The Impossible Race

[Troy Ruff]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1215033841.jpg

This is my first time in a fest. I am really looking forward to seeing everyones films. Good luck everyone. :)

Troy Ruff

[Robbie Comeau]

Nice poster!

[Matt Sconce]

Rock on!! This will be awesome!

[Coolman]

Love the poster man! I cant wait to start shooting!

[Matt Sconce]

Love the poster man! I cant wait to start shooting!

Hey Chris! Welcome!

[sfoster]

Nice of you to join the uh... Race! :) Let me know if you need anything! I'll help however I can!

[tmnt]

Nice poster, good luck.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Love the poster! :grin:

[Troy Ruff]

thanks this is going to be a lot of fun. Thanks for the support.

[Mark T. Aro]

Funny man... very funny!

[Larry R]

Wow, Fresno is really representin' on the boards lately ... I might just have to head down that way and check out this growing indie film scene :)


Maybe if I come down on my birthday Mark will take me to lunch :grin:

[Mark T. Aro]

Wow, Fresno is really representin' on the boards lately ... I might just have to head down that way and check out this growing indie film scene :)


Maybe if I come down on my birthday Mark will take me to lunch :grin:

YES I will! Open invitation... and it doesn't even have to be your birthday. Like Matt and I mentioned to you on Sleeper, next time you come down this way, give us a buzz and we will go grab chow and shoot the breeze.

We are going to shoot NETHERBORN in a couple of weeks, you are welcome to come participate or just watch.

[Troy Ruff]

Hey Mark what dates are you filming so we can work around dates I want to film as well, so we can help each other? :)

[thematthewbone]

i am about to buy a one way ticket up i-5 (i-99) to get in on this...

booming film scene.

not to mention i am very excited about this film. not a whole lot of comedies in the dvxuser fests. maybe comedies but not a lot that would be comparable to what i am expecting from that poster.

im drooling already.

[Troy Ruff]

I agree, the last fest had no comedies. So this fest needs one. This will be a funny film. Thanks for the support.

[Mark T. Aro]

Hey Mark what dates are you filming so we can work around dates I want to film as well, so we can help each other? :)

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1207201844.jpg

Yeah, I think that I may film the last two weeks in April or the last week in April, the first week in May. I will need at least a month for VFX, but I also need to put together a couple of different cable rigs and sinice we are designing them from scratch, I will need a little time. Point being, the very latest I think that I should film is the last week in April and first in May. That will give me enough time to get the rigs engineered and enough time afterwards to get post done.

[Mark T. Aro]

i am about to buy a one way ticket up i-5 (i-99) to get in on this...

booming film scene.

not to mention i am very excited about this film. not a whole lot of comedies in the dvxuser fests. maybe comedies but not a lot that would be comparable to what i am expecting from that poster.

im drooling already.

Yeah we have a good team and a great time! Just wait till we start production on one of these features. Oh I can't wait!!!!

[hungrych]

good to see another comedy, good luck shooting!

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Yes good to see another comedy in the fest. I'm also doing a comedy...will blow peoples socks off...literally....

[Troy Ruff]

yes yes!! everyone everywhere .....

[Mark T. Aro]

Hey man,

I just saw your script in email. I will try to read it later today... CAN'T WAIT!

:D

[conrad_johnson]

Yep, that poster is the balls.

[Troy Ruff]

Thanks for the support conrad johnson. :)

[Troy Ruff]

Hey man,

I just saw your script in email. I will try to read it later today... CAN'T WAIT!

:D

Sweet thanks man!

[Matt Sconce]

Read the script and sent you feedback. Funny stuff!

[Gary Sconce]

Don't send it to Mark and Matt, they're warped!:grin:

[Mark T. Aro]

Don't send it to Mark and Matt, they're warped!:grin:

Hey Now... I ressemble that remark!

[Troy Ruff]

Hey Gary you want to see the script? Whats your email.

[Troy Ruff]

Yes Herman Witkam is Scoring my film. Im so excited!!!! I cant wait to hear his work.
:2vrolijk_08:

[Kyle Stebbins]

Hey man! Nice poster! -- Would liked to have seen some shadows underneath your characters and maybe a better font treatment... but who am I to say that kind of stuff?

This looks funny, guys! Awesome photo for the poster, though. Seriously.

[Beat Takeshi]

Any film with poom-poom shorts has my vote.

[Troy Ruff]

Hey man! Nice poster! -- Would liked to have seen some shadows underneath your characters and maybe a better font treatment... but who am I to say that kind of stuff?

This looks funny, guys! Awesome photo for the poster, though. Seriously.

Yes I agree, thanks for the suggestion. I through the poster together pretty fast. Will do for next time. Anyways thanks for the support. :)

[Troy Ruff]

Any film with poom-poom shorts has my vote.

Oh ya.... Very nice. Thanks for the vote. :thumbup:

[Gary Sconce]

Hey Gary you want to see the script? Whats your email.

Read it. Sent you feedback. LOL! :engel017:

[Gary Sconce]

BTW, you need to know we now have the HYPER-FLY rig available. YAY!:thumbsup:
I figure you are the first vict... er, test subject for it. :evil:

[Heather]

Yeah Troy!! how exciting!! I know my dad is excited to be in your movie. Good luck!!

[Gary Sconce]

Yeah Troy!! how exciting!! I know my dad is excited to be in your movie. Good luck!!

He is a very good actor! :happy: I really like his job he did in PUSH.

[Troy Ruff]

BTW, you need to know we now have the HYPER-FLY rig available. YAY!:thumbsup:
I figure you are the first vict... er, test subject for it. :evil:

YES, Im the first this should be fun!!!!! :grin:
Thanks for all the help

[Troy Ruff]

Yeah Troy!! how exciting!! I know my dad is excited to be in your movie. Good luck!!

Thanks, your dad is a perfect fit for the part. Im so thankful. :)

[Gary Sconce]

YES, Im the first this should be fun!!!!! :grin:
Thanks for all the help

Ah Hah! A volunteer! :violent5: :violent5: :violent5:

[Troy Ruff]

Tomorrow is the big day! :) SHOOTING THE IMPOSSIBLE RACE! Im so excited, thank you all so much for your help!

[Gary Sconce]

Tomorrow is the big day! :) SHOOTING THE IMPOSSIBLE RACE! Im so excited, thank you all so much for your help!

Troy, I brought 8 fluorscent plastic cones... thought you may want to use. :engel017:

[Troy Ruff]

Troy, I brought 8 fluorscent plastic cones... thought you may want to use. :engel017:

Sweet your the man, I dont know if there are out lets by the field, oh man I hope so :huh: I cant wait to shoot! :)

[Gary Sconce]

Sweet your the man, I dont know if there are out lets by the field, oh man I hope so :huh: I cant wait to shoot! :)

Troy, you get gas, I have generators... :thumbsup:

[Troy Ruff]

Troy, you get gas, I have generators... :thumbsup:

Perfect! smart thinking :thumbsup:

[Troy Ruff]

:thumbsup: Here are a couple of clips of the shoot this weekend! :) Its going pretty good. Let me know what you think. :thumbsup:

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1210558370.jpg
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1210558537.jpg
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1210558596.jpg
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1210558683.jpg
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1210559140.jpg

[Gary Sconce]

:thumbsup: Here are a couple of clips of the shoot this weekend! :) Its going pretty good. Let me know what you think. :thumbsup:

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1210558370.jpg
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1210558537.jpg
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1210558596.jpg
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1210558683.jpg
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1210559140.jpg

Nice grabs Troy! :kali:

[Troy Ruff]

Thanks, this is going to be funny :)

[sfoster]

I can't wait to see it all together! Tons of fun working with you on no sleep! When you love what you're doing that much I guess sleep doesn't really matter that much after all!!!

[Troy Ruff]

I can't wait to see it all together! Tons of fun working with you on no sleep! When you love what you're doing that much I guess sleep doesn't really matter that much after all!!!

