Project Psych-Light Directed by Troy Ruff

[Troy Ruff]

Here is my newest film! I can't wait to start filming. Good luck everyone.


Cast:
Rachael - Lead - Girlfriend
Burkelee - Supporting - X boyFriend #1
Joey - Friend #2
Sam - Friend #3
Troy - New Boyfriend
Burkelee - Friend #4

Crew
Troy Ruff - Writer/Actor/Director/Producer
Matt Sconce - Assistant Director
Shane Foster - Director of Photography
Gary Sconce - Key Grip
Grips - Everyone :)

Shoot Location? Matt Sconce's New House

September 12th, 13th, 14th, and 19th
Crew Call - 3pm
Cast Call - 4pm
Shooting - 5pm - 1am

[ProjX v2.0]

that is one trippy poster :)

[Simon Höfer]

Welcome to the fest!

[Troy Ruff]

that is one trippy poster :)

Thanks it was fun to make, welcome to the fest! :)

[Troy Ruff]

Welcome to the fest!

Thanks you to:)

[Derrick_SA]

cool poster!

- Derrick

[Troy Ruff]

Updates on are coming soon... on list of actors and synopsis. :)

[pauly_the_hitman]

Looks pretty freaky. Good luck.
Pauly

[Troy Ruff]

Looks pretty freaky. Good luck.
Pauly

yeah I m hoping it comes out the way I want. Its going to be good. thanks

[gabrielflorit]

Whoa, crazy poster.

[Blaine]

Nice poster. Looks like Fresno will be well represented again! :beer:

[Troy Ruff]

Nice poster. Looks like Fresno will be well represented again! :beer:

Yeah I hope so, this is going to be a tuff one for me, being only my second short. But I ton of fun. Thanks :)

[sfoster]

We'll make it work!

[Troy Ruff]

yes it will be amazing!

[Matt Sconce]

Should be good! Your real story is ridiculously creepy yet...it makes me want to try it.... If I dissapear, you will know what happened.

[Troy Ruff]

Should be good! Your real story is ridiculously creepy yet...it makes me want to try it.... If I dissapear, you will know what happened.

I know I think I might pee myself when filming this, just from memories. And no man don't ever do it, never never never! SO BAD! I some friends to when I told them that now want to try it. Creepy

[Rodney V. Smith]

that is seriously one funky poster. What's the genre this time Troy?

[Troy Ruff]

that is seriously one funky poster. What's the genre this time Troy?

I guess you can say funky... :) It based on true events that is kinda scfi horror. It's going to be good. :) Look out for updates. :)

[Simon Höfer]

Funky :D

[Troy Ruff]

Me Three, fun here at AOF. :)

[Troy Ruff]

So I have to say AOF was a blast. Matt Sconce and his dad Gary along with my wife Heather all got to go. It was really fun getting to meet and hang out with some of the dvxuser crowd as well. I can't wait until next year. I say everyone should submit to AOF, they are a bunch of great people that just love making movies. We got to view all the films in a actual theater. Great experience. Updates coming soon on cast for my new film"Project: Psych-Light" :)

[Brandon Rice]

Hey Troy I am looking forward for your new film!

[Troy Ruff]

Hey Troy I am looking forward for your new film!

Thanks, its going to be hard work and a lot of fun. :)

[Troy Ruff]

Man this script is kicking my butt, but now it is finally done. I have the final draft, Shane and I completed it last night. :) yeah!

[Matt Sconce]

Man this script is kicking my butt, but now it is finally done. I have the final draft, Shane and I completed it last night. :) yeah!

I am stoked for you dude! Are you getting excited about shooting?:beer:

[Troy Ruff]

heck yes! I am really excited and really nervous. I really just want everything to go really smooth and come out better than what i think. :) I'm stocked for yours to. Lots of fun for those two weekends.

[Troy Ruff]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1219814908.jpg
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1219814988.jpg
Hey here is my test render of my 3D bullet for my new film. What do you think. :) Im happy.

[Gary Sconce]

I think... Cool bullet! Notice I am still writing here... I ducked! Whew! :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

Troy, maybe you can PM me regarding the crane set up for your shot. Then I can get it ready fast when setting up.

Also, Matt's house is the old style double plug outlets and you will need to get around 6 of those little adapters that take 2 to 3 prongs for your shoot. I am not so sure what amperage his circuits have so I would recommend we plug in with extension cords from distant parts of the house and the kitchen to minimize impact on each circuit. I have to check to see if they are breakers or *gasp* fuses...

[neosnare]

Can't wait to hear more about the story, sounds interesting/disturbing. What are you shooting this on?

[Troy Ruff]

Can't wait to hear more about the story, sounds interesting/disturbing. What are you shooting this on?

hey thanks we are shooting on the HVX200 with Brevis. :) Your poster looks fun as well. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[neosnare]

hey thanks we are shooting on the HVX200 with Brevis. :) Your poster looks fun as well. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

Cool, good combo. and thanks! I can't wait to see how it turns out as well

[hazelwould]

Hey good luck! I thought TIR was hilarious. I'm also a huge fan of psychedelic films (and stuff)...

[Troy Ruff]

Hey good luck! I thought TIR was hilarious. I'm also a huge fan of psychedelic films (and stuff)...

Sweet thanks man! this one is going to be great. If everything falls in to place. :huh: :)

[Bryan]

Hey Troy, if you need more Fresno crew for your upcoming shoot I'd be more than happy to help out man! Just lemme know.

Us Fresno film guys need to stick together! :D

[Troy Ruff]

Hey Troy, if you need more Fresno crew for your upcoming shoot I'd be more than happy to help out man! Just lemme know.

Us Fresno film guys need to stick together! :D

sounds good, we can always use the help. Thanks, we are shooting Sep 12 13 14th on Matt's new house. I have to get your email to send you directions. Time and everything is on my first page. Thanks again . :thumbup:

[Troy Ruff]

YA I have FDL film music composer scoring my film! I really excited, everyone should check out his stuff. He's new to the forum and he's really good. Thanks again Francesco. :)

[Bryan]

You guys still shooting this Friday?

