About

The re-imaging story based around the books of, L. Frank Baum, Gregory Maguire and Winnie Holzman.  The first production will see if I can create the feel which I'm after which will be an Narrative / Musical.

Production

Overall Indicator - 20%

Currently in production estimated date of release late Summer 2010.

Production Diary

Early 2009 - Reclaimed interest in "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and "Wicked"

8th April 2009 - Went to London's Apollo theatre to see "Wicked" with my Daughter

May 2009 - Began working on the concept for "Wicked Oz"

October 2009 - Released the first teaser for "Wicked Oz".  At that time due to personal reasons there was no sign it would ever be completed.

December 2009 - "Review 2009" was released and an unexpected interest in "Wicked Oz" sparked me back onto the project.

January 2010 - Began the project again, this time taking time out to work on the music for the musical.

2nd February 2010 - Started a production page on this website and introduced a forum thread at Reallusion - http://forum.reallusion.com/Topic39692-36-1.aspx

21st February 2010 - Added this production diary to my website - UPDATE: 3 songs composed and recorded. 2 covers still to record.

3rd March 2010 - Finished and uploaded the first "Making Of" video above and also to the internet - http://www.youtube.com/user/capemedia

14th March 2010 - Went on TMOA to talk about "Wicked Oz".

8th April 2010 - Updated website, forums and re-evaluated production progress.

9th June 2010 - "Hope" music video released - Reassessed status dropped to 20%

Episode 1 - The Rainbow

- Script (30%) - Parts 3 of 5 are written just need to complete the final parts.

- Music Songs (50%) - Score around 50%, more music to write, record and finish.

- Asset Building (30%) - iClone characters, models and sets in production.

- Animation (20%) - Some animation has been done, still a massive amount to do.

- Post Production (5%) - A few special FX shots have been completed.

- Score (10%) - The first incidental track written.

- Editing (0%) - Not started yet.

Recording Sessions	Recording Sessions	Recording Sessions

Artwork

Some artwork from this production.

The Witches of Oz	A Little Girl Dreams	Tin Man Army	A Witch Ponders	An Unexpected Friend
Wizards Castle	Wizards Castle	Witches Castle	Witches Castle Gate

MEDIA

Making of Part 1

The first teaser.