Noa/Rice Digital Presents: "Into the Darkness"

[Brandon Rice]

SEE THE FILM HERE!

http://www.nrestudios.com/horror_mirror/IntotheDarkness-BrandonRice-BrandonRice.mov

Produced/Directed/Shot/Edited: Brandon Rice
Sound Design & Original Score: Herman Witkam
Title Animation & Visual Effects: Steve Armenakis

http://www.noaricedigital.com/horror/poster.jpg

Synopsis

A young boy is drawn to a place of evil and darkness... through an innocent event...

http://www.noaricedigital.com/horror/behindthescenes.jpg (http://www.noaricedigital.com/horror/BehindtheScenes.mov)

FINAL HORROR FEST SCORES/PLACING FOR "Into the Darkness"

VFX - average Score of 5.2
CINEMATOGRAPHY - average Score of 6.6
EDITING - average Score of 6.4
SOUND - average Score of 5.3
SCORE - average Score of 6.3
SCREENPLAY - average Score of 3.9
ACTING - average Score of 5.8

OVERALL SCORE - 25th Place with average Score of 5.7

[Matt Sconce]

Coolio!

[Jaime V]

woohoo back in the game eh? cool man...I don't know you that well, but I had a feeling you couldn't keep away!

[Brandon Rice]

Yeah, I had to do it! I had some time this afternoon and I was like, Hey lil' bro, wanna make a movie? LOL!

[conrad_johnson]

Ok....this is the 3rd film now....what up wit dat?

[Edgen]

wait to see you back in action! pulling out all the big name actors in this one eh? :) Nothing's better than using your own family for your films. :) (my younger brother is in my film too)

/j

[Edgen]

ha!! Mine is even wearing a yellow shirt too! :)

[Brandon Rice]

Ok....this is the 3rd film now....what up wit dat?

well, both other films fell through due to various reasons... This one didn't, and I'm almost done editing my first cut! :thumbup:

Edgen, that's hillarious! What a coincidence!

[conrad_johnson]

well, both other films fell through due to various reasons... This one didn't, and I'm almost done editing my first cut! :thumbup:

Edgen, that's hillarious! What a coincidence!
I know, I'm just razzin' 'ya:beer:

[Blaine]

Not another one?!? :shocked: You and your little brother...hmmm...we going to get some warping? :2vrolijk_08:

[Brandon Rice]

UPDATE: First rough cut finished. There is ONE effect at the end of the film, and I need someone who can do it. PLEASE let me know, thanks!

[Brandon Rice]

Updated the first post with before and after color grading shots.

[TheatreGuy]

Hey Briceman! Glad you are going to be able to enter something into the fest. I have a feeling that it wouldn't be the same without your input! (of course, I am just speculating since this is my fest!)

Good for you, man!

Wrapped already, huh. Gives you plenty of time to post BTS talk and pics. Don't have any? Make some up!

:thumbsup:

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks man! It is sad I don't have BTS... that's cause it was such a darn spontaneous shoot and stuff... We literally went out for an hour and shot this piece. It's really coming together too! I am talking with Herman Witkam about doing the score. I am working on my color grading and tweaking my cuts right now. I'll add my settings and stuff to the top of the page later as well.... enjoy!

PS. Still need someone for effects.

[Rich Poche]

Yeah, I had to do it! I had some time this afternoon and I was like, Hey lil' bro, wanna make a movie? LOL!
I was worried I was the only one who casted his lilttle bro, LOL.

Hope its turning out well.

Rich

[Blaine]

cool beans... I want more behind the scenes!

I'd love to see some CC'd grabs

Can't wait to see some stuff!

:evil: :evil: :evil:

[Brandon Rice]

Dude, there are CC'd grabs up there :) And, I am sorry, not a whole lot of BTS.

[Blaine]

Cool shots dude

any updates?

[Brandon Rice]

Cool shots dude

any updates?

Thanks! :) :thumbup:

um.... I talked to a sound designer for doing the sound, but I still need a VFX person...

[Edgen]

Brandon... What's your VFX at the end consist of? I actually just fired up my AE tonight.