[Troy Ruff]

You guys still shooting this Friday?

ya sorry man, I have been so busy! my shoot times are on the first page and I am still needing to get Matt's new address to send out to people. I am doing that today, so Ill be letting you know shortly. Thanks man for your help.

[Troy Ruff]

Wow the time is here! We start shooting tomorrow! I really excited and exhausted. :) I'll through on some grabs asap. :)

[John LaBonney]

Wow the time is here! We start shooting tomorrow! I really excited and exhausted. :) I'll through on some grabs asap. :)

Good luck on the shoot Troy. As it so happens, I just watched The Impossible Race again this morning. Always good for a chuckle. "The Mike Tyson move by Maya!"

John

[Troy Ruff]

Good luck on the shoot Troy. As it so happens, I just watched The Impossible Race again this morning. Always good for a chuckle. "The Mike Tyson move by Maya!"

John

Thanks man, Im really glad you like the film. I hope this one comes out even better. Updates coming soon. :)

[Matt Sconce]

I am on set right now here with Shane Foster Troy and crew. The setup is going well. Stay tuned for pics and such as the shoot progresses.

[Matt Sconce]

First Dolly shot in the bag! Things are going well. Pictures to follow.

[Matt Sconce]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10327/1221269826.jpg


http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10327/1221269997.jpg
(http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10327/1221269826.jpg)

[Matt Sconce]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10327/1221271211.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10327/1221272194.jpg

[Matt Sconce]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10327/1221272457.jpg

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10327/1221272567.jpg

[Gary Sconce]

Fun, fun, fun!:)

What you don't see is when we roll a shot, the air conditioning must be turned off, and with it 96 degrees outside, it goes from 72 to 90 with bad breath humidity of many bodies in a flash... eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeyyyyuuuuuuuuuuuu!

Troy and Matt are tearing it up though.

The Hypercam and HyperCrane are out back for tomorrow. :kali:

[Gary Sconce]

Man we are rockin and a rollin. I love making movies!!! :) ... This is Troy on Gary's login ahahahahah

[Gary Sconce]

Man we are rockin and a rollin. I love making movies!!! :) ... This is Troy on Gary's login ahahahahah

Hey! (*Gary gets the controls back...*)

[sfoster]

Holy Crap it's hot in HERE!!!

[Matt Sconce]

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10327/1221280995.jpg


http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/10327/1221281104.jpg

[Troy Ruff]

Good lord, day two down of shooting, and I am exhausted. It's going good, and we still have alot more to go, and this is hopefully out last night of shooting. Wish us luck everyone. :)

[Matt Sconce]

Wow...I am so dead tired...incredibly long shoots and everyone was a trooper. Troy directed quite well and the team of he and Shane Foster (DP) was efficient and pulled off some amazing shots. I am excited to see some grabs!

[ZazaCast]

This looks like a REAL good time! Best of luck on the rest of the shoot...and try to keep cool.

[Gary Sconce]

I slept on a couch (that was too small) in the back yard two nights. Whew. what a hard working crew. I kinda skated myself, but I think Troy and Shane lost a lot of weight with the load. It was great meeting Bryan.

I was very happy with watching someone else do steadycam work with the Hypercam. I have many neato pics I will post of Shane running around with the rig on the shoot.

I did have some bugs with the HyperCrane, but nothing significant to cause the shoot any problems. Wow. What a high rig! A true vertical working rise of 20'. Can't wait to see grabs from it. :)

[Bryan]

Good times had by all!

And boy, getting that crane shot before the sun went down was super intense, but it came out looking awesome! Yeah Gary, you've gotta post those pictures up when you have a chance!

[Troy Ruff]

Wow...I am so dead tired...incredibly long shoots and everyone was a trooper. Troy directed quite well and the team of he and Shane Foster (DP) was efficient and pulled off some amazing shots. I am excited to see some grabs!

Can't forget that we shot this all in Matt's new house with a baby and wife, that they just moved in to and we destroyed the place, Thanks man for being so patient and helpful. I really really appreciate it. Your the man for letting us cause such chaos in your home. Thanks again.:)

[Troy Ruff]

Gary your hyperCrane is amazing it worked so good and we got some really great shots. Thanks so much for your help and letting us borrow your crane. Your the man.

[Troy Ruff]

Bryan it was great getting to met you. Thanks so much for your all help, staying till 6:30am on sun. or Monday morning that is. :) Wow it was a long hard but really fun shoot. Everyone worked hard, did an amazing job at acting. Shane busting out his usuall skills as a DP. Thanks alot shane this film would not look the same without you. All in all we have one more day to shoot on the 19th. It will be a easy shoot and then I get to start on the long nights of editing. :)

[Troy Ruff]

This looks like a REAL good time! Best of luck on the rest of the shoot...and try to keep cool.

Thanks man, we were really hot in the house do to not being able to use the cooler, ( of course) its to loud. But we got through it. One more day and I will be editing everything next to a fan. :)

[Gary Sconce]

Good times had by all!

And boy, getting that crane shot before the sun went down was super intense, but it came out looking awesome! Yeah Gary, you've gotta post those pictures up when you have a chance!

I have them on the HyperCrane build thread on DIY. I will post more here soon. :)

[Gary Sconce]

Hope the Hypercam shots went well after I went home on Sunday night, Troy. Looked like Shane took to it like a duck to water. :)

[sfoster]

WOOOHOOOO I finally got some sleep... http://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smile/Drogar-Happy%28DBG%29.gifBetween the two funeralshttp://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smile/Drogar-Cry%28DBG%29.gif, my sister in law in the hospitalhttp://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smilies/sad.gif, my wife and I babysitting their 5 kids in addition to my own 3 kidshttp://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smilies/furious3.gifhttp://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smilies/thumbdown.gif , I believe I got a total of 12 hours of sleep in 4 nights.http://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smilies/violin.gif Well last night while I was trying to stay uphttp://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smilies/eek.gif watching my kids until my wife got home from work at 10pm.