Thanks man, I am super excited to. It will be amazing! :2vrolijk_08:

[jasonthewho]

Looking forward to seeing this! Nice grabs!

[Gary Sconce]

What's sleep? Oh yeah... I remember that. :) Three shoots for 2 movies in 40 hours with 3 hours of sleep. :huh: Whew!

[Matt Sconce]

What's sleep? Oh yeah... I remember that. :) Three shoots for 2 movies in 40 hours with 3 hours of sleep. :huh: Whew!

I definitely felt that yesterday. Snoring while at mother's day parties is not the best thing.


Troy, great grabs. This should be great! I am glad we shot with the brevis. How's preparation going for next weekend?:cheesy:

[Troy Ruff]

I definitely felt that yesterday. Snoring while at mother's day parties is not the best thing.


Troy, great grabs. This should be great! I am glad we shot with the brevis. How's preparation going for next weekend?:cheesy:

Thanks, it going pretty good, lm listing some shots that I really want to get that I think would tie some things together better. Also going to be looking for some bird trainer. :happy: I cant wait to see the finished project.

[Mark T. Aro]

Yes very funny! My son looks funny next to all the big folks.

[Troy Ruff]

Yes very funny! My son looks funny next to all the big folks.

Ya he does, Thanks for all your help. Its going to be good :)

[Gary Sconce]

Yes very funny! My son looks funny next to all the big folks.

Come on! that's not your son... Admit it. He is actually Buford Illyanovich Sikorski Popinfoose a 42 year old midget circus clown from East Transylvania just IMPERSONATING your son. Tell the truth to all those out there will ya? :angry::2vrolijk_08:

[Gary Sconce]

Thanks, it going pretty good, lm listing some shots that I really want to get that I think would tie some things together better. Also going to be looking for some bird trainer. :happy: I cant wait to see the finished project.

I wonder if there are any seagulls up at Millerton Lake where you could bait them in with bread crumbs? Maybe. :shocked: Say aren't there a load of pidgeons near Blackstone and Bullard around that guys house across from the target? Seems like hundreds of those flying rats dwell there. :kali:

[Troy Ruff]

I wonder if there are any seagulls up at Millerton Lake where you could bait them in with bread crumbs? Maybe. :shocked: Say aren't there a load of pidgeons near Blackstone and Bullard around that guys house across from the target? Seems like hundreds of those flying rats dwell there. :kali:

:grin: lol probably, I will find out

[conrad_johnson]

Those grabs look Awesome! How old are those girls anyway?

[Mark T. Aro]

Come on! that's not your son... Admit it. He is actually Buford Illyanovich Sikorski Popinfoose a 42 year old midget circus clown from East Transylvania just IMPERSONATING your son. Tell the truth to all those out there will ya? :angry::2vrolijk_08:

Yes... you know my secret...

[Mark T. Aro]

Ya he does, Thanks for all your help. Its going to be good :)


he keeps asking me if you are going to make a feature out of it "because it would be funny!" (his words)

[sfoster]

I think they just turned 18. :happy: Otherwise we're all going to be in a lot of trouble considering what we shot! :banned:

[Troy Ruff]

Those grabs look Awesome! How old are those girls anyway?

old enough :engel017: why you want a number? :D

[Troy Ruff]

he keeps asking me if you are going to make a feature out of it "because it would be funny!" (his words)

your boy keeps asking? and yes I thought about it. we will have to see, if we get a colt following, then I guess we have to. :2vrolijk_08::2vrolijk_08:

[Gary Sconce]

your boy keeps asking? and yes I thought about it. we will have to see, if we get a colt following, then I guess we have to. :2vrolijk_08::2vrolijk_08:

Troy a colt following would be a young horse following... You mean a CULT following? :Drogar-Happy(DBG): Ha! Did you get the stills I shot from Matt yet. There are some really good Impossible Race BTS stuff with Matt right now.

[Troy Ruff]

Troy a colt following would be a young horse following... You mean a CULT following? :Drogar-Happy(DBG): Ha! Did you get the stills I shot from Matt yet. There are some really good Impossible Race BTS stuff with Matt right now.

oh my bad :shocked: I haven't seen any of the pics yet. I cant wait. :) Thanks for taking some pics though.

[conrad_johnson]

Or a following from that football team.

[conrad_johnson]

On second thought, if all of the Colt fans saw your movie that would be awesome!

[Troy Ruff]

On second thought, if all of the Colt fans saw your movie that would be awesome!

yes...yes it would. It would be amazing ahahahaahah :kali: :kali:

[Troy Ruff]

Or a following from that football team.

?? what? how did you know that there was a foot ball team there? Mind reader. Thats some scary stuff right there. :2vrolijk_08:

[Gary Sconce]

?? what? how did you know that there was a foot ball team there? Mind reader. Thats some scary stuff right there. :2vrolijk_08:

How did he know...? Were you the guy hiding behind the tree by the street? Hmmmmmmmmm?:shocked:

[sfoster]

I'm pretty sure I can get a colt following for your film. What do you want it to be following? What ever it is, just put some sugar cubes in it and I guarantee a colt following!

[Gary Sconce]

I'm pretty sure I can get a colt following for your film. What do you want it to be following? What ever it is, just put some sugar cubes in it and I guarantee a colt following!

Maybe a carrot... :laugh:

[Gary Sconce]

Troy... Is probably sleeping right now. Ha!

This weekends shoots went GREAT!!! I have great BTS and stills that I will get to you Troy. I will be emailing the stills tonight. Your script is really whacked out man! :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG) You are a truely warped human being. Wasn't that fun?

Thanks for the opportunity to run the Hypercam on the set. I was so pleased with how it functioned... and we even found out new things for it to do. :shocked:

Your hard work and planning was evident on the shoot and Matt, Mark, Shane and I were so happy to help you. I can't wait to see the final later on. :2vrolijk_08:

[quicksilver8907]

I can't wait to see it either. It is going to be awesome.

[Mark T. Aro]

yep! I agree with the guys. Sorrry about missing todays shoot. Jaren, Hunter and Randol had a great time though (my boys). Randol said that Jaren did a great job though. He is pretty dedicated for such a little guy.

[sfoster]

Yeah I'm sorry I missed it too. But let me know if you need anything else! I still have some free time on my hands!!

[Troy Ruff]

:grin::thumbsup:thanks again you guys. You all were so much help, Jaren was awesome! And you answer Gary. My mind is just naturally crazy... sorry. All of you rock. This is going to be a funny film!

[Matt Sconce]

....grabs.......?? "Sumo is waiting...."

[Gary Sconce]

:grin::thumbsup:thanks again you guys. You all were so much help, Jaren was awesome! And you answer Gary. My mind is just naturally crazy... sorry. All of you rock. This is going to be a funny film!

Don't apologize for being slightly crazy... It adds to the overal effect of your great work. I think that all of us are crazy in this business. We spend days and days on making minutes and minutes of movie. Now, that IS crazy... but FUN!!! :2vrolijk_08:

Hope you got some sleep last night. I stayed home sick today... I am really blasted out from the huge schedule we worked over the second weekend of shooting two movies seemingly 24 hours a day. :shocked:

It WILL be a whacky, zany, funny comedy. :nads:

Hopefully you got the oodles of BTS stills I sent you. Post some of them! The SUMO may return... or... something... worse... :kali:

[Troy Ruff]

yes it was a crazy weekend! Very long, and hot, but we all did it and got it done. :) Praise the lord! Grabs will be coming soon. :thumbsup: :grin:

[Mark T. Aro]

yes it was a crazy weekend! Very long, and hot, but we all did it and got it done. :) Praise the lord! Grabs will be coming soon. :thumbsup: :grin:

HEY DUDE! Is there any chance you could drop off my footage sometime today? :violin:

[Matt Sconce]

....grabs.......?? "Sumo is waiting...."


