tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90314070377113630142024-03-19T04:33:45.063-05:00My Ancient Greek InternshipSophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-2541449751156562942010-09-23T16:41:00.005-05:002010-09-23T17:11:10.408-05:00Boedromion Full MoonVERY rainy here in Duluth today. Big storms moving through, MORE flooding possible.<br /><br />Gwendolyn has been fierce about the importance of shooting the rituals over the next nine days to correspond with the ancient schedule. The Eleusinian Mysteries were held during this month (they called it Boedromion) for nine days... probably starting with the <a href="http://www.schooloftheseasons.com/eleusis.html">full moon</a> and the autumn equinox. <br /><br />That would be today.Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-23250620771145534082010-09-14T09:25:00.009-05:002010-09-14T10:08:44.804-05:00Insomnia Borealis<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4CyU-zM0QxrbAwHJUSecAk6K9hPJmtrNZT_IX0pENNTv71rN3DytolfqhPKIL-a7E_guZxBYPT97eFSvX0esbAhtXhUyTd4_ljH9VG2PVxOiV0t0xKPjHDpO35UhU7PV1SQJZ1TvEHeo/s1600/tent_aurora.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4CyU-zM0QxrbAwHJUSecAk6K9hPJmtrNZT_IX0pENNTv71rN3DytolfqhPKIL-a7E_guZxBYPT97eFSvX0esbAhtXhUyTd4_ljH9VG2PVxOiV0t0xKPjHDpO35UhU7PV1SQJZ1TvEHeo/s320/tent_aurora.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516786254073776626" /></a><br /><br />Peeked out of my tent in the early hours to see the green fingers of the Aurora Borealis wiggling in the sky. Our intrepid crew sure could use a blessing from above right now. Maybe Gwendolyn's sweet grass offering actually did some good.Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-47391359983499758932010-09-11T13:43:00.002-05:002010-09-11T13:51:25.272-05:00Back on Track > cast party tonight!After a few weeks of delay, and repairs to the ruined temple... The Mysteries is gearing up to shoot again at the Temple to Demeter set. Julia wanted to throw a party for everyone (spirits have been low) ...especially to thank the local Duluth community who have opened up their homes and hearts to us. (Some even providing housing for the cast and crew who were displaced by flooding at the Bible Camp.)<br /><br />I ended up pitching my new tent (the other one floated away) in the backyard of some really nice local artists. Much better shower situation there!<br /><br />Looking forward to the party tonight. I will be shooting some stills and interviews for use on the bonus disk later.Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-37164831500903096322010-09-01T13:53:00.000-05:002010-09-11T13:59:13.172-05:00Sacred Way > too greenWent today with Julia, George, Krys and Gwendolyn to the location for the Sacred Way scenes. It's a beautiful wooded creek with a trail. It would be perfect for the shots of mysteries initiates walking with torches on the way to Eleusis... except that it's too green for Greece. Julia is going to try to put off the Sacred Way for a few more weeks, or a month if necessary. <br /><br />I'm starting to realize that this project might stretch on longer than I thought.Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-63142031673982250742010-08-26T17:42:00.002-05:002010-08-26T17:43:26.534-05:00Dancers on the set<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO7capUdhxsjMZT9fBnl-Z2ouQpO61jXJRTdMdhbUYrABipF4AiVxcvGr-X1JBURKZf-Ur6tzaFugcVtkx1JPfIdRvTxmOtNDLe5WUgGoNAllx0EL_PqP46EbMAL8d1oE1xqV9TrU21nk/s1600/dancers_on_set.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 176px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO7capUdhxsjMZT9fBnl-Z2ouQpO61jXJRTdMdhbUYrABipF4AiVxcvGr-X1JBURKZf-Ur6tzaFugcVtkx1JPfIdRvTxmOtNDLe5WUgGoNAllx0EL_PqP46EbMAL8d1oE1xqV9TrU21nk/s320/dancers_on_set.