[sfoster]

(continued)
I passed out,http://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smile/Drogar-KnockedOut%28DBG%29.gif and woke up to my wife sending me to bed, (luckily my kids are well behavedhttp://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smilies/engel017.gif or there could have been some serious problemshttp://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smilies/furious3.gif) and went to sleep, not to wake up until noon the next day!
AWESOME!http://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smile/Drogar-Laugh%28DBG%29-1.gif But every second of shooting has been worth it!http://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif Just you DVXuser people wait! You will be floored!http://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smilies/nads.gif(<-- Maybe not like this!) I'm so excited to be a part of thishttp://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smilies/Drogar-BigGrin%28DBG%29.gif I had to post this small video clip. http://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smilies/smiley_down.gif
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65I0HNvTDH4

[sfoster]

Sorry I had to break it up into two posts to fit in all the smiley's I wanted!

[Troy Ruff]

Yes Shane was amazing as usual. The nights went really long, but we got some great shots. Thanks for posting some Shane, I hope you guys enjoy it. It took a lot of work. :)


(continued)
I passed out,http://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smile/Drogar-KnockedOut%28DBG%29.gif and woke up to my wife sending me to bed, (luckily my kids are well behavedhttp://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smilies/engel017.gif or there could have been some serious problemshttp://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smilies/furious3.gif) and went to sleep, not to wake up until noon the next day!
AWESOME!http://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smile/Drogar-Laugh%28DBG%29-1.gif But every second of shooting has been worth it!http://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif Just you DVXuser people wait! You will be floored!http://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smilies/nads.gif(<-- Maybe not like this!) I'm so excited to be a part of thishttp://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smilies/Drogar-BigGrin%28DBG%29.gif I had to post this small video clip. http://66.225.214.124/~dvxuser/V6/../../%7Edvxuser/V6/images/smilies/smiley_down.gif
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65I0HNvTDH4

[Gary Sconce]

Dang you Shane! I bit on the "clip' and had to watch OBAMA dance! :crybaby::zombie_smiley::kali::cry::Drogar-KnockedOut(D:badputer::embarasse:eek:

Dang you!

[Gary Sconce]

Hope everything is going well Troy. I had to stay home tonight as my wife's friend died and she needs me. Did you know Carrie Simms? She was my wife's classroom aid a while back. Cancer. Bummer. :(

[Troy Ruff]

Hope everything is going well Troy. I had to stay home tonight as my wife's friend died and she needs me. Did you know Carrie Simms? She was my wife's classroom aid a while back. Cancer. Bummer. :(

oh man, no problem we were good. :) we got done at 12:55am. :) Early night. Shane and I had the day timed out. Thanks for all your help thou. It's going to be good. Take care of the wifey. :thumbup:

[Gary Sconce]

That's good. The funeral was amazing as she was a fire captain's wife. There must have been 30 fire trucks there and around 250 firemen. It was great seeing them support one of their own's loss. Firemen are really the good guys.

Yeah, just leave the Hypercam and HyperCrane there at Matt's and I will get them.

I am going to loan the Hypercam to DVXuser Jason Miller who is going to use it in San Francisco the first weekend of October. Just spreading the joy... :)

I was really happy that the Hypercam was helpful to you on Project Psych Light. You know, you ARE insane... (In a great way!)

May I have your permission to post some of my BTS of Psych on your thread. I promise I won't give anything away or show any of the secret oompa loompa characters. :lipsrseal

Wooooo Hoooooooo! Can't wait to see it Troy. :thumbsup:

[Troy Ruff]

That's good. The funeral was amazing as she was a fire captain's wife. There must have been 30 fire trucks there and around 250 firemen. It was great seeing them support one of their own's loss. Firemen are really the good guys.

Yeah, just leave the Hypercam and HyperCrane there at Matt's and I will get them.

I am going to loan the Hypercam to DVXuser Jason Miller who is going to use it in San Francisco the first weekend of October. Just spreading the joy... :)

I was really happy that the Hypercam was helpful to you on Project Psych Light. You know, you ARE insane... (In a great way!)

May I have your permission to post some of my BTS of Psych on your thread. I promise I won't give anything away or show any of the secret oompa loompa characters. :lipsrseal

Wooooo Hoooooooo! Can't wait to see it Troy. :thumbsup:

Sure man post some pics, but yes don't give away any secrets. ;) Ill be posting some as well. I can't wait to get this done. :) Thanks again for all your help. We all have to be insane to do what we do for a good film.

[Matt Sconce]

STILLS PLEASE! Uh Oh....do I sense sumos about to appear??.........hehe

[Matt Sconce]

STILLS PLEASE! Uh Oh....do I sense sumos about to appear??.........hehe

Troy, do you know when you will post some stills? I can't wait to see them! :)

[Troy Ruff]

Troy, do you know when you will post some stills? I can't wait to see them! :)

Very soon my friend, I have been sick the last couple of days and haven't had the strength to do anything. But some good ones are coming. :)

[Matt Sconce]

Very soon my friend, I have been sick the last couple of days and haven't had the strength to do anything. But some good ones are coming. :)

Sick! Oh no! You should have let me know so I could bring you big bowl of chicken noodle soup! Hope you feel better my friend!:beer:

[Troy Ruff]

ok here are some grabs from our shoot. More will come soon. :) Enjoy

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1222450939.jpg
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1222451367.jpg

[quicksilver8907]

Very nice Troy, I cant wait to see it.

[Matt Sconce]

If I saw this....


http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1222451367.jpg



I would do this...


http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1222450939.jpg



Those are cool! Thanks for posting them!

