FAT MONSTER FILMS presents "O2" ... Every. Breath. Counts.

[Zak Forsman]

...and the children!! Will someone PLEASE think of the CHILDREN!!!!!!!

[Barry_Green]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqNmaygpFkU&feature=related

[Tom Marshall]

...and the children!! Will someone PLEASE think of the CHILDREN!!!!!!!

Who pays children?? Come on...

[bosindy]

but so is innovation and networking.

necessity being the mother of invention and all that :beer:

[Tom Marshall]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqNmaygpFkU&feature=related

That guy looks like Kyle...

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

necessity being the mother of invention and all that :beer:
necessity is the Fat Monster of invention

[mjjason]

If you don't have any money, either make some, or befriend someone who has it. Those are all parts of the filmmaking game.
Will this be the subject of your next training DVD? :)

[Tom Marshall]

necessity is the Fat Monster of invention

I always thought they (mainly Mark) had a good grip on the networking stuff...

[Barry_Green]

Will this be the subject of your next training DVD? :)
It's on the list. The list is long. :thumbsup:

[Tom Marshall]

It's on the list. The list is long. :thumbsup:

...but distinguished. :thumbsup:

[Kyle Stebbins]

I love this place.

[Ben Sliker]

The list is long. :thumbsup:


...but distinguished. :thumbsup:

Yeah ... well, so is my Johnson. :thumbsup:









someone had to finish it. :) if anyone is confused - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092099/quotes

[Blaine]

Yeah ... well, so is my Johnson. :thumbsup:

Wow, I thought Mark went up north to visit his son...how did he end up on NC? :shocked:

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Wow, I thought Mark went up north to visit his son...how did he end up on NC? :shocked:
He's in both places ... long indeed.

[sfoster]

Yeah ... well, so is my Johnson. :thumbsup:


You make me want to break out singing "You've lost that loving feeling":thumbsup:

[Ben Sliker]

Wow, I thought Mark went up north to visit his son...how did he end up on NC? :shocked:

rofl!

i like your style Blaine. :thumbup:

[Matty_g]

Huh? Mark said somewhere in this ginormous thread that a Red rental exchange was made, but not actual pay.
An exchange was made, an exchange of cash.

I gave Mark an Indie rate on his Indie short in exchange for some services.

[Mark Johnson]

Yeah, I didn't say we didn't pay cash for the camera rental, just that we worked out a deal that was very favorable cash-wise because of what we were able to bring to the table. Similarly, we got the studio set for next to nothing, but still had to pay the stage manager who had to be on set for two days as well as paying for the big power we used when running the big dog lights. We also had to pay for the regular cleanup charge when we wrapped.

In the end we were able to shoot this on a true shoestring because of some wheeling/dealing and schmoozing (along with old fashioned generosity and donations).

[Blaine]

In the end we were able to shoot this on a true shoestring because of some wheeling/dealing and schmoozing (along with old fashioned generosity and donations).And it is entertainment in itself just watching Johnson schmooze...educational, too. :thumbsup:

[Jared Meyer]

Barry G. said something about writing a check - is he producing this?

[Blaine]

Barry G. said something about writing a check - is he producing this?Mark Johnson is producing this.

[Barry_Green]

This is Mark's film. My relationship with Levie is separate, and I brought him in to the O2 production.

[Matt Sconce]

Very cool guys! I am looking forward to seeing this one!

[Mark Harris]

Very cool guys! I am looking forward to seeing this one!

Get back to compressing! Mush! Mush!

[Matt Sconce]

Get back to compressing! Mush! Mush!


Yes Master....limps back to his dark room to compress.

[Mike Insane]

Wow , I don't log in for a day and all hell breaks loose!
Copy
Credit
Food
these are the bare minimums.

[Mark Johnson]

By the way, this is the infamous DJ and Filmmaker MIKE INSANE with me:

http://www.kylestebbins.com/fatmon2/15.jpg

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Wow , I don't log in for a day and all hell breaks loose!
Copy
Credit
Food
these are the bare minimums.
Exactly and I think we are all in unanimous agreement on that. No posts to the contrary that I've seen.

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

By the way, this is the infamous DJ and Filmmaker MIKE INSANE with me:

http://www.kylestebbins.com/fatmon2/15.jpg
Very Cool. It was nice meeting you Mike, glad you came out.

[TimurCivan]

Oh man... leaving a keyable photograph of yourselves up on DVXuser is Just inviting trouble........ ;)

[Kyle Stebbins]

By the way, this is the infamous DJ and Filmmaker MIKE INSANE with me:

http://www.kylestebbins.com/fatmon2/15.jpg

Oh I didn't know that was who it was! I was just told to snap a photo! FAST!

Nice to meet you, man!

[Tom Marshall]

Oh man... leaving a keyable photograph of yourselves up on DVXuser is Just inviting trouble........ ;)

Leaving *any* photo of yourself up on DVXuser is inviting trouble... :Drogar-Smoke(DBG):

[pia12254]

Mark, you really gotta learn to dress for the weather man! I mean...look at Mike. He's prepared!

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/5811/1213244302.jpg

[Mike Insane]

http://a94.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/2/l_395b2568b0b22a989c80f2586269f795.jpg

a Fun little comp... this is going to be the afterparty!

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

http://a94.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/2/l_395b2568b0b22a989c80f2586269f795.jpg

a Fun little comp... this is going to be the afterparty!

Looks much better than the PRE PARTY :)

____http://frenchquarterfeatures.com/preparty.jpg

[Mike Insane]

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha!

[Blaine]

In the words of Marvelous Marv Throneberry, "I knew this was a bad idear (sic)."

[Mark Johnson]

Ha ha ha. ..... At least I'm not wearing the shirt. :)

So, here it is Thursday and we've got 17 effects shots to finish. Sounds familiar, eh? Well, this time at least we've got some truly skilled assistance (Thankyou Raptor365) and we hooked up with the RenderTITAN render farm in Dallas. I gotta give those guys some serious props. Not only have they been incredibly accommodating, their 25 cents/GHz/Hour rate is the best deal I've found so far worldwide (and they will beat any lower rate if you can find it). We had a shot that was going to take approximately 3 days for a ten second render on Raptor's system and the farm spit it out in an hour at a cost of just over $3. Jeez Loueez. At these speeds and these rates we're thinking of doing a whole series of facial mole replacements and eye color changes. :)

[Matt Sconce]

Ha ha ha. ..... At least I'm not wearing the shirt. :)

So, here it is Thursday and we've got 17 effects shots to finish. Sounds familiar, eh? Well, this time at least we've got some truly skilled assistance (Thankyou Raptor365) and we hooked up with the RenderTITAN render farm in Dallas. I gotta give those guys some serious props. Not only have they been incredibly accommodating, their 25 cents/GHz/Hour rate is the best deal I've found so far worldwide (and they will beat any lower rate if you can find it). We had a shot that was going to take approximately 3 days for a ten second render on Raptor's system and the farm spit it out in an hour at a cost of just over $3. Jeez Loueez. At these speeds and these rates we're thinking of doing a whole series of facial mole replacements and eye color changes. :)

That rocks! Thanks for the info!

[Mike Insane]

Wow that is a great rate.

I just picked this up off of the synchronism thread but I thought it was really cool so I am sharing... www.youtube.com/user/theresistanceseries

Not so much sci-fi as it is really stylistic

[Jeff Anderson]

RenderTITAN eh? That's a fantastic rate and will definitely be using them for some upcoming projects. Thanks for the tip Mark, and good luck to you and the rest of the fat monster's on getting this one all finished up. Very excited to see this! Turning out to be one heck of a fest!