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509852777246416626" /></a>Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-40386772687844160142010-08-24T13:59:00.000-05:002010-09-11T14:03:38.233-05:00Temple InteriorIt's been fascinating to watch the scenic crew construct the interior temple set. I love spending time there. It's easy to imagine coming to pay tribute to the goddess.Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-87573544064839320772010-08-13T10:29:00.001-05:002010-08-13T10:30:32.199-05:00Mystery Boxes<object width="446" height="326"><param name="movie" value="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"/><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="bgColor" value="#ffffff"></param> <param name="flashvars" value="vu=http://video.ted.com/talks/dynamic/JJAbrams_2007-medium.flv&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/JJAbrams-2007.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=432&vh=240&ap=0&ti=205&introDuration=15330&adDuration=4000&postAdDuration=830&adKeys=talk=j_j_abrams_mystery_box;year=2007;theme=master_storytellers;theme=presentation_innovation;theme=the_creative_spark;event=TED2007;&preAdTag=tconf.ted/embed;tile=1;sz=512x288;" /><embed src="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf" pluginspace="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" bgColor="#ffffff" width="446" height="326" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" flashvars="vu=http://video.ted.com/talks/dynamic/JJAbrams_2007-medium.flv&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/JJAbrams-2007.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=432&vh=240&ap=0&ti=205&introDuration=15330&adDuration=4000&postAdDuration=830&adKeys=talk=j_j_abrams_mystery_box;year=2007;theme=master_storytellers;theme=presentation_innovation;theme=the_creative_spark;event=TED2007;"></embed></object>Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-63661183028150773412010-08-12T22:22:00.002-05:002010-09-10T22:27:18.778-05:00Caryatid Repair ShopFinally back up north again. Spent much of the day with the scenic designer and her small team. They were working on rebuilding the caryatids and other sculptural elements for the temple. Andrea Hardy has a background in theatrical set design. She can work magic with almost no budget. Good thing.Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-18684564927670110622010-08-11T22:17:00.004-05:002010-09-11T11:54:00.576-05:00Mt Olympus Wisconsin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9X-18XomZfxzdKgzFqhuv0VJIvGNC4sWHEXLynl20wRYHUg2Ba-BoU7wIFQ6X0N_YXzk_EfjK8xUw8FWyOt0tvVp32g1ApXDzaPW2sQerXEy_lS0SUoVHVZMlREwYgEyOAIY_dTZyex8/s1600/mt_olymp.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9X-18XomZfxzdKgzFqhuv0VJIvGNC4sWHEXLynl20wRYHUg2Ba-BoU7wIFQ6X0N_YXzk_EfjK8xUw8FWyOt0tvVp32g1ApXDzaPW2sQerXEy_lS0SUoVHVZMlREwYgEyOAIY_dTZyex8/s320/mt_olymp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515699523028064738" /></a><br />George is looking for alternative locations for shooting the Temple exteriors. He asked us to check out the Mt Olympus resort theme park at the Wisconsin Dells...on our way back from Chicago. I guess the insurance money for the flood damaged temple set is not coming through as quickly as he hoped.Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-88709484815681004182010-08-10T22:14:00.002-05:002010-09-11T12:27:38.292-05:00Triptolemus at guitar storeI guess the younger brother of Stephanie Hopper has been cast in the small role of Triptolemus. (A 2-fer special this week on child actors?)