They have been waiting since 7:30 this morning and can wait no longer.....grabs have not arrived so the Sumos have invaded!

http://www.anotherqueerjubu.com/another_queer_jewish_budd/images/2007/11/23/sumo_ballerinas.jpg

[Simon Höfer]

Bwahahah, awesome :D

[Matt Sconce]

The moments after wrapping the shooting for Impossible Race. Yes.....We Look Goooooood.....
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10327/1211295182.jpg

[Gary Sconce]

The moments after wrapping the shooting for Impossible Race. Yes.....We Look Goooooood.....
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10327/1211295182.jpg

Notice... 3 HVX's! Candy, candy, candy...Steady Garfield... steady! :cheesy:

For those looking at this thread, we shot for 8-10 hours in 102 degree (in the shade) heat... It was more like 124 degrees in the direct sun. :Drogar-KnockedOut(D Our actors and crew were constantly drinking water and re-applying sun screen to keep from heat stroke. I lost 7 pounds in two days running stabilized camera and doing grip work. It was still fun though! :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG) The crew was so positive, as is usual for Hyperactive Studios linked projects. :thumbsup:

[sfoster]

Just to let you know, I was there in spirit.
http://www.witprod.com/images/spirit1.jpg
I know, I know, My photoshop skillz rule!!! They aren't quite up to par with Mark Johnson's (see netherborn (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=128261&page=21)), but I think I'm close!

[Mark T. Aro]

Just to let you know, I was there in spirit.
http://www.witprod.com/images/spirit1.jpg
I know, I know, My photoshop skillz rule!!! They aren't quite up to par with Mark Johnson's (see netherborn (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=128261&page=21)), but I think I'm close!


That is all wrong... you are WAY taller than that!

[Gary Sconce]

That is all wrong... you are WAY taller than that!

Notice he is standing under his camera set up? His hair is right though. :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

Shane, there is a really good BTS photo of you and Matt with your complete rig shooting the vehicle scene on week one.

[Matt Sconce]

grabbies??? .......SSSSSUUUUMMMMOOOO!!!!!
http://www.funnyhub.com/pictures/img/sumo-ski-jumping.jpg

[Gary Sconce]

grabbies??? .......SSSSSUUUUMMMMOOOO!!!!!
http://www.funnyhub.com/pictures/img/sumo-ski-jumping.jpg

Mas SUMO! :evil: Grabs Troy? :furious3:

[sfoster]

http://bp1.blogger.com/_FwVuPdMPByI/R7G-Yb_BdlI/AAAAAAAAGCU/MnwCZkS5Lz8/s320/sumo+equestrian+ballet.jpg
Here is a grab from "The Impossible Race"

[Matt Sconce]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1074/1137735145_4a35744775.jpg

[Troy Ruff]

dang those are so funny!! They are coming I promise ahahahaah :grin:

[Matt Sconce]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10327/1211385159.jpg

[sfoster]

wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong!!!!!

[Gary Sconce]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10327/1211385159.jpg

Ahhhhhh! :zombie_smiley:

[Gary Sconce]

http://bp1.blogger.com/_FwVuPdMPByI/R7G-Yb_BdlI/AAAAAAAAGCU/MnwCZkS5Lz8/s320/sumo+equestrian+ballet.jpg
Here is a grab from "The Impossible Race"

Shane... Don't give away our stuff! :angry:

[sfoster]

That sumo pic makes me want to make a film about a sumo wrestler who races horses!

[Gary Sconce]

I am still brainstorming the Hypercrane. I have inspected what is out there online and went through 'sticker shock' when I saw what they were selling for! :shocked:

Some of the larger jibs are sweet. Left hand on the verizoom and focus and right hand on a joystick that controls X and Y movement of the camera. Handles to control the up and down, left and right of the whole rig. Nice. $20,000 on up... not nice. I want to do the same thing for cheapo.

My dream rig has the ability to raise and lower the crane with an 'up-down' footpedal, left hand on the Verizoom and focus and right hand on a joystick for camera aiming. A grip would move the back of the operator to swing the rig. Monitor will be directly in front of the operator.

I have all of the electronics made for the control of the AC stepper motors for the camera functions and have the motor for the raising and lowering of the rig. I need to put the dual camera functions into a single joystick. Right now I have the switches for the up/down, with varibiable speed control, and then a separate switch for the left/right with variable speed control. I have a separate switch for the rig up/down that I want to put into a foot switch... maybe a wah-wah pedal potentiometer. I am looking for a large single screw set up that used to go with the old 8' satellite dishes to use for the smooth electronic up/down of the whole rig. I want the operator to be on a light stool (drum throne?) attached to the base that can rotate with the rig so the operator can stay on the back lateral side of the rig toward the action at all times. The Hypercrane I have made blueprints for will have an ability to raise camera 20.5'. I want the camera on the end to lower and raise to vertical. I want left/right pan to be able to pan 180 degrees. That one is tough as I am not going to hang the camera on the front but am opting to have the camera on the direct front end of the crane for an advantage mechanically.

Shane, alternatives are to use all hand controls except for the verizoom and focus. I have an alternative design for that too. This thing is moderately complex and will take a while to build. Be ready to buy me a double double! :thumbsup:

[Matt Sconce]

Grabbies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:badputer:


SUMO BEATLES ATTACK!
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10327/1211391397.gif

[sfoster]

I am still brainstorming the Hypercrane. I have inspected what is out there online and went through 'sticker shock' when I saw what they were selling for! :shocked:

Some of the larger jibs are sweet. Left hand on the verizoom and focus and right hand on a joystick that controls X and Y movement of the camera. Handles to control the up and down, left and right of the whole rig. Nice. $20,000 on up... not nice. I want to do the same thing for cheapo.

My dream rig has the ability to raise and lower the crane with an 'up-down' footpedal, left hand on the Verizoom and focus and right hand on a joystick for camera aiming. A grip would move the back of the operator to swing the rig. Monitor will be directly in front of the operator.

I have all of the electronics made for the control of the AC stepper motors for the camera functions and have the motor for the raising and lowering of the rig. I need to put the dual camera functions into a single joystick. Right now I have the switches for the up/down, with varibiable speed control, and then a separate switch for the left/right with variable speed control. I have a separate switch for the rig up/down that I want to put into a foot switch... maybe a wah-wah pedal potentiometer. I am looking for a large single screw set up that used to go with the old 8' satellite dishes to use for the smooth electronic up/down of the whole rig. I want the operator to be on a light stool (drum throne?) attached to the base that can rotate with the rig so the operator can stay on the back lateral side of the rig toward the action at all times. The Hypercrane I have made blueprints for will have an ability to raise camera 20.5'. I want the camera on the end to lower and raise to vertical. I want left/right pan to be able to pan 180 degrees. That one is tough as I am not going to hang the camera on the front but am opting to have the camera on the direct front end of the crane for an advantage mechanically.

Shane, alternatives are to use all hand controls except for the verizoom and focus. I have an alternative design for that too. This thing is moderately complex and will take a while to build. Be ready to buy me a double double! :thumbsup:

I say skip all the controls and build one with a seat and a ball head so that one of us can sit on the end and control the camera.

I think it should be designed to be operated by two to three people. The movement of the crane should be one person. The focus and camera movement should be one or two people depending on the complexity. One person doing it all makes for sloppy shots.

[Matt Sconce]

I say skip all the controls and build one with a seat and a ball head so that one of us can sit on the end and control the camera.

I think it should be designed to be operated by two to three people. The movement of the crane should be one person. The focus and camera movement should be one or two people depending on the complexity. One person doing it all makes for sloppy shots.


Are you serious? I guess that would work. If Dad could build one where it had a platform where someone actually sat at the end by the camera and did all the controls...it would be interesting. hmmm.... I like the idea of have the zoom and focus controlled by one person or two and the movement of the crane and camera as another person's job. I basically like whatever it becomes because right now we have nothing. :costumed-smiley-047

[Matt Sconce]

Where are the Freakin Grabs! ? ARG ARG!!!!!

http://www.longcountdown.com/images/sumorikuto.jpg

[sfoster]

Matt, is that a baby pic of you?

