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Here's the new pictures from my second day back to the WB studios:

http://csuchico.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2035003&l=5e05d&id=29904207

We got an even more behind the scenes VIP tour today, it was really cool, got to see a TON of props and the paint and drapery/linens department. There is just some really amazing tiny details that go into films that no one has any idea about, but are so important. Today we learned all about production design, we saw everything from chairs, to paint to background mats. We had a guest speaker after lunch who was the Production Designer for X-files and is currently the PD for Cold Case. She was really cool and had a lot of great info to give us. I don't know why we had a PD speak to us, since this is a Directing/Producing class, I would really like to get a visit from one of those. I know we aren't going to get Spielberg or anything, but is would just be more relevant to what we all are learning. But hey, it was interesting, and I learned a lot about a role that I will be working with in the future.

Some random things I've learned since I've been here:

• Don't take anything personally. Any criticism anyone gives to you is only to help make you and your story, or your craft/skills better. They aren't bashing you as a person. Once you walk out the door, leave everything that was said behind. Professional and personal lives are separate.
• Try and try again. If someone doesn't like your idea, either move on or rework. As cliche as it is, get back on the horse. The more time you spend on the ground moping, the quicker you fall behind.
• Whatever work you are doing, put all of yourself into it, even if it isn't exactly what you would like to be doing. For example, if you are Cinematographer when you would rather be Directing, put everything into. Learn to be the best Cinematographer you can, it will help you later. Film making is all about being a jack of all trades. Learn all aspects of film that you can.
  
• Again I know it's a little "Pursuit of happyness-y" but, if you've got a dream, don't let go of it. Period. Go get it. A few big studio execs told us this. So it ain't just some cliche hogwash. It's true. We were told today that odds are, out of our 22 person class, at least half will probably realize that we aren't cut out for the industry, that we don't have the passion for it. Which is okay, that means we're meant for something else. (But of course, I don't believe that I'm one of those people. After my experience so far, I feel like everything has just reinforced my passion for this business.)

Okay so I don't know the results of the pitches yet, we find out tomorrow right as class starts at nine. I don't want to go into it right now, but I don't feel good about my pitch. A lot of my story's weaknesses were exposed during the pitch (things I hadn't really noticed before) and I just didn't feel good about it afterward. Some of the other pitches were really good too. 2 of them were horrible, so it was really 4 out of 6, and honestly, if i had to guess, I don't think I'm going to make it. I'm already thinking about if I would rather pitch to produce, or put all my eggs in one basket and pitch to direct. We'll see...