SINAMON PRODUCTIONS presents "FALLING"

[Simon Höfer]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1217097037.jpg


Better get yourself some painkillers!


Here we go:

Not yet sure how, but as mentioned before, you are going to see:

- blood http://www.greensmilies.com/smile/smiley_emoticons_xmas4_axt.gif

- stunts in super slomo :nads:

- and female Zombie-Vampires :zombie_smiley: :love4:

Grabs:
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/attachment.php?attachmentid=16508&stc=1&d=1269547984

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/attachment.php?attachmentid=16509&stc=1&d=1269547984

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/attachment.php?attachmentid=16510&stc=1&d=1269547984

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/attachment.php?attachmentid=16512&stc=1&d=1269547984





Watch it now:
2931486
(http://vimeo.com/2931486)

[Simon Höfer]

Cast:

Ingo Piess:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1218622490.jpg


Clarissa Caba:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1216307687.jpg

Martin Fehre:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1216307673.jpg

Ben Fehre:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1218641160.jpg

Kerstin Hilt:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1216307077.jpg


Luis Caffesse (Narrator):
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1216307255.jpg

Simon Höfer:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1216307169.jpg (http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1208685159.jpg)

CREW:
Simon Höfer - Director
Malte Spiepen - DoP
Herman Witkam - Score
Martin Fehre
Ben Fehre
Kerstin Hilt
...

Production notes:
This is going to ROCK :D

07/16/2008:
Exciting stuff is going on Today will be our first stunt training! I will bring my camera, so maybe I can show some cool things at the end of the week.

07/15/2008:
One major location secured and I bought two axes (see pictures below) :D

[Simon Höfer]

Grabs:

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1222021380.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1222470220.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1224191340.jpg

BTS:
"Stunt" training:
http://www.vimeo.com/1365704

Locations that were never used in the film :D :

removed


Props :D

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1216211076.jpg

http://www.greensmilies.com/smile/smiley_emoticons_xmas4_axt.gif

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Sweetness!!
Best of luck with this one.

[Ki-Ki]

Wow, gorgeous poster.

& Loving the tagline.

I'm interested already, zombie vampires. Niceness.

[Tom Marshall]

Man, very nice... and that's a GREAT tagline... :laugh:

[Simon Höfer]

Thanks guys! Gotta arrest some attention :D

[ZazaCast]

Great Poster! After seeing your Time Fest entry...I can't wait to see what you do with the credits!

[Postmaster]

Sueeet poster Simon.
Good Luck!

Frank

[Simon Höfer]

Thanks alot! I hope the quality of my film holds up to the poster :D

[Simon Höfer]

Great Poster! After seeing your Time Fest entry...I can't wait to see what you do with the credits!

Haha, yeah I already feel the pressure for the intro/credits :D

But you should also look forward to the film :violent5:No artsy one this time around (and no wall socket...) :D

[Tom Marshall]

Hey Simon, don't knock the art stuff... I thought yours was cool, man. :)

[Postmaster]

At least keep the socket.

Frank

[Larry Rutledge]

Cool looking poster. Definitely looking forward to those super slo-mo stunts

[ZazaCast]

Haha, yeah I already feel the pressure for the intro/credits :D

But you should also look forward to the film :violent5:No artsy one this time around (and no wall socket...) :D

By all means...can't wait to see the film too. :thumbup: ..and there's nothing wrong with artsy. Looking forward to this!

[Simon Höfer]

Thanks alot guys! I hope the super slomo stunt turns out as good as I imagine. It's all in my head, but you never know :D

[Erez Henya]

My best wishes!

I'm looking forward to this as well.

[ZFarms Productions]

Welcome to TwilightFest, Simon!

[Simon Höfer]

Thanks!

Probably going to look for some axes today http://www.greensmilies.com/smile/smiley_emoticons_xmas4_axt.gif

:D

[Simon Höfer]

Ok, seems like I secured one of the main locations:

Villa Overath:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1216133531.jpg

Get this baby rolling :D

[Erez Henya]

Ok, seems like I secured one of the main locations:

Villa Overath:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1216133531.jpg


This is SPECTACULAR. Fantastic!

But, did the ghosts let you in?

[Postmaster]

Damed Simon, that´s unbeliveable cool.
Don´t tell me it´s near Kön?

Frank

[Simon Höfer]

Damed Simon, that´s unbeliveable cool.
Don´t tell me it´s near Kön?

Frank

It is my friend, it is :) It comes even better: It is only 5 minutes away from my place......... by foot :D

It's in my hometown called Overath ---> Villa Overath :love4:

This location also has a downside. The location sound is not that good. It's next to a high frequented road. but I won't record that much dialog anyway, so it doesn't really matter.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Awesome location! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

[Simon Höfer]

Awesome location! Can't wait to see what you do with it!


Ah, not really.... but I am sure that you can't wait to see what I am going to do with these little babies :D











http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1216211076.jpg

[Rodney V. Smith]

damn! I thought I had dibs on female zombie vampires...

[Simon Höfer]

Haha :D For those you have to wait for the film!

Updated Cast/Crew and pictures on the first page.

[Rodney V. Smith]

i like the axes... can you throw them on camera and get really cool action shots too?

[Simon Höfer]

Na, I think no throwing axes as of now... but you should get enough other action.

[Postmaster]

The location sound is not that good. It's next to a high frequented road.

Screams and axe hits dub easy :evil::evil:

[Blaine]

Not yet sure how, but as mentioned before, you are going to see:

- blood http://www.greensmilies.com/smile/smiley_emoticons_xmas4_axt.gif

- stunts in super slomo :nads:

- and female Zombie-Vampires :zombie_smiley: :love4:Hmmm. female Zombie-Vampires... Looking forward to it, Simon.

[Simon Höfer]

You gotta do something to get people interested in your film and thread :D

[ugafan]

- and female Zombie-Vampires :zombie_smiley: :love4:

this is what i'm most looking forward to. please post screen grabs ASAP. :evil:

[Tom Marshall]

Simon, this looks awesome man... :beer:

Fly me out to Germany so I can be in it!!!! :D

[Simon Höfer]

Thanks guys!

I would, if I could Tom!

Put the pressure up in the beginning, so I keep focused :D Off to bed now...

[Rodney V. Smith]

hey Simon: decided I'm gonna rename my film "Fallen" and have zombie werewolf half naked chicks. Oh and an army of pantsless ninjas.

Just so you know. :grin:

[Postmaster]

May I say, that im damed envy because of your location Simon?

My location is a .....uhm... a door.

Hmm, I guess I have to sell that as a "minimalistic avantgarde" feature.

