Road trip

The production is moving along nicely.  A 1500 km road trip from Melbourne to Binalong NSW was made to visit the music composer, Bruce Smeaton.  The intent of the music for the film was discussed, with options for the up coming recording in Melbourne planned.

Historic Binalong, NSW - once home to Banjo Patterson.  After hundreds of holdups, bush ranger John Gilbert was shot here in 1865.

We always visit this sign when going through Gundagai, NSW.  

Lots happening....

It has been a bit quiet on this blog for the last week or so.  This is because a lot of things are happening to do with secret bits of the film, revealed only to the lucky audience who watch it.

Some information is allowed out though....

In some exciting news, Bruce Smeaton http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006295/ is composing the music for the film.  If you are interested there is a recording of some of his work (and an interview with him) on ABC Classic FM tonight around 8pm.  This was part of a program featuring a number of Australian composers called "The Glass Soldier".

http://www.abc.net.au/classic/content/2013/11/11/3886391.htm

Other news...

There is still shooting going on, with a plan to wrap it all up this week.

The lanes we filmed most of the animation in have been totally blacked out and new artwork is appearing all over them, amazing how quickly things change.

Kelly came in with me last night and we filmed the title of the film appearing over a wall. 

These walls being painted black was a story aired on Australian national news.

Last night in the city for Husk.

Thanks to Kelly McGillivgray-Brown for her excellent help last night. We raced into the city to film a little pick-up to fix a continuity issue. Husk is now back in Carrum to shoot the final scenes...

Love and puppets...

Thanks to Tony Lawrence for the cartoon..

Milestone

Last night we moved out of the production office in town.

It was very handy to have a place to keep all our equipment and charge batteries etc.  

We might have to go in for one pick-up shot.  Last night we filmed a little bit of time lapse from the car...

Nothing lasts forever

This piece has been a survivor in its little nook in Centre Place for several years.  Last night while filming we were visited by a workman who measured up this very spot with the express purpose of filling it in and restricting access.  Lucky we have been able to use this space before it goes.  

Photo: James Edge

 James Edge and David Hewet were on hand last night to help out with a couple of tricky shots involving the moving van.  We used a conventional tripod and wired it to the van using foam covered wire.  This was surprisingly stable.  It didn't stop Paul from being anxious about his precious Russian lenses...

Photo: James Edge

Photo: James Edge

Tight fit

James Edge and David Hewet did a stirling job last night. We are edging closer to finishing our time in the city. It will be a bit sad when we are done because it is so much fun in there.  The staff of local businesses and residents have been wonderfully understanding while we film.
Husk (the big girl puppet), has had an interesting time in town. Three kisses, several cuddles, two attempted abductions and one marriage proposal. Who knew she would be so endearing?

David on the other hand (here with stocking on his head), has had zero kisses and zero abduction attempts. Not sure why!

Photo: James Edge

Where we filmed, the van just fits between the bins and gutter. 

Photo: James Edge

 Paul animating in Rutlidge Lane.

Photo: James Edge