[Bryan]

Nice! Lookin' good, Troy!

[Mike Manning]

Whoa it!

Lookin' TIGHT

[Gary Sconce]

If I saw this...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/2893286339_f9d08360c1.jpg?v=0
I would do this... Like the elephant...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3114/2894135178_a6122344f0.jpg?v=0

[Gary Sconce]

I figured out what makes you look like this...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/2893286339_f9d08360c1.jpg?v=0

Smoking...

Here are some BTS I shot for Troy Ruff Productions...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/2894181126_5ee272f4ab.jpg?v=1222571143

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/2894181142_fdc2686e8f.jpg?v=0

More later... :)

[Troy Ruff]

If I saw this...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/2893286339_f9d08360c1.jpg?v=0
I would do this... Like the elephant...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3114/2894135178_a6122344f0.jpg?v=0

ahaha yes me to! :eek:

[Troy Ruff]

And here is another Grab for those fans, this was a hilarious moment, this was real, she wasn't acting at this point. ahahah Good stuff :)

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/30869/1222572661.jpg

[Troy Ruff]

I figured out what makes you look like this...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/2893286339_f9d08360c1.jpg?v=0

Smoking...

Here are some BTS I shot for Troy Ruff Productions...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/2894181126_5ee272f4ab.jpg?v=1222571143

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/2894181142_fdc2686e8f.jpg?v=0

More later... :)

Thanks man, I love the BTS shots. You have to come see the epic editing Im doing! ahahah. :)

[Troy Ruff]

Whoa it!

Lookin' TIGHT

Thanks man, I hope it comes out that way... :)

[Mike Manning]

Whatcha got on that lens? Looks heavy duty!

[Bryan]

My favorite moment of shooting: Day 3. Around 3:30am. Living room is full. In between a take someone (Weston, I think), quitely says... "Taaake Onnnn Meeee..." pause... then everyone responds (Take on Me)... "Take Me Onnnnn" (Take on Me) "I'll be goneeeee, doo doo doooooooo!"

And then immediately we go right back to the next take, no one ever refers to this again. SO RANDOM. SO AMAZING. We were all exhausted out of our minds.

[Troy Ruff]

My favorite moment of shooting: Day 3. Around 3:30am. Living room is full. In between a take someone (Weston, I think), quitely says... "Taaake Onnnn Meeee..." pause... then everyone responds (Take on Me)... "Take Me Onnnnn" (Take on Me) "I'll be goneeeee, doo doo doooooooo!"

And then immediately we go right back to the next take, no one ever refers to this again. SO RANDOM. SO AMAZING. We were all exhausted out of our minds.

ahahaha! I didn't even realize . That is really funny. Thanks for sharing. :)

[Troy Ruff]

Whatcha got on that lens? Looks heavy duty!

It's the Brevis :) Makes everything look so nice. :) And of course we switched out different size lenses. It was a fun shoot, long but fun.

[Bryan]

aha

a-ha, indeed!


I didn't even realize.

Yup, I doubt anyone will ever remember. :D

[Matt Sconce]

a-ha, indeed!



Yup, I doubt anyone will ever remember. :D

Oh...I remember...that was a great moment!

[Brandon Rice]

Just read through the thread, looking forward to this short Troy!

[Troy Ruff]

Just read through the thread, looking forward to this short Troy!

Thanks man, are you submitting your film to AOF again this next year. Hope to see you there if so. Well probably the DVXUSER fest also. :) Thanks for reading through. Best of luck on your film. Its is looking really good. I can't wait to see. :)

[Gary Sconce]

How is the editing going Troy? :huh:

[Mike Insane]

:huh:Love the grabs. I am sitting here on the couch with my wife and I showed it to her.... I said "scarry huh?" She said don't worry hunny, you'll do fine in the festival. I told her I was talking about the screen grab.:huh:

This project really looks like it is going to be good.

[Troy Ruff]

:huh:Love the grabs. I am sitting here on the couch with my wife and I showed it to her.... I said "scarry huh?" She said don't worry hunny, you'll do fine in the festival. I told her I was talking about the screen grab.:huh:

This project really looks like it is going to be good.

hahah :) Thanks man, Im really hoping it comes out as good as I know it can be. Support is always good from the wife. There are so many good directors this time around. And some new ones, I just can't wait to see all the films. :) Good luck man on yours I can't wait to see. Thanks again :thumbup:

[sfoster]

I just saw the almost finished edit and I have to say it's looking really good! I'm more excited about this now than ever! I hope you enjoy it as much as me!

[Troy Ruff]

I just saw the almost finished edit and I have to say it's looking really good! I'm more excited about this now than ever! I hope you enjoy it as much as me!

Thanks man, I wll enjoy it much more when it is finished! :) yes finally done. That will be a nice day. Even though I love making movies, it is so tiring. Working everyday, 12 hour days, doing nothing but editing at my desk. My brain hurts. But I will make it. :) As you can see I am rambling on, why you ask, because I am up all night and day and night editing. Wheeee fun. OK good night all, and shane... im sorry. :crybaby:

[sfoster]

Well it looks good. You need a treadmill to jog on while you edit! :P

[Troy Ruff]

Well it looks good. You need a treadmill to jog on while you edit! :P

I know, all this sitting around is not helping keep the fat off. :( Well I guess I will have to start jogging in place and editing, or maybe I could just hire someone to edit for me... :) oh wait I have no money. I spent it all on this film. :)

[Matt Sconce]

How is this coming along?

[Troy Ruff]

How is this coming along?

It's coming , I have only a little over a week to be done! :-Laugh(DBG)::nads::kali::2vrolijk_08: I have so many different emontions right now. But it's coming along pretty good, I get to hear my score this weekend :) I'll finish the CC this weekend and will work on Sound effects all week and final touches. :) It should be a piece of cake. :) Thanks man, how are you doing? I haven't heard from you in a long time. Work good?