Frank

[Simon Höfer]

It will only appear quite short, but I hope it serves good :)

Don't underestimate a scary door! Minimalistic avantgarde sounds familiar :D

[Simon Höfer]

Update:

It is now official, that no other than the infamous HERMAN WITKAM will be scoring "Falling". And I've got Luis Caffesse aka "The Wookie" as the narrator!

Wooohooo!

[Richard J. Johnson]

Great Location. I'm down with anything that has zombies.

[Postmaster]

...that no other than the infamous HERMAN WITKAM will be scoring "Falling". And I've got Luis Caffesse aka "The Wookie" as the narrator!


WOW! You make big leaps putting your staff (stuff) together.

....and all I got is that door and a Steadycam vest that I´m to fat for http://www.ask1.org/modules/Forums/images/smiles/wut.gif

[Simon Höfer]

Update:
Exciting stuff is going on :) Today will be our first stunt training! I will bring my camera, so maybe I can show some cool things at the end of the week.

I really wanna step up with this one. The 34th place with No Air is not acceptable. One major flaw of No Air was the lack of preproduction. I had ideas in the beginning, but then lost focus and I didn't start organizing things till the last minute.

That's what I am going to change with Falling. I want to get my things together early on, so I can focus on other stuff.

And it will be a step up in post production aswell, needs some more VFX.

I wish I had a steadycam! Go loose some wait Frank! :D

[Richard J. Johnson]

WOW! You make big leaps putting your staff (stuff) together.

....and all I got is that door and a Steadycam vest that I´m to fat for http://www.ask1.org/modules/Forums/images/smiles/wut.gif

I will take that Steadycam off of your hands while you diet.:grin:

[Postmaster]

Go loose some wight Frank! :D

HA! loose some weight? If I start loosing wight now till i fit into that vest (made for little indian guys) I can enter Twilight Fest 2030. :violin:

Nah, I rig up an extension and make it a MANS VEST.

By the way, you can borrow it any time (not while I shoot of course).

Frank

P.S. After I did the extension you might need to gain some weight to fit in that vest :D

[Richard J. Johnson]

HA! loose some weight? If I start loosing wight now till i fit into that vest (made for little indian guys) I can enter Twilight Fest 2030. :violin:

Nah, I make an extension.

By the way, you can borrow it any time (not while I shoot of course).

Frank

P.S. After I did the extension you might need to gain some weight to fit in that vest :D

I'm going to have to gain some weight then. 6 double Whopper value meals please.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Update:
Exciting stuff is going on :) Today will be our first stunt training! I will bring my camera, so maybe I can show some cool things at the end of the week.

That would be awesome! I would love to see some BTS for that.

Mike

[Simon Höfer]

Nah, I rig up an extension and make it a MANS VEST.

P.S. After I did the extension you might need to gain some weight to fit in that vest :D
Hahaha, wait a minute.... I see a bad connection between those two sentences :cheesy:

But yeah, I know I am a little bit skinny... for me it is hard to GAIN weight. Should have seen me a few years ago.


That would be awesome! I would love to see some BTS for that.

Mike
Of course you won't see any stunts that are shown in the short. And it's actually the sport I do every week, I just try to sell it to you as stunt training :D

But seriously, we are going to train specific stunts for Falling as well.

[Luis Caffesse]

I'm looking for to this.
Hopefully you can keep this level of energy up until the end, Simon.
:)

[Simon Höfer]

I'm looking for to this.
Hopefully you can keep this level of energy up until the end, Simon.
:)

That's my biggest concern right now... I don't wanna fall into a big hole in the middle. I try to pull it off as fast as possible and when I finish early I have some rest time afterwards. We will see :)

[Tom Marshall]

I try to pull it off as fast as possible and when I finish early I have some rest time afterwards.

Just don't tell the girls you do that very often... :grin:

[Simon Höfer]

Bwahahaah :D

Just came back from stunt training. Aww, my body hurts! Gonna post a clip at the weekend.

[Simon Höfer]

Yehaw :D

Added cast pictures in the second post!

Have to write an exam tomorrow :furious3: After that "Falling" gets the full attention it deserves :evil:

Cast:

Alex Chenouda:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1216306703.jpg


Clarissa Caba:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1216307687.jpg

Martin Fehre:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1216307673.jpg

Kerstin Hilt:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1216307077.jpg


Luis Caffesse (narrator):
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1216307255.jpg

Simon Höfer:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1216307169.jpg (http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1208685159.jpg)

[jpsheets]

Awesome Poster Simon! Looking forward to this one.

best,

JP

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Looking good. Can't wait to watch the clip over the weekend!

[Ki-Ki]

This thread is making me excited. Really looking forward to it now. Hopefully we get to see you doing BTS stunts? xD

[Simon Höfer]

Thanks Ki-Ki! You're going to see some BTS "stunts", but none of the cool ones where I hurt myself :D For these you have to wait for the actual film...

[Simon Höfer]

Woot!

Ok, lets build a dolly :D

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1216391140.jpg

[Rodney V. Smith]

Small dolly? You might want to offset the wheels on that so the wheels are never hitting the joints in the track at the same time... helps to eliminate bumpage

[Simon Höfer]

Nearly finished! Need to buy 4 more nuts. And I still wanna make a hole in the middle, so I can attach my tripodhead to the plate :)

Wheels are offset :) Thanks for your input!

[Rodney V. Smith]

hey, anything I can do to make sure you avoid the problems I ran into building my dolly...

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Simon, I'm looking forward to this. Especially after seeing one of those cast photos. :thumbsup:




Which one is it? You don't know...it could be Luis, it could be someone else...bwahahahaha!

[Simon Höfer]

Simon, I'm looking forward to this. Especially after seeing one of those cast photos. :thumbsup:




Which one is it? You don't know...it could be Luis, it could be someone else...bwahahahaha!

That damn Conspiracy in your name :kali: Who is it? Tell me!!

I guess one of the girls though :D

[Simon Höfer]

Building the dolly didn't take so long. Total build time about 1 1/2 hours :) I've also got some track now.

Quick and dirty, but it gets the job done :thumbsup:

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1216405836.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1216405852.jpg

First testfootage:
"deleted for obious reasons :D"
Video plays jerky for me on vimeo. Doesn't serve the purpose actually :thumbdown

Original footage is quite smooth though :)

[Rodney V. Smith]

get some eyelets on the top and with some velcro you can tie the legs of the dolly down. I predict this will come in useful in the future...

also, definitely get someone to push the dolly for you while you operate the camera... helps so much with fluidity...

[Rodney V. Smith]

You just made me realize that I don;t have my Hi-Hat here in Atlanta with me. Now I have to go find my drill... and hope I have clearance on the bottom of the dolly...