[Mark Johnson]

Wow that is a great rate.

I just picked this up off of the synchronism thread but I thought it was really cool so I am sharing... www.youtube.com/user/theresistanceseries

Not so much sci-fi as it is really stylistic

Kickass, man. Do you have any details about these guys? That's tight stuff.

[bosindy]

Well as my time comes to an end in LA, I want to thank Mark and Tim for being such gracious hosts over at the Fat Monster abode. (where the Dude abides) I was coming to stay for a week, and then a week turned into two and change. A lot of good things happened because of it and having a place to jump off from was essential to those things. (more on that later and the many people from dvxuser who played key roles. That's for another thread at another time.)

Mark is such a free spirit and would give you the shirt off his back, or bed or car for that matter. Tim is a special young talent and redefines chill as he walks through life. I am so happy for you and what you accomplished with O2. I think you will look back at the film as the defining moment when the paradigm shifted forever for both of you. great stuff ahead!

Thanks again guys, I hope to make it out to rancho one more time before I leave, but if I don't, you have an open ended visit in Boston anytime you want. I really enjoyed spending time with you both. I'll be in touch regardless.

Jim

[Mark Johnson]

Hey Jim! Thanks. Left you a message after we got cut off today.

If we don't see you before you head east we'll definitely be thinking of you and looking forward to your next visit. If you make it out to the shack before you leave, bring some beer. We're low.

TheDude

[Blaine]

Safe travels, Jim. :beer:

[Kyle Stebbins]

wish i couldve stuck around as long as you, big guy! you were the MAN!

have a safe trip and wave on your way by!

[Mike Insane]

The only info I have on them is the info from the synchronisity thread in timefest. sufice to say that I was caught off guard at how good it looked. I will definately be making an effort to catch their series.

[Edgen]

Kickass, man. Do you have any details about these guys? That's tight stuff.

Ya, that resistance series is series directed by Adrian Picardi... I scored 4 of his last films.. Plus, Matt Thompson the lead actor from my "Cristo" film has a role in the project too.

Definitely cool stuff.


*** on the scoring front, I just finished up the first pass of the O2 music... I'll have to see what the bossmen think. :)

Cheers!
/j

[Mark Harris]

Yeah, that series looks pretty cool. Except I mean, come on. If two naked chicks walked into the middle of my big-ass coke deal for no reason, I would be pretty suspicious from the get-go...

[jasonthewho]

Well, I guess they are supposed to be one half of the coke deal. Which I think would make me even more suspicious...

[Mark Harris]

You mean someone in that trailer is buying a big ass pile of coke and getting two hot blondes thrown in to the bargain? Just so he has some boobs to snort it off of?

[jasonthewho]

What else would you snort it off of? I know I settle for no less than boobs for my snorting.

[Mark Harris]

Hmm, usually when I buy my coke, strippers are sold separately.

[Gohanto]

Hmm, usually when I buy my coke, strippers are sold separately.

You haven't been getting the regular 10% off? I thought everyone knew about that.:violin:

[Mark Johnson]

Awwright guys. It's Friday. One more day of hiding from clients so we can work on O2. We are critically low on Cheez-Its and toilet paper but I see that Durban has uploaded a score. Thus, we begin the morning with mixed omens.

[Mark Harris]

...We are critically low on Cheez-Its and toilet paper...

And if you have one, you need the other...

Good luck guys. Looking forward to it.

[Blaine]

AAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! Where's the movie????? 72 hours till the deadline...


To self:
Chill out...have a beer...there's plenty of time...

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Every. Second. Counts.




Every VFX shot uses up another 16 liters of air - I mean time.

_

[Matt Sconce]

Every. Second. Counts.




Every VFX shot uses up another 16 liters of air - I mean time.

_

*Chuckles quietly in understanding*

[Tom Marshall]

Hmm, usually when I buy my coke, strippers are sold separately.

Mark, you need to move to LA. There's none of that bullshit here. Strippers are always included.

[Gord.T]

Mark, you need to move to LA. There's none of that bullshi* here. Strippers are always included.

Hey Tom. I've been resisting responding but seeing you working on the '02' and ummm, speaking of strippers, I'm reminded of the good ol days of '08'. (Possibly only Tom will get that one, [still laughing at that ,hahaha.])

Oh yeah, my hair is longer than yours so don't sweat it.

[Tom Marshall]

Hey Tom. I've been resisting responding but seeing you working on the '02' and ummm, speaking of strippers, I'm reminded of the good ol days of '08'. (Possibly only Tom will get that one, [still laughing at that ,hahaha.])

Oh yeah, my hair is longer than yours so don't sweat it.

I do remember that... Google to the rescue. :evil:

I hear your kicking *** on the vfx for this one. I knew you'd be good for working on this from seeing your posts in the 3d forum. Very cool.

Oh, my hair is pretty short now. I cut it last weekend to work on Jim's short film.

[Gord.T]

Mark was kind and generous enough to let me try a couple things on this one and with the direction from him and Tim I think we're gonna be okay. I'm looking forward to seeing this shoot myself.
lol, that '08' still kills me. soory, hahahaha.

[Mark Johnson]

Raptor is the dood, man. Seriously. The 3D work is really tight due to his chops. We are sending him half a caribou as a thankyou.

[Blaine]

We are sending him half a caribou as a thankyou.Good God! Does that mean there'll be half a caribou carcass growing ripe around the Monster Shack?

[Gohanto]

Good God! Does that mean there'll be half a caribou carcass growing ripe around the Monster Shack?

Doesn't that just mean dinner's already covered?

[Tom Marshall]

Doesn't that just mean dinner's already covered?

:beer:

[Slimothy]

Good God! Does that mean there'll be half a caribou carcass growing ripe around the Monster Shack?

Jim Demo is taking the other half home with him. He's kept it in his car and has been using it the past two days to be able to drive in the carpool lane.

[Blaine]

http://www.forumup.it/images/smiles/slider_brent.gif

Jim Demo is taking the other half home with him. He's kept it in his car and has been using it the past two days to be able to drive in the carpool lane.

[Kyle Stebbins]

Jim Demo is taking the other half home with him. He's kept it in his car and has been using it the past two days to be able to drive in the carpool lane.

:grin:

tommy, you cut your hair!? whatever for?

[Tom Marshall]

tommy, you cut your hair!? whatever for?

It's better for the acting career, man... For Jim's shoot, I played a guy in a suit. The long hair wouldn't have worked...

That and the chicks dig short hair...

[artofsuntzu]

Is there space enough here for me to do a one-post, thread-jack? (I needed one more post to make my 100 minimum to vote in the DVX Festivals) OK, all done. Thanks guys. (there's no posting like drunk posting :) )

[Ben Sliker]

Is there space enough here for me to do a one-post, thread-jack? (I needed one more post to make my 100 minimum to vote in the DVX Festivals) OK, all done. Thanks guys. (there's no posting like drunk posting :) )

thread-jack!!?!?! and compromise the validity of the other 1571 posts in this thread? HOW DARE YOU. lol.

congrats on 100. no better place to do it than at Fat Monster.


in film-related conversation, are you guys gonna make it? :) cause there may or may not be a little hype around this film. I know I'm pumped to see it.

[Blaine]

Oh yeah, we'll make it. If it wasn't for the last minute, we'd never get anything done...:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Mattykins]

Mark, only half a caribou? I mean, three quarters I can see, or a full caribou. But half? At least give him the head of it. I mean, it would kinda suck to get an ass of a caribou.

