AN INDIE LIFE » Joe Schermann Song http://grking.com/blog FILMMAKER GARY KING'S THOUGHTS ON LIFE, FILM AND EVERYTHING ELSE IN HIS HEAD Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:03:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 The Cameras of My Films http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/09/09/the-cameras-of-my-films/ http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/09/09/the-cameras-of-my-films/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:03:40 +0000 grking http://grking.com/blog/?p=5804

As technology improves each year (making everything better and more affordable), it makes me just hope to keep up with my own growth as a filmmaker and visual storyteller.  I’m dancin’ as fast as I can.

Looking at my trailers brings back fond memories of the people and experiences that have come and gone in the past 7 years.  I am who I am today because of them.

HOW DO YOU WRITE A JOE SCHERMANN SONG (2011)
(Canon 5D, Canon 7D)

DEATH OF THE DEAD (2010)
(Canon 7D)


WHAT’S UP LOVELY (2010)
(Canon HV30, Nikon D90)



DISMAL (2009)
(Sony EX-1)


NEW YORK LATELY (2009)
(Panasonic HVX200)




GRIT (2007) (Panasonic HVX200)


HUBRIS (2006)
(Canon XL2)


FAVORS (2004)
(Panasonic Varicam)



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]]> http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/08/29/schermann-song-first-teaser-trailer/feed/ 17 Schermann Song Diaries – The Production (Day 22-24) http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/08/19/schermann-song-diaries-the-production-day-22-24/ http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/08/19/schermann-song-diaries-the-production-day-22-24/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:35:29 +0000 grking http://grking.com/blog/?p=5731 July 27 (Shooting Day #22)
- a little sad….only 8 more shooting days left. We wrap on August 6th – it will be an epic night.
- worked Christina hard today – she killed it

July 28 (Shooting Day #23)
- 4 more shooting days for scene work…then 3 days for dance sequences…..home stretch here we come!
- kinda enjoy making my shot list the day of the shoot – (a huge departure from my usual method of shot listing the entire film beforehand)

July 29 (Shooting Day #24)
- filmed my cameo today….hopefully it’s not a deleted scene
- moved to 2nd location: shot in Astoria (Queens) disguised as NYC – we’ll see it it works

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]]> http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/08/19/schermann-song-diaries-the-production-day-22-24/feed/ 1 Schermann Song Diaries – The Production (Day 19-21) http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/08/13/schermann-song-diaries-the-production-day-19-21/ http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/08/13/schermann-song-diaries-the-production-day-19-21/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:12:27 +0000 grking http://grking.com/blog/?p=5782 July 23 (Shooting Day #19)
- wrapped — much needed day off tomorrow — exhausted
- to me being a director often consists of wanting “A” — but given the choices of “B” or “C” — & making that critical decision on the fly

July 25 (Shooting Day #20)
- today was the only day where all the lead actors share a scene together – gonna explode from all the talent in one room (this video contains a sneak listen to “Moth to a Flame” — one of the original songs in the film — it shows the diverse range of Schermann’s composition)

- wrapped another 12-hr day – have to admit I was kinda stressed going into today – filmed a HUGE scene (with tons of coverage) with some of my most favorite talented actors!
- during these stressful shooting days….sometimes I have to remember to stop and enjoy what I’m doing

July 26 (Shooting Day #21)
- I am……CAMERAMAN!!! — (Joe Schermann shot this picture of me while we filmed a rooftop scene in Astoria)

- finished the day….rooftop hangout under the stars with the actors/crew – beautiful night

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]]> http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/08/13/schermann-song-diaries-the-production-day-19-21/feed/ 1 I Made Grab Ass Friday!! http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/08/13/i-made-grab-ass-friday/ http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/08/13/i-made-grab-ass-friday/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:00:03 +0000 grking http://grking.com/blog/?p=5812 I’m speechless and honored that Adam Daniel Mezei of PMD-For-Hire would talk about my projects and cast with such high praise.

And after seeing this…I may even have a next project to work on with Christina Rose.

ADM Videoblog #67 — “Grab-Ass Fridays” — Gary King of “How Do You Write A Joe Schermann Song?” from Adam Daniel Mezei | ADMTV on Vimeo.