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj32PeGEQIxD8BmNrfcZASRwGWAN10Pu_HX4kLjHGleIUFKcS_vpNdhoh9Mi16rAeROxYiae2hV_xF20Ki5OKGdjlKMBGt2SrteQg6iCEJRbcbhpTDSRc0mevxsB_LehO0H-zNgkHAUWOA/s1600/daniel_hopper_triptolemus.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj32PeGEQIxD8BmNrfcZASRwGWAN10Pu_HX4kLjHGleIUFKcS_vpNdhoh9Mi16rAeROxYiae2hV_xF20Ki5OKGdjlKMBGt2SrteQg6iCEJRbcbhpTDSRc0mevxsB_LehO0H-zNgkHAUWOA/s320/daniel_hopper_triptolemus.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515707844728782386" /></a><br /> Daniel Hopper was promised a new guitar as part of his contract.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisoQ7bDZjLTyhAbbFcwHBXBZ0cY7DWJUJ9cKdXjVf-5jyZQklGJQUhwjOLOXO1KReMsv6Kssq8WvcG7TM75i_jf5GY8yTzPcBTb-NIGagLWQPA6sflLyih5ooAaT46bmfKHYIKSdY_AoQ/s1600/stephanie_hopper_mom.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisoQ7bDZjLTyhAbbFcwHBXBZ0cY7DWJUJ9cKdXjVf-5jyZQklGJQUhwjOLOXO1KReMsv6Kssq8WvcG7TM75i_jf5GY8yTzPcBTb-NIGagLWQPA6sflLyih5ooAaT46bmfKHYIKSdY_AoQ/s320/stephanie_hopper_mom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515708210791451090" /></a><br />At least the stage mother seems pretty relaxed, not too controlling. Yet.Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-53265960159717464392010-08-09T16:34:00.004-05:002010-09-11T12:29:20.299-05:00At the Palmer House with Hades<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCkZFV7EgLrxEcONTAnMRcsligjX7UexlXkexvV_wGbTtn3tUXpDC_tCRrNARIr0nRiaRVXFKpMqbFNG0KQ8U8xhy4vNs9PD0rjsTLbvwhnf2Rcz5a62RuSR9rw04yhEfffDn4Ig7ODAM/s1600/george_stephanie_jonathan.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCkZFV7EgLrxEcONTAnMRcsligjX7UexlXkexvV_wGbTtn3tUXpDC_tCRrNARIr0nRiaRVXFKpMqbFNG0KQ8U8xhy4vNs9PD0rjsTLbvwhnf2Rcz5a62RuSR9rw04yhEfffDn4Ig7ODAM/s320/george_stephanie_jonathan.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515709295748780226" /></a><br />Jonathan Frank insisted on staying at The Palmer House, a cool old hotel in Chicago. I didn't realize he and Stephanie Hopper had never met until now. I'm not so sure about the chemistry, but maybe that's ok, since he's the abductor. She's sweet enough, but there's a grumpy little teenage princess underneath that wholesome midwestern surface.Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-86533902422276664992010-08-08T15:39:00.008-05:002010-09-11T13:39:52.485-05:00News from the Set > Flood DamageIt's been really hot and muggy here in Chicago, but today the rain is passing through. Just got a call from George who is still in Northern Minnesota. They had bad flooding last night in the Duluth area. Part of the temple set was washed away and the two caryatids were buried halfway in mud. Mysteries shooting is suspended until the repairs can be made. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFevvU2yyxosbNR_PiSaNIq57Q-wQKNRMhWzibZoKAtXmEKFvfO6dJlNvdCydAm41y232xdtYeEI6z2DOAD2NLco4cbcqGxEEr1PYFGvLeAamZ0hZzIs-WZS7ze82cM4BACVonvvBklE/s1600/duluth_flooding.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFevvU2yyxosbNR_PiSaNIq57Q-wQKNRMhWzibZoKAtXmEKFvfO6dJlNvdCydAm41y232xdtYeEI6z2DOAD2NLco4cbcqGxEEr1PYFGvLeAamZ0hZzIs-WZS7ze82cM4BACVonvvBklE/s320/duluth_flooding.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515727292356183778" /></a><br />George sent us a pic. He says our housing at the Bible camp was particularly hard-hit. Mine was one of the tents that floated away. Krys and Julia were pretty shaken up by tree branches landing on their trailers. <br /><br />Ofcourse Gwendolyn is saying it's the Curse of Demeter. <br /><br />With everything on hold, George and Jonathan are flying in to Chicago today. George is meeting with the insurance guy down here to figure out how quickly they can process the claim. Meanwhile, the crew is renting studio space for some photography with Hades and the new Persephone. (Stephanie Hopper, the replacement for Louisa Grey). I'll meet up with them tonight at their hotel.Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-50770609978756219412010-08-08T12:33:00.003-05:002010-09-11T13:17:10.761-05:00Lollalalalalalalalalalalalalalaaaaaaah<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZB6NRRylck1U6LVq4Y-Ft5JBoGlVSsgMTINt3IFzd0oX0btqk6ToIxYKQb1wfFZqrAsevw3Cy3BCWD48BRt_96Lb1Ha-3lkEH7IGfnLxczAW9Kp-xt1caKkMLOoQsa1xFgsAEp9v1P6I/s1600/Lolla_bellycamera3.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZB6NRRylck1U6LVq4Y-Ft5JBoGlVSsgMTINt3IFzd0oX0btqk6ToIxYKQb1wfFZqrAsevw3Cy3BCWD48BRt_96Lb1Ha-3lkEH7IGfnLxczAW9Kp-xt1caKkMLOoQsa1xFgsAEp9v1P6I/s320/Lolla_bellycamera3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515719407432044754" /></a><br />Thanks to the camera crew, I have been filling my ears with new tunes, my belly with treats, and my eyes with surprises...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD09ChuIIIENQ95jzUW0yPs27ujkNH0KuITeUUNNZIQyDZ4IlQxe3xKzAmCipQfK8mCnliBVCgztw0GvGouty0x9Ty2Lc6p1wiMq_VKzBUGzn8IE_eDm6123v5vJIgHgQ8kVR9sDd2cUc/s1600/lolla_belly2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD09ChuIIIENQ95jzUW0yPs27ujkNH0KuITeUUNNZIQyDZ4IlQxe3xKzAmCipQfK8mCnliBVCgztw0GvGouty0x9Ty2Lc6p1wiMq_VKzBUGzn8IE_eDm6123v5vJIgHgQ8kVR9sDd2cUc/s320/lolla_belly2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515719944730395218" /></a><br />Beats Antique at the DJ stage<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjfdKw7UEkfTBmgo6QvBdPPJwTUorJma9HtYmpOEz-i1fBPwIvBUeIBMPHB8B8N2dR1wV7lA_s9HPURmOTGtM_e_tXxklR1v24J6PNcK8YpAyOmxMl5wgXjW6Y8m772uOj4Pk_3M4Du-A/s1600/lolla_bellystage2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjfdKw7UEkfTBmgo6QvBdPPJwTUorJma9HtYmpOEz-i1fBPwIvBUeIBMPHB8B8N2dR1wV7lA_s9HPURmOTGtM_e_tXxklR1v24J6PNcK8YpAyOmxMl5wgXjW6Y8m772uOj4Pk_3M4Du-A/s320/lolla_bellystage2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515719164133566802" /></a><br />Lollapalooza is the bomb!Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-33940883242164866112010-08-07T11:46:00.006-05:002010-09-10T15:20:24.580-05:00Lady Gaga ritesHere I am at Lollapalooza and I can't stop seeing the connections between this massive gathering and the ancient Greek rites. People gather for an intense experience. They parade in long lines. They make their sacrifices (pigs, money, what's the diff). They get their wristbands (in the Mysteries it was a saffron ribbon). They revel. They reveal.<br /><br /><br /><object style="background-image:url(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/EGh9zlN6eLo/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EGh9zlN6eLo&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/EGh9zlN6eLo&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="480" height="295" allowScriptAccess="never" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br /><br />I wonder if the Eleusinian Mysteries ever reached the ecstatic peak of Lollapalooza... Did Persephone do a stage dive after rising in the flames of the Telesterion... Did Security protect the priestess when crowd went wild?Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-78621610864789645452010-08-06T15:21:00.005-05:002010-09-11T13:04:32.059-05:00Hanging with the Camera Crew<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs77ADPlR_7ooS9Qo7sy-k0iP6YdFAjBaMKPFrbgMYUKk4_AzWcqnqM4Is9BCMDZHMf-6A15rXOZLp4ggaxJ2qUko9PewhQGBLKzo2eqZbJUxNBemLAWwpsF-BDJBHvYDDwhTs2fj-WJA/s1600/Lolla_camcrew.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs77ADPlR_7ooS9Qo7sy-k0iP6YdFAjBaMKPFrbgMYUKk4_AzWcqnqM4Is9BCMDZHMf-6A15rXOZLp4ggaxJ2qUko9PewhQGBLKzo2eqZbJUxNBemLAWwpsF-BDJBHvYDDwhTs2fj-WJA/s320/Lolla_camcrew.