[Mark Johnson]

Dawn has arrived over Los Angeles. The swollen sanguine orb of sol casts giddy shadows from the palm fronds as I wake up on the floor of the Fat Monster production office. Somewhere around 2:00 a.m. I took a break from motion tracking only to fall into slumber with unsettling dreams of caribou carcasses playing in my head. For a brief moment I panicked as I looked at the clock and calendar. Then I got oriented and realized it is still only Saturday with the upload deadline more than 48 hours away! A veritable eon of time remains to finish the 17 remaining effects shots! Not to mention the major pickup shot we're doing at Laurel Canyon stages this morning with Matty G and the RED. I love the smell of pixels in the morning! Time to drag myself to the Coffee Bean for a latte......

[Alex Jeffery]

What stunning poetry to wake up to.

Mark man, could you send me some details for ze titles? Length, content, etc

[Mark Johnson]

Just a second Alex....

[Mark Johnson]

Ok, we're back from the set where Tim, Matty G. and I shot a pickup scene with Todd Lowe. Man, we owe one to Murphy because somehow everything came together (fortunately Laurel Canyon Studios had 2 hours open for us to shoot - fortunately Sam's RED wasn't committed to another project - fortunately Dragon Dronet got back in town in time to let us borrow one of our costumes). So now we're coming down the home stretch finishing effects here in L.A., in Nebraska (Nathaniel Caauwe: RotoNinja) and in Canada (Gord Taylor 3D God) while Justin Durban and Brad Semenoff finish the score/sound mix respectfully. We hope Murphy stays away for one more day and we'll do the unthinkable (upload before Monday gets here).

[Dustin R. Rogan]

oh the excitement!!! I can't wait theDude! HUrry monday and get here!!!

[jpsheets]

Wow. Looking really forward to seeing this one. Good luck! Oh, and I'm trying to get you to 1600 posts.

cheers,

JP

[Mark Johnson]

Wow. Looking really forward to seeing this one. Good luck! Oh, and I'm trying to get you to 1600 posts.

cheers,

JP

We hope to have a party in the thread tomorrow night with some typical FAT MONSTER inanity. Rumor has it that Disjecta is coming to town with a bottle of cheap wine and a couple of expensive strippers. We should be able to go over 1600 when we post those pictures.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Hey guys, sorry I haven't popped in here yet! I guess I got so tied up with my own entry and all the other crap I had to deal with (which eventually caused my film to implode upon itself) that I never had a chance. Then, I was so intimidated my the number of pages that I kind of stayed away for a week or so out of pure fright. But now I am here! And it looks like I am just in time:


We hope to have a party in the thread tomorrow night with some typical FAT MONSTER inanity. Rumor has it that Disjecta is coming to town with a bottle of cheap wine and a couple of expensive strippers. We should be able to go over 1600 when we post those pictures.

Pictures? How about a live streaming video camera. :grin:

Anyway, in all seriousness, I am really looking forward to seeing this beast and I will be sure to come over here and hang out more often!

:beer: Cheers,

[Gohanto]

We hope to have a party in the thread tomorrow night with some typical FAT MONSTER inanity. Rumor has it that Disjecta is coming to town with a bottle of cheap wine and a couple of expensive strippers. We should be able to go over 1600 when we post those pictures.

Please have a keyable background if you have your pictures taken with cheap wine and hookers...

Oh the possibilities :laugh:

[Mark Johnson]

Speaking of Disjecta. I forgot how much I enjoyed this image of the lad:

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10478/1213489212.jpg

[artofsuntzu]

Rumor has it that Disjecta is coming to town with a bottle of cheap wine and a couple of expensive strippers.

I am the student and you are, still, the master: my Caymus and Opus One bottles obviously tell me that I've been getting the wine-to-stripper expense ratio wrong.

Awesome news on getting the perfect, extra shots you needed.

It looks like tomorrow's thread party is the perfect time for me to crack open the 0 out of 5 star thread vote that I've been saving for just such a special occassion.

Congrats, my man.

[Tom Marshall]

When is the big viewing at the Monster pad going down?

[Gohanto]

my Caymus and Opus One bottles obviously tell me that I've been getting the wine-to-stripper expense ratio wrong.


That depends if you use the terms "expensive stripper" and "hooker" interchangeably.

[Mark Johnson]

When is the big viewing at the Monster pad going down?

We're discussing the first round viewing now, Tommy. We'll hopefully know by Monday.

[Tom Marshall]

We're discussing the first round viewing now, Tommy. We'll hopefully know by Monday.

Cool. If you can make it any day other than Wednesday, that would be good. Wednesday is the screening for the 48 hour film festival...

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Cool. If you can make it any day other than Wednesday, that would be good. Wednesday is the screening for the 48 hour film festival...

I didn't realize the world revolved around Tom. :evil: :grin:

[pixelated]

Mark -

The caterer called. They're out of caribou. Sending 40 lb of marinated seal flipper
instead. He figured 40# would be enough - it grows as you chew it. It's refrigerated air freight from the Pribilof Islands so he needs your AMEX number again - PM it to me.


Oh - and could you adjust your webcam about an inch up and inch left. Thanks.

[Gord.T]

40lb of seal flipper will be just fine. Can you suggest a nice wine to go with that?
I'm trying to make room in my freezer in anticipation of the arrival but I'm still trying to figure out how to get my brothers ex wife outta there as she appears to be stuck to a big box of cookies.
//gimme a couple beers. I'll figure something out.

Good luck to everyone. Lots to watch this time around.

[Kyle Stebbins]

Mark -

The caterer called. They're out of caribou. Sending 40 lb of marinated seal flipper
instead. He figured 40# would be enough - it grows as you chew it. It's refrigerated air freight from the Pribilof Islands so he needs your AMEX number again - PM it to me.


Oh - and could you adjust your webcam about an inch up and inch left. Thanks.

Brilliant!

Alex told me that he received your PM and is beginning to work on your title treatment. He is aware of the deadline, and I do hope that he will be able to churn out something great before the time strikes.

If not, he has been instructed to let you know with enough time to create your own, and have compression time. -- Maybe I'd send him another PM to push him along?

Peace and love from Nebraska. It's 92 degrees and time to mow the lawn.

Kyle

[Tom Marshall]

...I'm still trying to figure out how to get my brothers ex wife outta there as she appears to be stuck to a big box of cookies.
//gimme a couple beers. I'll figure something out.

See, that's the problem. You're not supposed to leave dead bodies in a freezer for that long...

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Actually, most experts suggest a good freezing will help to preserve the body thus making it easier and more pleasant to transport it to a better location like, for instance, under Tom's bed.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Hey! It's after 8:30! When is the party starting!? :beer:

[Tom Marshall]

Actually, most experts suggest a good freezing will help to preserve the body thus making it easier and more pleasant to transport it to a better location like, for instance, under Tom's bed.

I don't think a body would fit under my bed. I've got both guitar cases under there... :thumbsup:

Oh, and I've brought over some lovely strippers from the recent Tampa area "incident". They'll be here shortly. Meanwhile, here are some photos of a few of them to get you in the mood...

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0729051strip1.html

[Mark Johnson]

Yo guys. Sorry but I'm still up to my armpits finishing VFX. So, no party for awhile.

Tim is in Hollywood doing the final mixdown of the soundtrack. 5.1 surround sound baby! Check back about midnight Pacific time ....

[Gohanto]

:cheesy:1600... good luck finishing the VFX.

