May 4, 2005
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The Experiment
Today will be my first night shoot (among 10 more in a row) on “Hatchet“. Since the night shoots will involve running around in the woods/swamp, being rained upon and submersed in cold water on top of a 12 + hour day, I’ve been trying to figure out how to get the maximum amount of rest.
So last night I reverted back to my college habits and stayed up all night and actually got a lot of stuff done: Took care of Avery’s feedings/changings throughout the night as my wife caught up on sleep. Sterilized some baby bottles. Watched ”Kill 
Bill: Vol 2“. Learned my lines for the upcoming shoot.
I finally crashed around 5:30am and just woke up right now around 2pm. My calltime is at 6:45pm so I was hoping to wake up closer to 4pm. But the way I figure, most working folks wake up around 7am, go to work for 8 hours and then sleep at around 11pm for a total of 16 hours (being awake) – which is about how long I’ll be up for.
I don’t know why I’m being so “O.C.D.” about tallying the hours of how long I’ll be awake but I think it’s mostly because there
are so many unknown factors about how much of a toll all the running around, rain, cold nights and 90 minute roundtrip commute will take on my body.
It shouldn’t be too bad as the production has got wetsuits & thermals for us as well as heaters and heavy coats to toast us up in between shots.
One great thing about this production is that they really have taken care of us every step of the way. Each production will always differ depending upon the chemistry and tone the director and crew sets.
When I first got on set, I was greeted by this cool lunch box packed with all sorts of Louisiana Bayou-themed goodies (voodoo dolls, alligator pork jerky, plastic snakes) along with practical stuff like hand warmers, insect repellent, thermos and beanies embroidered with our character’s names.
The bad thing is, being so off-schedule, I’m already getting a little sleepy just writing this entry. How do people that work the graveyard shift do it? Not interacting with anyone in the daytime, etc.
Anyway, worse comes to worse the production has secured some condos near the set if I really need to crash (another thumbs up on thoughtfulness). But of course I want to get back to the family whenever I can. To be continued on the results of how wrecked I will be (if at all)…
Comments (20)
i remember in my junior year in college, I thought it would be such a great idea to take only night classes since I hated waking up in the mornings. I ended up emoting symptoms of seasonal depression. It’s hard to be a night owl (even when you think you’re cut out for it). Your body gets confused and your mind just follows. I think it’s a good idea that you’re tallying up your hours. It should keep you sane (at least for now). I saw you last night in “Passages”. You have great facial expressions.
great work in “Passages”
AWW AVERY!!! haha, I’m obsessed with her.
dude…the hatchet was an awesome book when i was younger…i wonder how this rendition will come out…
parry!! i just saw your alltell commercial!! i am soo excited!! congratulations on getting the job!! i was like..hey! that’s the audition parry was heading to straight from college station!! -esther [texas a&m]
there’s a caffinated gum out there. You should look into it.
Look!! I’m right under Esther. Buds stick together.
Good luck!
What an awesome box !?
Fatherhood looks like it agrees with you. =D
Should ebay the box…there alot of wierd people out there who collect those types of things. I can’t imagine fatherhood…but you look just right for the part.
*edit* I am not one of those wierd people ^-^
Parry, I saw your commercial yesterday. I was surprised. Congrates. On sn other note, I’ve worked the night shift for two years, and yes it puts a toll on people’s bodies. But one this I’ve learned… if you are tired, do not, do not, do not, try to drive home (especially if you live 90 minutes away). Take the time for rest. You don’t want to be on the road trying to stay awake. I’m sure it’s more important for the women in your life that you come home safely.
I saw the Alltell commercial too. I scared all my friends who were watching TV with me. I started screaming “OMG that’s Parry” and they were like shut up my ears hurt. Anywho, good luck with the shoot ^_^;
cute lunchbox!!! AHH what channel is the alltell commercial on?? I WANNA SEE TOOO!! hehe i saw your dell commercial.. but it was a while back. WOOOOOOOT!!! cant wait til hatchet comes out
aww..i missed ‘Passages,’ and didn’t catch that commercial yet. =| congrats on the new role.
i keep awake by saying useless things when i’m at a&f doing the overnight shift
heh…
hello parry, it was nice to meet you at the end of opening night of the VC Filmfest, *I was the guy at the end who said that I subcribe to your xanga. Just wanted to say hey and that it was nice to meet you. If you need a film editor for anything let me know. I’m looking to do Asian Am. films, but just haven’t got the chance to. Sometime soon.
here is me – http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1027528/
Hey, that’s weird… the smiling sticker on the lid is the logo from Newbury Comics, a Boston based chain. Not exactly a Louisiana thing. Maybe they have some PAs from up here.
here are some eprops for being a deltasig!!
and here are some MORE eprops for being a Deltasig! hahaha =) Hook ‘em!
I always find it very strange to be going home to crash in the morning when everyone else I see is just starting their day. Grab sleep any time you can. Naps are good. Have fun filming and good luck with the time change! p.s. very cool lunchbox.
i used to work weekend graveyard shift at San Francisco Int’l and by the time I was done Monday morning, either I couldn’t sleep or I’ll sleep like a dead man but the soreness did not end until the middle of the week. Thank God I’m not doing that anymore!! Good luck with Hatchet!