CallaghanFilms Presents "The Gaussian Project"

[CallaghanFilms]

Thank you for screening “The Gaussian Project”. This little short was written & directed by myself, and was produced by Michael Craven (dvxuser name: fuboy)...who also served as DP. It was my pleasure to work with such an incredible cast, headed by dvxuser’s own Kimko. We were also fortunate enough to get veteran screen actor Brett Rice on board (http://brettrice.com). The cast was rounded out by Ed Donovan. What an unbelievable honor (and personal treat) to get to direct these true professionals.

Also, I would just like to say about the crew...they absolutely worked their respective arses off for the two day shoot.

The final pieces of the Gaussian puzzle were Chris Hurn’s moving score, and Michael Murphy’s 3D effect shot for the finale.

Anyway...Please fire your comments at will.


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[Blaine]

I like the look you were able to achieve with this. It had a good feel. Your acting was good across the board. I was nice to see Kimko in action. http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif I can't believe no one's given you any feedback yet. They need to get off their butts and watch it. I'll be watching everything again in a day or two so each one can get the time it deserves. On the first viewing, though, I liked what you did. http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

[Brandon Rice]

Yeah, good job Callaghan! I saw it this morning, and need to watch again to give you a fuller review, but for now I will say I liked the film very much. My one complaint is that the first scene where they're talking in the "conference room" seemed very long to me. Just a first impression. The acting was excellent as Blaine already said, and I liked the western costumes! Good job bro!

[CallaghanFilms]

I like the look you were able to achieve with this. It had a good feel. Your acting was good across the board. I was nice to see Kimko in action. http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif I can't believe no one's given you any feedback yet. They need to get off their butts and watch it. I'll be watching everything again in a day or two so each one can get the time it deserves. On the first viewing, though, I liked what you did. http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/thumbsup.gifThank you, my man. Mighty kind. Like I said before...
Actually having the opportunity to direct such a high caliber of actors was an experience in itself, and one not easily forgotten. I learned sooo much from them.

I am very pleased that you dug the look that I was going for.

I would toast you, but you high-jacked all the "beer smilies."
:beer:Cheers anyway.

[CallaghanFilms]

Yeah, good job Callaghan! I saw it this morning, and need to watch again to give you a fuller review, but for now I will say I liked the film very much. My one complaint is that the first scene where they're talking in the "conference room" seemed very long to me. Just a first impression. The acting was excellent as Blaine already said, and I liked the western costumes! Good job bro!Thanks, Brandon.

First off, I'm honored that you took the time to post while in transit to VA.

As for the actors, maybe I should take out a "For Your Consideration" Ad for Kimko and Brett Rice (like the ones that frequent Variety this time of year.) I'm kidding by the way...I am quite familiar with the fest rules.

Speaking of Kimko, he contributed a great deal of those costumes that you mentioned, including the whole of his own get-up and parts of the others. I pieced together the rest. I said it when I first saw him in Rikki Rockett's "The Last Supper", and I'll say it again...
"This cat has major acting chops."

Thanks again, briceman.

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks, Brandon.

First off, I'm honored that you took the time to post while in transit to VA.

As for the actors, maybe I should take out a "For Your Consideration" Ad for Kimko and Brett Rice (like the ones that frequent Variety this time of year.) I'm kidding by the way...I am quite familiar with the fest rules.

Speaking of Kimko, he contributed a great deal of those costumes that you mentioned, including his the whole of his own get-up and parts of the others. I pieced together the rest. I said it when I first saw him in Rikki Rockett's "The Last Supper", and I'll say it again...
"This cat has major acting chops."

Thanks again, briceman.

You got it man! :cool: Yep, Kimko is pretty awesome! Great casting decision!

[krestofre]

I absolutely love the dialog. It's very well written, esspecially in the boardroom scene at the beginning. Everything is so calculated and carefully chosen. It reminds me of storries from the 40s and 50s. The kind of stuff that no one does anymore. Great.

I've only watched it once so far, but I think I'm not smart enough to understand it. :) Kudos for telling a story that isn't obvious.

My one complaint is with the sound. Esspecially the scene when the mercinary is contacting the old guys on the little screen device thingy. Audio seemed really uneven there.

As far as Kimko goes ... he's got that look ... you know, that one. I can't describe it, but it's very effective for an actor.

[CallaghanFilms]

krestofre,

You know me well enough to know that your comparing my writing to that of the 40's and 50's is among the highest of compliments I could possibly receive. Thanks so much for that.

If mine is a film that enticed you to embark on a second viewing to totally grasp everything that is happining...again, a very well received compliment. I went out of my way to avoid clichés of the genre.

In the "control room" scene I changed the levels because the video feed was being sent through space and time. Yeah..that's the ticket. Seriously though, that's what I had in mind...some sort of amplification system to enhance Val's already fragile signal.

From one classic film disciple to another...Cheers

[krestofre]

In the "control room" scene I changed the levels because the video feed was being sent through space and time. Yeah..that's the ticket. Seriously though, that's what I had in mind...some sort of amplification system to enhance Val's already fragile signal.
I got that part, and I think you executed it well. But that seems to have bumped the other dialog too far down. I'll have to pay more attention on my next viewing.

But honestly I'm nip-picking here, so, forgive me.


You know me well enough to know that your comparing my writing to that of the 40's and 50's is among the highest of compliments I could possibly receive. Thanks so much for that.

Yep. I chose my words carefully. :D

[ExtremeSleuth]

hey callaghan, thought your film was great! the acting was very well done, and the writing was good as well. loved the way it was shot! 1 1/2 thumbs up.... couldnt give you the full 2 sorry :(











just kidding 2 thumbs up

[ExtremeSleuth]

i just rewatched the film... the guy who played hedgewell looked familiar. i looked at the link to the actors site. he was the coach in "Remember the Titans" that's awesome.

[spidey]

enjoyed it also loved the score. i used chris hurn as well :)

[CallaghanFilms]

hey callaghan, thought your film was great! the acting was very well done, and the writing was good as well. loved the way it was shot! 1 1/2 thumbs up.... couldnt give you the full 2 sorry :(











just kidding 2 thumbs upDamn...what a welcome surprise, I was happy with the one and a half thumbs.

That was more than generous of you. I can't say enough about the actors, and I am grateful that the writing is being noticed. As far as how it was shot...
I can only take partial credit. Mike Craven (fuboy) was a phenomenal DP/Producer, and the film would have suffered greatly without him. He and I go way back...in fact it was himself that first introduced me to dvxuser.

Cheers :beer: <---hopefully all these beer smilies will eventually materialize

Edit:
i just rewatched the film... the guy who played hedgewell looked familiar. i looked at the link to the actors site. he was the coach in "Remember the Titans" that's awesome.That's him...Brett is a seasoned pro. He was amazing to work with, and he had some great stories to share. He said that he admired the comradery/teamwork within our crew, & wants to work with us again. It would be an honor to do so.

[Blaine]

So the humidor and cigars made it into the movie...http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/beer.gifhttp://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/beer.gif

[CallaghanFilms]

enjoyed it also loved the score. i used chris hurn as well :)Chris did an amazing job, and brought so much to the table. He listened to what I was had in mind, and ran with it. When I asked him to add some new missing element to the score, he surprised me (and himself a little I think) by using a harp for a harmonics track. Now I am far from being musically inclined, and to be quite honest I have no idea what that means (apparently it is very rarely done)...but when I heard it, I nearly platzed. It was beautiful, and just what was needed to complete the score.

He was happy enough with "Val's Theme" that he is rerecording it for his own portfolio.

Dammit I hope he chimes in (pun intended) on this thread.

Chris...Where are you Chris?

Thanks, spidey
:beer:

[CallaghanFilms]

So the humidor and cigars made it into the movie...http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/beer.gifhttp://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/beer.gifYou know me...where I go, so goeth the stogies.:D

In the film, Kimko's character was supposed to grab a second cigar, but Brett improvised his reaction (his slamming the humidor shut.) Great stuff.

[Norm Sanders]

Chad, I'm glad I got to see your film, as I was really looking forward to it. I hope you don't mind, and take this as a compliment, that I'm going to go straight for the jugular & hit the critiques first, then I'll end on the happy notes:

First, with some of the compression issues people have been dealing with, I don't know how much is your film in particular, or how much is the encoding from MPEG to WMV, etc. .... but:
The whole thing feels stretched wide ... like an improper ratio
The text was blurry/out of focus, which was ironic with Gaussian in the title (on purpose?).

For sound, this was the weakest part of the project. The levels seemed to jump around, and the static, while appropriate was too loud & drowned out the dialogue. There were many parts throughout where I just couldn't make out what was being said either (i.e. the very ending VO, or at 3:10 when he says looking in ... sounds like it was turned WAY down in post vs. the actor delivering it under breath or comprehending, etc.). Also at points it seemed the volume was just too hot ... nearly distorting in points when voices were raised.

It's probabably just me, or the fact that I had a hard time hearing everything on my end, but I had a difficult time following the story, most specifically at the end ... not exactly sure what happened. And was that a sneeze I hear at the end that destroys the world?

Oh, and the text at the beginning, while SLIGHTLY blurred/out of focus is on/off the screen too quickly. I'm a fast read, but still had to pause to be able to take it in & read it. If it's important to the story, should have it on long enough for the average person to not only read, but absorb what's on screen & what it's saying ... however, I know time's precious with just 6 minutes.

Okay, enough of that, now on to the positives ...

I'm very impressed with the cast that you were able to pull together, and Kimko did a fine job, as did all. I LOVED, let me say that again ... LOVED the interaction between Kimko and the other guy when he slammed his hand on top of the humidor ... just perfect.

Editing/pacing felt nice to me, and I really enjoyed the lighting/DP. The opening location was also great, with good CC.

Yikes, in hindsight looks like I ragged more than I applauded ... didn't mean to, sorry. I truly did enjoy watching this one ... the sound issues being the biggest, which for all I know could be an encoding thing.

[Slimothy]

Chad - When I talked to Kimko when he got back he had such great things to say about you. Glad you guys had a good/productive time out there and congrats on getting a great cast/crew together.

I'll start out by saying that I don't totally get the story. There are certain parts that I'm clear on, and most that I'm not. I think this would benefit immensely from more time. The editing/pacing is clean and quick, but the conference room scene seems a bit long because I get lost. The acting is top notch. The writing is good, although I think the story is truley hampered at 6:00. The gunshot at the end was also a bit weak. I also think the old man (Donovan I think his name is) is slightly upstaged throuhout. I think this has alot of potential, just not in this timeframe, as most people won't get it.

