Drafting the Script, Then Watching Boba Fett

January 16, 2022 Lehan Edirisinghe

Researched a UN report while drafting a script, then enjoyed The Book of Boba Fett and browsed ASC member lists and profiles

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In the text, the Iraq Inquiry examines the UK's involvement in Iraq from 2001 to 2009, aiming to assess decisions and actions taken during that period. The LLRC's mandate is compared, emphasizing its role in understanding political responsibilities rather than ensuring accountability for past violations. It suggests that the LLRC is forward-looking, focusing on reconciliation.
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Reading a UN Report While Writing the Script

6:45 a.m.

I writing my script and researching this UN report. I am reading it slowly. I will read through much of it, before I complete my script.

https://youtu.be/RZ2oXzrnti4

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My Favourite Ennio Morricone Theme From The Hateful Eight

8:00 a.m.

(b)

I know the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, theme is a classic, and I love it, but my personal favorite Ennio Morricone music is this H8ful 8:

L'Ultima Diligenza Di Red Rock

Considering a Safety Razor Despite Loving the Braun Series 7

9:45 a.m.

I have this very good shaving system, for my beard, it's pretty good. But I want to shift to safety razor, because it looks a bit cooler. I don't know.

I just conveniently use a cartridge.

The Braun Series 7 790cc is a real treat, it just gets rid of my little stubble and small beard hairs, it's super effective, never had any nicks or cuts.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003VYYV6Q/ref=pe_385721_51767431_TE_dp_2

Cleaning Powdery Beard Hair From the Braun Shaver

10:00 a.m.

My Braun Series 7 790cc-4, it collected the hairs, I just washed it in the sink, it was like POWDER.

Little squid ink soot.

Very cool machine.

I got it in September 2016, so, it's very well made.

https://youtu.be/KppLrBjVblM

In this scene from "The Book of Boba Fett" S01E02, a character stands in a desert setting, likely on the planet Tatooine. The foreground features a sandy landscape with a large tent in the background, suggesting a nomadic or tribal environment. The main character, who appears to be instructing others, is dressed in a light, rugged outfit suitable for desert conditions, and gestures towards a speeder bike, indicating an intent to teach riding skills. Surrounding him are individuals garbed in robes and masks typical of Tusken Raiders, a group known for their connection to the desert. The lighting is bright, emphasizing the arid climate. The speeder bike, central to the scene, has a sleek, angular design that contrasts with the organic elements around it. This image captures a moment of cultural exchange or skill transfer amidst a blend of technology and tradition.
- Title: "The Book of Boba Fett S01E02"
- Site / app: "VLC media player"
- Captions / subtitles: "I will teach you how to ride."

Loving The Book of Boba Fett and Remembering Israeli Training

11:45 a.m.

Scratch that! I love The Book of Boba Fett. It's brilliant. I am enjoying it thoroughly.

I saw this, I remembered, the Israeli military commandos that came to Singapore, when Lee Kuan Yew requested assistance from every country in the world, and they trained the Singapore Armed Forces up from day 1.

They came to help teach Sri Lanka Air Force pilots how to pilot the Israeli Kfir ("Lion") Fighter Bomber aircraft. I think my Jewish friends, they are also coming here in droves to teach me everything, to make me successful, I think they get the highest return on investment.

Berlin - Take My Breathe Away theme from Top Gun with Lyrics

https://youtu.be/fUis9yny_lI

In this video frame, a group of characters is gathered in a desert landscape, creating a sense of an expansive, arid environment. The central figure, seen from behind, is speaking to a group of masked individuals. These individuals wear distinct, rugged outfits typical of desert nomads, with layered robes and goggles, suggesting they belong to a unique tribe or group accustomed to harsh conditions. The lighting is bright, indicative of daylight in a desert setting, enhancing the isolation and vastness of the location.
In the foreground, a vehicle with a vertical handlebar and a padded seat is partially visible, hinting at its use for transportation across the sandy terrain. The speaker, dressed in light-colored clothing, extends an arm toward the group, indicating an offer or an instruction. The caption at the bottom reads, "I will teach you how to ride," suggesting a moment of learning or alliance-building between the characters. The scene conveys themes of survival, mentorship, and collaboration within a challenging environment.

A Conversation With Singapore’s Foreign Minister

12:00 p.m.

(b)

Conversation with Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs

https://youtu.be/nLMBfLKExts?t=144

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Missing UK Battlefront Games and Admiring Boba Fett’s Cinematography

2:45 p.m.

I miss the UK. I had fun playing Star Wars Battlefront with Alex Marsh. He was a pretty good shot. He was hard to shoot down.

We were very lucky. We had a Playstation. A big screen. I think I played Boba Fett, he was Luke. I had no clue, this guy would survive the Sarlacc Carkoon Pit.

I think the new The Book of Boba Fett is fantastic. It's worth a 7 or 8. I enjoy it. I noticed, their directors of photography have a.s.c. or ASC credentials.

The work looks good. I learned how to do it myself by watching these shows and movies. There are only 380 members in the ASC! Very exclusive.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Society_of_Cinematographers

Directors of Photography

2:45 p.m.

(b)

Directors of photography

https://youtu.be/LPn0KFlbqX8

The screenshot displays a webpage from the American Society of Cinematographers (theasc.com). The page lists members of the society in a simple, text-based format without any images or additional graphics. Names are aligned in a single column running down the center of the page. The layout is clean and minimalistic, focusing solely on the names of the members.
Highlighted in blue is the name "David Klein," drawing attention to his listing among many others. The background is white, creating a high contrast with the black and blue text, making the names easily readable. The page suggests an orderly and formal presentation typical of membership directories. The browser tabs at the top indicate active pages related to Facebook and Wikipedia, hinting at concurrent browsing activity. The bottom taskbar shows commonly used applications like a file explorer and other tools, indicating an active working environment.

