Making headway on Batman 1969

Much to my delight, I have been able to do some editing on Batman 1969.  Regrettably, I have had to contend with fatigue, as well as employment that is frustrating to deal with.


I confess that there is frustration.  I want to purchase a second LCD monitor for the video editing.  Better yet, I would like to get a 15-inch or so LCD television.  The benefits would be many: I currently do not own a TV, and I could use this as an external monitor for my video camera.  I saw one today at Radio Shack for $135.

However, I have other needs to contend with, such as new rear tires and eyeglasses.  The tires are necessary for state inspection, scheduled for October.  And I need glasses.  And then there are other things, such as getting a new car stereo, since my current unit has not worked properly for some time.


I should not complain, since there are indeed so many people out of work.  But if I can get these aids for editing the film, so much the better.   This is a complex film to edit.  Yes, some may think this is a bad thing I did, but this is my film, and my story.


And Batman 1969 does matter.  It is a precursor to Carrie's World; the infrastructure obtained for the making of the fan film can be used for the fan series.


I hope to have the Prologue, Act 1 and Act 2 completed by next Monday (2 August), with the remainder of the film edited by (I hope) the end of August or so.

Surviving the heat

This has not been an easy summer. For me, it has been one of the harshest in recent years, in large part to the humidity.  It has a direct effect on filming, because it is not such a good idea to film costumed heroes who might wilt, to say the least.


Or worse.

On a more positive note, editing of Batman 1969 remains under way.  I hope to land a second LCD monitor so that I can work with the individual film shots more effectively.  Last night, I could barely sleep, and I have been awake for at least 21 hours.  Hopefully, with tonight's storm, we can all sleep a little better.