[penfever]

Well, I definitely agree with those who complimented the writing. I can't tell you how relieved I was to actually see a dialogue film - most of these things are like going back to avant-garde cinema, you know?
I thought your older actors were a lot of fun and very talented. I wasn't crazy about sound across the board, particularly the hero's voice. I guess that's a funny thing to say, but somehow he didn't sound - heroic. I dunno.
The film was certainly shot in a competent and clean manner, although I felt it could be moving the story along a little more quickly/lucidly. I'll give my comment I feel about 90% of these films which is, you probably would have done better to cut a minute or possibly more. The first boardroom scene is quite long, and often hard to hear.
Cool concept, cool execution. Keep on filming.

[CallaghanFilms]

Thanks, Norm, for the feedback/constructive criticism.

...First, with some of the compression issues people have been dealing with, I don't know how much is your film in particular, or how much is the encoding from MPEG to WMV, etc. .... but:
The whole thing feels stretched wide...I was one of those who shot in 24p letterbox (per the original rules.) Anyway, after learning that the ratio had to be converted...I went with the flow and began converting my 6 minute edit. To make a long story short (too late) something went amiss with the original cut, and the ratio got all distorted...so I had to start all over on it, no big whup. I personally didn't notice any stretching though on the final.


...There were many parts throughout where I just couldn't make out what was being said either (i.e. the very ending VO, or at 3:10 when he says looking in ... sounds like it was turned WAY down in post vs. the actor delivering it under breath or comprehending, etc.). Also at points it seemed the volume was just too hot ... nearly distorting in points when voices were raised.That was how Brett delivered the line...starting out under his breath and increasing his pitch as the lines of dialog intensified. I liked his delivery enough to keep it in...Chris Hurn even cued the music levels around it. Damn...sorry it was hard to hear.


It's probabably just me, or the fact that I had a hard time hearing everything on my end, but I had a difficult time following the story, most specifically at the end ... not exactly sure what happened. And was that a sneeze I hear at the end that destroys the world?It's probably just you. I'm kidding, and it was Brett's character Robert Hergewel holding his ears while screaming in unimaginable agony as the very fabric of time and space unravels around him and the multiverse violently explodes into nothingness that you heard...not a sneeze.;)


...however, I know time's precious with just 6 minutes...You're tellin' me, pally. Truer words were never spoken.:thumbup:


...I'm very impressed with the cast that you were able to pull together, and Kimko did a fine job, as did all. I LOVED, let me say that again ... LOVED the interaction between Kimko and the other guy when he slammed his hand on top of the humidor ... just perfect.Thanks, Norm.


...Editing/pacing felt nice to me, and I really enjoyed the lighting/DP. The opening location was also great, with good CC.Again...thank you.
:beer:

[CallaghanFilms]

Chad - When I talked to Kimko when he got back he had such great things to say about you. Glad you guys had a good/productive time out there and congrats on getting a great cast/crew together.The feeling is mutual...he has regularly buzzed my ear about you.


I'll start out by saying that I don't totally get the story. There are certain parts that I'm clear on, and most that I'm not. I think this would benefit immensely from more time. The editing/pacing is clean and quick, but the conference room scene seems a bit long because I get lost. The acting is top notch. The writing is good, although I think the story is truley hampered at 6:00. The gunshot at the end was also a bit weak. I also think the old man (Donovan I think his name is) is slightly upstaged throuhout. I think this has alot of potential, just not in this timeframe, as most people won't get it.I definitely wouldn't have turned down more time.
Of course, if 7 minutes where offered up...suddenly 8 would look mighty fine...and so on and so forth. You know how it is.

There are some exchanges I would have loved to have kept in the Sci-Fest cut, but I stand behind this edit nonetheless, in all its 6 minute glory.

This is most assuredly a thinking man's Sci-Fi narrative,
so don't blink or you'll be as lost as Pookie at Jim Kilgour's
place.

beer:Cheers, Tim
...and I'd love to work with you eventually.

[Luis Caffesse]

Callaghan, I've been looking forward to this one for a while... from your posts I've always felt that we were on the same page in terms of our tastes.

I'll forget the technical issues - because they seem to have been discussed for the most part.

First off - writing - you've got an ear for dialogue, that's for sure.
it's evident in the first scene, the boardroom scene.
The dialogue rolls for the most part, which is nice.
And your performances were pretty damn solid - Kimko's got something, absolutely.

(can you feel it .... here it comes....)
BUT -

I have to be honest - I didn't follow the story at all.
I was into it with the first scene, and once it left the boardroom, I just kinda got lost.
The dialogue was still crisp (i love the quarterback line - sounded like Ryamond Chandler meets Stephen King - weird comparisson I know, but hey) but the structure just wasn't there for me. I felt confused on what exactly Kimko's character was doing, and I honestly have no idea what happened at the end.

I'm going to watch it again - because I feel like I may have missed some major information in that dialogue - but I thought I would give you a first run perspective.

Not trying to be a downer here, just being honest.
Overall, I like your work - and I love your dialogue.
It was just the structure that was lacking for me.

Hats off to you, in all sincerity.
I didn't even get off my ass and make an entry.
So, that tells you how seriously to take my feedback.

[CallaghanFilms]

Well, I definitely agree with those who complimented the writing. I can't tell you how relieved I was to actually see a dialogue film - most of these things are like going back to avant-garde cinema, you know?
I thought your older actors were a lot of fun and very talented. I wasn't crazy about sound across the board, particularly the hero's voice. I guess that's a funny thing to say, but somehow he didn't sound - heroic. I dunno.
The film was certainly shot in a competent and clean manner, although I felt it could be moving the story along a little more quickly/lucidly. I'll give my comment I feel about 90% of these films which is, you probably would have done better to cut a minute or possibly more. The first boardroom scene is quite long, and often hard to hear.
Cool concept, cool execution. Keep on filming.Thanks for the review, penfever.
Honestly, I am ecstatic that the writing is being noticed...and I do agree with you that dialogue is king.

As far as the time of the film...
I appreciate what you are saying, but have to lean the other way on the issue-
that is another minute or two added as opposed to being shaved. Once again, I'm happy with the six minute cut...but in keeping in the spirit of directors, a longer cut does appeal to me as well.

[CallaghanFilms]

...First off - writing - you've got an ear for dialogue, that's for sure.
it's evident in the first scene, the boardroom scene.
The dialogue rolls for the most part, which is nice...I can't tell you how much that means to me coming from you, Luis. As a writer, I hold your (and a select few of our fellow dvxuser scribes') opinions quite high. Thank you, my man.


...And your performances were pretty damn solid - Kimko's got something, absolutely...Kimko is no doubt smiling ear to ear while reading that.


...I have to be honest - I didn't follow the story at all.
I was into it with the first scene, and once it left the boardroom, I just kinda got lost.
The dialogue was still crisp (i love the quarterback line - sounded like Ryamond Chandler meets Stephen King - weird comparisson I know, but hey) but the structure just wasn't there for me...As I said, the story could definately have benefited from an extra minute of explanation. However, regardless of length, I do consider this one to be a double-screener...one whose intentions are more fully revealed the second time around.


...Overall, I like your work - and I love your dialogue.
It was just the structure that was lacking for me...Luis, I would love some follow-up thoughts from you whenever you do get a chance to view it again...if you wouldn't mind too much, of course.

Cheers:beer:

[ChrisHurn]

The first thing really caught my attention was the dialogue in this film. I really liked it, and I really liked the acting. I thought everyone pulled off their character really well. I followed the story, though I can't really comment because I had read the script a number of times and knew it anyway, lol. I think the 6 minute thing is so hard to do, and you pulled it off really well, so great job.

I was really pleased to be able to work on music for this.

-Chris

[Luis Caffesse]

whew - well I'm glad my feedback didn't rub you the wrong way.
It's always tough to know how to phrase things, especially when we don't have tone of voice and body language to help us communicate.

Okay - I just watched it a second time, and seeing as it is now the afternoon - and not 1am like it was when i first watched it - it made much more sense to me this time.

First off let me say that some of the technical issues (or choices) threw me the first time and made it a little more difficult to follow. The panning of the audio in the first scene was very distracting to me - Kimko was panned right, sometimes, but sometimes center - the two guys on the other side of the table were panned left. I can see why you did that (if you did it on purpose that is)...but I think it was just too much for me. I would suggest panning them 3/4 right or 3/4 left...but not all the way. That's just me.

Going back to whats important -
Acting - it's pretty good throughout... but it's a bit uneven. I only bring this up because when it's good, it's GOOD. It makes it harder as an audience member to settle for a lukewarm line delivery when I've just seen a really good one. Kimko for example started out really strong I thought - I love his reaction shot when he lifts the glass to sarcastically toast the guy - he really sold it. But when the scene gets to it's turning point (when Kimko's character starts making his demands about shutting down the project) - I wasn't sold. He started the scene with a sort of "too cool for school" attitude which was really nice... but by the end, when he's in control and making his demands, I really wanted to see him get a little more passionate. Then again, that's just me. It just seems like if he were asking them to shut down this project, it's something that means A LOT to him - he really wants it gone, right? That small section of the scene came off kinda flat though... as though he was just throwing it out there. I'm sort of rambling here because I'm trying to find the right words...I guess it comes down to him not sounding decisive enough. He sounded as if he was making up those demands as he went along - as opposed to having it planned out before hand. I mean, he knew why he was called there...that was established at the beginning. So he knows he's got an ace up his sleeve, so to speak. He's got these guys where he wants them and he's going to squeeze everything he can out of it - right? To me, I wanted to see him relish in that moment a little more - instead of being so casual about it.

But, again, we're talking about performance, and character motivation here... and you're the director - not me. Just trying to giving you my two cents as an audience member.

Storywise -
The second time around this made A LOT more sense (I think).
What I got this time was that the team went back in time to capture the renegade guy (forgot his name). Instead they get ambushed, and Kimko's character gets killed. By getting killed in 1873, well before he was even born - it causes a paradox in the universe which apparently can't be rectified... ending in the destruction of that entire world.

Right or wrong - that's what I got out of it the second time.
I think the problem the first time was that it was just so quick....
Your opening scene is nice, but looking back I think I woudl have tried to cut it down a little. When we jump from the boardroom scene to the guys dressed up in western gear - that's where I got lost the first time. It would have been nice to include a short prep scene, showing them suiting up, etc... maybe discussing how the time travel works...it woudl have set it up better for me. And, to be honest, when you suddenly cut like that to Kimko and these guys in western gear it was almost funny the first time - because it was so unexpected. So the first time I saw it I missed the first couple of lines of dialogue because I was too busy thinking "what the hell are they wearing that for?"

