That's right! Jim Gerren and his team from Nightwine Productions are at it again -- this time, with a Harry Potter theme!!
These guys are great. They actually take a week's vacation so they can come here to the Museum to do Lights! Camera! Action! Movie Camp with the kids who sign up for it. Every year it is sold out, because it is so much fun!
I have a bigger part in this year's film than I expected. And I will warn you in advance -- I am NOT an actor! But it has been fun so far.
Jim writes the script, brings all the materials for sets and props, and edits the final copy for a "World Premier" at Great Escapes Theater in Massillon in October. The kids get to walk the red carpet, and view their movie on the big screen! What could be cooler?
Here are some photos from the work we did today.
Unloading the "blue screen" for superimposed shots.
The kids helping to bring in the blue screen -- they will be "flying" in front of it!
The kids wait to film the first classroom scene at "wizard school."
Jeff Heimel, special effects guy, and Jim Gerren go over the script.
Chris prepares to instruct the kids in magic!
Steve waiting to be magically turned into a rabbit!
Filming in the Historical Hall. (The wheelchair serves as Jim's "Poor Man's Dolly")
Maria prepares for her big role as the evil Zion.
Here I am teaching the students about a great battle between good and evil. But this is just a representation of Zion, conjured up through magic -- not the real thing...yet!
Three days left of filming! Hope we get it all done...
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