I'll be on the set of Humans vs. Zombies!!

[joker]

There was an open casting call yesterday in a nearby town for a movie being shot there. It's called Humans vs. Zombies. They are looking for cast and crew. After talking to the crew director they're excited to have me onboard working with the art department. I may even get some screen time as an extra. This is going to be so much fun!!

Here's a link to some more info: http://humansvszombies.org/archives/1101

[Johnny Thunder]

Kick-ass!! Have a great time and keep us updated.

[Haunted Bayou]

Way cool, Joker!

[RoxyBlue]

Woot, Joker!

[sickNtwisted]

Awesome!!!!

[joker]

The first zombie has surfaced (Billy the security guard)!!
http://hvzmovie.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/brad_chris_billy_sm.jpg?w=490&h=326

Was on the set a little bit yesterday finding out some prop needs for the movie. Here's a link to a blog they're keeping (http://hvzmovie.wordpress.com/). They've posted a few pics and will be posting a clip later this week.

I'll be back out there today. I had to help bring in some student extras for today's shoot.

[Digger]

Wow!!sounds cool!!

[beelce]

Fun !!!

[joker]

Was on set today some, but spent quite a bit of time helping them come up with props for setting up an ER room. I've got some connections in the medical field.

Tomorrow I'll be working with special effects and makeup. The Asst. Director also said they'd get me into makeup and let me play as a zombie extra.

They've got some pretty cool props they've made so far. They've got a hard foam replica of one of the actors that they created a silicone mold and filled with hard foam will be getting explosives inserted in it tomorrow to blow up! Should be kewl. Hopefully they'll let me take a few behind the scene photos tomorrow.

[Dark Angel 27]

damn! howd you get so lucky!

[fick209]

Sweet!!! What a kick-ass opportunity for you!!!

[MapThePlanet]

Fantastic. What a great opportunity, and how much fun can you have at "work"

[joker]

Thursday was a blast! Got to help out the spfx department with makeup. Mostly doing base makeup, eyes, and darkening areas, but learned some stippling techiniques and some other stuff. Got to use some stuff called skin tite from smooth on that was awesome. Oh and ProAdhesive I think is similar to Prosaid is a lot better than spirit gum.


I'll post some pics this weekend that I took with my cell.

Yesterday spent the majority of the time helping them aquire about $150,000 worth of medical equipment to setup an ER and waiting area for shooting on Monday. My networking and connections really paid off this week!

[debbie5]

Oh joker you are so blessed! Lucky, know how to network, whatever it's called. Could you tell me about this ProAdhesive? My local makeup shop only has spirit gum or some other stuff (I don't remember the name) both of which I'm allergic to. (I still use spirit gum, but it literally eats my skin off due to allergic reaction). I'm interested in trying something else...

[Dixie]

Wow, this is pretty cool Joker - can't wait to follow the thread, and see what awesome things YOU see!!!

[Spooky1]

Looking forward to more pics. Sounds like you're having a blast. Enjoy!

[Wildcat]

Very cool opportunity. Nice to see they're letting you in to different areas of the production.

[tot13]

Joker, this is so great and I know exciting for you! So much for after-Halloween-depression this year, huh? Man, I am envious! I hope you have a blast doing this and learn lots of cool new stuff!

[joker]

Oh joker you are so blessed! Lucky, know how to network, whatever it's called. Could you tell me about this ProAdhesive? My local makeup shop only has spirit gum or some other stuff (I don't remember the name) both of which I'm allergic to. (I still use spirit gum, but it literally eats my skin off due to allergic reaction). I'm interested in trying something else...

Debbie the ProAdhesive is made by a makeup company called Graftobian (http://www.graftobian.com).

Here's some pics taken with my cell:

Bite Applicance
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/biteappliance.jpg

Boil Appliance
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/extra001.jpg

Wound made with SkinTite
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/extra002.jpg

Another SkinTite Wound
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/extra003.jpg

EyeBlood
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/extra005.jpg

[joker]

More Pics


The horde busting through the doors. This will end up being a security camera view shot in the movie.
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/horde003.jpg

SkinTite before makeup Didn't get the after makeup shot sorry.
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/koty.jpg

SPFX Director applying makeup
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/michael_extra.jpg

An investor in makekup
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/nikko.jpg

SkinTite Bite
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/skintite.jpg

[joker]

Pajama Girl
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/pajamagirl2.jpg

Leading Zombie - check the prop head on the table. See a resemblence? Its going to be getting explosives inserted into it!! It was created with RealSkin and plaster mother mold and 2 part rigid foam.
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/zombie.jpg


Zombie Nurse
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/zombienurse2.jpg

[niblique71]

What a great opportunity. I've been on a movie set before and I know how much work it can be. But I'd still rather be in your shoes than mine right now. Congrats and thanks for the pics. I happen to notice the "exposed" female prop in the background in that one pic. I didn't know that zombies had 38-D's. Now that's my kind of Zombie!!

[Joiseygal]

Down nibligue...lol. Joker this is such a cool opportunity. It seems like things are really going your way. Thanks so much for keeping us posted and I will definitely keep up with this thread.

[joker]

What a great opportunity. I've been on a movie set before and I know how much work it can be. But I'd still rather be in your shoes than mine right now. Congrats and thanks for the pics. I happen to notice the "exposed" female prop in the background in that one pic. I didn't know that zombies had 38-D's. Now that's my kind of Zombie!!

Oooops sorry about the exposed female prop. Maybe I should edit that?

That was done on location prior to my arrival. FX guy said it was just done by making a mold with plaster and then filling with 2 part rigid foam.

[debbie5]

I don't think H.F. has a policy about zombie boobies??