Of course, it all made perfect sense the second time around.

So, now that I feel I followed the story I would still say that I think the structure is a bit off. Not that I would want to break down a 6 minute short to a 3 act structure...but there is a structure to your story (no matter how short the story is).

Your boardroom scene is 4 minutes long - out of 6 total minutes.
It's no wonder that when I saw it the first time I felt like the end flew by.
I think, in an ideal world - your boardroom scene could have been nearly cut in half - or at least down to 3minutes. Then you could have spent a litlte more time in the prep and explanation of going back to 1873, maybe have a short "briefing of the team" by Kimko's character on what the mission entails exactly - you have saying "be ready in 5 minutes" but then we cut to much later...I would have liked to see the actual leap back in time, personally.

Anyhow - I'm rambling here - I guess my point on the structure is that it seems very front heavy - essentially it's a 4 minute first act and a 2 minute second act. I would have liked to see a little more balance in the timing.

Oh, and on the second viewing I still didn't understand the graphic at the end? (Abort, Fail, Retry) Is that supposed to tell me that this was some sort of 'virtual world'? The whole thing is a game? Still a bit lost on that one.

Again - don't get me wrong - overall I liked it, and I wouldn't bother writing in so much detail if I didn't. Most of what I had a problem with was limitations you had given the 6 minute time constraint. So keep that in mind.
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EDITED TO ADD:
By the way - I meant to mention - I really liked "histories to conquer" - nice line.

[xl70e3]

Alright, so I watched it... Cheap rehash of Van Damme's TimeCop with some unshaved kimko instead of Van Damme and without butt-kicking and time travel vfx...







:D

j/k, of course. Loved it, Callaghan. Great story, dialogue, acting all around (:beer: to Kimko, you definitely have that something about you). Thinking man's Sci-Fi it is. I also liked the lighting in the office scene, looked totally pro. And the costumes. And the vfx.

Yeah, there are issues - mainly sound (it's not just Norm, I had trouble hearing some lines too and levels were jumping like crazy) and pacing (I don't mind the length of the first scene, but the end flew by in a blink... damn 6 min limit) - but nothing a Director's Cut couldn't fix.

Good job.

[CallaghanFilms]

The first thing really caught my attention was the dialogue in this film. I really liked it, and I really liked the acting. I thought everyone pulled off their character really well. I followed the story, though I can't really comment because I had read the script a number of times and knew it anyway, lol. I think the 6 minute thing is so hard to do, and you pulled it off really well, so great job.

I was really pleased to be able to work on music for this.

-ChrisChris.
I'm still blown away by what you were able to achieve with the score.
Beautifully done, maestro!
:thumbup: :thumbup:

[Filmjunkie677]

Just watched this one and I have to say, this is the best dialogue, IMO, out of all the entries, so far.
Great acting across the board, Kimko is great(damn he looks like Bruce Campbell), and the two older gentleman were fantastic.
I loved the opening scene, but once it cut to the next scene you kinda lost me.
If you kept the intensity of the first scene throughout, this wouldve been a winner, through and through.

And the audio definetly had problems in the levels, as I was constantly adjusting my volume throughout.

But, good job Callaghan!! Entertaining, enjoyable and totally sc-fi!!

Keep it up.

[CallaghanFilms]

...Storywise -
The second time around this made A LOT more sense (I think).
What I got this time was that the team went back in time to capture the renegade guy (forgot his name). Instead they get ambushed, and Kimko's character gets killed. By getting killed in 1873, well before he was even born - it causes a paradox in the universe which apparently can't be rectified... ending in the destruction of that entire world...This plausible paradox conclusion is skirted around in nearly every time travel film/book/show, but never actually utilized when all is said and done...until now.;)


...Your boardroom scene is 4 minutes long - out of 6 total minutes.
It's no wonder that when I saw it the first time I felt like the end flew by.
I think, in an ideal world - your boardroom scene could have been nearly cut in half - or at least down to 3minutes...I agree totally...but I'll let you (and a 'coupla thousand of our closest dvxuser friends) in on the secret motivation for my not doing so...
Obviously it was Kimko's show, but I also had a name actor in Brett Rice that I wanted to showcase as much as possible. I adored the chemistry between the two of them, and really felt that the boardroom scene became a short film in itself. Above and beyond this reason, I also wrote the whole of the explanatory dialog into the boardroom shots...and the more I cut, the less would be made clear after the finale.

But, alas, I do agree with you in hindsight, and should have shown the shots of the mercenaries changing from their futuristic duds into the period clothing.:cry:
I guess I thought that just seeing them in the 19th century costumes in the blown-out futuristic background would be enough to establish the fact that they were about to travel in time (hence the drone sound fx that I added.)


...I would have liked to see the actual leap back in time, personally...That's one of the shots that we planned, but scraped at the last minute. The reason? I learned really fast that when making low-budget Sci-Fi, one is always mindful of (gulp) crossing into MST3K territory...and to be frank, I was petrified that the "time leap" shot would do just that. I'm curious...Did anyone else have this in the back of their minds on their shoots? Probably not...it's just me I'm sure.


...Oh, and on the second viewing I still didn't understand the graphic at the end? (Abort, Fail, Retry) Is that supposed to tell me that this was some sort of 'virtual world'? The whole thing is a game? Still a bit lost on that one.That's one that I'll leave for each viewer to decide for himself.;)

[CallaghanFilms]

Alright, so I watched it... Cheap rehash of Van Damme's TimeCop with some unshaved kimko instead of Van Damme and without butt-kicking and time travel vfx...
:D

j/k, of course. Loved it, Callaghan...LMAO!:D

Seriously though...
I was one of the biggest backers of Sci-Fi as a Fest theme early on. I had NO freggin' idea how tough a genre it would be to conquer creatively! I have written many stories over the years, but never Science Fiction per se before this one. I must have gone through seven concepts before I came up with "The Gaussian Project". I would be well into a script when I'd look down and say, "Holy shit...I'm writing (fill in existing Sci-Fi title here.)

I know about the collective consciousness factor, and the damned clichés about fucking monkeys with typewriters, and that every writing assignment presents its own creative challenges...
but Christ, Sci-Fi has to be the hardest genre of all to find an original angle in.

:beer: Cheers xl70e3

[CallaghanFilms]

Just watched this one and I have to say, this is the best dialogue, IMO, out of all the entries, so far...All that I can say is, "Thank you very much for that." I am both moved and honored that you feel that way.:)


...I loved the opening scene, but once it cut to the next scene you kinda lost me.
If you kept the intensity of the first scene throughout, this wouldve been a winner, through and through...That's precisely what I was trying to convey earlier...For me, the boardroom scene became so intensively dramatic, that I didn't want it to end.


...And the audio definitely had problems in the levels, as I was constantly adjusting my volume throughout...All I can say to that is that if I happen to be fortunate enough make it onto the DVD, the sound issues will absolutely be addressed.

:beer:Cheers and thanks again for making my night.

[D_and_G]

Alright, you'll have to forgive me for my forwardness, but I promised not to sugar coat things this wee time round.
(I recently judged some well meaning students).

I agree with the aforementioned comment about your dialogue being the best in the fest. You have a talent for just enough spin on dialogue, while remaining naturalistic. And Kimko has a watchability that further enlivens it. He reminds me of the guy from "Once Were Warriors", without the muscles :wink:

Now , I don't mean this in a condescending way , but film is a Visual medium. It has to visually carry the theme, image motif, emotion, and environment that the characters live in.

Perhaps, for budget or other restraints you felt like confining the primary scene to a board room, but visually it doesn't do your work justice. I would have loved to see what you were trying to express thematically. By having your characters do a "walk and talk" in a underlining thematic location, or have the conversation with the Kimko character, as he does an action, visually representing who he is, you embolden the story, IMO. An example of this is in The Ususal Suspects - the intro. to each character was highlighted with location, action, and cinematography. I just believed there was an opportunity to really broaden the scope of the scene, while suiting your story needs visually. By no means am I Orson Welles, so please don't take this as any kind of pomposity. :)

Also, I was wondering a couple things after your short.
Why was Kimko chosen for this task ? What about him being a (sorry, forgot the name you gave him) was so special ? Secondly, why wasn't the paradox rule spelled out in the first scene, and if this was a possibility, why did the actors seem to take the end of the world possibility, rather nonchalantly ? Mainly, I was looking for the reason I went WTF? when the world blew up. Maybe I'm in the minority, but I didn't see the foreshadowing in your first scene.

Also, with such an important mission, why wasn't Kimko allowed to choose his own team ? And if he did, why would a long term partner betray him. ?

Finally, and this was a biggy for me - Why was Kimko chosen if he could be so easily killed ?

You see, for me, it all leads back to the first scene, and how visually you are not giving us these answers. Having a conversation with the Kimko character that visually represented his special abilities, the world they were in, and the brink of a paradox on which they stood, is of paramount importance.

All that being said, I really did enjoy your film (it's in my top ten). The dialogue was crisp and original, and your lead protagonist was immediately likeable. If you could have expanded on the visual information imparted, and weighted the scenes differently, I felt it would have been the bees knees.

I look forward to your next work. May I suggest film noir? I think you would hit that outta the park :beer:


Cheers

[ExtremeSleuth]

Secondly, why wasn't the paradox rule spelled out in the first scene


to me the paradox rule is spelled out in every other time travel movie i.e. back to the future and stuff... i just don't think he wanted to use up time that he didnt need to to explain something that's been explained in other films countless times. but thats just me.

[DannyDarko]

I really don't like having to watch a dialog heavy scene with characters I don't care about. It's even worse to start the movie that way. As for the ending, I was no more confused than I was with most of the SciFi entries... which isn't a good thing because very few of these movies have actual endings. Most endings are like "Oops-I-ran-out-of-time". I am just trying to be honest. I know it's easier to criticize than to create, but this movie just kinda bothered me. On the positive side, I liked when the main character went to snag a second cigar but got denied. Little bits like that always make a movie for me.

[kimko]

wow! we all told Callaghan this was a great story. but he had to cut out so much between time constraint, with the actors and being under 6 mins. there is so much more but darn it! it would have solved the mystery, everything you have said Luis and D and G HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD! Brett and i were sparring with our words and looks, it was a moment. we upped each other until i had gained control which i in turn walked out telling them my demands on their level they only understand. and the compassion was a couple of paragraphs of my speech that was taken out. now it was editted out for time and possibly because when it was time for my CU i was burnt out running my lines for the other actors for their CU (Brett was on a time constraint), so i might have sucked big time!i did not get any sleep for 2 days straight i was also helping with crew from 6am on to 11pm and i told Chad that i was hating my voice it was a pitch too high (so i agree with you there Penfever)anyhows, now you're all saying that i got something! like what! a disease huh what you talking about Willis:D hey thanks all:thumbup:

[kimko]

oh i'm still waiting to see it in it's entirely

[CallaghanFilms]

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on my film.

