So Sunday was that hot, magical sort of day that occasionally springs up in October for New Yorkers - last one I remember was 2004 - when the freedom of a weekend and balmy fun weather coincide to make one last great day before the big frost. We shot out at the Wonderwheel in Coney Island and things went surprisingly well. It only took two trips on the big wheel to get what we needed, and then it was off to shoot some fun stuff with the freakish crowd of Coney Island. New Murphy's law of production: Everybody wants to stare right into the camera when you have the most important part of the shot almost done.
All in all, the shoot went swimmingly. I somehow screwed up the color balance between takes (must have bumped something) which I wouldn't have done had I not been quite so rushed to get into the car and film, and the audio was a little hinky on one of the actors - all things that I have the tools and knowledge to fix - I would just prefer not to have to.
The Wonderwheel crew were funny and weird, a little pushy at times, but theey have to be - or I as a filmmaker will grind the ride to a halt given the slightest chance. A big thank you to Joe Franklin, Jim Davis, and Dennis "Deno" Vourderis - owner of the Wonderwheel - for making this great day possible. And an extra helping of thank you to m two actors - Jason Madera for sticking to the game plan and to Jessica King for pitch hitting at the last minute and knocking in a grand slam. We couldn't have had a more enjoyable and productive shoot for what had previously threatened to be a disaster of a day. Serendipity! ... and very happy the Wonderwheel didn't roll off into the ocean with us a aboard.
*** note: People actually scream while riding 5 miles per hour in the wonderwheel??? WOW!
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