[Simon Höfer]

Ok, as promised here is the "stunt" video. So it's basically just me having fun :D I had to keep out some cool stuff, because it will be used in the actual film

Here we go:
Shittiest edit evar :D Yeah, it ends abruptly at the end...

http://www.vimeo.com/1365704

[Rodney V. Smith]

dude: says we need permission to watch.. change to public please

[Simon Höfer]

Jeeesh.... changed :D That happens too often..

http://www.vimeo.com/1365704

[Rodney V. Smith]

DAMN! Hofer the Nimble! Holy crud dude!

Wanna fly over and play a very nimble vampire in my movie?

[Simon Höfer]

Haha, I really wish I could do that :)

As soon as I've got some more money I need to fly over there for one of these Fest screenings and meet some great people!

[Ben Sliker]

nice video simon, love the "hope i make it over this one" face.

[Rodney V. Smith]

maybe there is a way you can be IN my film.... the shot I'm thinking of has the character hearing something and turning around... and there's this guy flying through the air at him...

What are you shooting on?

[Simon Höfer]

Hvx200

[Rodney V. Smith]

Sweet! So am I. Maybe we can work something out if we can match a certain look and get a good body double for you. You up for it? Then you get to be an awesome stunt dude in 2 movies!

[Postmaster]

Bleeding Christ! Simon, I would have broke my neck several times even trying to do something like that.

Frank

[Simon Höfer]

Sweet! So am I. Maybe we can work something out if we can match a certain look and get a good body double for you. You up for it? Then you get to be an awesome stunt dude in 2 movies!
Actually I am sure you will really be surprised about Falling :D It will not be what you think it might be :laugh:

I would definitely give it a shot, but how do you think that could be pulled off? I mean, I have no idea what you wanna do :D


Bleeding Christ! Simon, I would have broke my neck several times even trying to do something like that.

Frank
Yeah, I don't recommend to try this at home :D

[ugafan]

Ok, as promised here is the "stunt" video. So it's basically just me having fun :D I had to keep out some cool stuff, because it will be used in the actual film

Here we go:
shi*tiest edit evar :D Yeah, it ends abruptly at the end...

http://www.vimeo.com/1365704

wow, you have some ups! the only jump i can make is from the floor onto that purple mat you were landing on. :cheesy:

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

I think I hurt myself just watching that video!! :eek:

[Simon Höfer]

wow, you have some ups! the only jump i can make is from the floor onto that purple mat you were landing on. :cheesy:

That's not so bad! I've seen people trying this breaking their leggs....


I think I hurt myself just watching that video!! :eek:

:cheesy: I left out quite some cool stuff. But when I watch videos from others on youtube I realize really fast how limited my repertoire is :(

[Simon Höfer]

Oh oh, I just reached the "3 posts per day" landmark :D

[cinealma]

Wow. Another one with a cool place to shoot. Damn. That's it. I'm moving to Europe! :beer:

Looking forward to it!

[Derrick_SA]

Man, 9 pages of comments already!!

Looks like it's gonna be a good one, love your location!

- Derrick

[thartley]

Simon "Grasshopper" Hofer.... Jimmeny Cricket, dude! I can't wait to see your entry.

No wires, no net, nothing but air.

coolness.

[Simon Höfer]

Wow. Another one with a cool place to shoot. Damn. That's it. I'm moving to Europe! :beer:

Looking forward to it!
Thanks! Haha, yeah, we've got some nice places over here :)



Man, 9 pages of comments already!!

Looks like it's gonna be a good one, love your location!

- Derrick
Trying to make some buzz! :D
I hope it will be good! At least better than my last entry, that's my main goal :)


Simon "Grasshopper" Hofer.... Jimmeny Cricket, dude! I can't wait to see your entry.

No wires, no net, nothing but air.

coolness.
Thanks alot! And definitely no wires, in exchange for some bruises :crybaby:


I think I'm going too start writing the script today. It's all in my head... it's all in my head :D

[Simon Höfer]

Oh, yeah! Wrote the first page of the script. Even sneaked in a ball already :D But now it's time to go to bed. Nearly 2am...

Tomorrow will I go on writing, start on some VFX tests and have a meeting for a HUGE and way too cool major prop!

[Rodney V. Smith]

A ball on the first page? I did the same thing AND I used it as a weapon. Are you peeking at my screen.

[Simon Höfer]

On the first page! And no, I didn't peek at your script, but it is also not just lying around, it will be used for something :D

Today only moved a little bit forward with the script, but I did some more extensive VFX test :) Quite happy with the result for a fast test.

[Simon Höfer]

Whoohoo, just finished the first draft of the script! :)

Now off to prepare a prop and later I am probably going to have this meeting about the other HUGE mysterious prop :D

[pauly_the_hitman]

Looking forward to seeing this one. Good luck.
Pauly

[Troy Ruff]

sweet cant wait to see, Good luck

[Herman Witkam]

Wow. Another one with a cool place to shoot. Damn. That's it. I'm moving to Europe! :beer:

Looking forward to it!

any specific country in mind? :D

[Simon Höfer]

Thanks guys!

I secured the other HUUUUUGE prop! Should definitely add to the production value :)

Tomorrow I will tune the script a little and then send it off to the penguin. See what he has to say about it and slap him if he doesnt like it :evil:


any specific country in mind? :D

I heard Germany is a fine country :D But I really like the Netherlands as well. Went there so many times for holiday :)

[Postmaster]

That explains it all http://www.ask1.org/modules/Forums/images/smiles/joint.gif

[Simon Höfer]

Well, not that kind of holiday...:D

I don't take drugs. I just drink occasionally. :beer:

[Herman Witkam]

Well, not that kind of holiday...:D

I don't take drugs. I just drink occasionally. :beer:

Most Germans come here because they don't have a decent beach. But some of them also come here to smoke that green stuff :)

Last month, some German kid called me on Skype to smuggle Marijuana... I told him to get it himself in Amsterdam and stop bothering me! :huh:

I'll stick to green tea...

[Simon Höfer]

Yep, went there for the beaches, but it's already 7 years ago when I went there for the last time I think. I haven't been to Amsterdam though. Always spring and autumn for kite flying and fishing :) In summer it is too full. Ah, good old childhood :D

[Herman Witkam]

Yep, went there for the beaches, but it's already 7 years ago when I went there for the last time I think. I haven't been to Amsterdam though. Always spring and autumn for kite flying and fishing :) In summer it is too full. Ah, good old childhood :D

Yeah it is... Especially Scheveningen is too full. There are some nice beaches though that aren't invaded by tourists :)

Anyway - You're welcome to drop by here :beer:

[Herman Witkam]

Also, I don't live in Amsterdam, but near - At the last DVXUser screening everyone thought I was from Amsterdam, so I thought I should keep the myth alive :)

[Simon Höfer]

Haha! Well, it says Amsterdam in your profile :D A Lufthansa flight is 99€... maybe someday ;)

Didn't look at the script today, dammit! But I prepared a prop and filmed some test sequences, which I then used for more VFX tests. After several attempts I am quite happy with the result, so another problem solved :)

[ConspiracyPenguin]

...Tomorrow I will tune the script a little and then send it off to the penguin. See what he has to say about it and slap him if he doesnt like it :evil:...