...Perhaps, for budget or other restraints you felt like confining the primary scene to a board room, but visually it doesn't do your work justice...The boardroom wasn't a confinement at all. I scouted around for weeks looking for just that location, in fact (and ended up paying a hefty sum to rent it out for the 13 hour day that we shot there.)

Please understand that I am not being defensive here. I am merely stating that I wrote it as a boardroom and shot it as such. To be exact, the setting itself was a boardroom located on the upper level of the Hergewel Corp building.

I appreciate that you think it didn't do my story justice,
and I agree with you in this respect...

If this were a big budget film, I possibly would have changed the setting (ideally I would have let Dennis Muren over at ILM go absolutely bonkers with the design.):D


...Why was Kimko chosen for this task ? What about him being a (sorry, forgot the name you gave him) was so special ? Secondly, why wasn't the paradox rule spelled out in the first scene, and if this was a possibility, why did the actors seem to take the end of the world possibility, rather nonchalantly ? Mainly, I was looking for the reason I went WTF? when the world blew up. Maybe I'm in the minority, but I didn't see the foreshadowing in your first scene....Hergewel (Brett Rice) says that the other volunteers couldn't manipulate the Gaussian device itself...and that only an "Evolvatic" could do so. I'm not a huge fan of exposition, so I thought that would explain just enough. Val Corliss (Kimko) is by no means a Rambo or a John McClane...he is however one of the few existing Evolvatics, and therefore the key to successful time travel.

What is an Evolvatic? That's the mystery. I mean I can tell you...but I feel the film is better served leaving some questions unanswered (or up to the viewers imagination as the case may be). That is the problem with prequels...where do they end? Because for every question answered, four more are raised. I mean what's next, are we gonna find out what Emperor Palpatine was like as a restless teenager? But I digress.


...Finally, and this was a biggy for me - Why was Kimko chosen if he could be so easily killed ?His strength lies in his advanced evolved brain power. Both Hergewel and Dr. Darden (Ed Donovan) can't stand him, but he is there only hope...
for he is the only other Evolvatic that they have access to, other than Dr. Le Berge (who betrayed them.);)


...
All that being said, I really did enjoy your film (it's in my top ten). The dialogue was crisp and original, and your lead protagonist was immediately likeable. If you could have expanded on the visual information imparted, and weighted the scenes differently, I felt it would have been the bees knees.Thank you again for the feedback. The Top Ten comment is especially generous (considering the company I'm in with the other entrants.)

:beer: Cheers


Cheers[/QUOTE]

[Z B Brox]

I agree that the acting was pretty top-notch here, but I share a lot of concerns about the story. The dialogue (what I could make out, I also had problems with the sound) was pretty dead on, and that alone made the conference room scene worthwhile.... but that ends up a case of winning a battle but losing a war, I think. You have a nice scene, but the time it takes up force you to rush through the actual story, and that hurts the film over all. It's tough to find that balance, because you need enough of that good dialogue and those strong performances to engage us in the plot, but it becomes almost an outline after that scene ends. Some real strengths here, but I think you've got to look at the film as a whole first. Tough to do when *you* have all the important stuff already in your head, but it's necessity for the viewer.

[CallaghanFilms]

to me the paradox rule is spelled out in every other time travel movie i.e. back to the future and stuff... i just don't think he wanted to use up time that he didnt need to to explain something that's been explained in other films countless times. but thats just me.That was the way I saw it as well, ravinesedge.:beer:

[CallaghanFilms]

wow! we all told Callaghan this was a great story. but he had to cut out so much between time constraint, with the actors and being under 6 mins. there is so much more but darn it! it would have solved the mystery, everything you have said Luis and D and G HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD! Brett and i were sparring with our words and looks, it was a moment. we upped each other until i had gained control which i in turn walked out telling them my demands on their level they only understand. and the compassion was a couple of paragraphs of my speech that was taken out. now it was editted out for time and possibly because when it was time for my CU i was burnt out running my lines for the other actors for their CU (Brett was on a time constraint), so i might have sucked big time!i did not get any sleep for 2 days straight i was also helping with crew from 6am on to 11pm and i told Chad that i was hating my voice it was a pitch too high (so i agree with you there Penfever)anyhows, now you're all saying that i got something! like what! a disease huh what you talking about Willis:D hey thanks all:thumbup:There he is...the man of the hour!
I hope you're taking all these comments in, my man! Hell, you even got your own thread started that praises your acting chops.

Everyone,
Can you believe this cat doubted himself? I told him all along that his performance was on in a big way, but he didn't want to listen...and I was guilty of a mortal directing sin:
I let him watch the dailies with Michael Craven and I!
Fughedaboutit!
Never again...Freakin' actors! (kidding...I'm just kidding...I love actors...especially those with 100+ posts under their belts...again, kidding.)

Kimko,
To quote Ralph Kramden,
"Baby, you're the greatest."
I can't wait tackle the next one with ya.

:beer:

[kimko]

man you wouldn't believe it i posted last night at 1:30 am and the friggin thing(computer) went offline argh! i posted a long one too! then having to go to work at 6am on the freeman movie. i'm still trying to download our short it's 3 hours. anyways i just got off the phone with Tim and i'm going up to his place so i can see the other shorts so i can comment and vote. this friggin dialup takes 3 hours for each short

[Jeremy Ordan]

I haven't read anyone else's review, so if I repeat anything then I'm sorry...

The Gaussian Project – From the opening titles all the way to the end I felt like I was watching a 70’s sci fi political thriller. That is a huge compliment and I loved the look. It felt like a 70’s film. The dialogue was good, enjoyable, and in general in worked for me. I think that the sound could have been better with recording the dialogue. There is nothing negative I can say about the story. For the camera work I thought it was very well shot throughout. I liked your shot selection and liked how you progressed throughout the project. The opening sequence grabbed me by the balls and kept me on this journey. Good job overall. I wasn’t crazy about the whole communication device because like I said, it looked like a 70’s film and that just didn’t work for me. The payoff at the end was well worth it though. From start to finish I thought this was one of the better films I saw and there isn’t a lot to critique. Your acting was good, the special effects appropriate, and it just worked well. The only thing I didn’t like was the very end, but cool effect none the less. Congrats on a great submission.

[kimko]

Alright, so I watched it... Cheap rehash of Van Damme's TimeCop with some unshaved kimko instead of Van Damme and without butt-kicking and time travel vfx...







:D

j/k, of course. Loved it, Callaghan. Great story, dialogue, acting all around (:beer: to Kimko, you definitely have that something about you). Thinking man's Sci-Fi it is. I also liked the lighting in the office scene, looked totally pro. And the costumes. And the vfx.

Yeah, there are issues - mainly sound (it's not just Norm, I had trouble hearing some lines too and levels were jumping like crazy) and pacing (I don't mind the length of the first scene, but the end flew by in a blink... damn 6 min limit) - but nothing a Director's Cut couldn't fix.

Good job.hey the next movie; There's Something About Kimko and i'll have long blonde hair AND WHEN I TAKE OFF MY COWGIRL HAT MY BANGS WILL BE STICKING STRAIGHT UP! sorry Chad i just had some wine and stole your thread!( where's the cheese, man that's silly. i gotta go

[EditPhish]

I agree that the acting was pretty top-notch here, but I share a lot of concerns about the story. The dialogue (what I could make out, I also had problems with the sound) was pretty dead on, and that alone made the conference room scene worthwhile.... but that ends up a case of winning a battle but losing a war, I think. You have a nice scene, but the time it takes up force you to rush through the actual story, and that hurts the film over all. It's tough to find that balance, because you need enough of that good dialogue and those strong performances to engage us in the plot, but it becomes almost an outline after that scene ends. Some real strengths here, but I think you've got to look at the film as a whole first. Tough to do when *you* have all the important stuff already in your head, but it's necessity for the viewer.
I have to say I SO agree with ZB Brox here. I felt the editing and cinematography were great, that the opening scene starts off so strong in every department, especially the acting... but then the rest just feels so rushed that the story suffers. On my first view I didn't "get it" at all. A good setup, but the rest felt disjointed, and the sound issues made it even tougher to follow.

I thought it had a lot of potential, but because it felt so rushed and the ending quite abrupt, it did steal away it's own thunder.

Music was good.

Thanks for sharing it, and I'm glad you got the opportunity to work with some cool actors!

[darkfader]

The look was very nice but I had a hard time hearing what one of the people at the table in the begining were saying. That made it hard for me to understand the plot of the whole film. I know there is some time travel but what is happening? Your cinematography was excellent though, very classic look. Great work

[Ought2bCommitted]

Hey!

Just watched your film. (Am going to watch it again so some of this may change.)

Overall, I liked it. You had a solid look and feel and achieved it well. Stylistically it was a nice athmosphere and choice. Kudos on the work you did there.

It may have been done for the time limit of the contest but I would leave the opening text up a little longer. Some people are slow readers. Minor point though.

My two biggest negatives are the pacing and the sound. I kept looking at the clock saying "3 minutes and they're still just talking"... "4 minutes....". The board room scene really dragged. It was hard to tell what information was important and what wasn't. I had to rewind it a few times because it just didn't hold my interest. The dialogue was well written, but the scene felt unnecessarily "talky".

As for the sound, it was very uneven in that scene as well. Levels were off. A couple of lines were almost lost.

Acting was also a bit uneven. Some good deliveries some not so good.

The eneding can also be a "huh" moment...like what just happened, why, and why do I care? I feel like some of that is because the information that was important in the boardroom scene was lost.

Very nice effort. A lot to recommend. I really enjoyed the look of your film more than anything. Wonderful work! Congrats!

Robert

[CallaghanFilms]

...From the opening titles all the way to the end I felt like I was watching a 70’s sci fi political thriller. That is a huge compliment and I loved the look...A huge compliment? You bet yer ass it's a huge compliment!! I can't thank you enough for that one, Yankee. :beer:
Once again though I gotta mention Mike Craven's part in adding to that look that you mentioned.


I meant to post some useless trivia about my story earlier, but became side-tracked by one Sci-Fest film or another.

Brett Rice's character is Robert Hergewel III. Hergewel (so far as I know) is not an actual surname. It was a little homage that I made to the father of all science fiction...

