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Countdown: 4 hours

Posted: July 26th, 2009 | Author: samantha | Filed under: 48 Hour Film Project | 1 Comment »

The past 28 hours since the last post have been a crazed blur. Starting bright and early at eight in the morning the first scene was set and shooting. Take after take after take until satisfaction before moving on to the next scene. It’s a never-ending process. I think we can all appreciate full-length movies more after realizing how much time our five minute video takes to create. Given the amount of time we’re taking on each shot, we’re still rushing to make sure we have time for everything else.

We had a few extras volunteer their time last night for one of the scenes. They came prepared with all types of clothing and added a nice change of pace. By the end of the night we each fell over onto the nearest couch or chair.

Now we take what we’ve got and figure out what to do with it. Some shots had mistakes, we didn’t always get what we wanted, but regardless – we’re going to have to work with it from this point. We are just in the process of tying it all together. Pairing the music, the animation, and hopefully soon a title to the film and before you know it, we’ll be turning it in!


Des Moines 48 Film Project!

Posted: June 19th, 2009 | Author: finnmiles | Filed under: 48 Hour Film Project, Des Moines Community of Artists | Tags: , , | No Comments »

In 2008 a random group of friends and associates living in the Drake area of Des Moines happened upon a colorful little flier announcing the 48 Film Project? “Do you guys wanna do this?” asked Paul? “Yeah, sure. Sounds like fun.” was the general response. From this nonchelant exchange a seed of creativity was born and the newly christened “Napkin Sketch” group found.

Napkin Sketch - 48 Hour Film Project

Napkin Sketch - 48 Hour Film Project

During the 2008 48 Film Project this team, comprised of Josh Larson, Jessie Larson, Wayde Stover, Erin Stover, Scott Yoshimura, Scott Gratton, Paul Gratton, Matt Shwery, and Ben Whitmer made a fantastic film, and found new friends, and a new passion in filmmaking and creative development.

Now this team is preparing for the 2009 48 Film Project, as well as looking at other creative arts projects in the Central Iowa area. Keep track of of our fun antics here at Napkin-sketch.com!