No, no, no, you have this all wrong. I will slap YOU if I don't like it. Got it?

[Simon Höfer]

No, no, no, you have this all wrong. I will slap YOU if I don't like it. Got it?
Be careful with you words young man. I am the one with the two axes and if you don't watch your words you will end up like this:

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1216854110.jpg

[Herman Witkam]

No, no, no, you have this all wrong. I will slap YOU if I don't like it. Got it?

I guess it's easy to slap a pinguin. and pinguins aren't that tall either mostly.

[gabrielflorit]

Phenomenal location - you're doing fight stunts? That's commitment right there.

[jpsheets]

Very cool. I'm looking forward to this Simon, best of luck.

[Postmaster]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/scarlett_618/penguin.gif

Slaping a penguin: http://youtube.com/watch?v=7uP_sZk3HXY&search=penguin

Bwahaha, I have to watch that over and over - cant stop laughing my ass of.

Frank

[Simon Höfer]

Thanks guys!


I guess it's easy to slap a pinguin. and pinguins aren't that tall either mostly.
Yeah, should be no problem at all :D

Phenomenal location - you're doing fight stunts? That's commitment right there.
Kind of... just wait and see :)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/scarlett_618/penguin.gif

Slaping a penguin: http://youtube.com/watch?v=7uP_sZk3HXY&search=penguin

Bwahaha, I have to watch that over and over - cant stop laughing my ass of.

Frank
Bwahah, thats definitely hypnotizing :D

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/scarlett_618/penguin.gif

Slaping a penguin: http://youtube.com/watch?v=7uP_sZk3HXY&search=penguin

Bwahaha, I have to watch that over and over - cant stop laughing my ass of.

FrankLOL!! Slap that penguin! :Drogar-Love(DBG):

[Matt Sconce]

You + two Axes = scary stuff for anyone dating your someday daughter!

[Simon Höfer]

You + two Axes = scary stuff for anyone dating your someday daughter!

Haha, yeah, thats the way I'm going to open the door when the guy shows up :evil:

Yesterday I sent the script to the Penguin. Let's see how he is going to rip it apart. :D

Going to send it to Luis too I think. He offered to send me a couple of different reads of the narrator part once I have a rough script. He definitely is a great guy!

Man, collaboration is just awesome. Amazing what you can do over the internet :)

To do list for the next few weeks:
- Finalize the script
- Rehearsals
- Stunt training and coordination
- Figure out how to do some fights
- Organize wardrobe

And much more which I just forgot :D

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

To do list for the next few weeks:
- Finalize the script
- Rehearsals
- Stunt training and coordination
- Figure out how to do some fights
- Organize wardrobe

And much more which I just forgot :D
That was yesterday...

Finish the list yet!??

:evil:

j/k of course. I'm really looking forward to seeing this one. I'll be following the thread closely.

[Simon Höfer]

That was yesterday...

Finish the list yet!??

:evil:

j/k of course. I'm really looking forward to seeing this one. I'll be following the thread closely.
Yeah, except the wardrobe everything is finished! j/k aswell :evil:

I sent the script of to the penguin and am waiting for his reply. He is quite busy, so that might take some time. I also contacted Luis about a demo read and he will get back to me on Monday.

It's slowing down a bit, because now I have to wait for others to move :D Just contacted two actors and have to wait also for their reply.

I just updated the Poster a little bit. Added a small credit block :)


http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1217097037.jpg

[Simon Höfer]

Made some dolly tests today. My grandma came for barbecue today and I filmed a little bit. I'll see how it turned out.

Tomorrow I will buy some better tracks for the dolly and also prepare some board to put them under the track. Somebody know how that is called?

[Rodney V. Smith]

Made some dolly tests today. My grandma came for barbecue today and I filmed a little bit. I'll see how it turned out.

Tomorrow I will buy some better tracks for the dolly and also prepare some board to put them under the track. Somebody know how that is called?


Shims?

Are you going to get some 10ft sections? When they cut the pipe at the hardware store they don't get the cuts too straight and its a bit of a PITA.

[Simon Höfer]

No, it's more like 6.6ft. And I cut the ends by myself. The hardware stores over here are quite limited. That really sucks. I always have to compromise because I can't get the stuff I need.

[Rodney V. Smith]

Well at least the ends are flush, right? Since you;re doing them yourself and all... how are you making the joins?

[Simon Höfer]

The ends are made so that you can put two pipes together, thus I have to cut the bigger end. I did not yet figure out how to make the joints. I've seen some solutions on the net, so I'll see what I can find in the hardware store. Maybe like a wooden piece in between the pipes with a cut in the middle and then gets spread by a screw. Do you know what I mean? Hard to describe.

At first I didn't plan to make such long tracks. But yesterday I thought of a cool dolly scene for "Falling" which is a bit longer. :D

[Rodney V. Smith]

I already have my own dolly and tracks so I was wondering if you had come up with a new way to make the joins. I've gone the way of set screws that sit in the join.. rotate the track so the holes align, and then extend the screw so it fits into the hole. works pretty good so far.

[pia12254]

Hey Simon,

I'm really looking forward to this! I really liked the visual style of "No Air" from the last fest and I hope you bring your unique vision to play in this film as well!

Not to mention...this one looks like a lot of fun (anytime you have two axes and a cool looking location that's a good sign)! :D

Keep the updates coming!

Daniel

[Mark Johnson]

Rumor has it that you are going all out this time and that you are promising to be a finalist. Is this true Simon? Go for it man!!!

[alex whitmer]

Simon has that Johnny Depp thing going on.

Johnny Depp, two axes, cool location, bridge to nowhere ...

Is it October 27th yet?

a

[Tom Marshall]

Simon has that Johnny Depp thing going on.

I don't think he looks anything like Depp.

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

I don't think he looks anything like Depp.
Jealous?

:Drogar-Love(DBG):















Actually.... I don't think so either. Maybe he just meant that he has that cool guy vibe. I think he'll be perfect for the role that he's playing.

[Tom Marshall]

Jealous?

Not one bit. :)

I don't want to look like anyone but me... so when I'm up for some really great acting role, someone will say... Hey, that guy looks different... I like that... let's hire him for the role... :thumbsup:

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Not one bit. :)It's okay... I won't tell anyone.