HERGEWEL
Her = Herbert
Ge = George
Wel = Wells

...as in H.G. Wells.;)

[Blaine]

Great. I've had a chance to get through everything and have now had the opportunity to take a closer look at the shorts I've really enjoyed. I absolutely love the production design that went into yours. Usually, a single set can get boring but I could have spent MORE time in your board room. Your story grabs me and pulls me along with it. I'd love to see this in an extended version so some of the elements could have been more developed, i.e. the chase through time. Again, your acting was some of the best (most polished and natural) of the festival. There were maybe two others that could compete on that level. The double cross was nice. Here, again, is where this particular piece could benefit with a little more time to develop it. I paid more attention to the score this time...excellent music.

The only thing negative I have to say is the sound in the board room bothered me. It seemed uneven and voices seemed to come from the wrong speakers several times. i.e. Right speaker when the actor was on the left.

With all that said, I'd LOVE to see a longer version of this. I watched it and you left me wanting more. http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/beer.gifhttp://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/beer.gifhttp://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

[BrianV]

I know I'm the last person to be talking about sound (re: The Man From Hollywood), but the audio during the beginning sounded a little too muffled. However, at the same time I could still understand what they were saying. Just a note. Maybe it was an EQ thing or something with their mics (not sure how they were wired). To boot, it did sound 70s, if that was the pitch.

I got very anxious during the beginning, waiting for something to happen... and well... lots of waiting, and I'm a patient moviewatcher.

Dug the actors for the most part.

*shrug* I should be more detailed, but I'm scrambling to watch everyone's. I'll be back :)

[CallaghanFilms]

I have to say I SO agree with ZB Brox here. I felt the editing and cinematography were great, that the opening scene starts off so strong in every department, especially the acting... but then the rest just feels so rushed...Thank you for your feedback. I am quite proud of the boardrooom scene myself. As I've said regarding the time...more would have been nice, but I still feel this cut works.

Cheers:beer:
--and your film is one of the next ones that I'll be screening.
Lookin' forward to it.

[CallaghanFilms]

...very classic look. Great work
I have been a student of classic film since early childhood.
I do hope some of that classic style was channeled through me.

Cheers:beer:

Thanks for screening it.

[THX-1138]

Visually I liked your film alot. I enjoyed you taking a unique tact on the color corection side of things. I don't think I saw another film that had your "look" and that uniquness was noticed and apreciated. It was moody and fit the story well.

Congratulations in attempting to capture the distruction of the world in 6 min. And doing a fair job at it.

I did'nt have a problem with the length of the boardroom scene like others did...your actors kept me in it and it fit your story.

Also, best title in the festival. I remember being intrigued from the first time I saw it posted...and that what a title is suposed to do, make you want to see the film.

Kip Kubin

[Shaun Patrick]

I'll echo the compliments on the look of your piece and the CG at the end. Some neat looking stuff. The acting was good and amongst the strongest in the contest. Props, especially, have to go to Kimko! Great job overall.

With all that out of the way, let me launch into my critique. Your film is really top heavy with the boardroom scene just lasting way too long. Essentially, in my opinion, it's a scene of tensionless exposition. Yes, the acting is strong and the writing works but all the technobabble is completely anti-climatic. The scene leads to nothing. Maybe the overall concept is too big/ambitious for 6 minutes but the first scene fails to effectively set up the climax and as a result I don't feel anything (or even care for that matter) when Kimko's character is killed and the world explodes.

I think a lot of the blame rests on shot selection and not on the script so much. We jump into the boardroom scene and it's meant to be a standoff between these characters and tension is created on the script side. Yet, the visuals seem to be working in direct conflict with the script. The majority of the scene is shot in WS or MS with long stretches of dialogue passing with little or no reaction shots. There is very little visual tension created as a result and, I feel, the scene kind of sputters to the end. You have great actors and reactions/expressions are 90% of good film acting. I guess it's just hard to read an actor's face in a WS.

Anyway, for an editing standpoint there were several awkward moments that just really stood out. The first reaction shot from Kimko (he raises the glass and takes a sip) seems to be a 2 seconds late and it just lingers way too long. It just seemed really strange to me.

Finally, the CU of the Bald actor at the end of the scene. The framing is correct but his eyeline is completely weird because he is looking off screen in the direction of his co-worker. I realize that he is contemplating something that Kimko has said but the shot is disorienting because he starts off looking at his co-worker and not Kimko. Had he started with an eyeline towards Kimko and then looked towards his co-worker, it wouldn't have been disorienting.

Well I'll stop there. Again, good job.

[CallaghanFilms]

...Overall, I liked it. You had a solid look and feel and achieved it well. Stylistically it was a nice athmosphere and choice. Kudos on the work you did there...Robert,
Honestly, man...Thank you for that.


...I kept looking at the clock saying "3 minutes and they're still just talking"... "4 minutes...."I appreciate your take, but for me that chemistry between Kimko and Brett was pure magic. I'm getting the vibe that many viewers of the film agree with me, and that they felt that dynamic spark themselves...
But alas, you are not the first to feel that the opposite is true...

:beer:Cheers, my man

[CallaghanFilms]

Great. I've had a chance to get through everything and have now had the opportunity to take a closer look at the shorts I've really enjoyed. I absolutely love the production design that went into yours. Usually, a single set can get boring but I could have spent MORE time in your board room...Blaine,
Again...thank you. You are more than kind.

...That is what I was just saying about many people (myself included) not wanting the boardroom "chess game" to end...while, on the other hand, there have been a few that found it long-winded.

To each his own of course...
but it amazes me how the same scene
can be seen in such contrasting viewpoints.

Cheershttp://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/beer.gif

HA! Now I feel like Prometheus stealing fire from the gods...
Now I Have My Beloved Beer Smiley Back!!!

[Z B Brox]

Hey, I'd just like to clarify something: It's not that I think, myself, that the boardroom scene was too long in of itself. I think it was too long given the length of the film. It's a nice scene, and the problems I had weren't within the scene, it was with the time it stole from telling an effective story with the other scenes. As a writer, one of the hardest things to learn is when you have to kill your darlings, as it were, sacrifice something you really love for the good of the overall piece. So, please, don't take my comments as a knock against the mojo your actors had going on! :) I just found that once that scene was over, you were out of time for the plot.

[CallaghanFilms]

...and I'm a patient moviewatcher...Thank you for screening the film...and for your patience.
Cheershttp://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/beer.gif

[CallaghanFilms]

Visually I liked your film alot. I enjoyed you taking a unique tact on the color corection side of things. I don't think I saw another film that had your "look" and that uniquness was noticed and apreciated. It was moody and fit the story well.Kip,
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/beer.gifThank you, my man. I really do appreciate that.
As for the look...
I had originally debated on utilizing black and white, but decided to visualize what Rod Serling would had done had he again cranked up the machine that was the Twilight Zone ten years after its original run. That's why Jeremy's "70’s sci fi political thriller" comment nearly blew my mind.


Also, best title in the festival. I remember being intrigued from the first time I saw it posted...and that what a title is suposed to do, make you want to see the film.Again, thank you very much.
I know that many people think that I based the title on the NLE plug-in.
But, that wasn't it at all. While doing research, I found that one of Einstein's biggest inspirations was a Carl Friedrich Gauss (apparently credited with being the "father of quantum physics.") I though Gauss...Gaussian...The Gaussian Project sounds ring-a-ding.

Cheers

[conrad_johnson]

Holy crap! How did you get that shot of the world blowing up? Just kidding...

Sound was a little boomy - too much 400 hz. Also, the sound panning was distracting, because it wasn't true to the camera view.

Overall, great job.

[CallaghanFilms]

...Anyway, for an editing standpoint there were several awkward moments that just really stood out. The first reaction shot from Kimko (he raises the glass and takes a sip) seems to be a 2 seconds late and it just lingers way too long. It just seemed really strange to me...Thank you for the feedback, Shaun. The various perspectives are greatly appreciated.
Cheershttp://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/beer.gif(...and right on cue this time, no less.)

[kimko]

Shaun, i thought it was too early but i think Chad was cutting for time. the cut was,i had raised my glass after he had spoken and my reactions which i liked but it was way too soon i thought.

[Dahopafilms]

Callaghan,

OK, here goes review #2 (the site ate my first one - and it was much better). Only now there's six full pages of comments, so my odds of coming up with anything new for you are ... not good.

First things first. If I think back on your short (and I've seen it about three times now) and think of an image, I see your protagonist (Korlis?) at the conference room table. Impressive guy. In control. Dangerous. Scary (almost as scary as knowing someone, somewhere had that leather jacket he was wearing stowed away in a closet). Awesome actor. But awesome actors need great scripts and you delivered on that. More on the script in a moment.

Your other two actors (the scientist/managers) were perfect. Obviously pros. And the guy on the left delivered the stand-out line (for me): "Who the f**k do you think you are?". Great line expertly delivered. I totally bought in.

And I liked the story. And I wanted more. And that's where I start to have issues which I'll go over in no particular order.

First, loved the story. But again I wanted more. Here you convince me of the fact that this Korlis guy is cool and deadly, but he gets wiped out the second he arrives back in the ol' west. That would be a really great set-up (and often repeated story device) whereby you establish a really tough guy as being easily handled by the antagonist so an even tougher guy (our real protagonist) can be introduced to the story to step in and handle the antagonist. Which I'd love (because it would mean you were turning this short into a feature) - except you blew the damn world up! Where can we go from here? Maybe you can fix that in post ("ahh yes - it was all a bad dream ....").

Next, I liked the boardroom scene all 'round, but I hated the sound. On my system it was too muddy and I found I was constantly adjusting the sound control on my speakers. Good acting and a good script like this deserve crisp sound. Pleeease fix that (assuming it's not my system).

Next, I didn't buy the transition to the guys wearing the cowboy outfits outside the office building. My first thought on seeing the scene was "Hey - guys wearing cowboy outfits outside an office building". It should have been "Cool - these boys are going hunting." But I do understand budgets (both monetary and time).

I also hated (perhaps a strong word, but not for this gripe) the scene back in the boardroom where our two manager/scientists are talking to Korlis over the picto-phone. I liked the phone itself (nice effect, in my opinion), but my two issues with that scene were (1) why are they still in the boardroom? Shouldn't they be in the control room? and (2) why is the second scientist tippy-typing in the BG on a laptop? Change the location. Give scientist #2 something better to do. Lose the laptop.

I also had some colour correction issues with the boardroom scene, but in my case that's like the pot calling the kettle black (if you get that analogy).