[Blaine]

Go, Mark, go...and stay away from the Stellas till you get it done...:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[artofsuntzu]

Yo guys. Sorry but I'm still up to my armpits finishing VFX. So, no party for awhile.

Tim is in Hollywood doing the final mixdown of the soundtrack. 5.1 surround sound baby!

I'm drinking at the wrong time for the party again? :)

I know you don't need it but, GOOD LUCK guys!!! I know you'll get it the way you want it.


Check back about midnight Pacific time ....

(darn, I might be in Oakland by then)

[Blaine]

(darn, I might be in Oakland by then)What is it with you and Oakland? :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Edgen]

So are we finished or what? You guys pullin' an all nighter? Replacing lost shots?

Go Monster GO!!!

[Mark Harris]

They actually finished a week ago. This last minute stuff is all part of the hype. :)

[Blaine]

They actually finished a week ago. This last minute stuff is all part of the hype. :)I really wish it was...

[artofsuntzu]

What is it with you and Oakland? :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)
well, you know. It's a convenient place for dumping bodies. (you never did see DJ after that did you?)
:)

[ConspiracyPenguin]

I will be back at midnight. Oh, and by the way, good to hear from a fellow Oakland Body Dumper! It is a great place for that, better than under Tom's bed, that's fo sho!

[Blaine]

well, you know. It's a convenient place for dumping bodies. (you never did see DJ after that did you?)
:)Now that you mention it...:huh:

[artofsuntzu]

Oh, and by the way, good to hear from a fellow Oakland Body Dumper! It is a great place for that, better than under Tom's bed, that's fo sho!

You know, I wondered who left the woodchipper on.

[artofsuntzu]

Now that you mention it...:huh:
Boy, the things Mark can convince you to do for him!

[Matt Sconce]

you can do it guys!

[Tom Marshall]

you can do it guys!

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/17011/1213599622.jpg

[ConspiracyPenguin]

You know, I wondered who left the woodchipper on.

I knew I forgot something. I just got so damn distracted when I heard the sirens, I think I left my coveted swiss army knife there too. :(

EDIT: By the way, it's midnight pacific time (I should know) and I am not going to stay up much later so there better be another party soon that starts a littler earlier!

[Drew Ott]

Good luck with the VFX Mark.

If I haven't seen O2 by this time next week, I'm leaving DVXuser for good.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Woah, Drew, that is a bold statement. What happens if an alien breaks into the Fat MOnster pad and steals the computers leaving no way for the guys to upload the video? You're done, my friend. Done. :grin:

EDIT: I think I am going to bed, I feel stupid hitting F5 over and over again every minute.

[Drew Ott]

I'm just a bold guy.

[Mark Johnson]

Go, Mark, go...and stay away from the Stellas till you get it done...:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

It's Heniken Lites tonight Blaine!!!

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Well...sorry guys, I know this party is just getting started but I am off to bed. Let me know when the next shindig will be and I'll be sure to stop by, just make sure it is a little earlier!

Later,

[Mark Johnson]

So are we finished or what? You guys pullin' an all nighter? Replacing lost shots?

Go Monster GO!!!


Justin, your score is AMAZING!!! Tim got back with the soundtrack and it rocks.

We're definitely pulling an all-nighter. A whole herd of effects shots are in progress and will have to be dropped into the timeline. Most of them are pretty mundane and we still seem to be on track.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Yes I am still here. Can't seem to leave. I am like that annoying party guest who no one invited and just seems to have shown up and you can't get rid of him no matter how hard you try. Make sure you take lots of coffee and/or coke (either form at this point :grin:) and I wish you the best of luck. I really can;t wait to see this film. Now I really AM going to bed...

[Drew Ott]

So Mark, do you see a feature down the road for Fat Monster?

(this has probably been covered a few times already in this thread)



edit - Yep, already been discussed. Thanks, search function! :thumbsup:

[Mark Johnson]

Hi Drew! Nice to see you still up tonight.

Here's a shot of Brad Semenoff mixing the soundtrack tonight for O2:

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10478/1213604942.jpg

[Drew Ott]

Looks sweet.

What does a sound editor do differently than a normal editor (other than the very obvious)?

Is it adding foley and that sort of thing, or are they actually cutting the dialog to the locked picture? ...and if so, how do you give them all of the audio files?

[Mark Johnson]

Brad is a real pro. He added countless elements (ship sounds, doors, footsteps etc.) and mixed levels along with the final score. He produced a 5.1 surround sound track that totally kicks balls to the wall!!! Get your subwoofer hooked up!

[Postmaster]

WOW Mark is finaly posting some grabs :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

Good luck guys!

Frank

[Drew Ott]

Brad is a real pro. He added countless elements (ship sounds, doors, footsteps etc.) and mixed levels along with the final score. He produced a 5.1 surround sound track that totally kicks balls to the wall!!! Get your subwoofer hooked up!


How do you do your compression? I was looking through all of the LoveFest films to get a feel for the quality of compression, and Where the Heart Lies looked great.

Are you going to be able to fit a quality 5.1 mix in the 50mb? (not doubting your abilities)

[Mark Johnson]

How do you do your compression? I was looking through all of the LoveFest films to get a feel for the quality of compression, and Where the Heart Lies looked great.

Are you going to be able to fit a quality 5.1 mix in the 50mb? (not doubting your abilities)

We've got some serious notes from Zak Forsman, who is an acknkowledged compression expert. Also, Blaine has been tirelessly devoting himself to compression strategies as well. So, I just stand aside and let those who know have at it.

[Arrik]

Looks amazing, FATMOFO's. I still have the spaceship Mark downloaded onto my laptop. Sooo, basically we found an excuse to use the same exact spaceship in our short. It has nothing to do with space, but we will definitely be owning you and your puny production.

Johnson, I still cant get over how surprisingly spectacular you were on the piano at that ridonkulously nice house we went to.

Now excuse me while I seethe away.

[wesley]

lol at the amount of post, i'm stoked to watch this now!

[NateCaauwe]

I finished my share of effect shots finally. I'm uploading the final shot, sending Mark a link, and hitting the hay. Thank God I work nights :D

[Mark Johnson]

NateCaauwe is the man. Fat Monster Films is so damn fortunate to have true VFX mavens in both Nate and Gord Taylor. I have decided, what the hell, I'm giving both of them an extra caribou carcass this week.

You guys are forever my heroes.

[MattinSTL]

Looks amazing, FATMOFO's. I still have the spaceship Mark downloaded onto my laptop. Sooo, basically we found an excuse to use the same exact spaceship in our short. It has nothing to do with space, but we will definitely be owning you and your puny production.

Johnson, I still cant get over how surprisingly spectacular you were on the piano at that ridonkulously nice house we went to.

Now excuse me while I seethe away.

Dude... I miss you man! Here's a smilie synopsis of that night... :cheesy::undecided:lipsrseal:huh::evil::embarasse: grin::thumbsup:

FM crew... you guys rock... I'd sign on for a domestic partnership with FM any day... Mark... you really ARE The Dude... but even better in person.

I'm chewing my fingernails off today... it was TRULY an honor to be a small part of the FM machine. :beer:

[traviscool]

Wow, the more I see of this film the more I can't wait to see it.

[Gohanto]

I have decided, what the hell, I'm giving both of them an extra caribou carcass this week.
.

If that's the case you should do it right and present it to them in the proper manner. (Green tights optional)

http://www.dvdjournal.com/reviewimgs/a/adventuresofrobinhood_imgs/adventuresofrobinhood_01.JPG

[Edgen]

Justin, your score is AMAZING!!! Tim got back with the soundtrack and it rocks.

