Category Archives: Behind-the-scenes

Images & stories from the Charatrum shoot.

Behind the Scenes: Melanie Loops

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Mel

Melanie was the last cast member to loop some of her dialogue. We were so lucky to get her and Oshyn into the home studio, since they’ve moved hundreds of miles away. As luck would have it, they were back … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes: Oshyn Masters ADR

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Mel

ADR is tough for an adult to do, so we weren’t sure what to expect when Oshyn came by to loop some of her dialogue. We worried for nothing, because she totally nailed it. Her mom, Melanie, and I chatted … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes: ADR Session With Jason

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Chartarum

The end of the ADR sessions is in sight. Mel started hers on Saturday and everyone available has been by for last-minute recordings. A few weeks ago, Jason Osborne (Producer, etc.) was in town for some of the big sessions … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes: ADR for Russ

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Mel

We are nearing the finishing line! Just some partial sessions with a couple of cast members to go, then mine, and the ADR will be complete! From what I’ve seen of it, everyone seems to be having a lot of … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes: Roberto’s ADR Session

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Mel

Roberto Warren (Eli) has finished his ADR sessions! Here are a couple of pictures from his first one:

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ADR totally rocks!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Julie H

Movie Star Diary – 21 & 22 April 2012 For those who don’t know, Automated Dialogue Recording (ADR) – aka “looping” – is total movie magic. It replaces dialogue that’s too quiet, too cluttered, too wimpy, or just plain bad … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes: Theremin

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Mel

If you’ve watched old sci-fi movies (or listened to Led Zeppelin), chances are you’ve heard a Theremin, an electronic instrument invented in 1920. Being a fan of old sci-fi movies (and Led Zeppelin), John Shaw (director, etc.) has wanted a … Continue reading →

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Behind The Scenes: Opening Sequence Drawing

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Mel

A little close-up reveal of what little Sally is working on during the opening scene of Chartarum. Oshyn Gibson, who plays Sally Barnes, was asked to get a drawing started so the page wouldn’t be blank. I don’t think anyone … Continue reading →

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Images: Behind the Scenes – Step Carefully

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Chartarum

Bodies (one of them belonging to Tegan Ballotti) and body parts littered the ground while John Shaw (director, etc.) filmed some of the carnage. Luckily, it was dry and not cold and the fog was fake.

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Images: Behind the Scenes – Gadberry Brothers

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Mel

Continuing with the family theme, please allow us to introduce the Gadberry brothers: Nathan and Damion. The boys were living across the street from the Luther property during filming. At least one person ended up at their house looking for … Continue reading →

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