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It's been a long time. Every entry has been a long time. I have since started migrating my energy to film making. This was the goal in the beginning. And no time better than now. I've been starting to team up with my brother Phi to discuss the future. It seems that my brother has been doing extremely well and I'm very proud of him.
I've been making music videos for local artists. I decided on starting in this because musicians are promotion machines. They generally have a fan base so after I finish the product for them, I don't have to do much to get my name out there. Musicians are lined up to have me direct t heir videos. But now I want to do non music videos. I'm going to finish up a feature script that I've been working on for a few years now. So far the feedback has been great. I'm trying to create something really different but without using over the top effects, just good storytelling.
I've been offered an exciting opportunity to go to Hong Kong to meet with film industry execs to further our venture as film makers. I'm going to start saving money so that I can bring my brother Phi with me. It'll be the first time he's ever traveled outside the states. I want us to be the new wave of film makers to revolutionize the film industry, which in my opinion, hit rock bottom after the writer's strike.
Seriously, look at Prometheus. I'm so angry about it. One theory for why it was so bad is because it touch on some very deep subjects that explains the origins of humans and someone high up powerful person didn't like this, so they made them cut the key elements in the film to prevent the public from knowing. Yes like a conspiracy. BUT that still doesn't explain the dumb badass then pussy scientists that died comedically, running in a straight line in front of a giant circular ship then getting crushed, a sexist medic pod, zombie scientist, casting Guy Pearce to play an old guy that faked his own death only to die shortly after, Charlize Theoron out of nowhere is his daughter, and the secret know it all asshole robot named David, and many many more.
Prometheus is not the only one. It's been a string of shit coming out of the ass called Hollywood and it's somehow appealing to the new generation of shitiphiles. Seriously, I don't think it's because I'm getting older, something is making people dumber. They're doing this to us intentionally. Technology is not necessarily making many people smarter, it's become a gateway constant of distraction, misinformation and limited vocabulary. But to my friends out there that can think for themselves, good for you.
Well my point is... since everything is so shitty, I see an opportunity for us to fill that void that people are yearning for and fill it awesomeness.
Ok i'm hungry. Until next time.
It's been a long time. Every entry has been a long time. I have since started migrating my energy to film making. This was the goal in the beginning. And no time better than now. I've been starting to team up with my brother Phi to discuss the future. It seems that my brother has been doing extremely well and I'm very proud of him.
I've been making music videos for local artists. I decided on starting in this because musicians are promotion machines. They generally have a fan base so after I finish the product for them, I don't have to do much to get my name out there. Musicians are lined up to have me direct t heir videos. But now I want to do non music videos. I'm going to finish up a feature script that I've been working on for a few years now. So far the feedback has been great. I'm trying to create something really different but without using over the top effects, just good storytelling.
I've been offered an exciting opportunity to go to Hong Kong to meet with film industry execs to further our venture as film makers. I'm going to start saving money so that I can bring my brother Phi with me. It'll be the first time he's ever traveled outside the states. I want us to be the new wave of film makers to revolutionize the film industry, which in my opinion, hit rock bottom after the writer's strike.
Seriously, look at Prometheus. I'm so angry about it. One theory for why it was so bad is because it touch on some very deep subjects that explains the origins of humans and someone high up powerful person didn't like this, so they made them cut the key elements in the film to prevent the public from knowing. Yes like a conspiracy. BUT that still doesn't explain the dumb badass then pussy scientists that died comedically, running in a straight line in front of a giant circular ship then getting crushed, a sexist medic pod, zombie scientist, casting Guy Pearce to play an old guy that faked his own death only to die shortly after, Charlize Theoron out of nowhere is his daughter, and the secret know it all asshole robot named David, and many many more.
Prometheus is not the only one. It's been a string of shit coming out of the ass called Hollywood and it's somehow appealing to the new generation of shitiphiles. Seriously, I don't think it's because I'm getting older, something is making people dumber. They're doing this to us intentionally. Technology is not necessarily making many people smarter, it's become a gateway constant of distraction, misinformation and limited vocabulary. But to my friends out there that can think for themselves, good for you.
Well my point is... since everything is so shitty, I see an opportunity for us to fill that void that people are yearning for and fill it awesomeness.
Ok i'm hungry. Until next time.
Silver Lining...
I've gotten over my low point since my birthday. I feel much more optimistic now that I am keeping busy with my work. Seeing my brothers and crew all working together to make something from nothing gives me great pleasure. We are all on the same page with ideas and we execute them as one with no conflict.
At the end of the day we review the dailies. We all nod at each other hiding our excitement, then burst into cheers high fiving each other! The footage looks amazing and our concepts worked beautifully. We all feel a great sense of accomplishment, reinforcing our passions as filmmakers.
We are looking confidently beyond the horizon, h
Upside down...
I feel bittersweet about how my life is going at the moment. I just had my 30th birthday and honestly, I was a little disappointed. Nothing says you're not young anymore like jumping on trampolines. I didn't enjoying not being in the same square as my friends and family. It's a rule. And didn't much enjoy hearing how some of my friends were getting hurt trying to do tricks, breaking their glasses while jumping, getting completely wiped out after about 15 minutes. On the way to the place I was subjected to seeing my brother in a state of rage the entire drive from the rear view mirror "talking" to his ex girlfriend. Apparently they're b
In the year 2011...
Well... it's been quite a while since I've written in my journal. I've been too busy hustling for work. A lot has happened since. Business is great with the photography. It's steadied out to the point where I'm ready to make my next move in the film making.
Oh and if you haven't checked out my new website go here:
www.duytranphotography.com
I've worked with countless indie film production crews. I still work for a few of them. I've helped with a couple of commercials and government contracts. I've done 48hrfilm just about every year and most of them I was assigned at Director of Photography. In 48hrfilm NYC we won a bunch of awards
Passion of the Fruit...
Long overdue. But I've finally started my business. I just got business license, but there is still a long way to go. I've signed up with a non profit called SCORE composed of retired executives who offer their time to give back and mentor fresh entrepreneurs like myself. They also offer many workshops that help me become more familiar with the resources available as well as how to manage and grow my business.
I'm still hacking away at my business plan. It's like slaying a monster. I'm having to do a lot of research on marketing and referencing database on all the local competition and reading a lot of books on industry specifics. It'
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Did you hear they originally wanted to write it so that Jesus was a Forerun- uh, I mean Space Jo- ...Engineer? And the reason the Engineers wanted to kill us all was b/c we killed Jesus? I guess they made Geiger crucifixes for the sets and everything before they went "Wait a minute... this is... a horrible idea!?" *head shake*
What a frickin' disaster.
What a frickin' disaster.