[Matt Sconce]

Matt, is that a baby pic of you?

nope just some random sumo baby

[Gary Sconce]

I say skip all the controls and build one with a seat and a ball head so that one of us can sit on the end and control the camera.

I think it should be designed to be operated by two to three people. The movement of the crane should be one person. The focus and camera movement should be one or two people depending on the complexity. One person doing it all makes for sloppy shots.

Thanks for your experienced viewpoint Shane. I know that you have 'been there and done that' with these things and I respect your opinion.

It would sure be easier to do that. :happy: Faster too.

[Matt Sconce]

GGGGGGRRRRRAAAAABBBBBBBBIIIEEESSSSSS!!!!!! PPPLLLEEEAAASSSEEE!!

http://www.dallasartsrevue.com/d-archives/DARtsHistory/sumo.gif

[Matt Sconce]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10327/1211410601.jpg

[Matt Sconce]

TROY!!! *Cries and pouts in the corner*

[sfoster]

http://bp1.blogger.com/_N2eqZ3ACkoE/Rokec87_V7I/AAAAAAAAAxs/IJcrmKb9VsU/s1600/sumo.JPG
Grabs!!!

[Ted Arabian]

Man, I'm sorry I looked for grabs!!! What is up with the Sumos???? Yikes!

Looks like a fun flick.

Good luck and (belated) Welcome!

[Gary Sconce]

Troy... all that good footage and no grabs? We want grabs... we want grabs... we want grabs! :grin:

[Troy Ruff]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10327/1211410601.jpg

Oh my ...... Im out of words for this one. This is out of control. Dang, ok ok here come a few grabs. I dont want to give away to much. :)

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1211479196.jpg
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1211476529.jpg
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1211478924.jpg
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1211479351.jpg

[Matt Sconce]

Yay for the grabs! You rock Troy! Sumo-ing will now cease!

I can't wait to see this! It will be SOOO funny.

[Mark T. Aro]

Oh my ...... Im out of words for this one. This is out of control. Dang, ok ok here come a few grabs. I dont want to give away to much. :)

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1211476361.jpg
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1211476529.jpg

Excellent!

:kali: That's for taking so long!

:violent5:And... That's cuz it's funny!

[Gary Sconce]

Great grabs Troy! :beer:

[Matt Sconce]

Oh my ...... Im out of words for this one. This is out of control. Dang, ok ok here come a few grabs. I dont want to give away to much. :)

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1211479196.jpg
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1211476529.jpg
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1211478924.jpg
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1211479351.jpg


Sweet more grabs! They look great!:2vrolijk_08:

[Gary Sconce]

It took me ten minutes to clean that crud off the Hypercam sled! :furious3:
Sure funny though!:)

[Gary Sconce]

Oh yeah, Troy... I sent you the lyrics and the chords in a private message here. :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Gary Sconce]

I will also send by normal email today. :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[sfoster]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1211478924.jpg


Those stupid seagulls. They get me every time!

[Troy Ruff]

It took me ten minutes to clean that crud off the Hypercam sled! :furious3:
Sure funny though!:)

:cry: sorry man, a good sacrifice for a great shot. :) thanks

[Gary Sconce]

:cry: sorry man, a good sacrifice for a great shot. :) thanks

I'm not really upset... What a great shot!!! :engel017:

[Troy Ruff]

Those stupid seagulls. They get me every time!

I know did you see how many there were! there must have been thousands... just honing in on his face. :laugh:

[Gary Sconce]

I know did you see how many there were! there must have been thousands... just honing in on his face. :laugh:

Just shows you what proper training can achieve. YAY! :engel017:=>poot!

[Gary Sconce]

I'm just glad that Chris doesn't fly! Eeeeeeeeeyyyyyyuuuuuuuuu. :shocked:

[Troy Ruff]

I'm just glad that Chris doesn't fly! Eeeeeeeeeyyyyyyuuuuuuuuu. :shocked:

oh sick! I have to agree with you. That would be so nasty! :grin:

[Mark Harris]

Looking forward to it guys. This looks like it's going to be a ton of fun.

[Troy Ruff]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1211760835.jpg
or
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1211760904.jpg

ok everyone I need your help. I cant make up my mind about what color I want my film to be. So please let me know which one you like better and why? Thank you :2vrolijk_08:

[Mark Harris]

#2 is nice. I like the saturation level and it has a warmer tone. I think you can pull back on it a little though. Be careful with that stuff. It's easy to go overboard with it.

[Matt Sconce]

#2 is nice. I like the saturation level and it has a warmer tone. I think you can pull back on it a little though. Be careful with that stuff. It's easy to go overboard with it.
i like 11

[Mark Harris]

i like 11

Are you making a funny?

[Gary Sconce]

Naw he double typed. I like #1 Troy, but a little less #2 could grow on me. :engel017:

[sfoster]

I like 2. It gives your film a 70's look. I think it would fit the story. But like Mark said, pull back on it a bit. Just a bit, not too much!!! Slower, Slower, almost there, STOP! OK That's perfect!

[quicksilver8907]

I like #2 as well. It seems to fit the story the best.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

#2
Definitely more seventies looking.
If that's what you're going for. :)

[Troy Ruff]

:2vrolijk_08:cool thanks everyone :) I think I ll do the colors right in middle of these two. Thanks again for the support.:2vrolijk_08:

[Mark Harris]

More importantly, give us some more shots of the hotties. :)

[Mark T. Aro]

Yeah I would say somewhere between the two... I think #2 is way to much though.

[sfoster]

I know this scene is your screen saver. Don't lie!

[Mark Harris]

Yeah, I agree, pull back on it. But one thing #2 really has is the grass pops more. In #1, the grass really looks just like a dead field. #2 helps give it a little more sense of art direction and intention.

[Gary Sconce]

Yeha I would say somewhere between the two... I think #2 is way to much though.

What Mark said! :)

[Troy Ruff]

Ya im doing your guys advise. somewhat between the two. :) thanks for all your help.

[Gary Sconce]

Ya im doing your guys advise. somewhat between the two. :) thanks for all your help.

You sound like you have got it Troy. I am very excited to see your progress soon. :grin: It was sure fun to shoot with your direction. We laughed so much! If it wasn't so blasted hot those days though. (102 degrees in the shade!) The Hypercam vest became the Hypersweat vest... LOL! :zombie_smiley:

[Troy Ruff]

Ya its was a blast, and you took that hypersweat like a champ. :thumbsup:

[Gary Sconce]

Ya its was a blast, and you took that hypersweat like a champ. :thumbsup:

Hey... we B pros that's why! :kali: Hope your editing is going smoothly. :happy:

[Gary Sconce]

It was so fun singing the 'song' last night. :thumbsup: The parts of your comedy you showed last night were SOOOOOOO funny Troy. I can't wait to see the finished product. That one part is just plain WRONG and it is hilarious!!! :evil:

Nice work! :laugh:

[sfoster]

Looking forward to making music for your film! I'll bring out the inner ROCKSTAR in me, and I don't mean the drink!

[Gary Sconce]

Looking forward to making music for your film! I'll bring out the inner ROCKSTAR in me, and I don't mean the drink!

Yeah Shane, you CAN sing...Wow! :grin:

[Troy Ruff]

Looking forward to making music for your film! I'll bring out the inner ROCKSTAR in me, and I don't mean the drink!

yes its going to be freaking funny!! :2vrolijk_08:

[Gary Sconce]

yes its going to be freaking funny!! :2vrolijk_08:
You could wear a tight lycra red short suit when you sing... just to 'feel it'! :violent5:

[sfoster]

I was in choir for about 9 years so I better know how to keep a tune. I even got to go on tour in Europe and sing in some of the coolest places, including Westminster Abbey. It was awesome. Anyway, I don't usually do well with a lead voice, but I'm great with backup, HOWEVER I can do DIO! I don't know about the red Lycra short suit though, I'm not that crazy.

