Pre-production...

Well, I finally decided to post my first post! Since I'm wanting to put most of my time into making this film, I won't have much time to post updates very often. Right now, my life is being spread between making this film, schooling, music (learning two new instruments, and trying to keep practicing two others), and helping with odd chores around the house. It seems like there is never an end to chores; whether it's changing the oil in the truck or ATV/s, fixing leaking water lines, hanging Christmas lights (which I just finished doing), or helping fix food. There's always something to do in our house!

Now, with that said I can go on to tell you where I am with "White Feather". Right now, I am working on writing up the script, using a wonderful program called Celtx. I would highly recommend it for those doing pre-production but who don't want to pay for a program like Final Draft. Since I'm using a story that was already written, I was able to type the story up, and right now I'm going back through it making little corrections to make the film flow smoothly (film story telling is MUCH different from written story telling). I'm almost finished with this stage of production, and am VERY excited to move on!

Another thing I'm doing right now is casting people. Since animation only uses people's voices, I don't have to focus on how well they "act", but on how well they can put the most feeling and realism into their voices. So, unbeknownst to people, I'm always listening closely to their voices. I'm afraid if I get too involved in making animation films, this will become a permanent habit!... After I pick people for the various parts, then I can see how well they do in front of a microphone with everyone watching them! That's when the acting gets tough!

Please pray that the Lord will continue to lead in this production. I have seen His leading many times already; from getting copyright permission for using the story (I had NO clue about getting the written permissions, but Josh [the guy from Herald Press] has been very helpful and workable) to even getting a free computer (OK, we are going to help him install some insulation as payment...) that I need to have in order to run one of the programs for this production. I know this film will be a blessing to those who watch it, as well as leave a deep impression about some very important issues relating to our culture. I know it has the potential to do a lot of good; and the devil knows that also. I need prayer warriors who will join with me in prayer as I begin a journey on which I have never embarked before!

May God bless each one of you!