JOURNALS

This morning my first creative thought was all about shooting the video for the preseed project. I was quite excited and wanted to get it done as quickly as possible before Kris arrived and started making noise upstairs. I know I don’t have a complete script but I've got an outline with some cue cards, so I’m going to take it scene by scene. Hopefully it’ll flow well enough, even without a detailed script.

I'm really looking forward to working on the preseed video today. My plan was to shoot it in the morning and spend the afternoon editing it. Realistically, I’ve got about an hour and a half to shoot, which should be sufficient. After that, I'll dive into some admin work and later focus on editing. This video is my primary task for the day.

To push my creativity, I'm trying something a bit different: shooting the video first thing in the morning. Typically, I faff about with other tasks before getting into filming, which isn't ideal. So today, I’m starting directly with the video. The goal is to manage my tasks better: once I finish one, I immediately move on to the next without extensive breaks, sticking to short breaks every 50 minutes.

For today’s plans, it’s all about the preseed video. After I'm done with the talking heads part, I’ll shoot the B-roll, which involves filming the pen plotter in action. Then it’s onto emails and some DMs that need answers. Plus, I have a quick visit to the estate agent planned. This afternoon is reserved for editing the video, aiming to get a rough cut done.

One thing I’ve noticed today: it’s cooler in the studio, which is a relief after last week’s heatwave. It’s currently around 19 degree C. While I prefer 21-22, this isn’t too bad. Thinking ahead, I'm hoping for warm days again because the studio being too cold most of the year isn't great. Let's see how it goes.

Lastly, it's always interesting how starting my day with a clear task like shooting a video impacts my productivity. Let’s see if having a structured day really makes a difference.