Predictions can go wrong..sometimes completely

Ok. I had predicted that the Kangaroos are not going to win the 'cup'.I also predicted that India and WI will make the cut for the semi's. But my strong feeling that SL will be special this world cup, did come right, only if they had another opposition in the finals!

When the Pepsi's and Coke's of the world can go wrong by betting millions on the Indian cricket team, I am only an ardent fan of the game, NO nostradamus.

But what really got me thinking was the way the aussies play this sport. Undoubtedly they are a very talented unit, but what makes them an absolutely non-chancey/fierce/dominating to the extent of burying the opposition is their 'extreme self belief' and their 'attitude' which can be extemely humbling for any opposition. Their body language on field refects their respect for the opposition which could range from absolute disdain to mockery. You can see in a Hayden's or Symond's eye's, what they feel about the opposition bowlers.

Not probably the best ambassadors for the sport but maybe this is where modern day cricket is heading. It sort of reminds me of how the astro-turfs and the super quick european/australian hockey player's changed the face of modern day hockey, leaving 'us' miles behind. I only hope this will not be the fate of Indian cricket in time to come.

What we can definately learn from the aussie's is their superb homework, great self belief and killer instinct. This does not mean we need to ape what has worked for them cause then we'l only be following them and Australia being the great side it is, will by then have moved on to setting newer benchmarks/strategies and leaving the rest of the teams with a lot of catching up to do..

Personally I love the aussies for what they stand for on a cricket field. It's a battle out there and they have the belief to win every time!

1st sched.. It's a wrap...

30th April'07 is a day I'll remember as the the day I wrapped up my first schedule, which also means that the work i've done in the past month has been saved and printed and I c'nt go back and change anything, which can be a scary thought.

It has been a 21 day sched spanning the entire month of april, starting with the muharat on the 27th of March'07.

How do I feel... exicted/dissapointed/satisfied/.. Its tough to put an exact feeling to the entire experience. When I look back now, I realise its been a process... a process of learning (how to cheat light, to keep my ears open to the man behind the camera),a process of self discovery (shit this is how I sit/walk , shit this is how my hair looks, shit what are my hands doing,or cool that smile works, cool I like that improvisation, cool i like that expression), a process of trying to find comfort and ease in the situation, a process called being in the moment/acting.

I ve begun to realise that two things which drive me to work besides the fact that I want to be on the big screen. Its the simple joy of giving that good shot, its a sweet feeling which is hard to describe, you know it when it happens between 'action' and 'cut'. Getting your director's approval is an added motivation. I find that peace, calmness everytime I deliver that 'good' shot very addictive. I have started to enjoy being in that state.

Besides that, the second most important thing which makes me go do this job, is the happiness/joy which people around you, on the set transmitt. Its this positive vibe of being on a set where everyone looks forward to seeing you every morning, be it your sound recordist or the light man or the spot boy. This feeling makes you want to go out and do your best..

Its been 21 days of good work and I hope it gets better from here. Looking forward to doing even better work :-)