[Gary Sconce]

That is great news! Hope you have a smooth final post.

[Matt Sconce]

It's coming , I have only a little over a week to be done! :-Laugh(DBG)::nads::kali::2vrolijk_08: I have so many different emontions right now. But it's coming along pretty good, I get to hear my score this weekend :) I'll finish the CC this weekend and will work on Sound effects all week and final touches. :) It should be a piece of cake. :) Thanks man, how are you doing? I haven't heard from you in a long time. Work good?

I have been working hard on the release of my illusion. The demo is up on Paper Crane's website and it should release in by the end of the month. It has been a tiring process but rewarding as well. You never had me check out a rough cut. Are you happy with the final product? I am excited for you! :beer:
-Matt

[Gary Sconce]

I sent you an email Troy. :)

[Troy Ruff]

I sent you an email Troy. :)

I got it man, Ill be going over the matts to help find your stuff, It has to be there, because I didn't touch it. :( I hate it when things get lost. It will show up :) It always does.

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Troy. Love the "based on real events" angle for a Twilght Fest entry.

Looking forward to see how that plays out in the story. :beer:

[Troy Ruff]

Troy. Love the "based on real events" angle for a Twilght Fest entry.

Looking forward to see how that plays out in the story. :beer:

No this really happened, a less deadly version of this story of coarse. But this did happen to me and my friends in 7th grade. Kinda freaky. I think everyone thinks Im joking, but sadly I'm not. :)

[Gary Sconce]

Ahhhhh... But this was lost at *gasp* Matt's house! (Lightning cracks, thunder rolls!):shocked:

Ask Shane where the mount went after he used it on the Hypercam sled with your camera in the front yard. Also, find out who disassembled the C stand and the hyperdock and then carried it to its black hole location.

I am really worried as I have to get the hyperdock and mount plate by tomorrow or I have to:
1) Weld another hyperdock
2) Buy another mount

Because I can only go to Fresburg tomorrow. I have to be at Merced tomorrow evening and then go to a funeral in Oakhurst on Saturday, and then get the stuff to Jason Miller Sunday morning. Aaaaauuuuugh! :kali::Drogar-KnockedOut(Dme

[Troy Ruff]

Man, I know this sucks, I didn't use you plate on my camera, I never take the plate off of my camera and it's the same size, so that would not make since to take it off? I do remember when we were packing up, because I remember the plate got lost last time on the neatherborn shoot. So I took and asked you where to put it, and you took it and put it in your red toolbox, saying there is a place for everthing. So last time I saw it, you had it. The plate has to be at matts house, somewhere among the office, or garage. I can help look today when you come down. just give me a ring. :)





Ahhhhh... But this was lost at *gasp* Matt's house! (Lightning cracks, thunder rolls!):shocked:

Ask Shane where the mount went after he used it on the Hypercam sled with your camera in the front yard. Also, find out who disassembled the C stand and the hyperdock and then carried it to its black hole location.

I am really worried as I have to get the hyperdock and mount plate by tomorrow or I have to:
1) Weld another hyperdock
2) Buy another mount

Because I can only go to Fresburg tomorrow. I have to be at Merced tomorrow evening and then go to a funeral in Oakhurst on Saturday, and then get the stuff to Jason Miller Sunday morning. Aaaaauuuuugh! :kali::Drogar-KnockedOut(Dme

[Matt Sconce]

Hey Troy, how is the compressing going? Did you put the Leader for DVX user at the start? I am excited to see the movie! It was fun to help make it and I am sure it will rock! -Matt

[Gary Sconce]

Don't worry about the plate Troy. I just need to find the Hyperdock now. The plate was buried in the HyperCrane tool chest! YAY! I found it! Yeeeeeehaaaaaaa! I will be at Matt's today to find the Hyperdock. :)

[Bryan]

I remember seeing a lot of the hypercam stuff in the garage after the end of the last day. Dunno if that helps or not. Hope you find it!

[Troy Ruff]

I remember seeing a lot of the hypercam stuff in the garage after the end of the last day. Dunno if that helps or not. Hope you find it!

Thanks man, we will find it. :) I am just about done with the film! :) yeahhhhhh! I can't wait, I am so tried. It looking pretty sweet... you'll see it soon.

[Troy Ruff]

Don't worry about the plate Troy. I just need to find the Hyperdock now. The plate was buried in the HyperCrane tool chest! YAY! I found it! Yeeeeeehaaaaaaa! I will be at Matt's today to find the Hyperdock. :)

yeah!! you found it! I knew it was in the toolbox. Nice! now one more to find... think think think... think think think... its at matts house! :) it has to be somewhere?

[Tim Joy]

I sense that this production, just like mine, caused a tornado of chaos that you're still cleaning up... and the... "where did that gaffers tape go? "

Love the grabs. I'm looking forward to the fear.

[Gary Sconce]

I tore everything apart at Matt's yesterday for an hour and was even opening all the boxes in the garage... no luck. I am pretty sure that the hyperdock is in one of your or Shane's many bags 'O stuff now. It is not at Matt's place. I bought the metal yesterday and am fabricating another one today, so not to worry.

It is funny, but, you know that the moment I finish this new hyperdock... the moment it is done... We will find the other one. Hehehehehe! :)

Say, if you want to meet DVXuser Jason Miller, I will be meeting him at the McDonalds on Cleveland St. in Madera just west of Hwy 99 across the street from Walmart tomorrow at 9am (Sunday 26th) to get him the Hypercam for his movie shoot. If you have the gas, come on up and I'll buy you breakfast! :beer:

[Gary Sconce]

Here is the new Hyperdock. It took the morning, but looks mostly like the first one.
I added a build thread for this on my Hypercam DIY thread.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2972624717_73965a6254.jpg?v=0

[Troy Ruff]

Very nice Gary! your fast! Bummer you couldn't find it at matts house? It will show up then you will a back up. :)

[Troy Ruff]

I sense that this production, just like mine, caused a tornado of chaos that you're still cleaning up... and the... "where did that gaffers tape go? "

Love the grabs. I'm looking forward to the fear.

ahah yeah everything just gets thrown into a pile, and at the end things come up missing! :( But they always show up. We hope. I can't wait to see yours as well. I am going to submit mine tonight! :)

[jojopop]

Creepy ass poster. Looking forward to this one! Good luck!!

