Monday Blues.
Raining nonstop lately. Great weather for writing, although the blogging thing I'm still getting used to. Well working on new project, can't say much now cos I don't want to 'jinx' it hehehe, lets just say its not a horror.
So back to Chermin, this time I'll discuss a bit about LOCATION.
99% of film, shot in the area of Janda Baik which is infamous for hauntings. I'm not sure if I got this story right, so feel free to correct me. To summarize, a famous local healer/witch doctor apparently captured all the spirits from KL (and maybe other areas?) and sent them to Janada Baik which is this gorgeous jungle area in the hills of Pahang. So the place has spirits, orang bunyian (like Fairies) etc.
How did I find Janda Baik? Basically I was looking through my mum's old fashion magazines and saw an article on a house in Janda Baik (i think the Magazine was dated about 10 years ago). So, we went on a location scout to the area, showed the mag article to the local guide and he led us to that very same house - which happens to be 2 identical houses on the same plot of land (one lived in and the other empty which is perfect for filming). Always knew the house was an important 'character' so we had to find the right house. I'd like to think it was fated.
Personally, I loved filming in Janda Baik - has a haunting almost magical feeling. Filming on location has its advantages in the way that it 'feels' more real, since I wrote the script it felt as though things in my head were finally playing out before me. Can't describe that thrill in words.
Disadvantages are mainly practical stuff, like due to restricted space you have to work around your initial shot list. A lot of handheld camera work since well dolly sometimes is out of the question.
Once I figure out my scanner, I'll include some pics of the house and Janda Baik area- think this blog needs some pics! Ok, thats it. Take care alls.
Raining nonstop lately. Great weather for writing, although the blogging thing I'm still getting used to. Well working on new project, can't say much now cos I don't want to 'jinx' it hehehe, lets just say its not a horror.
So back to Chermin, this time I'll discuss a bit about LOCATION.
99% of film, shot in the area of Janda Baik which is infamous for hauntings. I'm not sure if I got this story right, so feel free to correct me. To summarize, a famous local healer/witch doctor apparently captured all the spirits from KL (and maybe other areas?) and sent them to Janada Baik which is this gorgeous jungle area in the hills of Pahang. So the place has spirits, orang bunyian (like Fairies) etc.
How did I find Janda Baik? Basically I was looking through my mum's old fashion magazines and saw an article on a house in Janda Baik (i think the Magazine was dated about 10 years ago). So, we went on a location scout to the area, showed the mag article to the local guide and he led us to that very same house - which happens to be 2 identical houses on the same plot of land (one lived in and the other empty which is perfect for filming). Always knew the house was an important 'character' so we had to find the right house. I'd like to think it was fated.
Personally, I loved filming in Janda Baik - has a haunting almost magical feeling. Filming on location has its advantages in the way that it 'feels' more real, since I wrote the script it felt as though things in my head were finally playing out before me. Can't describe that thrill in words.
Disadvantages are mainly practical stuff, like due to restricted space you have to work around your initial shot list. A lot of handheld camera work since well dolly sometimes is out of the question.
Once I figure out my scanner, I'll include some pics of the house and Janda Baik area- think this blog needs some pics! Ok, thats it. Take care alls.
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