10-31-7

In preparing for the project, I've been rolling ideas off my wife on how to conduct the now re-named fight about a fight. Some features involved include repeating, over criticism, and stating the obvious. Phrases such as "there you go again" and "why do you have to bring that up" will be included. With me being one of the 2 fighting, I will intentionally keep it focused on the minimum. I haven't had a chance to work with Matt on this, but I am very optimistic about the project.

10-29-07

Wednesday's the day of execution. I've talked to the parties involved, we're deciding which place would be the easiest to film, and I have mapped out the "fight". I've decided to go loose, and the ideas are flowing as far as how to keep the project in the perimeters of the end goal. By early next week, I'm hoping to have the finished project handed back in DVD format.

10-22-7

As the time approaches to execute the project, I believe it to be necessary to go with a "loose script" concept. In taking the role in the conversation myself, I can control it (to an extent) and keep it from being completely derailed. I may be in for a surprise with what Matt can come up with on the fly, but I will still keep it focused. I will probably tight script an "interruption" as an example of rudeness, or to show how others can ruin a good discussion by completely changing the direction of it.

10-17-07

Apologies for not blogging sooner. With midterms running amuck these last 2 weeks, my brain's been like oatmeal lately. Scripting seems to be a bit more of a challenge then I had predicted. I'm thinking in 2 possible directions; basic discussion about basic discussion, or maybe even an argument about an argument. Some would argue that discussion IS argument... come to think of it, that statement is good fodder for the project. Minimalism is always the most difficult.

10-2-07

I have just finished writing my proposal for my Film 202 project. The proposal is due tomorrow and I've been hard pressed to write up a proposal that doesn't sound exactly like my first blog entry.

Thus far I have recruited the talents of 2 individuals who I have worked with in different settings in the past. Chris Sonlightner, a UWM graduate who majored in film will be filming the project. I also will be aided by Matt Utley, a Marquette English major who graduated and is now a copywriter. Matt and I will be having the discussion about discussion.

I'm also in the proses of writing the script for the project and will hopefully be done with it next week. This is the most difficult part of the project; as it essentially IS the project.