We're definitely pulling an all-nighter. A whole herd of effects shots are in progress and will have to be dropped into the timeline. Most of them are pretty mundane and we still seem to be on track.

Ssccwweeet! Glad you liked it. :)

Of course, I would have love to spend more "TIME" on it... Perhaps if the opportunity presents itself and you win the lottery, we could have an orchestra play the dang thing! :)

Looking forward to everyone checking out your film.

[Brad S.]

What does a sound editor do differently than a normal editor (other than the very obvious)?

Is it adding foley and that sort of thing, or are they actually cutting the dialog to the locked picture? ...and if so, how do you give them all of the audio files?

I cut dialog using an OMF from Tim's FCP session. I also used a lot of alt takes to fix bad lines, etc. That part was made a lot easier thanks to Matt's extensive production sound notes. And yes, Matt, I did read all of your notes and anecdotes. On a side note, I wanted to thank Matt for doing a great job with the production sound and recording extensive wild takes for audio. Those were a HUGE help!!

Like Mark said, I then cut in all of the hard effects and backgrounds: spaceship sounds, big flying things, cloth rustle, etc. Finally I added some sound design elements to sweeten Justin's incredible score and we ended up with something similar to the final product. I'm pretty proud of the way that it turned out and I'm anxious to hear what people have to say about the film.

Fun O2 Post Sound Trivia!
11 Dialog Tracks
12 Background Tracks
24 FX Tracks

The sounds of the ship are partly comprised of recordings that I made of my clothes washer, my refrigerator, and traffic sounds, though I doubt that anyone will recognize them.

[J.R. Hudson]

Hi Drew! Nice to see you still up tonight.

Here's a shot of Brad Semenoff mixing the soundtrack tonight for O2:

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10478/1213604942.jpg

That is sooooo rad.

[Mark Johnson]

Whew! For us this was finishing ahead of time!

We've been trying different compression recipes to squeeze out the best possible picture to accompany this amazing sound track. We're going to try a couple more tweaks and then slide into home with our upload.

Thanks everyone who put in so much hard work (and especially Matty G. for staying up all night with us).

Unfortunately, we have to get back to the real world again. We've got a forensic case that we're going to be going to San Pedro on as soon as we finish our upload. Sigh. But we gotta pay the bills.

[Existentialist]

This one looks freakin' sweeeeet! Will be the first one I will see! :)

[Mark Johnson]

Time for sleep.

[Brandon Rice]

So excited to see it Mark! I cannot wait!

[Edgen]

I finished my share of effect shots finally. I'm uploading the final shot, sending Mark a link, and hitting the hay. Thank God I work nights :D

Hey nate! I really enjoyed your demo reel... you've got some great work and bright future ahead of you. Perhaps our paths will cross again. :)

[Texture]

Best Wishes To the Fat Monster Crew!

Looking forward to breathing in O2...

Regards,

Erik Paulsen

[Drew Ott]

We've got some serious notes from Zak Forsman, who is an acknkowledged compression expert. Also, Blaine has been tirelessly devoting himself to compression strategies as well. So, I just stand aside and let those who know have at it.

Maybe they'll share their secrets for next fest.

[Mark Johnson]

http://www.archivisuals.com/BeerMonster.jpg

[Drew Ott]

Sie sind ganz heiss.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Damn. Wish I could be there!

[Postmaster]

Bwahahahaha! :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

I need to send you some Lederhosen, so you have the propper outfit for my gals.

http://www.ask1.org/modules/Forums/images/smiles/lebehoch.gif

Frank

[Brad S.]

Damn. Wish I could be there!

Yeah me too. That looks like a lot of fun!

[Matt Sconce]

So, were you happy with your final version? Did you have to sacrifice anything to meet the deadline. How does it feel to be done and have made it! I know I feel perty freakin awesome.

[Mark Johnson]

So, were you happy with your final version? Did you have to sacrifice anything to meet the deadline. How does it feel to be done and have made it! I know I feel perty freakin awesome.

Well, the little fraulein sitting on my lap thinks the film is a raw depiction of man's polar extremes and a cautionary tale for those who ignore hubris. So, who am I to disagree with her? She says that O2 left her breathless and exhilarated to the point that her heart palpated and beads of sweat broke out on her brow. However, I think it may have been mainly because we're too cheap to turn on the a.c.

[Matt Sconce]

Well, the little fraulein sitting on my lap thinks the film is a raw depiction of man's polar extremes and a cautionary tale for those who ignore hubris. So, who am I to disagree with her? She says that O2 left her breathless and exhilarated to the point that her heart palpated and beads of sweat broke out on her brow. However, I think it may have been mainly because we're too cheap to turn on the a.c.

*shakes head* I definitely will have it make it down to the next big shoot you guys do. It seems my insanity will mesh well....

[Gord.T]

You did NOT just post this...


http://www.archivisuals.com/BeerMonster.jpg


NO, you did NOT. Are you TRYING to kill me? NEVER, EVER, GET THOSE BABES...IN THAT SUDIO...AND NOT CALL ME...EVER. Jeez, now I am realy friggin pissed at you. Get that damn fake passport done NOW, and fly my ass down there.
DAMIT. I'm steamin up here bud. I mean I'm steaming veggies. Oh you SOB, I'm mad now. You owe me big time. Those girls were MINE baby. ...big sigh.

[Mark Johnson]

Gord, we tried calling you all night but an elderly woman kept picking up and hollering something about a caribou carcass, a pocket watch and braunsweiger. We had a Gulfstream ready to pick you up but your mom (or your live-in maid??) would have nothing of it as each call dissolved into various cursing and epithets aimed at both the U.S. and Canadian governments. Finally Tim said, "wtf, we'd best not stir up more hornets in Raptor's nest. I'll take his girl tonight. Besides, we may need more renders before dawn."

[Gord.T]

Haha, thanks Mark. Yeah, that was MOM. She was also all over me about 'being on a starvation diet' or something. I had just finished eating 2lbs of KFC. 'Mom, do I LOOK like I'm starving to you? How old am I?" Sheese. I'll always be a little 12 yr old to ol mom.

[Matty_g]

new banner!

[Postmaster]

Those Babelfish translations beat me of my socks every time.

Frank

[Mark Johnson]

This is the new "blue" banner specially commissioned last night at 4:00 a.m. ... You must have Matty's permission to display it. However, you do get a free exam by LASIKfirst if you are among the first twenty five to make a request.

[Mark Johnson]

Frank,

Jene Babelfish Übersetzungen schlagen mich meiner Socken jedes Mal.

[Gord.T]

Oh yeah, got the caribou, er, the first draft as it were. Big cookout planned for next weekend. Thanks Mark.

Congrats on getting wrapped. Whew. Gonna be fun.

[Postmaster]

Yeah, exactly what I mean. :happy:

[Mark Johnson]

I feel frisky. Where's Tommy and his tasteless collection of tight t-shirts on nubile women when you need him?

[Mark Johnson]

O2 --- America's favorite Breath Mint .... EVERY. BREATH. COUNTS!!!!!

[Herman Witkam]

O2 --- America's favorite Breath Mint .... EVERY. BREATH. COUNTS!!!!!