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515713494228481266" /></a><br /><br />Made it to Chicago. Slept in the van most of the way. The camera crew got me a pass into Lolla, as their guest sherpa. I'm learning as much as I can from them about cameras, lighting, and set up for mobile shoots like this. But mostly I'm learning about how much lugging you do, even to shoot a documentary. Not sure I'm buff enough. Is this why there are so few female camera operators? <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM6C9OwLzC3BLW3wxadLg-8pDVmmCxsF-PeRSEF-ENHRLazj0AS7GFq1b6qHaySmlir2NBQ1txj9zGmQwc72EI7ruRmvYxWAvuwnxI4kHL7HrMTgoQ0-MjucFteDrD7_xQvvNZjbTxqAw/s1600/lolla_camcrew_sherpa.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM6C9OwLzC3BLW3wxadLg-8pDVmmCxsF-PeRSEF-ENHRLazj0AS7GFq1b6qHaySmlir2NBQ1txj9zGmQwc72EI7ruRmvYxWAvuwnxI4kHL7HrMTgoQ0-MjucFteDrD7_xQvvNZjbTxqAw/s320/lolla_camcrew_sherpa.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515718267981148370" /></a><br />On the plus side, they've really been teaching me a ton. Dave even offered to let me borrow one of his DSLR cameras for shooting some of the Mysteries Bonus Disk features. (Did I mention that I got another assignment from George?). <br /><br />I know I'm really lucky to get this opportunity. I just hope I can shoot and edit something that is Bonus Disk quality.Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-47766512534933204282010-08-05T23:12:00.000-05:002010-08-11T11:54:42.394-05:00Getaway WeekendThe DP and camera crew have to go down to Chicago for a few days to finish a documentary they have been shooting about Lady Gaga. One of the cameramen took pity on me after seeing Julia go berserk over the missing piglets. They have one extra seat in the van and offered to take me along.<br /><br />I am outta here, for a day or two. <br /><br />Whoooo Hoooooo! <a href="http://2010.lollapalooza.com/band/lady-gaga">Lollapalooooooooza!</a>Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-19455928294916954402010-08-04T09:49:00.007-05:002010-09-11T13:23:50.309-05:00Home away from home away from home...ok. check. The Gitchee Gumee coffeeshop is now my lifeline. <br /><br />whew.<br /><br />Have I told you about the old Bible camp that is now accomodations for cast and crew of THE MYSTERIES? The stars get their own trailers at least. But Krys Douglas was so mad she ripped her name off her door.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWhrorn9rcciVl3-5SeaNXAW41q2fFtZzSUxqKG4HfSZjfWQDIv858Yja2TsVYVALlhoBFN6Ps-wBlhyphenhyphen07ubDfojnLojIVmZLXbwRcPTPOVI8dHFeuL7Yir7tj_QI7Hcjh-QAtZ3UvUEw/s1600/star_trailer.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWhrorn9rcciVl3-5SeaNXAW41q2fFtZzSUxqKG4HfSZjfWQDIv858Yja2TsVYVALlhoBFN6Ps-wBlhyphenhyphen07ubDfojnLojIVmZLXbwRcPTPOVI8dHFeuL7Yir7tj_QI7Hcjh-QAtZ3UvUEw/s320/star_trailer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515722994886495314" /></a><br /><br />sigh.<br /><br />Other than the showers that smell like rotten eggs, it's not all that bad. I can live with the mosquito bites and the aggressively friendly chipmunks (former christian campers trained them to run up your leg for a graham cracker). A few bodacious black bears are a concern to some, but I am careful to NOT bring any food into my tent. Hank and Janine speculate that the bears had a paw in the disappearance of the piglets this weekend.<br /><br />Thunderstorms can be problematic, especially when using electronics in a tent. I learned that the hard way.<br /><br />So, from now on, I will be blogging from my favorite new java hut. The log cabin theme is sooooooo old world.Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-51075110839352779452010-08-04T09:45:00.002-05:002010-08-04T09:49:33.888-05:00testing wireless at coffeeshopI am at the Gitchee Gummee Coffeeshop on the northshore of Lake Superior. Just up the road from the bible camp. See if this posts to my blog...Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-19797818210617702862010-08-03T21:45:00.002-05:002010-09-11T13:15:22.849-05:00I didn't know it would be this hard to make a movieseriouslySophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-68492656566276871462010-08-02T22:55:00.003-05:002010-08-03T23:50:56.504-05:00Prop ShopSpent most of today in the props dept. <br />I like the props dept. <br />Those are my kinda peeps.Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-75022503825387063722010-08-02T22:02:00.007-05:002010-08-03T23:49:41.044-05:00When in doubt : CGICouldn't we use <span style="font-weight:bold;">Computer Generated Imagery<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span> as a substitute for every single AWOL animal and sulking cast member? <br /><br />Just wondering.Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-14227455239416042852010-07-31T22:44:00.000-05:002010-08-03T22:47:35.786-05:00Sucky day overallSome tears on the set today. <br />Though not in the script, and none on camera.Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-85465017745387707362010-07-31T22:39:00.001-05:002010-08-03T23:09:45.006-05:00Pigs on the lam (b)I swear I am NOT the one who left the cage unlatched.Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-30615450415019282132010-07-31T22:11:00.014-05:002010-08-04T00:01:41.030-05:00Short-o-PottiesHank just announced that every available port-o-potty in a 50 mile radius has been reserved for the <a href="http://www.visitduluth.com/tall-ships/">Duluth Tall Ships Festival</a> this weekend. The Inspector General (of Health and Human Services?) told him that our location would be in violation and very likely fined if we gather the crew and extras to the beach site as planned today.Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9031407037711363014.post-18047334302568397892010-07-30T16:49:00.016-05:002010-08-03T23:43:45.960-05:00Free Range Film FestJust back from my first real film festival with the VIPs tonight. <a href="http://www.freerangefilm.com/">http://www.freerangefilm.com/</a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MtG3MeIcP2nltc6ot-5oxRw0uj99xCBJvDUPTxcKND10oJWt-L2guuAReHBoYqohIg0hhRs5lub56snQaC-GbWuQTp4jyPv7J3Dl-3eg7akdcfe7A_pFijvj6hwdDT3GJvQiBSVYEjA/s1600/freerangefest_dusk.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MtG3MeIcP2nltc6ot-5oxRw0uj99xCBJvDUPTxcKND10oJWt-L2guuAReHBoYqohIg0hhRs5lub56snQaC-GbWuQTp4jyPv7J3Dl-3eg7akdcfe7A_pFijvj6hwdDT3GJvQiBSVYEjA/s320/freerangefest_dusk.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500671280285351442" /></a><br />Julia and George discussed the possibility of having <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Mysteries</span> premiere at this regional film fest next summer. She likes the the agricultural connection. He likes the low-budg aspect. Both of them were a little surprised by the intimate setting, even for an indie festival it was pretty casual. But it was cool to be there with Jonathan Frank. People kept coming up to him to get autographs.<br /><br />I also got to meet Janine Summer who is the animal specialist (pig/dog/horse wrangler) for the production. She met us at the Free Range barn to transport the piglets we need for the purification scene.Sophia Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13642691741456660302noreply@blogger.com0