[Troy Ruff]

I was in choir for about 9 years so I better know how to keep a tune. I even got to go on tour in Europe and sing in some of the coolest places, including Westminster Abbey. It was awesome. Anyway, I don't usually do well with a lead voice, but I'm great with backup, HOWEVER I can do DIO! I don't know about the red Lycra short suit though, I'm not that crazy.

AH come on man, do it for the team! :thumbsup:

[Gary Sconce]

AH come on man, do it for the team! :thumbsup:

Yeah! For the TEAM! (Still... Shane in tight, red lycra spandex shorts...dunno...:shocked:)

[sfoster]

I would be doing it for the team if I DIDN'T wear the spandex!!!

[Gary Sconce]

I would be doing it for the team if I DIDN'T wear the spandex!!!

You may have a good point... :evil: Yeah... we need Mark or Matt in the spandex! Yeah! :D

[Matt Sconce]

You may have a good point... :evil: Yeah... we need Mark or Matt in the spandex! Yeah! :D

Spandex...NO! Kilt....yes!

[Troy Ruff]

Spandex...NO! Kilt....yes!

ohh I love a man in a kilt! :)

[Gary Sconce]

ohh I love a man in a kilt! :)

Laddie, I was inna kilt most of the weekend at a men's retreat! It's Grrreat ta be Scottish! I canna think o' a better mon than a Scot! (Matt was in his Gordon kilt too!) We played Scottish music and threw knives... Ach, the life o' a Scot! :thumbsup:

How are you doing in your editing task? Did you put the scene back in that we talked about? Your preliminary version was so funny! :grin:

[Troy Ruff]

:2vrolijk_08:yes editing going good, Mark came by to help me with some cuts, so I just about done with all cuts. For the most part done with color corrections and now working on sound effects, while I send my film to Herman Witkam for scoring. :) I cant wait to see when its all done. :2vrolijk_08:

[Troy Ruff]

:2vrolijk_08:Herman has my film and is now Scoring!! :) I cant wait to see what he does. :)

[Matt Sconce]

:2vrolijk_08:Herman has my film and is now Scoring!! :) I cant wait to see what he does. :)


Congrats dude! I can't wait to see too!:happy:

[Gary Sconce]

:2vrolijk_08:Herman has my film and is now Scoring!! :) I cant wait to see what he does. :)

Did you and Shane have time to do the song for Herman? :shocked:

[Troy Ruff]

Did you and Shane have time to do the song for Herman? :shocked:

No I just sent him the song that you sang. But he said he cant really make a big song like that. To put it short. But I was thinking that you and Shane and I can record it at either Shane's house or Mikes Studio? And put alot of Digital sounds to it. :2vrolijk_08:

[Herman Witkam]

No I just sent him the song that you sang. But he said he cant really make a big song like that.

Not within this timeframe... :violin:

plus I caught a cold so I would need to look for a vocalist in that style...

[Troy Ruff]

Not within this timeframe... :violin:

plus I caught a cold so I would need to look for a vocalist in that style...

oh ok. np I thought it was a lot to ask for in such a short timeframe as well. :2vrolijk_08: No problem, hope you feel better. Thanks again for your help :)

[sfoster]

Hey just bring it over to my studio and we'll hammer it out! If it works, great! If not, Herman will have the spot filled! Just wait til we record my soundtrack for "No Time"!!!!

[Troy Ruff]

Hey just bring it over to my studio and we'll hammer it out! If it works, great! If not, Herman will have the spot filled! Just wait til we record my soundtrack for "No Time"!!!!

yes sounds great! We will make it amazing!! muahahahaah:grin::kali:

[Gary Sconce]

No I just sent him the song that you sang. But he said he cant really make a big song like that. To put it short. But I was thinking that you and Shane and I can record it at either Shane's house or Mikes Studio? And put alot of Digital sounds to it. :2vrolijk_08:

Yup, we could do that... It would be hilariously fun! We would have to do it way over the top... :happy:

[Gary Sconce]

Troy, Shane needs help to get his film finished. Can you call him and help? :huh:

I am so far away or I would help him get his shots. :(

[Troy Ruff]

Troy, Shane needs help to get his film finished. Can you call him and help? :huh:

I am so far away or I would help him get his shots. :(

yes Im already going to be an actor in his film. :) And maybe shooting today.

[Gary Sconce]

yes Im already going to be an actor in his film. :) And maybe shooting today.

That's great Troy. Thanks. :engel017: Also, did you get my pics of the Hypercrane? I emailed them to you last night. :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[sfoster]

We'll shoot it troy, I promise! It's going to be a cram session to get all the editing done though! It's almost time to become a zombie, and go without sleep!

[Gary Sconce]

We'll shoot it troy, I promise! It's going to be a cram session to get all the editing done though! It's almost time to become a zombie, and go without sleep!

I saw the push thread... You're not the zombie, Kenn is! :shocked:

[Gary Sconce]

How is the editing going Troy? :huh:

[Troy Ruff]

:violent5:AHHHHH , Im going insane trying to get everything finished! Im still doing SFX and need to put in my score and render everything out by sunday!:nads: :shocked:
Well Ill stop complaining and get it done. :)

[Troy Ruff]

I have my Score from Herman!!! :) I will be done today!! :)

[Simon Höfer]

Congratulations! looking forward to your entry :)

[Gary Sconce]

I have my Score from Herman!!! :) I will be done today!! :)

Go TROY go! :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG) (...I snuck in to Troy's and took this picture of him working on his post for Impossible Race... :shocked:)

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk314/GarySconce/TROY_NERD.jpg
Hey... I want my hat back! :2vrolijk_08:

[Gary Sconce]

Hope everything is going well for you Troy. Call me if you need any last minute help. I'll be in Fresno tomorrow and will bring my digital keyboard. Matt has my cell. :smile:

[Troy Ruff]

Go TROY go! :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG) (...I snuck in to Troy's and took this picture of him working on his post for Impossible Race... :shocked:)

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk314/GarySconce/TROY_NERD.jpg
Hey... I want my hat back! :2vrolijk_08:

dang you Gary you know I dont like people watching me while I work GRRRRR!


:kali:

[Troy Ruff]

Hope everything is going well for you Troy. Call me if you need any last minute help. I'll be in Fresno tomorrow and will bring my digital keyboard. Matt has my cell. :smile:

Ah I wish, Im going camping tomorrow, but will really need to record the TIR song. :) Very soon.

[Troy Ruff]

I am all done, all submitted and DVD sent to Action on Film tomorrow morning. yeahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[sfoster]

Woo hoo, I can't wait for the voting/viewing to begin!
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/24707/1213629571.jpg

[Gary Sconce]

Ah I wish, Im going camping tomorrow, but will really need to record the TIR song. :) Very soon. I'll help when you need it. Have fun camping and catch a big trout! :engel017:

[Gary Sconce]

Woo hoo, I can't wait for the voting/viewing to begin!
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/24707/1213629571.jpg

Limber up your vocal cords Shane, Troy will need you to sing when he gets back. :grin:

*singing* "Thirty...Meters...makes the challenge even sweeter... " :) *Takes a breath, sighs, as the song again (gasp) sticks in his head...* :evil: Hey, I could do a bagpipe solo! YAY! :beer:

[sfoster]

That song has been in my head ever since you sang it that night. But that is OK because I will triumph. I will never lose to you!

I figured I'd stop by and bump Troy's thread since he is off camping. I don't know how he could go camping at a time like this! It's almost Download time! Oh well, I'll make him a DVD so he doesn't have to download them all himself!

[Troy Ruff]

:2vrolijk_08:excuse me! :) I am back, and what is this talk of uploading DVD's? But yes we have to record that song sometime this week if you guys have any time? Let me know.

[Gary Sconce]

:2vrolijk_08:excuse me! :) I am back, and what is this talk of uploading DVD's? But yes we have to record that song sometime this week if you guys have any time? Let me know.
I have relatives in town this week from Michigan, but I will be down at Matt's Friday night and Saturday morning. Maybe then? :bath:

[Dustin R. Rogan]

I have relatives in town this week from Michigan, but I will be down at Matt's Friday night and Saturday morning. Maybe then? :bath:

is that where you bathe? kinda creepy...

