Author Archives: Robert O'Brien

First Shoot Down

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Robert O'Brien

This past weekend we filmed with our subject for the first time. I feel confident with the content we were able to capture but we have our work cut out for us in post. Due to some production issues we … Continue reading →

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Calling the Shots

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Robert O'Brien

This week I’ve been preparing for my weekend with my documentary subject. It has been a long and stressful process as my subject’s availability has shrunk and my story still not defined. I’ve been meeting with professors, reading her memoir, … Continue reading →

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The Heat

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Robert O'Brien

On Saturday September 20th I began shooting one of my documentary projects. I was nervous and anxious to begin, triple checking I had all the necessary equipment, enough batteries, and a dedicated crew. The shoot went well overall, however I … Continue reading →

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Wheels in Motion

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Robert O'Brien

This morning (9/17) Sam and I spoke with our documentary subject on the phone for the first time. I was eager to pick her brain and find our story. However, the meeting proved to be more head-scratching than clarifying. With … Continue reading →

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Energized Yet Anxious

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Robert O'Brien

On Friday September 5th I met with a potential subject for my documentary project involving the Syracuse Shockwave. Chuck Iavarone is everything I am looking for in a subject. After meeting with him I felt like I’d have an interesting … Continue reading →

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