Editing 9: The Hackintosh crashes Jason’s progress and emotions. He shares how "Rebel without a Crew" TV show encourages him. Then Jason reflects on some scenes he was surprised by in the editing and the attitude of gratitude losing his editing computer brings. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

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Editing 9: Computer Crash!

Editing 8: Jason misses self-imposed deadlines for completing the film and discusses his honest feelings of the post-production slog. He shares his new deadlines. He shares great insight from Robert Cargill about writing that relates to editing. A relatable episode for anyone finding themselves displeased with their own creative progress. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Editing 8: Looking at a Mountain

Editing 7: What is most important in making a cut in the footage?Jason revisits Walter Murch’s book, “In the Blink of an Eye”. Jason tells how he implemented it to make a scene better. Hear Soderbergh insights about film being the only medium where you can truly see characters transition thoughts in the same shot. Jason shares a quote he now has taped up next to his monitor for knowing when a scene is complete. Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!! 

Editing 7: When is a Scene Done?

Editing 6: Jason gleans from the movie Traffic on editing point-of-view and how to get into a scene. He shares how he’s choosing the take he likes as he edits a scene. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!! 

Editing 6: Establish Point-Of-View

Editing 5: Actual cutting of the footage is underway and Jason shares reactions of a first viewing. He shares some encouragement from Jeremy and how taking longer is actually what it takes to get where you want to be. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!! 

Editing 5: First Scene

Editing 4: Honest fellowship with other filmmakers gives Jason perspective on life and career. He finds creative inspiration from a twitter thread of successful directors, James Mangold, Craig Mazin, and Chris McQuarrie, and shares what they talked about and how it relates to editing a scene. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!! 

Editing 4: Emotional Ping Pong

Editing 3: Raw honesty from Jason as he shares his struggle with working on the film in editing. He shares what helped break the resistance and what may help you as well wherever you are in your creative process. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Editing 3: Resistance is Back

Editing 2: Jason meets with a possible composer. A post-mortem call with producers goes very well and Jason shares the excitement that comes out of that meeting. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com GET MOVIE UPDATES: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!! 

Editing 2: Composing the Future

Editing Update 1: The realities of post-production set in quickly with syncing sound to the footage. Jason discusses how the 90-day timeline is going. He shares how much footage they shot and tells how he passed the monotonous time of footage organization while simultaneously learning character development from Breaking Bad. A possible composer reaches out to Jason and a meeting is set. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Updates and Swag: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Editing 1: Syncing Back To Reality

Day 67:  Jason reflects on becoming a feature film director and reentering family life. He discusses what the day after production entailed with returning equipment and taking a few days off. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com   PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!  

Day 67: Exhausted on Cloud Nine

Day 66: A day full of script and logistical drama, Jason has to rewrite the script for the last day and doesn’t know what to write. He also forgot to secure the location for the day and so there is a mad dash to try find a location on a national holiday. Catherine once again calms Jason’s nerves and they find a way to get the movie in the can. Listen to how the last day of Spooklight went and all the hurdles the team faced on their last day of production! Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Day 66: Last Day of Production!

Day 65: Jason forgot to cast day players, but was able to secure two actresses last minute. He discusses location needs when shooting and the themes of the scenes. Jason discusses how he directs one of the scenes that wasn’t working and how thinking about contrast made it work. He discusses the sacrifice it takes to make a film and all the people it impacts around you. The team was also able to shoot a scene they skipped from the other night and get some pick up shots. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Day 65: Eleven Weddings in a Row

Day 64: After a late night with kids and little sleep, Jason gets up to write 8 pages in 2 hours before getting to set. Brooke finds a way to secure a difficult role and location we need that day. The cast and crew move out to Anson and get more than what they could have ever expected. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Day 64: No Script, No Location

Day 63: With one scene to shoot on day 8, production has a relaxed feel. A day of rejuvenation was well needed and embraced. Jason talks about giving yourself a deadline and making it public might be the best thing to do to accomplish your goals. Jason also shares how he is stressed that he has to rewrite the scenes and still find locations for the next day! Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com   PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!

Day 63: One Embarrassing Scene

Day 62: There’s nothing that can prepare you for some things in life. Dealing with sudden tragedy is one. Dealing with sudden tragedy while making a film is what this day of shooting became. Jason tells the story of the evening as best he can and what all the cast and crew experienced on the 7th day of production. If this tragedy relates to you on a personal level, please copy down this number: 1-800-273-8255  and if you ever find yourself in a bad place, please call. myfirstindiefilm.com

Day 62: Tragedy Strikes

Follow along the 90-Day journey as a first-time director, Jason Baumgardner, makes his maiden voyage into no-budget filmmaking. Hear recaps of each day as the filmmaker goes from finding an idea, writing the screenplay, directing the film, and editing the footage. All in 90-DAYS!

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