Nice banner, Mark. Very minimalist :)

[Mark Johnson]

Hey thanks, Herman. Matty G. came up wth it and I thought it looked very nice. (Not to mention making a great ad for breath mints or throat lozenges ... feel the chill )

[Simon Höfer]

Ah my good ol' cellphone provider :D

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/08/18/i_02_narrowweb__300x544,0.jpg





And this is awesome Mark!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bwahahah :D


http://www.archivisuals.com/BeerMonster.jpg

[Herman Witkam]

Ah my good ol' cellphone provider :D

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/08/18/i_02_narrowweb__300x544,0.jpg



I thought these guys were out of business for a long time already :D At least... in the Netherlands...

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Ich benutze Google Übersetzer, aber die Hölle, ich glaube, dass ich immer noch den gleichen Mist, dass Sie von Babelfish. Ich hoffe wirklich, dass jemand anmeldet auf der Website zum ersten Mal, sieht die Fremdsprache und läuft für den Hügeln.

Oh, and I, too like the new banner. Great job Matt! I like how you can make something so simple yet so freaking fantastic. I can't. I always go overboard, as you guys have told me multiple times!

[Matt Sconce]

Lookin good. I love the little bit of that ship we got to see. Look forward to the rest!

[Geoff_R]

new banner!
Nice work dude!

[Simon Höfer]

I thought these guys were out of business for a long time already :D At least... in the Netherlands...
Made a call short time ago, so they must somehow still be in business :D

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Made a call short time ago, so they must somehow still be in business :D

Actually, Simon, you are living in an alternate reality that is five years behind everyone else. Soon they will go out of business and at first you will be confused, you will start seeing patterns where what we talk about happens a short time later. You will think we can see the future and we will act like we can and scare you until you get locked in a mental institution and we can steal your...well...something, I don't know yet.

[Tom Marshall]

Nice work dude!

I agree... I like it. I'm too lazy to change my signature though.

[Tom Marshall]

Nice banner, Mark. Very minimalist :)

OK, new banner... :2vrolijk_08:

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Err...nice banner, Tom...VERY minimalist. I, umm....really like the way the, uh...white complements the...what's it called....consistent background. Yes. That.

[Kyle Stebbins]

Nice, Tommy! HAHA!

[NateCaauwe]

If that's the case you should do it right and present it to them in the proper manner. (Green tights optional)

http://www.dvdjournal.com/reviewimgs/a/adventuresofrobinhood_imgs/adventuresofrobinhood_01.JPG

I'm making the green tights mandatory.


Hey nate! I really enjoyed your demo reel... you've got some great work and bright future ahead of you. Perhaps our paths will cross again. :)

Why thank you :)

[Tom Marshall]

I feel frisky. Where's Tommy and his tasteless collection of tight t-shirts on nubile women when you need him?

Here's a classic...

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/17011/1163400827.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

Here's a classic...

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/17011/1163400827.jpg


That's what I'm talking about!!!

[Matt Sconce]

I am pretty sure a night with fat monster films may look like this...

http://www.carleton.ca/gallery/Creature/costume.jpg

there IS an awful lot of caribou going around!

[Gord.T]

There's a little more than Caribou going around...lol.

For the feature film "Making 02' , Steve Buscemi is pre-booked for my part.

Alright, no more outta me. See yas when it's over.

[Slimothy]

Raptor, I don't think I ever got to tell you how much I appreciate everything you've done for us. This thing was a blast and I hope you had some fun as well. You kick serious ass dude.

Tim.

[Tom Marshall]

Here's a fan of O2... We tried to get her to give Mark the shirt, but she didn't want to take it off... Tim wasn't happy...

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/17011/1213680152.jpg

[Dustin R. Rogan]

I"ma watch this last, just cuz! end on a good note!

Rogan

[Arrik]

Here's a fan of O2... We tried to get her to give Mark the shirt, but she didn't want to take it off... Tim wasn't happy...

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/17011/1213680152.jpg

"Breast" is misspelled on her t-shirt.

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

True statement though. Two is ideal and each counts equally.

[Gohanto]

True statement though. Two is ideal and each counts equally.

"Always two there are. No more. No less." - Yoda

[Mark Johnson]

Good morning filmmakers! We are stocking up the Fat Monster fridge in anticipation of a long night of watching TimeFest entries this week. Bullis will be in town so we will be at full strength. Rumor has it that we may all go to the Fat Monster satellite bunker (Luis's house) this time. Stay tuned all you west coast denizens and we'll announce accordingly.

I also wanted to take this opportunity to talk a little bit about our Nebraska connections, which have become very important to Fat Monster. Many of you know that Kyle Stebbins is a charter Monster who has been studying film out on the plains in Lincoln, Nebraska. Kyle has flown out for the majority of our productions and we have come to depend on him. His good friend Alex Jeffery came out to shoot with us a couple years ago (and he actually played a fireman in a performance that has become a cult favorite from TTN) and many of you know Alex from his own projects here on DVXUSER. This year Alex jumped in on short notice in the middle of the night to create a title sequence for us. We didn't realize that Matty G. had already animated the title but, Alex, we're going to use your sequence as part of a post-fest website by the way. Anyway, it was his willingness to come to the aid of the monster that we will always remember.

Another interesting Nebraska connection occurred with regard to our opening sequence. When you see the film you'll be aware of a radio broadcast during the first scene. That broadcaster is none other than John Marquis of Ogallala, Nebraska. John has over three decades of experience in working in every facet of broadcasting, including operations, programming, executive management, being an on-air personality and training. I went to high school with John and when we decided at the last minute to add a radio broadcast I , of course, called him.

John went down to his station and recorded our program and uploaded it the next day via the net. We used royalty-free music and John made up the patter in his broadcast using names of guys he and I grew up with back in the late 70's. So the great state of Nebraska will always be a favored location for Fat Monster strictly because of the internet.

Speaing of the net, I should mention that my friend John was fooling around one day trying to make an old barbershop fragrance called "Bay Rum." He apparently remembered it from his dad and when he couldn't find it he set about researching how to make it. He made a few bottles in his basement and sold them to friends and started a website mainly as a lark. He now has 30+ items and just got word that his products are being picked up by the Duluth Trading Company and will be included in their next catalog. John says he's probably going to finally leave radio and work full time on his burgeoning Bay Rum empire!: http://www.ogallalabayrum.com/

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Ummm BBQ!! You know how us Texans love our BBQ!

Gratz on the film again good Sir! Hopefully next fest you can depend on Waco connections, not only me, but the rest of my gang out here! I'll drink to the fest finally over!

Cheers!

Rogan

ps I let the cat outta the bag... *look down*

[Brandon Rice]

Love your posts Mark... so insightful and entertaining...

oh, Kyle and Alex... you guys rock!

[siniarch]

Once again, I can't thank Mark and Tim enough for taking me in to FAT MONSTER with such open arms. I am humbled and honor to be a part of this family!!!!

I will be setting up the Living room with a projector and hopefully my 5.1 surround sound system for this glorious event. More details to come.......

[Mark Johnson]

YESSSS!!!! For those of you who haven't visited Luis's house, you are in for a treat:

http://www.dustylens.com/Old-House-1-small.jpg

[Simon Höfer]

Hey Frank, Simon has been boasting how his film is going to destroy yours. He posted this yesterday:

NO AIR is going to clean UNZEIT's clock. Frank is going to be coming to Cologne to study film after this fest.

Yeah, he's not the only one who will be bashed. You're next in line. From the picture of your spaceship I found, I can tell that my Intro alone is better than your whole film :D

http://www.lugjam.co.uk/images/modular_spaceship_01.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

Mark, I want to apologize to you. Your film is definitely going to kick my film's ass. In fact, my film is right now cowering in the corner shaking like a little girl because it knows O2 is going to own it. By the time the screenings are done my only goal is to not be banned forever from the forum. Please people. Hate the message - not the messenger. Thank you.

