Silliness

So, my partner has decided that he feels as though I don't own any part of this project. He feels as though this has all been his idea and that I just took it and ran off with it.

It is unfortunate, for I ave been nothing but upfront with him and he signaled his agreement to everything I have been doing enthusiastically until now, now matter how he may protest otherwise.

He says Shuffle is his alone because he came up with the idea for a zombie television show "years ago". I suggested the animation and the meta-narrative.

Now, let's examine the idea. Is a zombie television show an original idea?
No - to prove this I recommend the thread at allthingszombie.com about "Dead", a now defunct television show: http://www.allthingszombie.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7181

Did he come up with zombies?
No - To prove this I recommend the Wikipedia entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie

Is a zombie cartoon original?
No - Might I suggest Zombie College: http://www.mondominishows.com/index.php?series=13&seriesPage=0

Is drama an original element?
No - Do I really have to reference this one?

Is animation original?
No - He did not invent a medium.

Is a zombie cartoon geared towards adults original?
No - Hence "City of Rott": http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0839762/

The only original element is the structure I brought to it.

On top of that, since we have no contract between us (though I have been pushing to get one made FOREVER), copyright revert to the person who made the film, me! That is why Wal-Mart is in such trouble now: http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/04/company-sells-a.html

The crappy thing is, I've done all the work. I designed the characters with the artists, I found the talent, I found the money, and I took care of it all, now he is trying to say that he didn't want to do any of it. Nevermind that he was behind the making of a demo movie, nevermind that he was there at auditions and was thankful and happy with my choices, nevermind that he showed up at editing and talked on and on about how he wanted everyone to see this film now. Now he is trying to say he didn't want to do any of this at all and that anyone could see that.

So I asked the people who met him, and they were as surprised as I, for they all saw him being very happy and all for the direction things were taking.

I also asked everyone that he and I worked with who they feel as though created the property, and they all seem to feel as though we both did. He came up with a broad concept, a zombie television show, and I developed it and fleshed it out. True, he wrote the script of the demo, but it was a script I told him to write and one that I edited.

I also designed the logo with the graphic designer.

Also, my name is on everything except for his one script. I don't see how he thinks he can take this from me.

It's just frustrating, for I have been nothing but on the up and up with him and now he is attempting to do something untoward.

And to think he accused me of trying to steal this from him.

Recent Developments

Now, I am sure the people that read this thing, both of you, wonder why it is so long between posts. Well, the reason is because there is a whole lot of hurry up and wait, and I only post when something new has happened.

So, I still haven't met with my partner, but we should be getting together tonight. Let's just hope.

Also, I have managed to get someone to color correct my film.

Lastly, and the part I am most excited about, I asked my choreographer to partner up with me as well. I haven't brought this up to my original partner yet, because I wanted to make sure she was interested before I did. The reason is because not only did she choreograph the fights well, she was also invaluable beyond that. She knows the business, she does not talk down to you when she tells you something you either need or should know, and without her I would not have been able to manage so many people. She kept people happy and working in a way I could not have.

I can only hope my original partner is cool with the idea, for she would be a great asset.

If this thing is ever done I will be amazed

So, the sound tech's computer has been stolen, and his backup is broken. So he is going to do the sound on a friend's computer.

On top of the, my meeting with my partner in crime has been postponed because his friend has lung cancer and only has a month to live. It's really horrible.

However, my partner and I have seemed to repaired that breach between us and we are moving forward.

Also, I have shown the rough cut to some of the people at work and they are loving the damn thing.

Hope springs eternal.

Crap

So, my partner and I got into it today. He seems to have gotten into his head that I am out to screw him over and steal everything. Mind you, I've tried to involve him in every step of making this demo. All he wants to do is write stuff which he won't share. I've taken my own money and found actors and convinced people to work on this and that is was a good idea and worth their time, and all he has done is supposedly write things.

I don't know what to do. I've tried to get him down here so that we can write out everything we want out of this and work out protections from each other, but he doesn't seem to have time for that.

Still, he accuses me of wanting to steal this idea of his.

Fuck. Just fuck. There's not even any money yet and already this shit is starting.

Computer

So, my computer broke.

The sound tech's computer has been stolen.

And the editor's computer hasn't arrived yet.

What a day.

James

Rough Cut II

So, the rough cut is done and my partner is happy.

I got to say, this has turned out a lot better than I thought. After all the misery and bad luck we have gone through, this is a pretty damn good film.

I am, however, thinking of making a 30 second animated trailer instead of working animation into the film. Though I may still use animation to enhance some shots.

Right now, though, I am trying to get a cinematographer for color correction. There is some issues in getting the cameras to match.

But who didn't expect that (besides me)?

James

Rough Cut

So, today I am finishing the rough cut.

I am very nervous, since it will be the first time that my partner has seen any of this.

Let's just hope it goes well.

James