need to use a camera angle that only shows them and neither the bridge nor DRC peeps, on Uru Live.
I would like to get some shots with the camera behind Phil and Sharper, showing Watson and Laxman approaching. For that, I'll need two volunteers on the Great Tree shard, at the same time tomorrow (Sunday). Anyone who is available and interested, please follow this post with the time you can participate.
Thanks! _________________ Durin Mephit * Member of Guild of Messengers - Unless otherwise stated, opinions are mine only and not Guild endorsed.
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Dav'on Explorer

Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 17
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Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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I might be avaliable in the daylight hours GMT tomorrow, but I'll have to see what we're doing on the day. _________________ Seeking a journey away from Halvor's "Junee's Feet Obsession" |
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Cycreim Great Tree Officer


Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 1274 Location: Toronto, ON
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Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:09 pm Post subject: |
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I can be there whenever you need me, Marten. Although you know I tend to be a bit springy on camera. _________________ KI: 34353 |
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Moiety Jean First Lady of the Great Tree


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Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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I should be available tomorrow except for a few hours between noon and 3pm or so. _________________ ~Moiety Jean
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