[alex whitmer]

I don't know. Same suave body language, same jaw structure, same facial hair ...

http://alexwhitmer.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/depp-hoffer.jpg http://alexwhitmer.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/depp-21.jpg

Distant cousins?

a

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

I don't know. Same suave body language, same jaw structure, same facial hair ...

http://alexwhitmer.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/depp-hoffer.jpg http://alexwhitmer.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/depp-21.jpg

Distant cousins?

aHoly crap!

That is pretty close. :huh:
I think it's more attitude than looks myself so I see your point.

[Simon Höfer]

Rumor has it that you are going all out this time and that you are promising to be a finalist. Is this true Simon? Go for it man!!!

I bet my ass! Actually I am going to place 2nd. There's always a smart ass who is better than me :D


Hey Simon,

I'm really looking forward to this! I really liked the visual style of "No Air" from the last fest and I hope you bring your unique vision to play in this film as well!

Not to mention...this one looks like a lot of fun (anytime you have two axes and a cool looking location that's a good sign)! :D

Keep the updates coming!

Daniel

Thanks alot Daniel! I hope I can hold up to the expectations :) And I am also really looking forward to your entry!


Simon has that Johnny Depp thing going on.

Johnny Depp, two axes, cool location, bridge to nowhere ...

Is it October 27th yet?

a

Not yet! Got lots to do to make this happen! And I am sure you will be surprised of my role in Falling...


I don't know. Same suave body language, same jaw structure, same facial hair ...

http://alexwhitmer.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/depp-hoffer.jpg http://alexwhitmer.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/depp-21.jpg

Distant cousins?

a

Ahahaha! That's definitely close! I am a huge Johnny Depp fan btw. But I don't wanna look like him, that's just by accident :D

Johnny actually has german ancesters...

[alex whitmer]

First thing that came to mind when I saw the photo with the two axes was Simon Scissorhands.

This is going to be one to watch.

a

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

First thing that came to mind when I saw the photo with the two axes was Simon Scissorhands.

This is going to be one to watch.

aI suggest a title change immediately! :)

[Simon Höfer]

First thing that came to mind when I saw the photo with the two axes was Simon Scissorhands.

This is going to be one to watch.

a

More like Simon Axehands :huh: na, maybe not.. :D

As said before, I hope I can deliver. Should be a rollercoaster watch :zombie_smiley:


I suggest a title change immediately! :)

I don't think so :crybaby:


Off to the hardware store now, gonna buy some new track.

[Simon Höfer]

Got the new tracks. I think I will just take a round peace of wood and put some tape around it. It holds quite good :)

I also had to write this post to bump up the post count of this thread, so it is the one with the most posts in the twilight theater :D

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

I also had to write this post to bump up the post count of this thread, so it is the one with the most posts in the twilight theater :DNo hope in that. Fat Monster moved into the Dead Week thread. They're gaining on you at light speed and about to blow your doors off.

Of course, the rest of us can fight over second place and try to see if we can keep our threads on topic while doing so. :Drogar-Love(DBG):

[Rodney V. Smith]

No worries Simon! The beast that is Fat Monster has countered with amusing comics and other stuff, so now you're gonna have to do something to up the ante and get more posts and views. (since I'm not in the running for second place thread counts I'll help you out here brother :grin:)

[Rodney V. Smith]

maybe a daily video blog, behind the scenes type of thing? Or too much work?

[Simon Höfer]

No hope in that. Fat Monster moved into the Dead Week thread. They're gaining on you at light speed and about to blow your doors off.

Of course, the rest of us can fight over second place and try to see if we can keep our threads on topic while doing so. :Drogar-Love(DBG):


No worries Simon! The beast that is Fat Monster has countered with amusing comics and other stuff, so now you're gonna have to do something to up the ante and get more posts and views. (since I'm not in the running for second place thread counts I'll help you out here brother :grin:)

I know I know, those Monsters are going crazy over there! Damnit :evil:


maybe a daily video blog, behind the scenes type of thing? Or too much work?

Yeah, I was thinking what I could do, but unfortunately I haven't had a good idea yet. We'll see :D

[Rodney V. Smith]

a webcomic! Simon Battles the Fat Monster!

it's brilliant!

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

I know I know, those Monsters are going crazy over there! Damnit :evil:



Yeah, I was thinking what I could do, but unfortunately I haven't had a good idea yet. We'll see :DIt won't matter, Mark just really started posting over there yesterday and he already has >20 posts. :D
And he invited the Penguin!

The Monster cannot be stopped.

Why am I posting here anyway? I'm going over to where the party is. :evil:

[Rodney V. Smith]

Where the hell is Penguin anyway? Get his butt over here or I'll cry conspiracy. Or maybe I'll just cry...

Simon: anymore stunt training videos you have to post?

[Rodney V. Smith]

Oh wait... I just realized that I'm a conspiracy all on my own.
Maybe I i could be a super villain like Dr Horrible.. after all I do have an evil plan for Fat Monster domination/elimination type-of-thing. No particular reason either: just because. I think the "Just because" element makes it particularly evil, but that's just me...

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

I wish

I could

help out

LOL! :grin:

You guys are crazy...

[Rodney V. Smith]

it's not crazy if it works!

[Rodney V. Smith]

have we gone off the rails here?

Speaking of rails.. how's the track build going for the dolly? I'll post some pics of my connectors in a bit. The only reason I got so complex was becasue the dolly as beginning to see more use. I actually now travel with just the wheels in my bag and then have to buy new track if I'm in a city where I haven't built track before. I'll have to make my connectors portable as well, so I can just pack them as well, but the first set are JB welded to one section of track...

[Simon Höfer]

Where the hell is Penguin anyway? Get his butt over here or I'll cry conspiracy. Or maybe I'll just cry...

Simon: anymore stunt training videos you have to post?

Unfortunately not... and the training hall is closed for the next 3 weeks. :(


LOL! :grin:

You guys are crazy...

Just a little :D


have we gone off the rails here?

Speaking of rails.. how's the track build going for the dolly? I'll post some pics of my connectors in a bit. The only reason I got so complex was becasue the dolly as beginning to see more use. I actually now travel with just the wheels in my bag and then have to buy new track if I'm in a city where I haven't built track before. I'll have to make my connectors portable as well, so I can just pack them as well, but the first set are JB welded to one section of track...

Yeah those tracks... the connection is simple but it works. Now I have to finish the shims. That needs some more time. I'll snap a few pictures in a minute :)

[Simon Höfer]

Here we go:

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1217269762.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1217269778.jpg

[Rodney V. Smith]

hey that works. good idea on the cross bars too. I'm here struggling with a way to use aluminum flat bars which are permanently attached to the rails. your way definitely works, especially if you're not traveling too far with the dolly.

How far are your locations anyway and how many shots do you plan to do with the dolly?

For Blood & Coffee I've been planning my shots to have the camera permanently mounted on the Jib and Dolly so that every single shot is moving.. even if it's only the movement of a foot throughout the entire scene... complicated but it's definitely the direction I wanna go with my narrative and visual set up.