Lastly (and this isn't a gripe), I really liked Deberge. He was on screen for maybe five seconds, but I was immediately interested in this guy. Great look, great accent and great acting. Scary too (wasn't he a member of that similarly scary family group from the 80's - no, wait. That was DeBarge. They were scary too, but ... never mind). But, again, I wanted more of this guy. But he blew up the planet. Oh crap.

So thanks again for making your short. I'll be disappointed if you don't go feature with it. It's a keeper.

[kimko]

i did have a problem with the line "i am my own man" which i had done another way;i'm my own man in a sarcastic tone instead of I AM my own man as a matter of factly

[CallaghanFilms]

Hey, I'd just like to clarify something: It's not that I think, myself, that the boardroom scene was too long in of itself. I think it was too long given the length of the film. It's a nice scene...Thanks for the clarification, Z.B.
Basically the boardroom scene is the backbone of the story. Immediately after Val arrives in the year 1873, he is double-crossed and killed by one of the mercenaries (at the bidding of the antagonist, Doctor Andre Le Berge.)

What I'm saying is that this story is not of the traditional film structure, but rather formed by more of an anthology series-inspired mold.
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[CallaghanFilms]

Holy crap! How did you get that shot of the world blowing up? Just kidding...Mike Murphy went to bat for us on that one.
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[kimko]

now that i've seen our short holy moly CHRIS HURNS MUSIC WAS BEAUTIFUL THE BUILD UP THAN TONE DOWN at the right moments geesh!.....the music score was GREAT!

[CallaghanFilms]

First things first. If I think back on your short (and I've seen it about three times now) and think of an image, I see your protagonist (Korlis?) at the conference room table. Impressive guy. In control. Dangerous. Scary (almost as scary as knowing someone, somewhere had that leather jacket he was wearing stowed away in a closet). Awesome actor. But awesome actors need great scripts and you delivered on that...That means a lot to me coming from you, Dahopa.
Thank you so much.
That was Kimko's mug that you are seeing in your mind...
and yes, it was Kimko's jacket:D


...First, loved the story. But again I wanted more. Here you convince me of the fact that this Korlis guy is cool and deadly, but he gets wiped out the second he arrives back in the ol' west...Val Corliss is an Evolvatic (I'll agree one badass Evolvatic.) His task was to "steer" the hired mercenaries through time. However, Val's counterpart Dr. Le Berge is his equal in every way.


...So thanks again for making your short. I'll be disappointed if you don't go feature with it. It's a keeper.;) My lips are sealed (for now).


Thanks again for the review.
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[kimko]

THE SHOT GOING INTO THE CLOUDS WAS AWESOME CHAD! THEN IT WAS ALL MR. MIKE MURPHY! THANKS MIKE FOR QUITE AN ENDING now there's no chance in hell that i can come back.........or maybe CALLAGHAN CAN DO IT!

[CallaghanFilms]

i did have a problem with the line "i am my own man" which i had done another way;i'm my own man in a sarcastic tone instead of I AM my own man as a matter of factlyWould you stop it already?!:eek:
Your deliveries are spot on, and you know it.
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[kimko]

OH AND THE JACKET I HAD'NT WORN SINCE THE 80s.......but i could never get rid of it......... come on it's leather! but when Chad asked if i had an old jacket from the 80s i thought oh my i get to wear my favorite jacket again! JUST CALL ME ....SHAFT! RIGHT ON ....WHO'S THE MAN THAT WOULD RISK HIS NECK FOR BROTHERMAN!........SHAFT!...... CAN YOU DIG IT!

[EJ Pennypacker]

It's a shame you couldn't get the audio levels even, because it looked like you had decent on-screen talent.

I guess you live and learn.

EJ

[Ought2bCommitted]

Robert,
Honestly, man...Thank you for that.

I appreciate your take, but for me that chemistry between Kimko and Brett was pure magic. I'm getting the vibe that many viewers of the film agree with me, and that they felt that dynamic spark themselves...
But alas, you are not the first to feel that the opposite is true...

:beer:Cheers, my man

Definitely saw some nice chemistry there. But after awhile it felt almost borderline self-indulgent. You have to know when to cut it and when you may start to lose some of your adudience. It was difficult to assertain what was really important in the scene, considering the majority of the piece was that scene. It almost felt like a set up that was really layed out and then the delivery was rushed and lacking. It felt very abrupt.

It certainly didn't diminish what I liked about the piece, but made me either want to see a different edit where that sequence is tightened to contain only the absolute necessary information relevant to what happens next, or a longer version period where the climax isn't so abrupt and slightly confusing.

Again though, really nice job! It was a pleasure watching your film.

-Robert

[Nobody356]

Hey, I liked the whole retro feel of this one, it was refreshing and I liked the acting alot. The story was also pretty good. What I didnt like was some of the audio isssues , and once the main location scene was over, I think you lost the feel you had in the beginning and that threw me out of the whole thing.

Nice Work

[CallaghanFilms]

...I guess you live and learn."...At any rate, you live."
-Douglas Adams

Thank you for screening our film.
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[CallaghanFilms]

Hey, I liked the whole retro feel of this one, it was refreshing...Thank you, Nobody.
That's what we tried to achieve, and I'm pleased that it came through for you.
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[thartley]

I'm trying to write up my comments without reading thru everyone else's, so forgive me if I'm repeating something.

I liked the story, had a great concept. It may be harder to tell it real well in the time limits here, but a good story nonetheless. I was confused by the introduction of the one guy at the end. If he was supposed to be the one they were going back to get, it would have worked better for me if there had been some visual reference to him in the earlier briefing, say a personnel file photo or something.

The score was fantastic. Loved how you used it, it supported your scenes and didnt stand out as distracting at all. That's something I just CANNOT seem to get to click for me in editing. So, great job there.

The sound was good, but there were a couple issues, a drop in the level at one point during the briefing, and it got real garbled during the little plasma screen scene. I couldnt get the audio to make sense to me there. I listened on both speakers and headphones.

For the most part, the acting was wonderful. Kimko plays it very well (of course!) and the main guy in the briefing does a great job as well. Some of the delivery from the other actors seemed stiff, but there wasnt much of it, so there's that. :)

Very well done film, overall.

[JimtheJib]

i don't know what else to add... nice job. except the older actor in the board room wasn't as convincing as kimko and the not so older actor...

[CallaghanFilms]

I liked the story, had a great concept...
Thank you very much, thartley.


...I was confused by the introduction of the one guy at the end. If he was supposed to be the one they were going back to get, it would have worked better for me if there had been some visual reference to him in the earlier briefing, say a personnel file photo or something...I tried to avoid taking any "easy ways out". IMHO, I could trust the audience to figure out that it is Dr. Le Berge (the antagonist) present at the climax...especially when the mercenary who was "gotten to" by Le Berge kills Val, and takes his place at his master's side.


...The score was fantastic. Loved how you used it, it supported your scenes and didn't stand out as distracting at all. That's something I just CANNOT seem to get to click for me in editing. So, great job there...I'm telling you...watch out for Chris Hurn. I keep telling him that he's the next James Horner.


...Very well done film, overall.Again, thank you sincerely. Cheershttp://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/beer.gif

[CallaghanFilms]

i don't know what else to add... nice job. except the older actor in the board room wasn't as convincing as kimko and the not so older actor...Thank you for that, JimtheJib. (whenever I see your name, i think of the "Jib Jab" site:))

Kimko and I are already talking about working together again...and I can't bloody wait!

As for Brett (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0723365/) I'm sure he will love finding out that he is the not so old actor.

Thanks again so much. Cheershttp://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/beer.gif

[kimko]

man you know it! i have been blessed to work with some directors who can write! Rikki Rocket in zombiefest. and CHAD CALLAGHAN in yours truly! we have been talking about tthe next genre hmmm..... can't wait! but wait, Gaussian Project will still be on the minds of the people.............Val Corliss come in Val!???

[ChrisHurn]

The score was fantastic. Loved how you used it, it supported your scenes and didnt stand out as distracting at all. That's something I just CANNOT seem to get to click for me in editing. So, great job there.

Thanks for the comment. :) Really appreciate it. Thanks Kimko, also.

Chad, you know who to talk to about your next project! :beer:

-Chris

[JimtheJib]

As for Brett (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0723365/) I'm sure he will love finding out that he is the not so old actor.



holy poo poo thats a big imbd page!

[kimko]

Thanks for the comment. :) Really appreciate it. Thanks Kimko.

Chad, you know who to talk to about your next project! :beer:

-Christhat was T-hartlys quote but i did say the music was awesome!:thumbup:

[kimko]

and where is MR. MIKE MURPHY?

[Lasercade]

I'm here!
Hello everyone.
It was fun working on this project. Blowing up planets is not my specialty so I learned a little bit.
I saw the 50's/60's sensibility in the script and I think a lot of that came through in the final. The board room scene really is a staple of so much scifi tv and fiction of that era.

I just want to add that I have seen the original (unsqueezed) version of the short and I can assure everyone that Kimko and all the other actors are not 300 pounds+.

mm

[kimko]

darn i was looking buff too. i guess i still got to work out. MIKE THAT WAS REALLY GOOD ENDING, not a happy one mind you. but hail if i'm a gonna die everyones coming with me! THANKS FOR THE EXPLOSIVE ENDING, MIKE!

[CallaghanFilms]

I'm here!
Hello everyone.
It was fun working on this project. Blowing up planets is not my specialty so I learned a little bit...There he is!
Thanks for everything, Murphy.
You really came through for us in a BIG way.
Cheershttp://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/beer.gif,Mike


...I saw the 50's/60's sensibility in the script and I think a lot of that came through in the final. The board room scene really is a staple of so much scifi tv and fiction of that era...Much appreciated, my friend.

[John C Lyons]

Some of the best acting I have seen so far. I really dug the costumes too, good attention to detail there. Well shot too throughout! Looks like you got some great help from fellow DVXUers too, love to see that.

One thing that bugged me a bunch was the inconsistent work on the audio (only thing that really stuck out for me in a bad way). I am assuming it is stereo and not 5.1 or something (my headphones are just stereo) but I could tell you were trying to work the 2 channels (which I appreciate your efforts) unfortunately they didnt seem to match up for me as far as placement on the screen. I applaud your efforts though, many just ignore details like that.

[CallaghanFilms]

Just added a screen grab or three to the opening post.
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[CallaghanFilms]

Some of the best acting I have seen so far. I really dug the costumes too, good attention to detail there. Well shot too throughout! Looks like you got some great help from fellow DVXUers too, love to see that...Thank you, man for the review.
Honestly, I am ecstatic that my actors are receiving recognition.
They were amazing artists to work with.