Simon, you are a gentleman and there is nothing to be ashamed of for making a film that sucks. We have done that many times ourselves. So you go ahead and suck proudly Simon! ...

[Simon Höfer]

Suck proudly... that sounds.. err... wrong :D

But I have to admit that I am really looking forward to O2! It's going to kick ass and "No Air" won't be any competition at all for you. No worries.

I learned alot and thats all what counts and I am still proud of my film. This fest truly was/is a blast!

I wish you the best Fat Monsters! I will have a drink on you for this entertaining thread :beer:

PS. Our Films are still not yet approved, damn it...

[Mark Johnson]

Because you have been so kind and nice, I am going to make arrangements for your film to be approved soon, Simon. No need to thank me. I'm just that kind of guy.

[conrad_johnson]

I can't stop pooping my pants and sitting around in my poop-pants all day long. I also have warts all over my genitalia, and a bad case of gout from eating nothing but gyro meat.

This is fun.

[Mark Johnson]

grrrr.... why I oughtta ..... I did not say "pooping" either!!! I always use the proper vernacular.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Speaking of "pooping" have you had your dose of TDRP today?

Rogan

ps I love the ship Simon found!

[Matt Sconce]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Johnson http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?p=1309000#post1309000)
I can't stop pooping my pants and sitting around in my poop-pants all day long. I also have warts all over my genitalia, and a bad case of gout from eating nothing but gyro meat.

This is fun.

This is fun.



That is one of the funniest things I have read on here this year! hahahaha!:cheesy::2vrolijk_08::nads:

[Kholi]

I don't post too much in these here threads but let me go ahead and get this out of the way before the sky falls:

You guys did a hell of a job and I know the finished product is going to be one of the best, if not THE best, DVXfest entry ever. When all of the comments start rolling in please be just who you are-- everyone who worked on this-- and just let em roll.

You guys need to get cracking on the feature, like yesterday.

[Mark Johnson]

Well said, Kholi.

You are one together dude, sir. Seems like every day Matty or Luis have some anecdote about you that makes me stop and think, "man, that guy has it together." Looks like there will be a big screening party in L.A. on July 5th. You gotta be there for sure.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

YESSSS!!!! For those of you who haven't visited Luis's house, you are in for a treat:


The sad thing is...that really is his house.

Mark, great post a few pages back. You guys are in inspiration to me and probably many others. I can only hope that someday I will be able to work with you guys, even if I have to step out of my comfort zone and hold a boom pole or something.

[Blaine]

Well said, Kholi.

You are one together dude, sir. Seems like every day Matty or Luis have some anecdote about you that makes me stop and think, "man, that guy has it together." Looks like there will be a big screening party in L.A. on July 5th. You gotta be there for sure.At the Monster Shack?

[Horncastle]

I think Mark is the smartest, most intelligent and devilishly handsome man on the forum. No wonder all the hot babes flock to Fat Monster.
Wow, I'm blushing. Thanks for the appreciation.

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/36723/1213732078.jpg

[Mark Johnson]

Oh My God ...... That is totally ... on so many levels .... WONDERFUL!!!

[Horncastle]

Glad you liked it! On a more serious note, I don't think I've said I'm looking forward to seeing your film (the real one I mean). Which I am - when it comes down to it, I'm sure you Americans are going to blow us newby Europeans out of the water.

[Blaine]

Horncastle...how were you able to do such a good job capturing his essence? :huh:

[Mark Johnson]

Glad you liked it! On a more serious note, I don't think I've said I'm looking forward to seeing your film (the real one I mean). Which I am - when it comes down to it, I'm sure you Americans are going to blow us newby Europeans out of the water.

Um .... did you see In Extremis? .... Just knowing this is brought to you by the same group that created In Extremis should cause you to remain seriously skeptical!!!! We love making movies even if they don't pan out. We love even more the community here. Thanks for making this a real international festival.

[Tom Marshall]

Um .... did you see In Extremis? .... Just knowing this is brought to you by the same group that created In Extremis should cause you to remain seriously skeptical!!!! We love making movies even if they don't pan out. We love even more the community here. Thanks for making this a real international festival.

But the actor in "In Extremis" kicked major ass...

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Glad you liked it! On a more serious note, I don't think I've said I'm looking forward to seeing your film (the real one I mean). Which I am - when it comes down to it, I'm sure you Americans are going to blow us newby Europeans out of the water.
LOL, hold that thought then see if you say same thing with my movie LOL...doubt it!

Rogan

[Mark Johnson]

Tommy was actually great in In Extremis. We just had no friggin time to do the effects or even shoot the original planned film. I still hope to do a really sweet version of Tommy jumping off the Golden Gate bridge. Some day ....

[Blaine]

But the actor in "In Extremis" kicked major ass...
I thought he got his ass major kicked...:2vrolijk_08:


I still hope to do a really sweet version of Tommy jumping off the Golden Gate bridge. Some day ....See...he wants to throw you off the bridge...

[Tom Marshall]

Thanks, Mark. I wish it had turned out better myself. Then again, the fact that it didn't meet your standards probably really prompted the dedication to make bigger and better projects, so it was all worthwhile.

[Blaine]

Thanks, Mark. I wish it had turned out better myself. Then again, the fact that it didn't meet your standards probably really prompted the dedication to make bigger and better projects, so it was all worthwhile.It definitely was a major turning point for the Monster...

[Postmaster]

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/5800/troikaoq2.jpg

...I´m just saying Mark.

Frank

[Susanne G.]

Dear Frank,

hmmmmm.....!?!?!?, I like the idea of comunity, but I don't know really if I want to be on this poster - in this uniform!!!!!!!!

Susanne

[Shawn Philip Nelson]

Dear Frank,

hmmmmm.....!?!?!?, I like the idea of comunity, but I don't know really if I want to be on this poster - in this uniform!!!!!!!!

Susanne

Isn't that pre-Nazi Germany?

[Postmaster]

You look cool in that uniform Susanne. But I can make it a T-Shirt if you like that better.
Come on, where is your sense of humor?

And yes, it´s a postcard of 1912

Frank

[Susanne G.]

Hi Shawn,

I don't know which time it is, but my idea of comunity is more a world comunity than a german comunity. Perhaps, Frank has in this case more information for you.

Susanne

[Gohanto]

Um .... did you see In Extremis? .... Just knowing this is brought to you by the same group that created In Extremis should cause you to remain seriously skeptical!!!!

I don't know what it's gonna cost, but down the road when you're accepting your Oscar for producing the Best Picture, I'll find a way to get that movie put on the screen behind you.:evil:

[Horncastle]

Well, if you will allow me, Frank - with that hat it looks a little like the Red Baron, the countess and their gardener who survived the trenches!!

[conrad_johnson]

You guys are exhibition only?

[Alex Jeffery]

Yeah, WTF?

[Mark Harris]

Yeah, what gives? Is it just soooooo awesome no one else can possibly compete? :evil:

[conrad_johnson]

Never mind, I'm a nerd

[Mark Harris]

Never mind, I'm a nerd

What's that got to do with anything? Now it's back to awaiting approval....interesting.

[conrad_johnson]

For checking back and fourth so much. Check the submissions thread again.

[Alex Jeffery]

"Awaiting approval" again... hmm...

[Tom Marshall]

pfft...

Okay, I can't do it... I changed the "O2" status to "Exhibition Only" but I figure there'll be a riot, so I have to go change it back...