Sharing a Link

2:45 p.m.

(c)

https://theasc.com/asc/members

The screenshot shows a list of names from the website of The American Society of Cinematographers (theasc.com). It appears to be a membership list featuring individuals associated with cinematography. The names are arranged in a straightforward column format, typical of a directory or roster. The highlighted name within the list is "Paul Hughen," indicating a possible search or selection focus on that name. The website is displayed in a browser window, with multiple tabs open, including "List of Sri Lankan monarchs - Wikipedia," "Facebook," and others, suggesting the user is multitasking or researching. The text is in a serif font, giving the page a formal, professional appearance. The background is plain white, ensuring the names are the primary focus. Above the highlighted section, there are other names such as "Thomas E. Ackerman" and "Lance Acord," while below are names like "Shane Hurlbut" and "Tom Hurwitz." The site navigation seems minimal, concentrating attention on the content of the list.

Imagining My Name on the List Someday

2:45 p.m.

(d)

Some day, my name will be here, maybe, though I don't really give a ████, I can hire one of these people to hold the camera properly

https://youtu.be/UbxUSsFXYo4

Learning the Roles of Camera Operators and Assistants

2:45 p.m.

(e)

These are A and B camera operators, first and second assistants

Also camera C

https://youtu.be/gJLIiF15wjQ

The screenshot displays a webpage from "theasc.com" under the title "Members - The American Society." It features a list titled "Past Presidents," documenting names and terms of past presidents of the American Society. The list includes names such as Philip Rosen, Fred Jackman, and several others, alongside their respective service years. Specific entries, namely "John W. Boyle," "John F. Seitz," and "John Arnold," are highlighted, presumably due to a search for the name "John." The page uses a straightforward design with a white background and black text, interspersed with dotted lines to separate names from the years they served. The highlighted text appears in orange and yellow, indicating the results of the search function used. The screenshot includes multiple open tabs at the top, showing the user's browsing activity related to Facebook and other websites. The elements suggest a focus on historical data about leadership within the society.

Joking About Too Many People Named John

3:00 p.m.

Jesus███████ Christ! More "John"s than even ████████████████████████████████████!

https://youtu.be/_UXtort76gY

Imagining Jonathan Carrying an Arri Alexa 65 to Sri Lanka

3:00 p.m.

(b)

This is interesting... hmm.. I hope Jonathan can carry our big, shiny, expensive, new, precious Arri Alexa 65, worth the price of an Aston Martin with him, when he flies first class here...

ASC Headquarters are in Hollywood, California:

https://youtu.be/dN3GbF9Bx6E

Admiring a Cinematographer’s Work on WandaVision and Westworld

3:00 p.m.

(c)

This guy's pretty good, I have seen a number of these, WandaVision, where I kindheartedly advised Allison Hendrix on photography, and also, Westworld, ooh!, and Obi-Wan Kenobi is coming up!

https://youtu.be/PIb6AZdTr-A

Praising the ASC President’s Photograph

3:00 p.m.

(d)

This is a nice photograph! Of the ASC president. He should make this his profile picture on FB.

https://youtu.be/b9xBAtCsCTQ

Sharing an American Cinematographer Link

3:15 p.m.

https://ascmag.com/articles/stephen-lighthill-asc-a-career-of-commitment#entry:58015:url

A Well-Shot Film, Sensory Video and a Birthday Copy of BioShock

3:15 p.m.

(b)

"One button makes you larger, and one button makes you small"

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Jagath uncle got me Bioshock for Xbox for one of my birthdays in SL, and only that, not any more games.

https://youtu.be/gx1WsRjocT8

Sharing a Video Clip

3:15 p.m.

(c)

https://youtu.be/PtGzgtHcoF8?t=91

The image is a screenshot of a webpage from the site "theasc.com," showcasing a list of "Honorary Members" and "Past Presidents" associated with an organization, likely the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC). The list of honorary members includes notable names such as Col. Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., Patty Armacost, Col. Michael Collins, Bob Fisher, and Halyna Hutchins, among others. The text is structured in a clean, easy-to-read format, with names centered on the page under the heading "Honorary Members." Below this section is another list titled "Past Presidents," featuring names like Philip Rosen and Fred Jackman, with their respective years of service. The background is white, and the text is primarily in black, creating a professional and formal appearance typical of an organization's membership page. The name "Halyna Hutchins" is highlighted in orange, indicating it was searched for or selected by the user. The screenshot captures a website interface with tabs visible at the top, suggesting it's taken from a desktop browser.

Sharing a BBC Link

3:15 p.m.

(d)

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-59514525

Sharing a Video

3:15 p.m.

(e)

https://youtu.be/AFa1-kciCb4

Chest Pain, Exhaustion and Stress-Testing the Script

3:45 p.m.

I have a bit of chest pain. I feel exhausted. It's nap time.

I have been suffering a lot of headaches, as of late, because of high stress.

Very acutely painful work loads.

I think I am doing work, writing, but very slow progress, cause I have to process things critically.

When I write, and I want to decide if that is good to keep in the script or not, I just read it repeatedly, and also, after a little while.

If the content is good enough, I will keep it in.

This is like a distillation process.

I try to populate the script with all these good ideas, it is entertaining enough.

Sharp humor, clever stories, intertwined.

But then, the thing is shaped, by deciding, craftily, what to assemble and where, by reviewing it.

It is a drop test, it is like, testing if the thing works under absolute worst cases, and if it does stand up to the gruelling testing, it is approved...

Hendrix -- What did the joker say to the thief?

https://youtu.be/TLV4_xaYynY