As for DVXUsers...I can't imagine that there is a deeper pool of talent in any one place...anywhere. The level of the entrants in this fest only serves to drives that fact home.

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/beer.gifCheers, and again...a heart-felt thank you again for your words.

[John C Lyons]

My pleasure.

If you haven't here already, can you try and elaborate a bit on the audio side of things? Especially in the conference room scene. As far as L and R audios versus L and R visuals and what you were trying to do there. Where you just trying to keep it interesting and mess with my brain? lol

[RMI Studios]

Yeah, the audio panning didn't correspond with the characters location within the frame...are your computer speakers reversed? (great flick btw!)

[CallaghanFilms]

...If you haven't here already, can you try and elaborate a bit on the audio side of things? Especially in the conference room scene. As far as L and R audios versus L and R visuals and what you were trying to do there. Where you just trying to keep it interesting and mess with my brain? lolCertainly.
I didn't want to make production or post-production excuses, because ultimately I am responsible for the film turned in. But, I will elaborate a bit on the audio...

We had a sound editor lined up (and a damned good one to boot.) Unfortunately, he had to cancel at the last second due to a major gig he was offered. Because we were already coming up on February, I had to jump in and don another hat in the last possible hour.

To make a long story short, sound design is one technical area that I know next to nothing about. The creative side of things I know well (I am a writer by trade). The channel/level issues, more often than not, were caused due to something of a stupid mistake. As we speak, I am getting the raw footage to a replacement sound guy, and I can assure you all that the problem will be remedied come DVD time.

Again, thanks.

Edit:

...Where you just trying to keep it interesting and mess with my brain? lolOn second though, I'll go with this explanation. I was just trying to mess with the brains of the viewers....yeah that's the ticket. The sound issues were caused by...a...tear...in the fabric of time...right...a "thinny" if you will.:D

[John C Lyons]

It sucks when shi t falls through. I'm confident all will be well on the DVD and you'll have a much more solid project at that. Thanks for the replies.

[CallaghanFilms]

Yeah, the audio panning didn't correspond with the characters location within the frame...are your computer speakers reversed?Thank you for commenting. I don't think it was the speakers (but something just as simple that's to blame.)


(great flick btw!)Thank you very much for that.
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[kimko]

I'm trying to write up my comments without reading thru everyone else's, so forgive me if I'm repeating something.

I liked the story, had a great concept. It may be harder to tell it real well in the time limits here, but a good story nonetheless. I was confused by the introduction of the one guy at the end. If he was supposed to be the one they were going back to get, it would have worked better for me if there had been some visual reference to him in the earlier briefing, say a personnel file photo or something.

The score was fantastic. Loved how you used it, it supported your scenes and didnt stand out as distracting at all. That's something I just CANNOT seem to get to click for me in editing. So, great job there.

The sound was good, but there were a couple issues, a drop in the level at one point during the briefing, and it got real garbled during the little plasma screen scene. I couldnt get the audio to make sense to me there. I listened on both speakers and headphones.

For the most part, the acting was wonderful. Kimko plays it very well (of course!) and the main guy in the briefing does a great job as well. Some of the delivery from the other actors seemed stiff, but there wasnt much of it, so there's that. :)

Very well done film, overall.thank you TERRI, and i must say that avatar of you is much better ....holy @#$%^^&* you hot! :thumbup: :D

[CallaghanFilms]

Thanks for the replies...I was hoping that you would have entered, my man...
I would love to see science fiction through your eyes.
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[arielman]

First off the actors did a nice job . Didn't get the story the first time as the audio was low in spots . Watched it again with volume up and all was explained .
The 1880's touch was great sure glad you had the proper attire..lmao
The actor across from Kimko I thought was perfect . He looks familiar , has he been on T.V ? ...he just looks so familiar .
Some one thought the Board Room scene was too long ..HHmmm I don't think it was . That's my opinion anyway .
The only complaint I have is a small one ..The ending in which the Earth Blows up .but that ties in with the story .
Nice work
Ian

[CallaghanFilms]

First off the actors did a nice job . Didn't get the story the first time as the audio was low in spots . Watched it again with volume up and all was explained .
The 1880's touch was great sure glad you had the proper attire..lmao
The actor across from Kimko I thought was perfect . He looks familiar , has he been on T.V ? ...he just looks so familiar .
Some one thought the Board Room scene was too long ..HHmmm I don't think it was . That's my opinion anyway .
The only complaint I have is a small one ..The ending in which the Earth Blows up .but that ties in with the story .
Nice work
IanThank you so much, Ian.
That is Brett Rice that you are referring to.
He has over 64 major film and television roles under his belt...
With out question, he is best known for his role as Coach Tyrell in Remember The Titans.
http://www.geocities.com/the_callaghans/001Brett-Rice01.jpg

Also...
more recently, he starred as Big Bob Jones, father of Jim Caviezel's title character in Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius
http://www.geocities.com/the_callaghans/001Brett-Rice02.jpg

He accepted the role of Robert Hergewel III in "The Gaussian Project" because he loved the script, and felt it could further showcase his range as an actor. Of course I had to go through hoops with SAG to get the proper releases/waivers for him to appear in it.

Check out the Theatrical Demo on his website...
http://brettrice.com/main.html

Cheershttp://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/beer.gifIan, and thanks again.

[kimko]

man i get to post 100th!!!! what an amazing actor to work with! i learned a lot!

[kimko]

oops too late

[arielman]

Thanks for the information .I think it is great when someone with so much talent wants to help .To bad about the crap you must go through to get him but it was worth it . So lucky you were to have such talent( everyone ) in your film .
Good luck .
Ian

[ExtremeSleuth]

Thank you so much, Ian.
That is Brett Rice that you are referring to.
He has over 64 major film and television roles under his belt...
With out question, he is best known for his role as Coach Tyrell in Remember The Titans.
http://www.stickypod.com/stickypod_upload/uploads/001Brett-Rice01.jpg

Also...
more recently, he starred as Big Bob Jones, father of Jim Caviezel's title character in Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius
http://www.stickypod.com/stickypod_upload/uploads/001Brett-Rice02.jpg

He accepted the role of Robert Hergewel III in "The Gaussian Project" because he loved the script, and felt it could further showcase his range as an actor. Of course I had to go through hoops with SAG to get the proper releases/waivers for him to appear in it.

Check out the Theatrical Demo on his website...
http://brettrice.com/main.html

Cheershttp://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/beer.gifIan, and thanks again.

I've said it before but it's so impressive that you got him to be in your film! Props to you Callaghan!

[CallaghanFilms]

I've said it before but it's so impressive that you got him to be in your film! Props to you Callaghan!Much appreciated, ravinesedge.

[CallaghanFilms]

...To bad about the crap you must go through to get him but it was worth it . So lucky you were to have such talent( everyone ) in your film .
Good luck .
IanYeah, I spent the majority of that last week prior to the shoot filing one form or another. Luckily for me, the local SAG executive is a stand-up guy, and was very helpful throughout.
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[spidey]

Yea he was worth it.

[CallaghanFilms]

Yea he was worth it.He was indeed.
Thanks again, spidey.
Cheershttp://www.dvxuser.com/V6/images/smilies/beer.gifmy man.

[CallaghanFilms]

Kimko and Brett Rice were fantastic, but I also should mention our third man, Ed Donovan...
http://eddonovan.com/assets/ed_mcqueen.jpghttp://eddonovan.com/assets/ed_monster.jpg
He got his start as...........................More recently, you
Steve McQueen's.............................may have seen
stand-in in Norman..........................him in Monster, as the
Jewison's classic..............................prison guard.
The Thomas Crown
Affair.

[kimko]

darn Ed you got to grab my girl. you never told me, that i'm jealous, but then again she wasn't looking too beautiful on the movie.

[Brandon Rice]

Dang man, you had to have had the most experienced cast in this fest.

[CallaghanFilms]

Dang man, you had to have had the most experienced cast in this fest.Thanks for the compliment, Brice.
You are more than kind.
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[CallaghanFilms]

Here is an extended scene that was trimmed down a bit. I loved this exchange between Kimko's Val and Brett Rice's Hergewel...


ANGLE - VAL

~who is now both sickened and furious.

VAL
So tell me, Hergewel- before you were able to locate this whore a vatic', what happened to these poor volunteers, as you so call them? Death?

Val closes his eyes.

VAL
No... far worse. They are... adrift in an endless parallel of darkness. Condemned men... forever to suffer.

ANGLE - HERGEWEL

HERGEWEL
(in an icy voice)
Collateral damage, Mister Corliss.

ANGLE - VAL

~the CAMERA MOVES with him as he crosses the room, stopping to peer out the window into the night.

VAL
(without turning)
Then, I suggest you go ahead and bottom line me, and make it quick. My patience has run its course.

TWO SHOT - HERGEWEL AND DARDEN

~who glance at one another.

DARDEN
(to Val)
As I'm sure you have determined, Le Berge went AWOL somewhere in the mid-to-late nineteenth century. We received one final transmission from him, which I can arrange for you to hear.

MED. SHOT - VAL

VAL
(still facing window)
Not necessary. He sounded mad, athirst for power. His ravings were those of one with an off-the-charts God Complex. Am I close?

ANGLE - DARDEN

DARDEN
That's it exactly, Val. We have...

ANGLE - VAL

VAL
(half turning)
Dammit, man! That was a rhetorical question. You have assembled a team to accompany the only other evolvatic you know -yours truly- to locate your Doctor Le Berge...and deliver his pink slip personally. If I fail to locate him
(Val makes a cut-throat motion with his thumb.)

ANGLE - HERGEWEL

HERGEWEL
Rather over-simplified for the possible complete destruction of the multiverse, Mister Corliss - even for you. You are our man, then?


Edit: Please excuse the format...things got a bit jumbled after copying and pasting.

[CallaghanFilms]

darn Ed you got to grab my girl...He had his work cut out for him, having to be between yourself & Brett (I sure as poo poo wouldn't have wanted to be in that spot.)
He did a fabulous job in any case.
:thumbup:

[ExtremeSleuth]

Here is an extended scene that was trimmed down a bit. I loved this exchange between Kimko's Val and Brett Rice's Hergewel...


ANGLE - VAL

~who is now both sickened and furious.

VAL
So tell me, Hergewel- before you were able to locate this whore a vatic', what happened to these poor volunteers, as you so call them? Death?

Val closes his eyes.

VAL
No... far worse. They are... adrift in an endless parallel of darkness. Condemned men... forever to suffer.