(just wondering...Matt is your brother?)

[Gary Sconce]

Ha! Nope. Matt is my son. But thanks for making me feel young (even though I am not.) :grin:

[sfoster]

:2vrolijk_08:excuse me! :) I am back, and what is this talk of uploading DVD's? But yes we have to record that song sometime this week if you guys have any time? Let me know.

Well I was going to download all the shorts and burn them to DVD, but since you're back, do you want to tag team. You download the last half, and I'll download the first half? We could put it on external Hard Drives and then swap drives!

[Troy Ruff]

I have relatives in town this week from Michigan, but I will be down at Matt's Friday night and Saturday morning. Maybe then? :bath:

We will have to see, almost all day Sat. Im shooting a wedding in Tulare. So Ill see if shane can do it then . :)

[sfoster]

Well I was thinking of burning all these films to DVD and Having a viewing party Friday Evening! Let me know what you think!

[sfoster]

Saturday morning I have a shoot! Sorry!

[Troy Ruff]

Well ok Gary we will have to record that song in a couple of weeks, its all for the DVD menu. :) i cant wait, its going to be sweet.

[Mark Harris]

This movie flat out pwns. I laughed a lot and really forgot I was supposed to be looking for things to critique. Just a fun, fun ride.

Thinking back, the only think I wanted was more of the other characters. Like we never really got an intro of the kid.

But that just means I wanted more.

I was very impressed at the detail of all of the little gags you threw in there.

Just great.

"Ladies! Water!" Ha!

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

LMAO! This was pretty funny.
Loved the handicaps and whatnot. Very funny stuff.
This must have been so much fun to be a part of.

Music fit well, the actors were into it.

And yah, Mark quoted my fave line. :grin:

[Troy Ruff]

Thanks man I really worked hard on this, and we had a ton of fun. This is my first short, so Im really proud of it. :) and it still had alot of stuff I would have loved to change and do different. But you learn with every new film right? :) I did have a few great guys that helped me thou. Thanks for letting me know what you thought, I really didnt know how people would respond to this stupid kind of humor. I love it.
:cheesy:



This movie flat out pwns. I laughed a lot and really forgot I was supposed to be looking for things to critique. Just a fun, fun ride.

Thinking back, the only think I wanted was more of the other characters. Like we never really got an intro of the kid.

But that just means I wanted more.

I was very impressed at the detail of all of the little gags you threw in there.

Just great.

"Ladies! Water!" Ha!

[Troy Ruff]

LMAO! This was pretty funny.
Loved the handicaps and whatnot. Very funny stuff.
This must have been so much fun to be a part of.

Music fit well, the actors were into it.

And yah, Mark quoted my fave line. :grin:

Thanks for you comments I am really wondering how people are taking this film. It is a bit bazar. But I love it, and am proud. Thanks again for the support.
:)

[Moojangles]

You have a lot of character and charisma in this piece. I really enjoyed. Me and my neighbour were definitely laughing. Some was a little too over the top for me but the audio helped it a LOT. I loved the random echoing of that guys voice.

I thought the acting was quite good for the most part, definitely quirky and fun.

Very nice work!

[Mark T. Aro]

This movie flat out pwns. I laughed a lot and really forgot I was supposed to be looking for things to critique. Just a fun, fun ride.

Thinking back, the only think I wanted was more of the other characters. Like we never really got an intro of the kid.

But that just means I wanted more.

I was very impressed at the detail of all of the little gags you threw in there.

Just great.

"Ladies! Water!" Ha!

Yeah... I agree! He did a real good job! Not bad for a FIRST TIME DIRECTOR EH!

TROY, I watched it with some of the family last night and they made me play it a couple of times. It got a lot of laughs. Great job! :happy:

[bosindy]

I liked this one. should get the vote for looking like the most fun to make. good job.

Jim

[Troy Ruff]

You have a lot of character and charisma in this piece. I really enjoyed. Me and my neighbour were definitely laughing. Some was a little too over the top for me but the audio helped it a LOT. I loved the random echoing of that guys voice.

I thought the acting was quite good for the most part, definitely quirky and fun.

Very nice work!

Thanks for the comments, these actors were all for the most part first time actors. The guy in the red had done some a couple little things. But ya I wanted it to be way over the top and random. Just pure stupid humor. Im glad you liked it. Thanks again for your comments.
:smile:

[Troy Ruff]

Yeah... I agree! He did a real good job! Not bad for a FIRST TIME DIRECTOR EH!

TROY, I watched it with some of the family last night and they made me play it a couple of times. It got a lot of laughs. Great job! :happy:

Thanks Mark, it was a ton of fun to make. And all of you guys help me so much to make this happen, so thank you for your help. :)

[Troy Ruff]

I liked this one. should get the vote for looking like the most fun to make. good job.

Jim

Thanks, that would be sweet if someone actully voted for the film. :grin: i would never expect that, I just wanted it to be fun. Im glad you like it. Thanks for your comments.
:thumbsup:

[Ben Sliker]

lol, the best part of this movie for me was the small tribute to Brian Regan, "GO MY FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM GO"

[Troy Ruff]

lol, the best part of this movie for me was the small tribute to Brian Regan, "GO MY FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM GO"

Yes you know Brian Regan!! sweet! Thanks man, I really didnt know how people would take this film. Thanks for your comments :)

[kurtmo]

Fun, over the top comedy. My kids laughed and so did I. Liked when the gal got run down in the beginning. Looked like it was fun to make.

Thanks for showing!

[Simon Höfer]

Haha! It was as good as I expected! Comedy is not so easy and I laughed alot :) Some great jokes in there. nice work!

[Zim]

That was great. It could be a TV show on FOX! Great use of special effects. Maybe the finger blowing up was to much, but the film was really funny. It is great to see something not so serious.

[Troy Ruff]

That was great. It could be a TV show on FOX! Great use of special effects. Maybe the finger blowing up was to much, but the film was really funny. It is great to see something not so serious.

Yes I agree, I think there are only 3 comedies in the whole fest. This film was a lot of fun, and way over the top. I love it, thanks for watching and your comments, I really appreciate them. :)

[Troy Ruff]

That was great. It could be a TV show on FOX! Great use of special effects. Maybe the finger blowing up was to much, but the film was really funny. It is great to see something not so serious.

Yes it would be great to get a cult following after the film, although its not that great. lol :thumbsup: Thanks for watching and your input.

[Troy Ruff]

Fun, over the top comedy. My kids laughed and so did I. Liked when the gal got run down in the beginning. Looked like it was fun to make.

Thanks for showing!

Sweet Im really glad you liked it, you never know how people are going to take this over the top humor. Thanks for your comments, and watching .

[Gary Sconce]

Well ok Gary we will have to record that song in a couple of weeks, its all for the DVD menu. :) i cant wait, its going to be sweet.

That'll work better for me as I am taking my wife on our 30th wedding aniversary trip for a week next week. It is proof that God still does miracles... Julie still likes and loves me after 30 years! Whoa! :Drogar-Happy(DBG):

[Existentialist]

Hillarious. When the girl gets run over I was on the floor laughing!
Good job.

[Troy Ruff]

Hillarious. When the girl gets run over I was on the floor laughing!
Good job.

Thanks , ya that was a fun part. I was going to make her fly in the air when she got hit, but not enough time. Im glad you like it, and thanks for the response. :)

[pauly_the_hitman]

That was very funny and well shot. I enjoyed watching it. Thanks for making it so damn funny.

[Troy Ruff]

That was very funny and well shot. I enjoyed watching it. Thanks for making it so damn funny.

I tried, thanks for watching. I really enjoyed yours as well. Great camera work, setting, sound, lighting. I thought it was really well done. :2vrolijk_08:

[Troy Ruff]

I call on all DVXUSERS when you have the "time" no pun intended, I really love everyones positive feedback, but I really would love some corrective comments as well. I really want to learn from all of you. Thanks for watching.

