How can just a three-four days can change my perception of seeing a movie is really a interesting tale. At least, now I can appreciate the works of the people who make a film possible. Really!!! Hats off to them.
It is spring fest time here at N
IT Rourkela. And we thought why not participate in something rather than becoming a dumb spectator. So, we searched for any event in which we can compete and choose to participate in a event named 'Technicolor' which is a movie making event. The choice seemed obvious as we have a great editor in Suraj who has experience in After-Affects and other stuffs and we thought this movie making is gonna be easy.
So, we set out to scrounge for a script in which we can make a movie. We even consulted a teacher to do a video on drug abuse, which we thought would be an apt topic on the occasion. But the script seemed too straight and boring, so we had to search another idea. . Five days left and too much of work to do.
But sadly, the first two days went by and we were still undecided on a story. Even reading short story books didn’t help. At last, we settled for a love story as told by Hara Bhai.
And now what is going to be in the script and who are going to act. This took another day and it was decided that the film will have only 3 prime characters to be enacted by Suraj, Abs and Monika. The same day we reached the hanuman temple in the campus to have our first shot, but sadly, the poor light intensity didn’t let us do that. We had to do something. So, we went to Vatika Restaurant to have a scene shot and thus, the shooting voyage starts.
As we had already decided the dialogues, we just needed to shoot the scene. But a short conversation to be shot took a long time. This shows how much an actual movie be tasking. We had a lot of fun doing it. We shot in Vatika. Then went to Abs' relative's house to have another shoot. Used diluted 'Thums Up' as Alcohol. :P .
The next day, Nitrutsav started. With some of us having our hands full for the fest, it was difficult for us to complete the movie in time. It was Monika's scene that we had to shoot. So, in the afternoon we went to her home to picture the scenes. We needed a home scenario and it was a perfect place to do them. It took us the whole afternoon. That night as we had a laughter show, we had a delayed start of the editing part.
Next was the D-day, the last day to submit the movie. With more 3-4 scenes to be shot, it was a distant possibility for us to complete in time. Rather we thought why not leave the movie for a later date and enjoy the events. So, we gave up at last.
Enjoyed the next two days for sure. Dance competitions, Band performance, Dumb Charades and especially, the laser show (it was my presentation that was on display in the show). Even if we gave up, were a bit disappointed, we learnt a lot. It was an altogether new experience. At least the next time when I see a movie my eyes will be a little bit on how the film is made and other stuffs too.
And yes, the show must go on. Don’t forget to catch the premiere of our movie :P . Date to be announced soon……...