[Gary Sconce]

Goooooooooooooo Troy! YAY! Submit that puppy!:)

[sfoster]

Yeah I definitely don't have it. I went through my van and all my bags twice now. Once when I cleaned out and organized everything in my van, and a second time on the shoot I just finished. I do have your(Matt's) fuzzy mic cover (dead cat) and the lapel transmitter (not the receiver though, and we didn't even use wireless so that shows how things grow legs) I'll get them to you sometime soon! I brought them to the Fresno Filmmakers Forum but you and Gary didn't show!

[sfoster]

Congrats on finishing the "Project" Troy!!!

[Troy Ruff]

Congrats on finishing the "Project" Troy!!!

Thanks man! :) It feels nice, now I can just relax to do nothing! ahaha, or maybe I should find a job. :(

[Matt Sconce]

Thanks man! :) It feels nice, now I can just relax to do nothing! ahaha, or maybe I should find a job. :(


Congrats on finishing the project! I want to see it my friend. PM me, with when I can check it out at your place! I hope you land a KILLER job. Not literally of course....but figuratively, OH YEAH!:beer:

[Gary Sconce]

Yeah I definitely don't have it.

That's OK, I fabricated another one. If we find it, we find it. Thanks for checking.

Now, on to the Hyperchariot! :)

[gabrielflorit]

Great-looking grabs! It looks really tight. Very creepy.

[Troy Ruff]

Great-looking grabs! It looks really tight. Very creepy.

thanks man, I hope everyone likes it. I can't wait to see everyone else's. Good luck on the fest.

[Brian Parker]

Nice grabs of the bullet and BTS. Looks like one trippy ride. Looking forward to it. :beer:

[Richard J. Johnson]

Hell Yeah!!!! I enjoyed that one!!! great job!

[Kholi]

LoL Nice. This had some Wes Craven in it, man. You guys should shoot some horror features. I think it'd work out well.

I can't say that it fits the Twilight Fest theme too much but it's definitely got some well put together parts.

[Zak Forsman]

haha! worst. party. evar.

i loved the cut to credits right at the climax of the mayhem. good stuff.

[Postmaster]

Real good opening scene - light camera and all.
But the contrast to the indoor is pretty harsh.
No offence, but I did not like the indoor light at all.
You loose so much atmosphere.

With some more effort of lighting this would be much better.

Frank

[Zim]

The most blood so far. I like it.

[MrKilloran]

Oh. My. God. I have no idea whats goin on ... I like it.

[neosnare]

cool film! first couple minutes I was thinking, "hmm, pretty normal stuff" then, BAM - craziness! I really liked the costume work for the creature(s). Looked great far away and in CU, very creepy.

[darkrequiem1134]

interesting, poster could be better, but maybe it fits i dono, i'll have to check the movie

[Mile Bozicevic]

Whoa, Twilight fest horrors approaching!:D

Liked pretty much everything, the girls acting was good, and those creatures (boogiemans?) were also good-too bad there's no more close-up shots of them.

The beggining took a little bit too long for this lenght of a film, some parts are kinda illogical, LOVE the ending.

Excellent, you should definitly do horror stuff in future!

[Troy Ruff]

wow alot of comments all ready, thanks guys Im really happy you guys like it. The story is a bit out there, but it was a lot of fun. I am just starting to watch the films so Ill be commenting on your guys films soon. Thanks again for the feed back I really appreciate it. :)

[Weston]

You had some really cool shots in there. Even though it was handheld alot of the time you managed to have some nice compositions. I second the notion that you should do a horror feature. This was cool.

[Troy Ruff]

You had some really cool shots in there. Even though it was handheld alot of the time you managed to have some nice compositions. I second the notion that you should do a horror feature. This was cool.

Thanks, we have thought it would be cool to make this into a feature. But we have lots of ideas for features. So which one do we choose? :) And where to get the money.

[ZazaCast]

Again I say... WOW! Excellent film that kept me on the edge of my seat. loved the camera movements, grading & score. Everything worked together nicely. The VFX rocked. If there's anything I can pick at... I thought the lighting in a few scenes (around the ball) seemed a bit flat.

Really great job folks...you should all be proud of this one! This one is up there on my list.

[galbach]

Im with zaza..Great effects work...

[Bryan]

And where to get the money.

Let's just do it ultra-super-duper-low-budget! Muhahaha!

Congrats on finishing the film by the way, came out pretty awesome. Cast/crew screening any time soon?

[Gary Sconce]

Good job Troy. I enjoyed it. The scary guy reflected in the shell cartridge was really neat. I also liked your shot where you fell down outside. That was a great shot. Love ya man!

[AmyO]

Nice work, Troy. The beginning started a bit rough, but once it got started it was off and running. I don't normally watch films of this nature, but I actually enjoyed this. Nice effects work.

[Troy Ruff]

Thanks guys I love to hear feed back, Im hoping to have a viewing sometime soon, It would be fun for all of us to get together and watch these together. The comments about my effects... Thanks I worked really hard on them, and this is really the first time I have ever done any effects and 3d fx. It was hard but I learned alot. Thanks again :)

[Noel Evans]

Troy, effects wise and edit wise. This was really good. A lot of work that came out well. And I didnt miss the reflection in the shell casing, that was a very nice touch.

Story wise, its not that I didnt like it, I just didnt connect for some reason.