ANGLE - HERGEWEL

HERGEWEL
(in an icy voice)
Collateral damage, Mister Corliss.

ANGLE - VAL

~the CAMERA MOVES with him as he crosses the room, stopping to peer out the window into the night.

VAL
(without turning)
Then, I suggest you go ahead and bottom line me, and make it quick. My patience has run its course.

TWO SHOT - HERGEWEL AND DARDEN

~who glance at one another.

DARDEN
(to Val)
As I'm sure you have determined, Le Berge went AWOL somewhere in the mid-to-late nineteenth century. We received one final transmission from him, which I can arrange for you to hear.

MED. SHOT - VAL

VAL
(still facing window)
Not necessary. He sounded mad, athirst for power. His ravings were those of one with an off-the-charts God Complex. Am I close?

ANGLE - DARDEN

DARDEN
That's it exactly, Val. We have...

ANGLE - VAL

VAL
(half turning)
Dammit, man! That was a rhetorical question. You have assembled a team to accompany the only other evolvatic you know -yours truly- to locate your Doctor Le Berge...and deliver his pink slip personally. If I fail to locate him
(Val makes a cut-throat motion with his thumb.)

ANGLE - HERGEWEL

HERGEWEL
Rather over-simplified for the possible complete destruction of the multiverse, Mister Corliss - even for you. You are our man, then?


Edit: Please excuse the format...things got a bit jumbled after copying and pasting.


that's great stuff Callaghan! you're a very talented writer.

[kimko]

It sucks when shi t falls through. I'm confident all will be well on the DVD and you'll have a much more solid project at that. Thanks for the replies.hehehehe that's funny (SHI T falls thru):nads: :love4: these

[CallaghanFilms]

that's great stuff Callaghan! you're a very talented writer.:dankk2:ravinesedge.
I feel personally that the quick over-lapping dialogue from cinema past was the best ever typed. I have been greatly inspired by screenwriters from the era of the late 30's -> the 50's throughout my own writing excursions. That is why I was more than a little moved when krestofre said,
...Everything is so calculated and carefully chosen. It reminds me of storries from the 40s and 50s. The kind of stuff that no one does anymore. Great.Again, thank you for the praise. I am very appreciative of it. to say the least.

:beer:Here's to you, ravinesedge

[iSTy]

Not sure that I knew what this film was about, but I did get quite engrossed in it. Thought the explosion at the end was quite good.

[CallaghanFilms]

Not sure that I knew what this film was about, but I did get quite engrossed in it.Works for me...I'll take it.:thumbsup:


Thought the explosion at the end was quite good.That's a credit to Murphy's handiwork.

:beer:

[iSTy]

Well done, Murphy :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Captain KickAss]

I wanted to like this film. I really wanted to. But I just couldn't get there.

There was just way too much dialogue for my tastes, and the opening scene seems to go on FOREVER. I have watched it several times now, and still do not get it or care for whatever "it" is.

Once that scene was over...I expected things to make more sense, or at least get more interesting, but they didn't...and then the world blew up. That part I got.

Aesthetically this film was pretty good. Not great...but pretty good. In terms of sound, the boardroom was hard to understand, and the scene where the old guy in the suit is talking to some less old guy in a cowboy get-up, was way too abrupt, and even sounded a tad overmodulated.

As far as the acting goes...it was okay but nothing stellar.

And the story was interesting, but hampered by an exceedingly overly verbose script.

[CallaghanFilms]

I wanted to like this film. I really wanted to. But I just couldn't get there....:beer:Here's to the film that does get you there safe and sound.


There was just way too much dialogue for my tastes....

...And the story was interesting, but hampered by an exceedingly overly verbose script....and here's to the resurrection of silent films:beer:

[Brandon Rice]

Hehe... you're the man Callaghan! Here's to you.:beer:

[CallaghanFilms]

Hehe... you're the man Callaghan! Here's to you.:beer:

http://www.stickypod.com/stickypod_upload/uploads/rodneydangerfield.jpg
Hey, even in my own thread I get no respect.

[lookatmeimbender]

http://www.stickypod.com/stickypod_upload/uploads/rodneydangerfield.jpg
Hey, even in my own thread I get no respect.


lol!

[spidey]

nice.

[kimko]

wow .. i can hear rolling stones "coming down agaaiinn" damn that was some work time consuming CHAD! it was amazing stuff you had there, my new friend you are an amazing writer and visionist. i will be there in a lickety split any time you need me. and not just for filming my brother! you can count on me!:)

[badassmofro]

Your film talked to much. It bored me. Yadda Yadda Yadda...Blah Blah Blah

[Slimothy]

Your film talked to much. It bored me. Yadda Yadda Yadda...Blah Blah Blah

We're going to send your film to the corner.






Good input badassmofro.

[kimko]

if you notice these scmuks just joined so someone is putting them up to it and they have no whereabouts who they are?

[kimko]

it's most likely the same dude who was LIMO the thanks thread

[Blaine]

I wanted to like this film. I really wanted to. But I just couldn't get there.

There was just way too much dialogue for my tastes, and the opening scene seems to go on FOREVER.
Obviously, you're not a Tarrantino fan, either. For me, I wanted MORE of the opening scene.

I absolutely cannot believe what I'm seeing in this thread. Talk about getting no respect.

Oh well, Callaghan, I thought you put together a nice short. I honestly felt is was a piece of a longer film and that may have hurt the overall experience but I cannot fathom some of the most recent responses you are gettting. :beer: :beer:

[Captain KickAss]

Blaine,

What can I say. You pinned me there. No, I am not a fan of Mr. Tarantino. I find him too to be a bit on the verbose side for my tastes.

I sincerely apologize for any disrespect I may have conveyed in my review of "The Gaussian Project," I was just speaking my mind...and my mind does tend to run a bit on the blunt side at times.

[kimko]

i think maybe he was talking about badasmofro? Capt. yours was honest but not tackey

[Blaine]

i think maybe he was talking about badasmofro? Capt. yours was honest but not tackey
You're right, Kimko. It was only the Tarrantino comment that applied to the Capt. The rest was to that other non-constructive nonsense.

Captain KickAss, I didn't think you were being disrespectful, I was only disagreeing with your dialogue assessment...an opinion, of course, to which you are entitled.

[ExtremeSleuth]

Your film talked to much. It bored me. Yadda Yadda Yadda...Blah Blah Blah


ah yes another silent film fanatic.

[kimko]

thanks Blaine i know we taken a few hits and thanks for cusioning the blows. but everyone has different taste and i personally like that cause it makes the world a colrful place. beleive me i'm the hardest cirtique of myself. there is always room for improvement. that's why we're on this site.

[spidey]

This was a great movie and I enjoyed every aspect of it. the writing the lighting and the acting. Kimko you're great man! now I know! I hope to see your team in the next fest. dont let the new guys get to you. say what they will and let them try to make a movie.

[ExtremeSleuth]

This was a great movie and I enjoyed every aspect of it. the writing the lighting and the acting. Kimko you're great man! now I know! I hope to see your team in the next fest. dont let the new guys get to you. say what they will and let them try to make a movie.


here here :beer: :beer:

[kimko]

thanks Spidey,Ravinesedge. i've been sitting in for Chad on this, man you know he's tired and he's back to work doing his other job. all you guy's are tired. but we must go on! WE CAN BE HEROES.... JUST IN 5 MINUTES, man we must be insane!

[spidey]

insanity is what drives us

[kimko]

now theres a quote! Machinist has a thread on that

[CallaghanFilms]

...There was just way too much dialogue for my tastes, and the opening scene seems to go on FOREVER...
Obviously, you're not a Tarrantino fan, either. For me, I wanted MORE of the opening scene.

I absolutely cannot believe what I'm seeing in this thread. Talk about getting no respect...Thank you, Blaine, for your continued support.
It shall not be forgotten, my man.
Cheers:beer:pal

[CallaghanFilms]

Your film talked to much. It bored me. Yadda Yadda Yadda...Blah Blah Blah
ah yes another silent film fanatic.I must admit that I am quite fond of Buster Keaton's body of work myself.:D
Cheers:beer:ravinesedge
From one humble Spielberg disciple to another...thank you, my man.

[CallaghanFilms]

This was a great movie and I enjoyed every aspect of it. the writing the lighting and the acting. Kimko you're great man! now I know! I hope to see your team in the next fest...Spidey...
Thank you, my friend.
That means a lot to me.
You know how strongly I feel about your film as well.
Cheers:beer:amigo.
...dont let the new guys get to you. say what they will and let them try to make a movie...I will no doubt be waiting in the front row for those cinematic masterpieces...popcorn and candy in lap...ready to roll.
I'll save you a seat, Spidey.:thumbsup:

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

Chad and Kimko,

Please allow me to come to the dance very late. Things were so crazy for me during SciFest -- moving across country -- big gig -- school -- crazy, and I just didn't get to it. But I wanted to come by anyway and comment on your film because it warrants comment.

Very solid offering guys. I have a few quibbles here and there but I dug this tough guy drama. I thought the acting and the lighting were particularly top nocth. Also the concept and story were quite interesting. I really appreciated how real the world felt too.

Nice job guys! Thanks for making it -- looking forward to both your entries for hero fest.


Jack

[CallaghanFilms]

Enjoy :beer:

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EDIT:
Fixed the link...

[Blaine]

Thanks for letting us in on the blooper reel. Some funny stuff there...:beer: :beer:

[Cryogenic Filmworks]

Hey it's gone or something.:(

[CallaghanFilms]

↑
It should be working now, fellas.

Again, that link is...
http://www.stickypod.com/videos/showphoto.php/photo/2473/cat/528
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[arielman]

just watched it ...Thanks for the clip it was worth the wait .

Sure looked like everyone had a good time .
Ian

[Jeremy Ordan]

Dude that was awesome.

[Slimothy]

Great stuff Chad. Seems like you guys had a kiler time. Too bad you're in FL. I'd love to come out and help out on set.

[Cryogenic Filmworks]

:thumbsup:

Thanks for posting. Kools sfuff there.

[spidey]

always good stuff calli

[CallaghanFilms]

Thanks fellas...

http://www.forum-tvs.ru/style_emoticons/default/director.gifI look forward to working with all involved again on other projectshttp://www.forum-tvs.ru/style_emoticons/default/director.gif

Cheers, guyshttp://www.forumup.it/images/smiles/mistick_beer.gif

[ExtremeSleuth]

sweet clip. looks like yous guys had a bunch of fun. looking forward to seeing something more from you Callaghan. best of luck to you on whatever you do.