[Susanne G.]

What a lovely piece of slapstick! I enjoyed it. Excuse me, I also finished my first film, and it is difficult for me to make "some corrective comments". I hope that there is somebody else with more experience as me who can do it.

Susanne

[Rodney V. Smith]

well perfect time for constructive criticism: I'm about to roll the film (again)

**TOTAL SPOILER ALERT**
Love the credits. really add to the feel. good introuductions to the characters as well. I'm enjoying your shots here.

Can't quite see that Nico is feeding tablets to the birds. his movements were a little too understated for that.

The singles on the girls would have played better if they were in a tighter shot for the water-pouring. its okay to be super ridiculous with those types of shots since they're hyper realistic.

A closer shot on Leon would have been cool as well.

Some close-ups on the exchanges between the chacracters would have been cool. You have the PERFECT close up on Nico, after the exchange, but i would have liked to have seen at least 3 closeups on the characters... a little more cinematography at play.

The finger shooting was a little too over the top for me. I spent the rest of the time wondering how he's going to go through the film without a finger tip. that's just me though.

More closeups on the start of the race would help to set some tension and character that woudl pay off nicely in the following bits.

Woudl have been nice to see a handful of marbles before he throws them. adds to the visuals and the following comedy. I like the shot of Leon falling, but thought that one should at least have still been moving forward... with it static it kind of takes it out of the race a little bit.

A medium shot after the wide on the bleachers when Ghost goes into the bleachers woudl have been priceless.

love the shot where she bits his arm nice edits there all around.

nice ending.
** END SPOILER**

It was good and funny and mostly well paced. Some shots were held a little too long (especially in the bleachers) but over all, it delivered on the funny.

[Gary Sconce]

well perfect time for constructive criticism: I'm about to roll the film (again)

**TOTAL SPOILER ALERT**
Love the credits. really add to the feel. good introuductions to the characters as well. I'm enjoying your shots here.

Can't quite see that Nico is feeding tablets to the birds. his movements were a little too understated for that.

The singles on the girls would have played better if they were in a tighter shot for the water-pouring. its okay to be super ridiculous with those types of shots since they're hyper realistic.

A closer shot on Leon would have been cool as well.

Some close-ups on the exchanges between the chacracters would have been cool. You have the PERFECT close up on Nico, after the exchange, but i would have liked to have seen at least 3 closeups on the characters... a little more cinematography at play.

The finger shooting was a little too over the top for me. I spent the rest of the time wondering how he's going to go through the film without a finger tip. that's just me though.

More closeups on the start of the race would help to set some tension and character that woudl pay off nicely in the following bits.

Woudl have been nice to see a handful of marbles before he throws them. adds to the visuals and the following comedy. I like the shot of Leon falling, but thought that one should at least have still been moving forward... with it static it kind of takes it out of the race a little bit.

A medium shot after the wide on the bleachers when Ghost goes into the bleachers woudl have been priceless.

love the shot where she bits his arm nice edits there all around.

nice ending.
** END SPOILER**

It was good and funny and mostly well paced. Some shots were held a little too long (especially in the bleachers) but over all, it delivered on the funny.

LOL! You just described almost all of the shots that didn't make it in due to time. They were almost all shot, and will probably be in the longer version to be made later for the DVD. Troy was very complete on the shot list for the crew. There is even a music video we may make...

We really had loads of fun making this, we would have laughed until we cried, but it was 103 degrees out there and we were frying like slabs of steak on a BBQ. I teased Troy that my Hypercam became the "Hypersweat". :evil:

Great job Troy!!!:grin:

[Rodney V. Smith]

this would make an AWESOME music video! Sorry I pointed out all of the holes that you guys had planned to fix :D. Do you have those in the can and can they make it into the edit? It doesn't necessarily have to be longer either to get those shots in. Just a few little grace notes to help sell the visuals even more strongly.

[Gary Sconce]

this would make an AWESOME music video! Sorry I pointed out all of the holes that you guys had planned to fix :D. Do you have those in the can and can they make it into the edit? It doesn't necessarily have to be longer either to get those shots in. Just a few little grace notes to help sell the visuals even more strongly.

That is up to Troy, but he is very creative and will probably do it.
(He is moderately insane too... :D... can ya tell by the flim?)

[Rodney V. Smith]

just a wee bit crazy... but only a little bit
cheers dudes :beer:

[Troy Ruff]

this would make an AWESOME music video! Sorry I pointed out all of the holes that you guys had planned to fix :D. Do you have those in the can and can they make it into the edit? It doesn't necessarily have to be longer either to get those shots in. Just a few little grace notes to help sell the visuals even more strongly.

Yes I totally agree with you on those shots you pointed out. Thank you for your critiques, I am trying to learn as much as I can. So really thank you. I do have most of those shots you talked about, that will make it in the final edit. As for your all the close ups, I realized after editing it all for DVXuser that I didnt have enough closeups. Completely agree. Thanks again for your help, and comments. :)

[Troy Ruff]

That is up to Troy, but he is very creative and will probably do it.
(He is moderately insane too... :D... can ya tell by the flim?)

Arent we all a bit CRAZY! ahahahah! I mine why else would we stay out all hours of the night shooting film, staying away from out families and being completely obsessed with the story line and getting this done as fast as we can. :grin:

[Mark Johnson]

Loved the film Troy. I especially love the announcer-guy who I loved in Matt's film. That guy's a chameleon and is a great character actor.

For me, the crowd in the stands was awesome. That farts guy!!! OMG! Laughed my ass off.

Thanks for putting this little puppy together and for being fearless with the comedy!

[Blaine]

I call on all DVXUSERS when you have the "time" no pun intended, I really love everyones positive feedback, but I really would love some corrective comments as well. I really want to learn from all of you. Thanks for watching.
This had some great potential and some missed opportunities. I thought the shooting of the bystander was funny and would have loved to have seen more of that type of madness in this piece. I would have also liked to have seen more done with the "crowd", perhaps a multitude of changing "posters". It would have pushed it more toward Hot Shots or Airplane!

On the technical side, the opening with the car interior was a bit tough because of the blown out exterior. This is extremely common with interior/exterior shot and trying to get the correct exposure for either.

Good job for a first entry. Take advantage of the local talent pool to learn and improve. :thumbsup:

[ZazaCast]

Loved it! This was a nice change of pace from all the others. Great job on the edit. I really liked the score too. (and the finger gun...tits!)

Great job folks!

[Troy Ruff]

Thanks guys I had fun doing the score, kinda last second. lol but it turned out pretty good. :) Thanks for the comments and support. I have learned alot through all of this.

[dopeyname101]

While this flick might not have had the greatest cinematography or acting or story or what have you, everything about it was very solid. But most importantly, it felt like everyone involved in the flick had fun making it. Just a lot of heart (something I really enjoyed about Be Kind, Rewind) pumped into this baby.

And the signs in the stands were hilarious.

[Troy Ruff]

While this flick might not have had the greatest cinematography or acting or story or what have you, everything about it was very solid. But most importantly, it felt like everyone involved in the flick had fun making it. Just a lot of heart (something I really enjoyed about Be Kind, Rewind) pumped into this baby.

And the signs in the stands were hilarious.

Ya I spent alot of time going over everything over and over and over to make sure that all the small thngs were thought out, for the most part, well I tried anyways. :) My first film and had a ton of fun making it. I also had an amazing team of people helping out. Thanks for watching and responding how you liked it. :2vrolijk_08:

[Matt Sconce]

Troy, Troy, what can I say? I had a ton of fun helping you make this and love your wacky sense of humor. This worked well and turned out great. Congratulations on a GREAT first film.

[Troy Ruff]

Troy, Troy, what can I say? I had a ton of fun helping you make this and love your wacky sense of humor. This worked well and turned out great. Congratulations on a GREAT first film.