[Simon Höfer]

The locations are super close. the closest is about 5 minutes and the farest about 15 minutes, by foot :D (I take the car of course)

I am going to use the dolly in probably 6 shots. A few static shots and then with my stabilizer and handheld probably.

I've got no jib yet, that might be the next project in the future.

[Rodney V. Smith]

It's actually an easy build, especially if you're doing a mini-jib and not a crane. With the Mini-Jib you can use it as your tripod, but then get some of those cool moving shots without having to change the setup OR you can just get it in one. I just built a 4ft Mini-Jib just for Blood & Coffee out of Ikea parts. Probably took shorter to build than building your dolly...

[Rodney V. Smith]

dude, did you seriously go to sleep? Dead Week is at outpacing this thread... wake up!

[Simon Höfer]

dude, did you seriously go to sleep? Dead Week is at outpacing this thread... wake up!

Yeah, the timeshift... was 2am over here. And that Fat Monster is unstoppable anyway :(

[Simon Höfer]

Yeah, I just got the permit of the city for the bridge location! Now I can officially run around with axes and guns in public and "kill" zombies :D

[Rodney V. Smith]

Woo-hoo for permits! and hurray for axes.

Dude I found a way for you to make a brief appearance in my movie. We'll have to flesh it out as it goes by though.

Maybe the menace that is Fat Monster can't be stopped... but they can be fought... even if they DO kill poor innocent pigeons!

[Simon Höfer]

Dude I found a way for you to make a brief appearance in my movie. We'll have to flesh it out as it goes by though.


I still don't know how you wanna incorporate me into your movie :D

[Rodney V. Smith]

when i send you the script, you'll go: "ah ha!"

[Simon Höfer]

Ok, Mark asked for some more fräuleins in here... well these are just for you Mark. I am sure they would drink a Stella with you in a heartbeat!

http://www.willisms.com/archives/dirndl.gif

[Mark Johnson]

Hey, THOSE are MY fräuleins that I loaned to FRANK! They didn't tell me they were going to work for you now!!!

[Simon Höfer]

Ok ok, but we have some real fräuleins over here. Not like your's in the US, which can't stand so much beer:

[Rodney V. Smith]

What do you mean YOUR frauleins? The blonde one confided in me that she'd never even met you and that she was mine all mine.

[Rodney V. Smith]

Look? See? And yes: i know she lied about being blonde too
http://flyinmonkey.com/bloodandcoffee/babewithsign.png

Probably also lied about being German

[Mark Johnson]

Ok ok, but we have some real fräuleins over here. Not like your's in the US, which can't stand so much beer:

http://blog.michael-bidinger.de/wp-content/uploads/frau_besoffen.jpg


As Glenn Quagmire would say: "GIGGITY!"

[Rodney V. Smith]

oops: i added to their post count. maybe i can delete... anyway dude: what size pipes are you using for your dolly?

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Hey...where did the picture go!? :D

[Simon Höfer]

Which picture? I told you not to take drugs Nick!

Finished one set of track today. The diameter is about 1.26".

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1217364822.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1217364837.jpg

I'll see if I can come up with a comic in the next days....

[Kyle Stebbins]

As Glenn Quagmire would say: "GIGGITY!"

My car:

http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v151/150/12/828984172/n828984172_177127_4400.jpg

[Kyle Stebbins]

Which picture? I told you not to take drugs Nick!

Finished one set of track today. The diameter is about 1.26".

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1217364822.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1217364837.jpg

I'll see if I can come up with a comic in the next days....

Great build! I'll have to post some pictures of the one I built several years ago.

[Simon Höfer]

Great build! I'll have to post some pictures of the one I built several years ago.

Thanks Kyle! Yeah, let's see some pictures!

[Simon Höfer]

Maybe it's time for some comics....

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1217417671.jpg

To be continued...

[Rodney V. Smith]

Hoo-ha! And another volley is fired in the battle! "smells like old-- " hey wait a minute! what do you consider "old"?

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Hoo-ha! And another volley is fired in the battle! "smells like old-- " hey wait a minute! what do you consider "old"?
30.



:Drogar-Smoke(DBG):

[Simon Höfer]

Whoohoo, found another cool location today! I hope I can get it... going to ask at the city administration tomorrow :)

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1217453955.jpg

[Tom Marshall]

LOL. Nice comic, Simon! :beer:

[Postmaster]

Whoohoo, found another cool location today!

Scary as sh*t. I hope you can get it.

BTW - nice rails. You don´t plan to stand on the dolly, do you?

Frank

[Simon Höfer]

Scary as sh*t. I hope you can get it.

BTW - nice rails. You don´t plan to stand on the dolly, do you?

Frank

Yeah, I hope I can get it. It is an abandoned german railways building, but I don't know who is the owner of the property now. I hope it belongs to the city. I am related to the major, that might help then :D

Not going to stand on the dolly. Just for tripod and camera.

[Postmaster]

Well if it is a DB building, it probably belongs to the Bahn.

Maybe you can give them a call if tat is the case:

http://www.db.de/site/bahn/de/geschaefte/immobilien/immobilien.html

Frank

[Rodney V. Smith]

dude that's an excellent location. use it well!

[Kyle Stebbins]

Did you get it, Simon??

[Simon Höfer]

Not yet. It doesn't belong to german railways anymore. I just found out that it belongs to a company here in my city. I am going to contact them next week.

[Simon Höfer]

Didn't write so much in here, because my girlfriend was at my place for the last couple of days. But we did alot of tests for Falling. Went to some locations and filmed a few things and also did some VFX tests.

It's shaping up nicely. I also contacted a cameraman, so I don't have to take care of that and can focus more on acting and directing :)

[Simon Höfer]

Yeah, bought the Oktava MK-012-01 Movie Set today :)

[Simon Höfer]

To get the new location is not that easy. They had bad experiences with filmcrews in the past, so they hesitate. I have to call them back tomorrow.

[Rodney V. Smith]

that sucks due. Did they say what kind of bad experience? Or just a vague all round bad thingamabob?

[Simon Höfer]

that sucks due. Did they say what kind of bad experience? Or just a vague all round bad thingamabob?

They said that the filmcrew hindered them at their work. So I told them that won't be the case when I am going to film there. The crew is so small, that we can just move when they need to go somewhere. And we won't stay there so long anyway. We will see tomorrow.

[Rodney V. Smith]

yeah the "hindering at work" thing can be huge. Some people don't know how to make a small footprint or negotiate to work after hours...

[Simon Höfer]

Well, still working on the location, but I am quite sure to get it.

Had a meeting with the DoP this week, which went quite good :)

There will be a cast change which will be announced soon hopefully.