[joker]

Nothing real glamorous to report over the past few days. I've been filling in as a PA helping out on set on campus, mostly crowd and traffic control. There's been some pretty kewl stuff, but I'm in the distance during shooting so hard to get pics with my phone. Need to remember to bring my camera:mad:

There's been some talk and quite a few networks are interested in the film. So far I've heard IFC, Chiller, Sci-Fi, HBO and NBC. There were a couple others but I cant remember them right now. HBO may be a possibility for a series and with all the hype there's even talk of going to DVD and or the Big Screen.

Lots of work and lots of fun. Hope to have some more pics for you guys soon. I was an extra in some areal campus footage, but I doubt I'll be recognized other than a guy in a black cap and jacket...lol.

I attached a crappy cell phone pic from a zombie feeding scene from yesterday.

[joker]

If you haven't already seen it. Here’s your first look at the Humans Vs. Zombies Movie!

Click Here

[Johnny Thunder]

Sweet!

[Dark Angel 27]

nice!

[joker]

Here's a better shot taken by their photographer of the shot I tried taking with my cell.

http://hvzmovie.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/day_10_zombie.jpg?w=490&h=569

[Haunted Bayou]

I'd watch it.

[Dark Angel 27]

Me too! I really loved that last shot...so gross! EWWWWWW! :zombie:

[joker]

http://hvzmovie.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/zombie_crowd.jpg?w=490&h=326

Missed an opportunity yesterday to play an extra in the Hardware store scene, but looks like I'll get to be a zombie tomorrow.

[morbid mike]

sounds like great fun congrats!!!!

[joker]

Only 8 more days of shooting. Not sure I'll make it on the screen or not, but not biggie. I've learned a lot and have enjoyed being behind the scenes. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Here's a couple of cell phone pics of zombies preparing for a feast!

http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/feast001.jpg

http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/feast002.jpg

[Dark Angel 27]

saweet!

[joker]

Some closeups of some of the extras spfx makeup
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/extras/extra001.jpg
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/extras/extra002.jpg
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/extras/extra003.jpg
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/extras/extra004.jpg
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/extras/extra006.jpg

[fick209]

Wow, thanks for all the updates & pictures! Sounds like you are having a blast!!!

[joker]

I've got some more pics to upload just haven't had a chance. They're more behind the scenes stuff and some of the simulated game play. Getting ready to head out. I'm going to be zombie leader of horde 3 today:D

They shut down a major hwy (well major for east texas) through the city. It's 36 degrees just hope the wind stays calm and we see some sun today.

[Joiseygal]

I hope the weather works out for you Joker. This is such a cool experience. Looking forwad to the upcoming photos when you get back! :)

[joker]

I wasn't able to take many photos since I was busy being in the back ground most of the day. After lunch I got to run the horde after Brad (played by Chip Joslin). Soon after we catch him he crouches down protecting himself with a trash can lid he uses as a shield. I'm the first one to reach him. He then lifts up pushing us back and I take a sledge hammer to the head.

According to the director they did a close up on the hammer strike to my head (camera behind me) and then my head pops to the right and I just spit blood. After 2 takes the director screams touchdown!! He later told me, "You know you just got the best zombie kill shot in the whole movie!". After that there's a pretty cool shot of me laying dead on the ground. The camera is on the ground looking at my face as one of the actor steps across the screen. Hopefully both of these shots will be included in the final cut. Can't wait to see what makes the final edit.

Have a Dr's appointment today so I won't be leading the horde through the sewer which actually happens prior to the scenes shot yesterday.

[joker]

I didn't get a pic but they set one guy on fire yesterday and then blew up a Jeep Cherokee.

Malatov (sp?) cocktail was tossed in and the smoke begins
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/JeepSmoke.jpg

Then BOOM!!
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/JeepFlames.jpg

Zombies in the background
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/Horde.jpg

Here's one of the little guys on the set. They didn't film it yesterday, but one of the little girls (age 6) is suppose to be decapitated.
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/MiniZombie.jpg

Here's a pic of me with a randome extra (far left) another horde leader (middle) he gets it with a Pitchfork by Frank played by Fred Doss and me on the right. It was cold so had my jacket on. By the end of the day I was covered in blood. Scared my gf when I got home...lol.
http://www.hauntdetails.com/HvZ/Zombies.jpg

[joker]

HVZ The Movie - Trailer 1/3
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/42967/trailer-humans-versus-zombies-movie

I'm the bald zombie
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/184273_208872715794464_100000152114149_965768_5896 180_n.jpg

[Spooklights]

Cool! Looks like you're having a great time!

[DarkLore]

Sounds like great fun Joker. We're makin and takin, and you're out playin with your zombie friends.

[joker]

Sounds like great fun Joker. We're makin and takin, and you're out playin with your zombie friends.

It's called recruiting ;)

[joker]

Not sure if I posted these or not but here's the trailers for HvZ. Get to see it Friday Nov. 4th in local theatre! Can't wait. Trying to get info on other theatrical releases.

Scheduled to be on Chiller channel Feb 15 and released on DVD sometime in January.

HUMANSVSZOMBIES Teaser Trailer (1/3) - YouTube

Humans Versus Zombies Trailer - YouTube

Humans Versus Zombies Trailer 3 (Dir. Brian T Jaynes) - YouTube

[CoolDJTV]

Awsome!

[Spooky1]

So how was the movie, Joker?

[joker]

They changed the date. I'm going to Hurst, TX this Friday to see it.
Here's the date/locations that have been release so far:
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387053_274558925915815_125634117474964_767191_1147 260831_n.jpg

[Spooky1]

Bummer, I don't see anything listed for our area.

[joker]

Bummer, I don't see anything listed for our area.

It's suppose to release on DVD sometime in January and air on Chiller TV in February. I'll post more specific dates when they become available.