Thanks man, you where amazing to have on set. You have helped me become such a better Film maker, so thanks again for your help and ideas. :) :2vrolijk_08:

[Mark T. Aro]

DITTO! It was great fun working on it. My son enjoyed being in it as well! The older girls just got back from a youth trip and they watched it a few times on the projector... they too enjoyed it as well!

Yes... great first film brother!

[Troy Ruff]

DITTO! It was great fun working on it. My son enjoyed being in it as well! The older girls just got back from a youth trip and they watched it a few times on the projector... they too enjoyed it as well!

Yes... great first film brother!

Thanks man, I cant wait to see you! And thanks for all your help as well. You guys are the best! :)

[Troy Ruff]

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[Gary Sconce]

That guy on the left is sure ugly! Say, was this when you filmed the feet on the pole vault pit? I can see something reflected in my glasses but forget what we were shooting...:zombie_smiley: (Age is creeping...._):undecided

[Troy Ruff]

That guy on the left is sure ugly! Say, was this when you filmed the feet on the pole vault pit? I can see something reflected in my glasses but forget what we were shooting...:zombie_smiley: (Age is creeping...._):undecided

No I believe it was when the girls were throwing water on themselves. :) :2vrolijk_08:

[John LaBonney]

Troy:

As a writer that really tries hard when it comes to writing comedy, I enjoyed watching this film. There were so many little quirks and jokes that it was almost too much to take in. I thought the actors were terrific.

I started laughing right away when Floyd let out a "wooo!" when he got out of the car.

As a general observation, when the title cards come on over the freeze-frame of the characters, I think I would have preferred a black-and-white freeze-frame instead of the color treatment that you used, or a simple freeze frame. Also, I think that the type could be timed a little better. It came on a little fast (I'm looking for the feeling that someone is actually typing it on the screen) and it disappeared before I had a chance to soak it in.

Scriptwise, I like the way the characters arrive at the race, sometimes interacting with each other. I also liked that the kid wasn't introduced until the end.

Loved the sequence that introduced Leon Combfield (GREAT character name, by the way, let me know if I can borrow it). Could have had even more water splashing around on the entourage, but the music that goes with that sequence is priceless. All around, great comedic writing. Maybe we could collaborate on a project sometime.

Dynamite cartoony sound design. It made the movie! The sound when Maya River gives Nico the finger, the film camera winder over Leon's intro, Little Man Jay's eye-poke noise at the starting line, "echo!", "rawr!", Floyd's finger walking to the girl on the bench, the bird poo splat, him hitting the pole, and many more. Loved them all! All perfectly used. Have you got a SFX collection of these cartoon sounds, and if so what is it, so I can order it immediately.

I didn't like the shooting of the finger. Perhaps more the compositing of the shot on his finger rather than the act itself. I think it would have been better with just the sound.

I think that the biggest weakness is the shot composition, and that you needed a few more close-ups to use in editing. One thing that I noticed is that when Floyd starts the race and heads to the stands to check out the girl, it's not really that clear he's doing that because there's a lot of stuff going on in that shot as all the characters start the race, and he kind of gets blocked out by Nico.

Great fans in the stands. Reminded me a little of the signs the fans were holding in Dodgeball.

I would LOVE to see more films like this. One of the few I watched repeatedly. I'm laughing more every time.

I can see a tremendous amount of effort went into this movie. Can't wait to see what you come up with next.


John

[sfoster]

Who was that awesome actor that got shot and rolled down the hill. MAN I need to get a hold of that guy. I think he has a lot of potential! JK Anyways, I agree with a lot of the comments on this film. I think that a little less action would have pointed your eye to what the character was doing in the stadium, however knowing what we had to work with (mainly running out of time to finish) I think it came out great!

[jasonthewho]

Haha, Shane, that was a great fall. Actually though, the finger shooting was one of the few things I didn't like about this short. Despite how over the top the short was, that moment just seemed like one step too far.

I loved all the interesting characters that were created. They all had great looks, personalities, and costumes. I like how their Handicaps and Phobias play a role in the story, but I wish everybody's did. For example, Maya's car phobia/handicap doesn't affect the story at all.

Love the look of the titles. They could have stayed up a tad longer, but I'm sure the time constraint discouraged you from that.

My favorite shots are probably the ones of everybody in line stretching/etc. for the race.

So often comedy shorts don't feel polished, but this one definitely did. Nice work.

[Troy Ruff]

Haha, Shane, that was a great fall. Actually though, the finger shooting was one of the few things I didn't like about this short. Despite how over the top the short was, that moment just seemed like one step too far.

I loved all the interesting characters that were created. They all had great looks, personalities, and costumes. I like how their Handicaps and Phobias play a role in the story, but I wish everybody's did. For example, Maya's car phobia/handicap doesn't affect the story at all.

Love the look of the titles. They could have stayed up a tad longer, but I'm sure the time constraint discouraged you from that.

My favorite shots are probably the ones of everybody in line stretching/etc. for the race.

So often comedy shorts don't feel polished, but this one definitely did. Nice work.


Thanks ya I worked hard to make sure all the details I could think of wrere addressed. Thanks for your comments, it helps me grow as a film maker. :) Maya's phobia were cars, then she got hit by one. ahahaah I love that part. Im glad you enjoyed.

[Troy Ruff]

Troy:

As a writer that really tries hard when it comes to writing comedy, I enjoyed watching this film. There were so many little quirks and jokes that it was almost too much to take in. I thought the actors were terrific.

I started laughing right away when Floyd let out a "wooo!" when he got out of the car.

As a general observation, when the title cards come on over the freeze-frame of the characters, I think I would have preferred a black-and-white freeze-frame instead of the color treatment that you used, or a simple freeze frame. Also, I think that the type could be timed a little better. It came on a little fast (I'm looking for the feeling that someone is actually typing it on the screen) and it disappeared before I had a chance to soak it in.

Scriptwise, I like the way the characters arrive at the race, sometimes interacting with each other. I also liked that the kid wasn't introduced until the end.

Loved the sequence that introduced Leon Combfield (GREAT character name, by the way, let me know if I can borrow it). Could have had even more water splashing around on the entourage, but the music that goes with that sequence is priceless. All around, great comedic writing. Maybe we could collaborate on a project sometime.

Dynamite cartoony sound design. It made the movie! The sound when Maya River gives Nico the finger, the film camera winder over Leon's intro, Little Man Jay's eye-poke noise at the starting line, "echo!", "rawr!", Floyd's finger walking to the girl on the bench, the bird poo splat, him hitting the pole, and many more. Loved them all! All perfectly used. Have you got a SFX collection of these cartoon sounds, and if so what is it, so I can order it immediately.

I didn't like the shooting of the finger. Perhaps more the compositing of the shot on his finger rather than the act itself. I think it would have been better with just the sound.

I think that the biggest weakness is the shot composition, and that you needed a few more close-ups to use in editing. One thing that I noticed is that when Floyd starts the race and heads to the stands to check out the girl, it's not really that clear he's doing that because there's a lot of stuff going on in that shot as all the characters start the race, and he kind of gets blocked out by Nico.

Great fans in the stands. Reminded me a little of the signs the fans were holding in Dodgeball.

I would LOVE to see more films like this. One of the few I watched repeatedly. I'm laughing more every time.

I can see a tremendous amount of effort went into this movie. Can't wait to see what you come up with next.


John


Thanks for commenting on everything, I really appreciate it. We had a ton of fun making this film, and I agree about needing more close ups, I will be putting them in for the final DVD. Also anytime you want to exchange idea on a story let me know, I love comedy. Thanks again for your time to help me become a better film maker. :) :grin:

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Sir, I love your kind of funny. I appreciate another comedy guys talents! If we weren't so far away from each other I'd love to colab on an uber comedy! I throughly enjoyed this short and the detail that you put into it! Job well done sir!

Rogan

[jasonthewho]

I guess I thought it would be cooler if their phobias/handicaps were all crucial during the race itself. I think that's what I was getting at. Like the way the bird poop does.