Five Dates: Finale (Production):
-[X]One Camera: You want to use one camera to work through the film, taking multiple takes, to get it once. You always found it easier to control, but time-consuming.
You only had one camera, and frankly, if you had tried any more, you might be doing something.
Thank god, because at least it was going to be simple, and if you need to adjust, sure the scene would need to be redone.
Yet it was how you worked on TV, and this just meant that you were more familiar with it… mostly. This time you were in control of everything.
Oh boy, you needed to focus.
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-[X]Michaels's First Job: Mike is not entirely sure of himself before… and you instead took it upon yourself to coach him a little, and make things just a little bit better for him. Get him more comfortable with being in front of the camera. Rolled:
D100 => 71
Michael was just feeling a little bit down when you came into his trailer and he was just looking down, watching TV. He was reading the script, but also focusing on an Episode of MASH that was playing.
The door was open, but you instead knocked, causing the young man to turn back and reach for the remote to turn it off. "Sorry Bruce I'm…"
You recognized the episode. It was the season two episode, that was entirely from Radar's perspective.
Your very first episode directed. Honestly, you thought it was your best work on TV from a technical standpoint. "Doing research?" You asked as you gave a small laugh.
"No, I just like the show." He said as he turned the TV off. "It was the only show that was on after the shows we performed."
You nodded. "Well, I'm flattered." You replied. "But what's got you worried?"
"Just that I might flub and fib on the lines." He replied.
"That happens, and honestly, there is nothing wrong with that. Besides, it's not like you are going to do anything different than a concert. It's only instead of singing, you are just talking from a script."
Michael seemed to flinch at that before you shook your head. "What's wrong?"
"Oh, nothing." He said as he put on a smile. Something was wrong, but he didn't want to talk about it. "Um, when are we going to start today?"
"In one hour, get to hair and makeup. Hope you like the frow going down for this."
He smiled at that. "Thanks."
Reward: While there are lingering issues with Michael, he is clearly giving it his all for his favorite character and person in Hollywood.
+20 to SP and Chemistry
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-[X]Dad's Destiny: You and Dad are going to talk about his issues. Rather… his issues with being on film again. Rolled:
D100 => 1 (Autopass)
It was at the end of the shooting day, before you finally had a chance to talk to your dad, and you could tell that he was waiting for this. "Well, you didn't-"
"Dad I know you were not into it, talk to me, what's wrong?"
Your father was stretching out his hands. "When I first became an Actor, I worked hard to keep myself, as myself, and not be like those young men and women who will do anything for a job. I had my principles. And after Rawhide… I couldn't keep them any longer. I needed to choose my love of acting or the love of my family. And you knew what I chose. Almost 20 years since I made that choice, and I have never regretted it for one second. I just can't see myself in front of the camera anymore."
"Well, you did good, you raised me well. And you're doing great."
You then paused but felt a need to finally say what you needed. "Dad, why are you not doing as well as you can… Cause I know you're better, you taught me to be better."
Your father sighed before he looked at the camera, then at everyone else. "I'm an old man, who doesn't have dreams like you. I've accepted my lot in life."
"No, you haven't." You replied as you stood up. "Otherwise you wouldn't be here with your son. And you wouldn't want anything to do with this."
You smiled. "You wanted this as much as I did."
Reward: You and your father realize that he still wants to be back in the Game.
Just not in the way he expected.
+20 to SP and chemistry roll.
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-[X]A Few Problems Less: Gary needs you to help him with some issues with the City of LA… turns out you need to appear for another thing. Rolled:
D100 => 85
The county supervisor was just too much for you, but Gary seemed to be playing it cool. "We've already come through with the necessary paperwork to film in this location, written permission from not only the owner of the building but also everyone on the block." He slides over a folder with all the contracts and the signatures.
If you didn't know any better, you were sure that the supervisor was looking for any reason to shut down the shoot. But instead, he grumbled. "There is a form that needs Mister O'Brians signature." He slid over the form, and you signed it.
"Are we done here?" You asked.
"Yes." He replied.
You sighed and you and Gary walked away. "You take a look at the campaign donations for the supervisor?" He asked.
"No, not really my thing." You replied.
"Just want to let you know, I did some digging, and we need to be careful. Universal helped fund this guy's campaign."
Oh for the love of- "Seriously? Are they trying to screw everyone else over?"
"Just the people they consider a threat." He then smiled. "Don't worry about it, I already covered our asses, so if they try to stop production, we can sue the city, and that's something no one wants after the strike."
You nodded. "You make it sound like everyone's against us?"
"Everyone is, one way or another," Gary stated with a smile. "Everyone wants us to fail. So I'm not letting them get the satisfaction of seeing that."
Reward: You and Gary deal with some paperwork.
You have learned from Gary that Universal is playing politics to slow down productions of independent filmmakers to try and dominate the theaters.
While what they are doing is technically not illegal, as most of the film productions don't aren't required by the county and city of LA to fill out all the forms that were needed until after shooting has wrapped, some do, but most were ignored to prevent a huge amount of paperwork…
With this new supervisor, you are seeing a lot more paperwork needing to be done before filming can begin.
Unknown Effect in the Future.
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-[X]Five nights and five Dates on Set: George came in with Marcia, and there was something that just made you feel fuzzy. And Carrie knew it. Rolled:
D100 => 48
It was actually a quick thing, something that was really funny.
George was coming in to check on your progress for… well it was just because he was nearly finished with editing the film and the battles within it.
And just wanted to finally relax.
To think that George hadn't had a break in almost a month and he decided to spend time with you, on a movie set.
Well, it worked, because he and Marcia helped out with products that last two days, so you wrapped up under budget and ahead of schedule.
Reward: Thank goodness that George came, otherwise you might have been a day late.
But seriously, you are happy that George and Marcia helped out and got away from Star Wars. It reminded them that there were other things here.
Also unknown positive effect next turn.
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Production:
D100 => 58
Despite the possibility of the shoot getting a bit hectic, you managed to get it done on schedule.
Now you just need to edit the damn thing.
Hopefully, someone in Hollywood not named Marcia could edit it. You didn't want her workload to kill her.
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AN: Well the Autopass looks like you needed that.
Also, enjoy. I'll get the production notes either tomorrow or tonight.