[sfoster]

Troy, effects wise and edit wise. This was really good. A lot of work that came out well. And I didn't miss the reflection in the shell casing, that was a very nice touch.

Story wise, its not that I didn't like it, I just didn't connect for some reason.

It's probably because he had to cut a whole day. . . I mean night:zombie_smiley: of shooting in order to make time and balance the feel of the story.

Troy, We can have a viewing at my house! I'll get out the projector and we can do it in my back yard! (if it doesn't rain!)

[Troy Ruff]

Troy, effects wise and edit wise. This was really good. A lot of work that came out well. And I didnt miss the reflection in the shell casing, that was a very nice touch.

Story wise, its not that I didnt like it, I just didnt connect for some reason.

Thank you :) Yeah I agree about the story, its probably hard to connect because I had to cut all the beginning character building dialogue out due to time restraints. :( Thank you for your opinion, I really like constructive criticism. I learn more that way. Thanks again

[Troy Ruff]

It's probably because he had to cut a whole day. . . I mean night:zombie_smiley: of shooting in order to make time and balance the feel of the story.

Troy, We can have a viewing at my house! I'll get out the projector and we can do it in my back yard! (if it doesn't rain!)

YES it sounds like a plan! On the sunniest day we can find we will have a viewing. :)

[Bryan]

Hey Troy, so are you going to go back and do a longer cut as well? Or just keep it at 6 min?

[Troy Ruff]

Hey Troy, so are you going to go back and do a longer cut as well? Or just keep it at 6 min?

I think just keep the 6 min version, I would have to have it scored again if I changed it. And it actually flows better as a 6min than the 10min. The beginning before was dragging out to long. The bad thing about it thou is that you miss out on some of the story line and subplots. :) Also Ill let you know when the viewing is, if you want to come.

[Bryan]

Yeah definitely, let me know. I wanna see the BTS video too! Haha.

[stinkpot]

Just checked out your film. I really dig the effects:

Great job!

:beer:

[pauly_the_hitman]

More Halloween then Twilight...But over all some cool SPFX shots, (are there any Andrew Kramer tutorials you didn't use in this one?) and interesting concept.
Pauly

[Troy Ruff]

More Halloween then Twilight...But over all some cool SPFX shots, (are there any Andrew Kramer tutorials you didn't use in this one?) and interesting concept.
Pauly

ahaha he is amazing. I learned alot from him. Still trying to perfect my compositing. Hope you liked the film. It was a lot of fun. :)

[Adam J McKay]

I agree it didn't really fit the theme. Overall it was good, kept my attention. I thought the acting was alright as well.

How did you get Old Greg?
HAhahaha


Keep on keeping on.

[Troy Ruff]

I agree it didn't really fit the theme. Overall it was good, kept my attention. I thought the acting was alright as well.

How did you get Old Greg?
HAhahaha


Keep on keeping on.

ahh it totally fits the theme, I mean there are many ways you can go about the "Twilight" Theme. These kids are doing something they shouldn't and they all pay for it in a way that is defiantly different from anything the world can explain. I use to watch a lot of tails from the crypt and their was some stuff that was like this. Except the beginning part of this film really did happen to me when I was in 7th grade. Stupid stupid thing to do. :)

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

Very cool! The camera movement and effects were spot on. Loved the opening shot as well.

I expected more form the bullet hitting the ball. Especially with the great slow-mo shot and all. Then... nothing. :huh:

Editing, music, acting, lighting, it was all great.

Felt like an old school horror film with a twist of TZ. Very nice!!

High rating from me.

Cheers,

Mike

[John LaBonney]

Troy:

Pretty big undertaking. I'm amazed that you could squish this all into 6 minutes.

The effects are really good. The Matrix bullet effect is interesting and I enjoyed it, but I noticed the actors moving faster than they should be when compared to the speed of the bullet. But I think it worked out fine.

The story didn't really grab me, but I think that's just a matter of personal taste. Certainly a 180 degree turnaround from your TimeFest entry.

Nice work!

[Darkline]

LOL

Im still laughing. That was so funny. I cannot believe you managed to kill so many people in that amount of time. For that alone you get kudos. The ending in particular made me laugh, no matter what old school device people used to try and get away they still got the chop. Im sure that was intentional.

Loved it. Loads of fun.

[sfoster]

I hate to say it, but my wife laughed too. I think it has to do with such extreme horror in such a small amount of time. It doesn't give much time to build suspense.

[Troy Ruff]

LOL

Im still laughing. That was so funny. I cannot believe you managed to kill so many people in that amount of time. For that alone you get kudos. The ending in particular made me laugh, no matter what old school device people used to try and get away they still got the chop. Im sure that was intentional.

Loved it. Loads of fun.

no no no!!!! I don't want you to laugh... all well, have fun, It was a ton of fun to make and we did a lot of laughing as well through the filming process. I know the shadow killers where unrealistic and were suppose to be... sci-fi twilight horror. :) Im glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your support.

[Troy Ruff]

Troy:

Pretty big undertaking. I'm amazed that you could squish this all into 6 minutes.

The effects are really good. The Matrix bullet effect is interesting and I enjoyed it, but I noticed the actors moving faster than they should be when compared to the speed of the bullet. But I think it worked out fine.

The story didn't really grab me, but I think that's just a matter of personal taste. Certainly a 180 degree turnaround from your TimeFest entry.

Nice work!

Thanks man, The Impossible Race was diffidently different than this. Hopefully this is better then my first film. Thanks for your support and feedback, I love it

[Susanne G.]

What a great fun this film. A real horror/scifi-film. It took my attention the whole time and amused me a lot. You are a real comedy filmmaker - I also enjoyed very much your time fest entry. The score was fantastic. Compliments! :thumbup:

Susanne

[Brian Parker]

Good film man. Lot of nice effects and some good shots. That one closeup shot of one of the monster's faces was cool. We only get a second to try and make out it's face. You could have done more with the lighting to impact the mood but you did build the suspense with the pacing, the cuts, and the score. Actors did a good job too. Liked your film!