[Postmaster]

Well, if you will allow me, Frank - with that hat it looks a little like the Red Baron, the countess and their gardener who survived the trenches!!

Bwahahahahah! http://www.ask1.org/modules/Forums/images/smiles/p2.gif

[Susanne G.]

Hi Frank,

I love my future husband Jason - and the idea, that you could be my gardener!!!! We have here in Berlin a garden - perhaps you will come visit us to see them - hi, hi, hi.

Susanne

[Postmaster]

Yes Madam, as you wish.

[Kyle Stebbins]

Mark, thanks for the kind words about Nebraska. It's been a real pleasure getting to know you over the last couple of years. Even outside of filmmaking, Mark, you are a great friend to have and I'll never forget the first time I came out to hang whichu. From Palm Valley, to the loft at Palos, to Rancho... you've come a long way, and I'm proud to say I know you.

Fat Monster, in a lot of ways, has been a big inspiration to me (and my peers). I have you to thank for that, Mark man.

Blaine, Tim, and Bullis are great people, too, and have made my trips out to California BLISSFUL. It hurts... only because I wish I could be there all the time.

I also want to mention another person here in Nebraska that should make the top ten list =) Nate Caauwe! VFX GURU!

[NateCaauwe]

Thanks for the shout-out Kyle :D

[OBR Guy]

Mark Johnson rocks. Period. I've had the honor to know him since 7th grade in Ellinwood, Kansas. We have info on each other we'll have to take to our graves....most of which we were involved in together. Mostly legal, though. I'm very proud of my ole buddy and deeply honored I was asked to do the background DJ bit for the opening scene of O2.

And all this talk about Nebraska is just way too cool. One of the most under-rated states in the country.

The best to everyone...especially Mark.


John

[Tom Marshall]

Mark Johnson rocks. Period. I've had the honor to know him since 7th grade in Ellinwood, Kansas. We have info on each other we'll have to take to our graves....most of which we were involved in together. Mostly legal, though. I'm very proud of my ole buddy and deeply honored I was asked to do the background DJ bit for the opening scene of O2.

And all this talk about Nebraska is just way too cool. One of the most under-rated states in the country.

The best to everyone...especially Mark.


John

See, now that's just cool...

[Blaine]

"All right ramblers, let's get rambling!"

Gettin' ready to watch some movies...:beer:

[Mark Johnson]

Thanks for the shout-out Kyle :D

When I started my post mentioning the great Nebraska help we've received I actually intended to mention Nate Caauwe first. Somehow I got distracted and neglected him. We could NOT have finished this film without Nate's help. The guy is a true monster and he stayed up all night completing effects with us. We're going to get him out to stay with us this summer so all you west coast DVXUSERs will get a chance to meet him. I can't say enough about the guy. What a talent and what a great attitude.

[Mike Insane]

Enough with the chatter, lets see the movie already!!! My popcorn is getting cold!

[Kyle Stebbins]

Enough with the chatter, lets see the movie already!!! My popcorn is getting cold!

True that! It's showtime!!

[Mark Johnson]

Tim and I had a great day in Hollywood today (just getting home at 1:30 a.m.) First we went by Laurel Canyon Stages and then Renegade Effects where we screened O2 as a thank you to both facilities for helping us. We were really blown away by the response we received and it gives us great hopes that you all are going to appreciate the film.

Then we met Luis (super Luis) in Hollywood to see "The Happening" (it wasn't, by the way) and then all three of us were the guests of Morgan Sheppard

(http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0792003/0)

for his class at the Vince Chase acting workshop. Those of you who are fans of the HBO series ENTOURAGE will appreciate that the main character was named Vince Chase by Mark Wahlberg as a tribute to the great acting coach. We did get introduced to Vince Chase, who briefly came into the class, but Morgan ran the show and really gave us an insiders view of how serious actors work.

It was a real pleasure watching Morgan's students, and even more of a pleasure watching Morgan critique and direct them. The whole night he told stories from his long career in the business (i.e., the time he worked opposite of Michael Caine who told him "f*ck you" right before he delivered his lines, his times with Marlon Brandon, the time he worked with David Lynch, the time he worked with Henry Fonda etc. etc.)

Morgan honored us by introducing us to his class and telling them that he respects us for giving an honest effort to make it as indie filmmakers. He also invited us to provide him with some scenes from our own scripts ahead of time so that next time he could have the class do interpretations from the material for us.

The workshop lasted almost four hours and we found ourselves truly inspired by watching these pros work. Here's a couple low-res pics from the iPhone:

http://www.archivisuals.com/VinceChase01.jpg
http://www.archivisuals.com/VinceChase02.jpg

[Simon Höfer]

Looks like you had alot of fun! Congrats on the approval :D

[NateCaauwe]

the time he worked opposite of Michael Caine who told him "f*ck you" right before he delivered his lines
It'd all be worth it for me just for that little anecdote right there :2vrolijk_08:

[Chuklz]

I guess this is the film to beat.

[Mark Johnson]

I guess this is the film to beat.

Ha! Thanks for the compliment, but we have little doubt that the film to beat is lurking out there right now. We are just happy to have produced a film that we are proud of. We feel the same way we did last time out with "Where The Heart Lies." The fact that we felt we had done well and had created a film that our hard working crew could be proud of was all that really mattered. We were ecstatic to place third and if we can place again this time it will be gravy. The truth is that we have some amazing storytellers here and all the technical chops in the world are subordinate to the underlying story. The one thing we do promise is that we will keep getting better.

[Mark Harris]

MJ is right on. I was talking to Jack about this the other night. More and more in these fests, you kind of never know what quiet little sleeper will come out of the woodwork and blow us all away. That's part of the fun.

But I also agree with MJ, my first and foremost goal is to make something the best I can and learn from it. I already have a list of things to work on in the NEXT short.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

WOW...breath taking

[Tom Marshall]

Tim and I had a great day in Hollywood today (just getting home at 1:30 a.m.) First we went by Laurel Canyon Stages and then Renegade Effects where we screened O2 as a thank you to both facilities for helping us. We were really blown away by the response we received and it gives us great hopes that you all are going to appreciate the film.

Then we met Luis (super Luis) in Hollywood to see "The Happening" (it wasn't, by the way) and then all three of us were the guests of Morgan Sheppard

(http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0792003/0)

for his class at the Vince Chase acting workshop. Those of you who are fans of the HBO series ENTOURAGE will appreciate that the main character was named Vince Chase by Mark Wahlberg as a tribute to the great acting coach. We did get introduced to Vince Chase, who briefly came into the class, but Morgan ran the show and really gave us an insiders view of how serious actors work.

It was a real pleasure watching Morgan's students, and even more of a pleasure watching Morgan critique and direct them. The whole night he told stories from his long career in the business (i.e., the time he worked opposite of Michael Caine who told him "f*ck you" right before he delivered his lines, his times with Marlon Brandon, the time he worked with David Lynch, the time he worked with Henry Fonda etc. etc.)

Morgan honored us by introducing us to his class and telling them that he respects us for giving an honest effort to make it as indie filmmakers. He also invited us to provide him with some scenes from our own scripts ahead of time so that next time he could have the class do interpretations from the material for us.

The workshop lasted almost four hours and we found ourselves truly inspired by watching these pros work. Here's a couple low-res pics from the iPhone:

http://www.archivisuals.com/VinceChase01.jpg
http://www.archivisuals.com/VinceChase02.jpg


WOW. Seems like I need to add another name to the list of acting coaches for the great acting class hunt... (I can't seem to find a suitable smiley for this!)

So where's the workshop located?