]]> http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/08/13/i-made-grab-ass-friday/feed/ 1 Schermann Song Diaries – The Production (Day 14-18) http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/07/26/schermann-song-diaries-the-production-day-14-18/ http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/07/26/schermann-song-diaries-the-production-day-14-18/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:21:17 +0000 grking http://grking.com/blog/?p=5655 Images from the shoot

In between takes with the cast
L to R: Christina Rose (“Evey) – Debbie Williams (“Summer”) – Joe Schermann (“Joe”)

Discussing the scene with the actresses

July 17 (Shooting Day #14)
- today was the first day I got to work the the great Jenn Dees again — along with my other favorite usual suspects

July 18 (Shooting Day #15)
- Shooting Day 15 – halfway mark — come on 2nd wind!!
- emotionally draining scene tonight – wrapped around 3am — proud of my actors Christina and Mark

July 19 (Shooting Day #16)
Blocking out a scene with actors Mark DiConzo and production mgr Daryl Ray Carliles — I play a trick on them around 01:10 where I pretend to drop my iPhone (again) — (Warning: R-Rated language)

July 21 (Shooting Day #17)
Christina Rose and I make an announcement while on set

July 22 (Shooting Day #18)
- filming the song “I Hate Summer” with Christina Rose – Actress
- Just wrapped a 13-hr shooting day of the production – great teamwork – great day!

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]]> http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/07/26/schermann-song-diaries-the-production-day-14-18/feed/ 1 “Schermann Song” – First images released http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/07/23/schermann-song-first-images-released/ http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/07/23/schermann-song-first-images-released/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:33:58 +0000 grking http://grking.com/blog/?p=5675 VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE
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- planes, trains, cars, helicopters, ice cream truck, construction work, kids, delivery trucks, gawkers, jackhammers, table saw, neighbor’s rock music…..just a few noise issues

Another account from the day (please forgive the Godard-ian camera work)

July 14 (Shooting Day #12)
- busted out another long shooting day — but happy with the results
- had this for my meal break

July 13 (Shooting Day #11)
- 4am – home from a long day of shooting one of my favorite musical numbers “Write Me a Love Song” — Day 11 of 29 in the can

Christina Rose & I on set before we head into what would be a 10-hr shooting day (my wife Susie is running the camera)

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]]> http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/07/20/schermann-song-diaries-the-production-2/feed/ 2 Schermann Song Diaries – The Production (Day 4-10) http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/07/16/schermann-song-diaries-the-production/ http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/07/16/schermann-song-diaries-the-production/#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:22:03 +0000 grking http://grking.com/blog/?p=5571 July 12 (Shooting Day #10)
- with the NY Summer heat – it feels like we’re making BODY HEAT 2

July 9 (Shooting Day #8)
- converting some footage to ProRes before heading out for an evening shoot in Brooklyn at the Flying Saucer Cafe!

July 8 (Shooting Day #7)
- Day 7 wrapped!! 22 to go baby!!
- Fixed the phone thanks to crew member Luis

Joe Schermann diary

July 7 (Shooting Day #6)
- shooting in 90+ degree weather is no joke…
- first casualty from the film shoot (my 1-week old iPhone!)

I think my wife wants an iPhone

July 6 (Shooting Day #5)
- very proud of my cast and crew
- first day with Mark DiConzo (as Gunther)

July 5 (Shooting Day #4)
-first musical number “I WANT” today – Christina Rose (as Evey) blew me away

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]]> http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/07/16/schermann-song-diaries-the-production/feed/ 2 Cinefist – The Crowdfunding Conversation http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/07/13/cinefist-the-crowdfunding-conversation/ http://grking.com/blog/index.php/2010/07/13/cinefist-the-crowdfunding-conversation/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:58:31 +0000 grking http://grking.com/blog/?p=5500 The conversation

CINEFIST – Crowdfunding with Gary King & Gregory Bayne from Sabi Pictures on Vimeo.

note: around 02:28 I say “indiegogo” when I meant to say “OpenIndie“



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