[Dick Campbell]

liked the photography, thought the plot was missing.

[Troy Ruff]

liked the photography, thought the plot was missing.

yeah i agree, It was there, but because of time I had to cut four minutes out of the beginning. so that made it hard. Thanks for the feedback thou. :)

[King Cole]

This was a fun little movie to watch. Visually, I was impressed with a lot of your images, the camera movements, and the special effects were surprisingly good. I was even scared... up to a point. You held me until the shadow people came in with the sword and stabbed that guy with the blood spurt at 4:11. Beyond that it was too much gore to gain the suspense back. It was probably more due to time constraints than anything else.

Again, thanks for making such an ambitious and fun short. I enjoyed it, even gave me goosebumps for a second.

JC

[Troy Ruff]

This was a fun little movie to watch. Visually, I was impressed with a lot of your images, the camera movements, and the special effects were surprisingly good. I was even scared... up to a point. You held me until the shadow people came in with the sword and stabbed that guy with the blood spurt at 4:11. Beyond that it was too much gore to gain the suspense back. It was probably more due to time constraints than anything else.

Again, thanks for making such an ambitious and fun short. I enjoyed it, even gave me goosebumps for a second.

JC

Thanks, this was really to much for a short. Time really did hinder the film. But for what it is, I think its pretty great. Thanks for your feedback, I love it, positive or constructive. :)

[Bryce A]

The film succeeded in many ways. For being a small college students in someone’s house movie, it came off technically polished. I was impressed with your sound. Crisp and clear. The story didn’t really do it for me, but you’ve crafted one of the better violent random death films this fest. Also, were it my ego at stake, I would have been sad to see my name zip by in the credits. :D

[Horncastle]

Really well-done, over-the-top, zombie splatter. I really liked the imagery, use of colours, flashing light effects and the editing. The story is what it is.
Jason

[Mike Insane]

I loved the effects. somewhere around 2:30 you see the production light in the kitchen. The story was a tad bit weak but this film more than made up for it with the cool effects and just plain old fun of it! Good job.

[Tim Joy]

Lots of fun! .... and death. What an ambitious project with many cool visuals. I especially liked the sound design and visuals right after they focus on the ball.
Great music.
Gunshots were pretty weak sounding.
Many nice shots to get us into the house. It flowed.
I would like to see the directors cut that might explain more about the "why".

Congrats!

[kingstubby]

The film had good visuals and style. Some of the VFX could have maybe used a little more work. I liked the pacing, as it seemed that you were able to pull off lot of action in a short amount of time. It cool to see work from other local Fresnans in the fest. Good work!

[Bryce A]

The film had good visuals and style. Some of the VFX could have maybe used a little more work. I liked the pacing, as it seemed that you were able to pull off lot of action in a short amount of time. It cool to see work from other local Fresnans in the fest. Good work!

Fresno, eh? Neat! Good luck guys.

[Troy Ruff]

I loved the effects. somewhere around 2:30 you see the production light in the kitchen. The story was a tad bit weak but this film more than made up for it with the cool effects and just plain old fun of it! Good job.

shhhh :) no one is suppose to see that. It was the best shot we had and it was to late to reshoot. :( All well it could have been worse. :) Thanks for you feedback, I really do love it.

[Troy Ruff]

Fresno, eh? Neat! Good luck guys.

ya go fresno! Lets all work together and make the best movie ever! :) If only I had a couple million dollars. :)

[hoz]

you guys are nuts! this film was fun!

no idea what the story was about, although i did read through some of the posts and saw that you had to cut 4 minutes.

great sound! good acting too. you even attempted a matrix bullet, nice! like to see your next film!

[Bryce A]

ya go fresno! Lets all work together and make the best movie ever! :) If only I had a couple million dollars. :)

if I had a couple million dollars, I'd pay someone else to make a movie for me, bludgeon them in a field, take the money back, take credit for the flick on dvx, then repeat until caught. sigh... if only.... :(

[jojopop]

Hey man, this was sick. Nice work... this entire film felt so psychotic and nuts it was just a blast to watch. One of the coolest aspects for me were how quick the attacks came -- and how fast they dragged the bodies away.

My biggest gripe would have to be some of the sound effects (gunshots) and the visual effects overall didn't quite work for me. But otherwise that was a cool ride.

[Troy Ruff]

if I had a couple million dollars, I'd pay someone else to make a movie for me, bludgeon them in a field, take the money back, take credit for the flick on dvx, then repeat until caught. sigh... if only.... :(

if only.......

[Troy Ruff]

you guys are nuts! this film was fun!

no idea what the story was about, although i did read through some of the posts and saw that you had to cut 4 minutes.

great sound! good acting too. you even attempted a matrix bullet, nice! like to see your next film!

Thanks, ya 4 mins is alot. But it was still a blast. thanks you guys for all the feedback, I really love the feedback, good or bad. :) I am still tweaking the visual effects to make them better. :) Because I am never satisfied.

[sfoster]

I am still tweaking the visual effects to make them better. :) Because I am never satisfied.

You're a tweaker! You're never satisfied. I think you should get some help before you end up like this! :eek:

[Troy Ruff]

You're a tweaker! You're never satisfied. I think you should get some help before you end up like this! :eek:

As a film maker who is satisfied with their work? And I already look like you! .... lol:zombie_smiley:

[SparkyZa]

And another really good one, great job, i enjoyed this film alot.

[Troy Ruff]

And another really good one, great job, i enjoyed this film alot.

Thanks man, still not good enough for the finals, :( all well I make films for the love of it. Winning is just an extra perk. :) thanks again for your feedback, it means alot.

[sfoster]

I demand a recount!!! JK I really like the top films in the finals too. I think there were a lot of great films in this fest. It's too bad there aren't enough prizes to go to everyone!