The visual language for āMotor Machineā was set in prep talking over the colorful boards drawn by director @13ththejason and pre-vis using Artemis from @chemicalwedding.tv on location scouts. Having clarity on the story and visual transitions I had more time with my camera and G&E team to support the technical execution on set.
š - Tokina Vista Primes (18, 35, 50, 85)
š¹ - Sony FX3
The VFX shot into the makeup mirror was originally a shot we planned to do using a car mirror in the narrative portion of the music video. We cut it because it felt out of place. We were servicing the shot and not the story. The pre-vis for the shot that made the cut was taken after wrapping day 2 at the fast food location. I worked with the editor and vfx artist @marcskamazing , to see how if the idea translated practically.
The first part of the shot was the plate with camera pushing in on a doorway dolly past @_st.anthon_ shoulder into the mirror. The weight of the mirror was held by @amandajeanmakeup but natural shake of holding it didnāt work. Behind her hand, key grip @lawr.rence hid a c-stand with a cardellini to support the weight of the mirror. The second is the mirror image that we see in the reflection being comped in that finishes on a single of Mike. Thereās a couple tweaks Iād make of course after doing it and overall the collaboration it took with the team to make it work was the most fulfilling part.
Practicing cinematography, shaping hard sunlight.
Collaborating with @marcos.repolle and @ian.jo_ we recreated and shaped hard window light, aiming for a natural look. In these two scenes the key light is motivated by afternoon sunlight coming through the windows in frame. The reference image is from Killing Them Softly, shot by cinematographer Greig Fraser, ASC.
The companion Iāll never forget.
Cooper lived a full 8 years and gave so much love to everyone he met. After being diagnosed with a terminal heart condition a few months ago I thought a lot about how I would feel when the day came. Fear of uncertainty crept in and I dreaded losing him. When he declined quickly last week I knew it was time to let go.
I expected to be sad and miss him a lot. I do miss him, but more than anything I pleasantly found gratitude was what I was left with. I started to think about how many smiles he put on my face. The thought put his impact on my life into perspective. Small but consistent differences that compounded over 8 years. It was a privilege to be a part of his adventure. Thanks for all the smiles big guy. Rest easyā¤ļø
