The Picture Part is Done

We've cut in the last retake and the film is being "onlined" even as I type.  That has nothing to do with the internet.  It's the process of putting the final video into the format that will be needed for the sound mix and ultimate delivery.

Tomorrow I'll work with a video engineer to color balance anything I think should be changed.  There is only one
sequence that I feel I need to mess with.

It's just too darn dark.  I'm the one that pushed the picture so dark, but I think I overdid it.  When it gets to the point to where you can't see the seven foot tall red guy, a producer has second thoughts.

Chris Drake actually got some sleep last night!  There was such a huge mountain of sound fx to blend into a workable form that Audio Circus was able to give him another two days that he desperately needed.

This movie is not going to have your normal TV mix.  You have from now until February 6 to buy yourself some sort of multiple speaker theater system for your TV.  It will have a 6.1 mix that will have sound swooping all over the place - not that we've done it yet but I have notes.  This does not have a rushed, off the shelf feeling to the sound.

Well... actually the guys are rushing like mad but only because they're doing so much for this movie.

Early next week will be the final sound mix.  The end of my creative participation in Sword of Storms, after that the technical wizards do what they must to nail this thing down and send it to Cartoon Network in Atlanta.

Actually, I'm wrong.  Although the premiere will be letterboxed, we need to provide a Pan and Scan version.  And Mike Mignola and I have to record our commentary.  So I guess there's lots to do.  Later! -- Tad

All images © 2006 Starz Media and Revolution Studios Distribution.

Comments

[Spengler87]

I can barely hold back my excitement.

[hb]

ok...HB is underwater with that creature thing he fell off the waterfall with. That'll be an interesting sequence.
And the abe and liz situation also looks suspenseful AND hb looks bloody amazing in that forest....
I really really cant wait...
thanks Tad. keep these updates coming!

[Kirk]

I think my head may actually explode soon.

Wow.

[Jack]

I will say one thing Tad, the shot of HB walking threw the the forest is absolutely Amazing!
I mean I never seen anyhitng like the detail on that forest floor and the colours look great,
Plus a commentary with you and Mr.Mignola this is great.

[Laura]

I can't wait! And my country is too far ,I'll see the movie later than all of you!I'm so sd about this...