Sunday, 10 March 2013

'One Year Later' - Short Film Auditions


We ran auditions for the forthcoming short film 'One Year Later' today.

The session ran for five hours with seventeen actors scheduled to read for the part of 'younger brother'.

As always, interesting to see the various styles and interpretations - and my job was to document the day's activities in between sessions.

The actors will hear later this week who was successful, but it will be a tough choice with so many excellent performances.

 We are shooting the film over a weekend in April, but there is much work to be done in preparation.

 The members of the team available today all bonded well with good fun and banter throughout.

 So it's looking like we will have a good cast and crew - a major boost for the project.


Jamie and Mark

Sarah - Assistant Producer

Mark Wood - Actor

 Claire - Producer

Mark and Kenny

Scott - Assistant Director

Rachael - Behind the Scenes Film-maker

Jonathan and Mark

Claire (Producer) and Fraser (Writer/Director)

 Auditions Team

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Greenock - Belville Street High Flats Demolition


The Belville Street high flats in Greenock were demolished at 02:30 this morning.

On a very cold morning quite a few gathered to watch the spectacle - and they were not to be disappointed.

Right on time the first bang, then a delay, then another bang, and the flats crumbled to the ground.

 Before the Bang


Starting to Crumble

Well on Their Way Down

 Almost Gone

Only the Dust and Rubble Remain



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Wednesday, 6 March 2013

HMS Illustrious and Others


A right murky day but wanted to get a few images of HMS Illustrious as she departed the Clyde as this may well be her last visit.

Caught a few others as I waited.

 Arklow Field - Off Cloch Lighthouse

Arklow Field and Argyll Flyer

 Argyll Flyer - Off Cloch Lighthouse

HMS Illustrious - Off Cloch Lighthouse

HMS Illustrious Passing Cloch Lighthouse
 
HMS Illustrious - Cloch Lighthouse

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Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Finnarrow and MV Clansman in Greenock


The Finnlines ferry 'Finnarrow' currently in the Clyde for repairs slipped in to the Inchgreen dry dock very early this morning.

A few images now that repairs have started.

Also a few of the 'Clansman' as she completes her refit work before returning to service.

 Finnarrow - Inchgreen Dry Dock 

Finnarrow - Inchgreen Dry Dock  

MV Clansman and Liferaft - James Watt Dock

MV Clansman Liferaft Testing in the James Watt Dock
 


 MV Clansman - James Watt Dock

MV Clansman - James Watt Dock

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Saturday, 2 March 2013

Walk to Corlic Hill - Greenock


I'd been planning to do this walk for some time now, as I recalled it from my youth.

This is a walk I covered as a youngster and recall that you could view six shires - namely - Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, Stirlingshire, Dunbartonshire, Argyllshire, and Ayrshire.

Although Corlic Hill is only 994 Feet above sea level, it affords tremendous views of the countryside.

I also recall that at one time you could avail yourself of scones and tea on the route, but this was something I myself never experienced.
 
I believe the lady who lived there for many years was called Peggy Rankin, and that the cotttage is now in ruins.
 
Road to Corlic
 
Looking Up to Corlic

 Gryffe View


River Clyde View

 Gryffe View

At the Top
 
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Friday, 1 March 2013

USS New Mexico (SSN-779) Departing Faslane


The American submarine 'USS New Mexico' departed the naval base at Faslane this afternoon.

She is the latest Virginia class and worked with HMS Astute when she was across in America.

Always nice to see some of our allies vessels in our waters.


USS New Mexico (SSN-779) Approaching Rhu Spit

 SD Reliable Escorting the USS New Mexico

USS New Mexico (SSN-779) Off Rhu Spit

 USS New Mexico - Gareloch

USS New Mexico

USS New Mexico Outward Bound

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HMS Illustrious - Glen Mallan


HMS Illustrious arrived at Glen Mallan on a beatiful calm and sunny morning.

All berthed with a minimum of fuss.

Great weather for the first day of March.

 Sailing Past Finnart Oil Terminal


 Looking Great in the Sunshine

Lovely Backdrop of Scottish Hills

 So Near the Shore


 Splendid Morning

 Tugs Assist


 Tied up at Glen Mallan Jetty

Work Boat 


HMS Illustrious and New Mexico from Dougie Coull.

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Monday, 25 February 2013

Busy James Watt Dock


With glorious sunshine I made a trip to Greenock.

The 'Vos Shine' was returning from her tasks in Loch Ewe and with her bright red colours she looked great as she entered James Watt Dock.

I had expected her to go to the Great Harbour as she is on a long term lease to Serco, so not sure why she came to JWD.

Pilot cutter 'Toward' collected the pilot from 'Vos Shine' to take him to the next job.

Also a shot of 'Finnarrow' - awaiting entry Inchgreen dry dock for repairs.

 James Watt Dock


Vos Shine

 Vos Shine

 James Watt Dock


 Pilot Cutter 'Toward'


 Pilot Cutter 'Toward'

 Finnarrow

Berthing Vos Shine

  Pilot Cutter 'Toward' - Entering James Watt Dock


 Vos Shine

 Pilot Cutter 'Toward'

Vos Shine

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