[Mike Manning]

Thanks for the welcome!
Killer poster! (pun intended)
And good luck with that location. I've actually been to Cologne. There is some sick architecture there. Good luck with the production man.

[Simon Höfer]

Thanks alot! Wow, there are not so many Americans here who have been to cologne, so thumbs up :thumbup: :D Definitely some nice architecture. I so wanna visit the USA though. In the next couple of years for sure. :)

[Mike Manning]

Really? Aside from the friends I was with, I've never met anyone else who's been there. We hadn't actually even planned on going there...we we're road tripping through Europe and when we were driving through Cologne we saw that giant church that's right by the bridge (sorry I don't know the names of either the Church OR the bridge) and we had to stop and check out the city. We ended up spending the whole day there!

[Herman Witkam]

Thanks alot! Wow, there are not so many Americans here who have been to cologne, so thumbs up :thumbup: :D Definitely some nice architecture.

I actually may be going to Cologne in November. There's a cool soundtrack competition there. http://soundtrack-cologne.de/

[Simon Höfer]

I actually may be going to Cologne in November. There's a cool soundtrack competition there. http://soundtrack-cologne.de/

That sounds great Herman! If you need a place to stay, just ask. It's only 30 minutes by train to cologne.

[ConspiracyPenguin]

Simon,

Just wanted to let you know I just sent you a PM with my review of the script. Sorry it took so long, maybe next time you won't bug me so much and will get it back in a day. :evil:

Just kidding, it was my fault. Next time I will be much faster. :)

[Simon Höfer]

Simon,

Just wanted to let you know I just sent you a PM with my review of the script.

Jeeeeeez! I have actually a few days left to shoot this entry!


Simon,
Sorry it took so long, maybe next time you won't bug me so much and will get it back in a day. :evil:

Just kidding, it was my fault. Next time I will be much faster. :)

Of course it will be faster next time, because I won't send you the script in the first place :evil:












not kidding :evil:












ok, maybe :D

[Susanne G.]

Hey Simon,

you are back with a new entry - good luck! Until now there are only you and Frank from good old Germany - we are probably skipping this fest.

Susanne

[Simon Höfer]

Hey Susanne! Yeah we are back :) Thanks alot!

Are you married already? I can't remember exactly what your plans were.

[jaket]

I watched your stunt training video, I can't wait to see this one.

[Susanne G.]

Yes, I got married to Jason on 20th of July in England - done! It was a very nice ceremony in an 400 years old building and a wedding party on the beach (fortunatly with dry weather). Thanks for asking! We're just back from this remote-no internet connection-place!

Susanne


Hey Susanne! Yeah we are back :) Thanks alot!

Are you married already? I can't remember exactly what your plans were.

[Simon Höfer]

I watched your stunt training video, I can't wait to see this one.

Thanks alot!


Yes, I got married to Jason on 20th of July in England - done! It was a very nice ceremony in an 400 years old building and a wedding party on the beach (fortunatly with dry weather). Thanks for asking! We're just back from this remote-no internet connection-place!

Susanne

Congratulations! Sounds like you had a great time!

[Simon Höfer]

Wheee! Cast a new actor today! He will be a really great addition to this film :) Going to update the cast list later.

And I am still working on the locations. But I think it's looking good!

[Mike Insane]

Anything zombie has my vote simon. I love the look of the locations. Good luck man

[Simon Höfer]

Thanks alot Mike!

[Simon Höfer]

Ok, Castupdate:

Ingo Piess plays the character "Ivan":

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1218622490.jpg


And I added my DoP Malte Siepen to the Crew :)

[Dustin R. Rogan]

Lookin good Simon!

Rogan

[alex whitmer]

Coming along nicely.


October 27 can't get here soon enough! Is this much talent allowed on one site?

a

p.s. 'casted' is not a word. Irregular verb. Cast is the past of cast. FYI!!

[Simon Höfer]

Coming along nicely.


October 27 can't get here soon enough! Is this much talent allowed on one site?


Thanks Alex! I am doing my best! Not so sure about the talent yet :D At least I am organizing a lot.



p.s. 'casted' is not a word. Irregular verb. Cast is the past of cast. FYI!!

You learn something everyday :dankk2:

[Simon Höfer]

Just realized that one cast member was still missing:

Ben Fehre:

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1218641160.jpg

[Simon Höfer]

Ok, tomorrow I will have a meeting with my DoP. Going to visit the locations with him.

Seems like it is coming together. I just hope that the weather is nice on the shooting days.

[Dustin R. Rogan]

the forecast calls for hurricane force winds, oh and don't use one of those silly things called a wind sock!!

Rogan

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Ok, tomorrow I will have a meeting with my DoP. Going to visit the locations with him.

Seems like it is coming together. I just hope that the weather is nice on the shooting days.
Sounds fun. Good luck!

[Postmaster]

Nice weather? tststs

For a bloody axes film you need dramatic clouds, full moon, pouring rain, thunder and lightning.

Frank

P.S. dont try to ad rain in the post. Bin there, done that, got wet.

[Simon Höfer]

Nice weather? tststs

For a bloody axes film you need dramatic clouds, full moon, pouring rain, thunder and lightning.

Good shooting weather. Yeah, that's what I meant! It should be cloudy, but preferably no rain. Hard rain and sunshine are a pain in the ass.




P.S. dont try to ad rain in the post. Bin there, done that, got wet.

Ah, I remember :evil:

[Simon Höfer]

Well, after the meeting with my DoP we have quite a few big location changes going on :D But I think to the better! Not sure if I am going to post new pictures, probably going to be a surprise :)

[Simon Höfer]

Ok, shooting will begin next monday! Man, I am getting nervous :undecided

[Marlon Ladd]

Don't be nervous. Looks like you're already kickin' much a#%! I don't know what I'm filming yet.

[jpsheets]

Congratulations for getting a jump on it Simon. I'm looking forward to seeing it. Gotta love those European locations.

cheers,

JP

[Matt Sconce]

Don't be nervous. Looks like you're already kickin' much a#%! I don't know what I'm filming yet.

That's for sure. I knew it would be good ever since the axes appeared...:beer: Keep up the momentum. This is going to be good!:thumbup:

[Simon Höfer]

Thanks alot guys! It helps to calm down a bit :)

The locations changed a lot by the way :D Not sure if I am going to post pictures of the new ones or if it will be a surprise... but they are kick ass as well!

Today I picked up a costume at a second hand shop.

My budget is about 325$ so far. Includes stuff I built and also gasoline.

[Simon Höfer]

3 more days :evil:

Man, I am so dependent on the weather.... right now the forecast is perfect, but you can never trust the forecast. :D If it's not working out, I am fucked!

