'CityScape' Filming!

From behind the camera...

[Messing around backstage!]

Acting is a passion of mine, as you might have gleaned from my blog. In fact, creative endeavors in general seem to dominate the majority of my life, whether it be acting, drawing/painting, writing, singing, piano playing and, as of recently, also directing. 

[Roses, in a flask!]

One of the great things about having been part of more experimental theatre companies from a young age with a focus on devised work is that, whilst you develop important acting skills, there are many opportunities to develop one's ideas and experience some directing. 

[On location - can you guess where? ;)]

So last January, I set myself five resolutions. One of which was to make my very own short film, which as of yesterday I have finally managed! (Well kind of... I still have all the post-production to do, which is obviously a massive ordeal!). But for me this has been a great learning curve so far, from all the ordeals of the last post, through all the unexpected problems during filming. However I am really happy with the footage so far and can't wait to start putting it all together. But first... About Filming!

Introducing the Actors:

[Lead Actress: Anoushka Probyn]

[Lead Actor: Thomas Kirby]

The premise of the film is that it is essentially a love chase round London's brightest sights. It will be a short artsy/fashion film which I intend to be only a few minutes long (five at maximum). 

[Best. Steak. Baguettes. Ever. #Camden]

[Food Break!]

[Tea Break]

[Drinking]

[MORE FOOD!]

It was a very fun experience for me and I feel that I have learnt a lot from this! And whilst I found cinematography to be a fun experience, I felt that being behind camera and focusing on footage distracted from my ability to direct. Next time I will definitely find a cameraman/woman to help! Also someone to properly do cinematography as that is definitely not where my talents lie!. I would also bear in mind that sometimes, the general public just get in the way... 

However in whole, I'd say it filming was a success! Now onto postproduction! :D

THAT'S A WRAP! ;)

xxx

Traipsing Camden~

[Camden Markets, London]

Yes!! Another blog! And only 2 days after the first! I am getting better :D 

If you are as obsessed with shopping as me, you should know that one of the best places to get any sort of item would be the markets. My new favourite shopping arena (other than Primark...) has got to be the wonderful world of Camden. You see, Camden, unlike Primark, is great for sourcing deals and, if you happen to be an expert haggler, then knocking down prices shouldn't be too difficult! (alternatively, find a local Londoner to help you ;) )

  From quirky to cute, Camden has everything you need and more at reasonable prices whilst really engulfing you with the real atmosphere of London with the cobbled streets and streetwise market stalls, there really is nothing better to do on a Sunday afternoon.
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Ja!! Ein neue Blog! Und nur 2 Tage spater! Ich bin besser :D

Wenn du, wie ich, ein Shopaholic auch sein bist, du solltest wissen, dass Markte am besten sind, fur einkaufen. Meine neue Lieblingsmarkt (die nicht Primark ist...) musste Camden sein. Camden hatte viele sache und, wenn man ein bisschen klug sein ist, kann man die Kleidungen mit einer weniger Preis bekommen!

Von komisch zu Suss, Camden hat alle und ist auch zeimlich billig. Gleichzeitig, gebt Camden die atmospha:re von London, mit die kleine Strasse und alle die Markte. Wirklich, gibt es nicht eine besser                                                            activita:t fu:r eine Sonntag Abend.