[Tom Marshall]

It won't rain, man. It's taken care of. No worries... :laugh:

[Simon Höfer]

I take your word :D

[Tom Marshall]

She's the one doing the rain dance, so if it rains, blame her: :evil:
http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/31616.jpg?is=500,500,0xffffff

[Simon Höfer]

I'm sure my girlfriend is going to kick her ass if it rains :evil:

Tomorrow starts shooting! Man, I am so excited! And I am off to bed now to get some sleep :)

[ZazaCast]

Best of luck on the shoot...and remember...no sockets! LOL!!
Break a leg.

[Simon Höfer]

Seems like the weather will be perfect :) It is still a little bit raining, but should stop till the afternoon.

[Herman Witkam]

I can see some dark clouds here moving eastwards to Germany. I hope there won't be a new supply of rain :)

[Marlon Ladd]

Hope all went well today, Simon.

[Simon Höfer]

Wheee! It went well Marlon, thanks for asking :) We had 3 really busy shooting days! Even no time to write here. Man, that was exhausting! And my body hurts ^^

There is still one shooting day left though. But most of the film is in the can and I am really satisfied with the footage so far!

[Postmaster]

Cool let´s see some screenshots.

Frank

[Mike Manning]

Cool let´s see some screenshots.

Frank

I second that!

[Mark Johnson]

Congrats indeed, Simon. I am so pleased to hear you are largely finished with principal photography. We would all love to see some grabs, my man.

[Simon Höfer]

Hey guys, thanks alot! Even the busy Dude stopped by! Well, I am kinda hesitating to post screenshots, because I don't want to give away too much... but a little tease should not hurt so much. Here we go, a grab that doesn't appear in the finished film:

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1220008635.jpg

[Neal Buconjic]

Wish I had my principal photgraphy completed! Nice work, Simon.

Lots of time left for post.

[Simon Höfer]

Wish I had my principal photgraphy completed! Nice work, Simon.

Lots of time left for post.

Thanks Neal! There will be another shooting day next week, and maybe another pick up later.

Unfortunately it is not that much time for post, because I have to study for exams now and I can't really work on my entry until the 24th.

When are your shooting days?

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1220008635.jpgNice grab!

[thartley]

That grab is nearly good enough for me to pop some popcorn....but I don't have any.

I'm really looking forward to this one, Simon.

[Rodney V. Smith]

Dude! I go away and so much happens. Nicely done on getting through production and I gotta say: the screenshot looks amazing. I'm sure this is going to be totally fricking awesome.

Inspiration and a reminder to get my shit together...

[Simon Höfer]

Much appreciated! I hope you get your sh*t together Rodney! Looking forward to your entry :evil:

I am trying to figure out right now when the last shooting day is possible. Man, all those busy people are killing me :undecided

[Mark Johnson]

Love it love it love it love it.

Höfer, you are the man.

[Tom Marshall]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1220008635.jpg

Fucking sweet! :beer:

[Simon Höfer]

Love it love it love it love it.

Höfer, you are the man.

Duuuuude! You are the man! I start crying when I look at what you are doing over there! :crybaby:


poo pooing sweet! :beer:

Thanks Tom! When are we going to see an entry from you, or an entry where you are acting in?

Ok, here are 3 BTS shots:


WTF?! Who let that socket in?!
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1220039615.jpg

My uber funky ghetto-dolly setup:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1220039670.jpg

here we go:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/26393/1220039710.jpg

[Mike Manning]

haha nice!

[Tom Marshall]

Thanks Tom! When are we going to see an entry from you, or an entry where you are acting in?

I've got a part in Pauly's entry, "The Accidental Hitman." He told me it should be shooting mid-September. It looks like a pretty cool shoot. :thumbup:

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

I've got a part in Pauly's entry, "The Accidental Hitman." He told me it should be shooting mid-September. It looks like a pretty cool shoot. :thumbup:Awesome! Looking forward to it, Tom.

Mike

[Simon Höfer]

I've got a part in Pauly's entry, "The Accidental Hitman." He told me it should be shooting mid-September. It looks like a pretty cool shoot. :thumbup:

Cool! Also really looking forward to see you on screen again :)

I think I am done with acting though... not so satisfied with my performance, but hey, it's an action flick :D

[Mike Insane]

great diy dolly! Cool screen shots

[Simon Höfer]

Thanks Mike :)

[Postmaster]

My uber funky ghetto-dolly setup:



Sueeeet!

...and you should make that socket a signature appearing in all of your films somewhere. :beer:

Frank

[Horncastle]

Hey Simon, I just read through your whole thread - it's all looking very good (and you certainly know how to jump :eek: ). I'm looking forward to the film.
Jason

[Susanne G.]

Simon!? - You are M A D !!! Do you have a good health insurance? I had goosebumps, seeing your jumps. Wich kind of sport did you do before you decided to do your own stunts? I mean wich kind of basic sport preparation do you have? It seems to me that this is nothing what you started only yesterday. However, you makes me curious and I am looking very much forward to see your film. :thumbup:

Susanne

[gabrielflorit]

That's a seriously nice dolly... I used one for the first time last month, for a music video shoot. Nothing like a dolly to have your footage scream "I was shot by a pro".

[Simon Höfer]

Hey Simon, I just read through your whole thread - it's all looking very good (and you certainly know how to jump :eek: ). I'm looking forward to the film.
Jason

Thanks alot Jason!


Simon!? - You are M A D !!! Do you have a good health insurance? I had goosebumps, seeing your jumps. Wich kind of sport did you do before you decided to do your own stunts? I mean wich kind of basic sport preparation do you have? It seems to me that this is nothing what you started only yesterday. However, you makes me curious and I am looking very much forward to see your film. :thumbup:

Susanne

Hey Susanne! Good to hear from you. Well, I did a lot of sports. Played soccer for a very short time when I was like 6 :D then I did 7 years of Judo, then I did a few months gymnastics, but that kinda sucked. Then 2 Years Handball and for two years. now I do Tricking for 2 years already, which is similar to what you can see in the video. Basically I do what I think is fun. Jumping around, sommersaults, backflips, handsprings, running up walls, stunts etc.


That's a seriously nice dolly... I used one for the first time last month, for a music video shoot. Nothing like a dolly to have your footage scream "I was shot by a pro".

Thanks man! I thought we would use it more, but due to time problems we used alot of handheld camera.

Tomorrow will hopefully be the last shootingday!! Whoohoo :) besides one pickup shot later.. I so hope the weather will be good for shooting. As always we need clouds, but no rain!

[Richard J. Johnson]

The ingenuity of the film makers on this site never ceases to amaze me. We can build almost any damn thing. I love it.

[Marlon Ladd]

Jeeez, Simon! You got it goin' on, man! Nice grab, location and dolly. I need a location just like that, but Germany's a little far from here. LOL. Is that a DIY dolly?? Sweet!