/j

[Brandon Rice]

Basically some pulsating energy and a suck/disintigrate effect. If you're interested PM me. :) thanks.

[Blaine]

Whoa! That's REALLY cool!

[Blaine]

um... why are you being... um... unBlainelike? :huh: LOL :huh:

LMAO...unBlainelike? :grin: :grin: :grin:


weirdness...

[Blaine]

Agh. I was kiddin around dude...:)

[Blaine]

I figured so... :) sa'll good... nice to see the comical side of the Blainester! heehee

In one sense I agree... in another I completely disagree...

[Blaine]

Wow, I understand where you're coming from now.

[Tom Marshall]

Right on Brandon!! Good to see you're finally going to be shooting something... 3rd time's a charm... :grin:

[Brandon Rice]

Right on Brandon!! Good to see you're finally going to be shooting something... 3rd time's a charm... :grin:

Yes sir! It's actually already shot! :thumbup: :2vrolijk_08:

[Tom Marshall]

So did you do the warp?? Tell me you did the warp!!! :cheesy:

[MalcolmOng]

Ha the briceman joined horrorfest after all! Glad that you managed to find some time amidst your Smuggler's Ransom stuff! Great shots, and man...a 1 hour shoot. Dont think i've shot anything longer than 30 seconds in 1 hour flat. Good luck with the editing!

[Tom Marshall]

Hey Malcolm... where's your entry?? :huh:

[Matt Sconce]

I like the CC!

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks Malcolm and Matt... and Tommy, no warping, sorry... Maybe for the next sci-fest (if there ever is another one)

[Blaine]

... and Tommy, no warping, sorry...You've got almost 2 weeks! You mean you can't teach your lil' bro to warp in that time. tssk, tssk, tssk...:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[Tom Marshall]

Come on B-man, rule #1 is you have to please the fans... :cheesy:

[Tom Marshall]

Hey, wasn't that a line from Almost Famous?

[Brandon Rice]

Hey, wasn't that a line from Almost Famous?

LOL! Not sure... never seen that movie...

(I meant the once famous rock band as meaning after they stopped thinking about the fans, they weren't famous anymore) http://img116.exs.cx/img116/8935/s6vhaha.gif

[Blaine]

Brandon, Brandon, Brandon... You went out and "shot for an hour." What kind of "art" are we talking about.

To paraphrase Bruce Dickinson, "you're gonna want that" warping. "I got a fever and the prescriptions is more" warping...

[Brandon Rice]

Hey all... I added some "Fun Facts" on the first page, and also some credits.

[Tom Marshall]

LOL! Not sure... never seen that movie...

(I meant the once famous rock band as meaning after they stopped thinking about the fans, they weren't famous anymore) http://img116.exs.cx/img116/8935/s6vhaha.gif
That's always a bad idea!!!


Blaine... also, to paraphrase Bruce... "Run to the hills... run for your lives..." Umm... wait... :D

[VersuS]

Nice going Brandon. Say, your brother has a cooler name than you do! ;-p

[hvxabuser]

whats this movie about?

[Brandon Rice]

whats this movie about?

A synopsis is forthcoming, it will be updated today. :thumbup: :)

[Brandon Rice]

Tagline added!

[Matt Sconce]

Tagline added!

I like it!

[Tom Marshall]

So Brandon, are you going to do anything other than the vfx at the end of the short? Like a killer soundtrack maybe? :)

[Brandon Rice]

I am awaiting communication with Herman Witkam about the soundtrack... to see if he can squeeze it in... if not, I'll be on the lookout for someone :)

[snodart]

Grabs look nice Brandon. Glad to see you in again.

[Brandon Rice]

Grabs look nice Brandon. Glad to see you in again.

Thanks dude :thumbsup: and thanks for checking out the thread!

[Blaine]

A synopsis is forthcoming, it will be updated today. :thumbup: :)
We're running out of today...

[Brandon Rice]

We're running out of today...

Holy snaps! You're right, I'll get right on it...:thumbup:

[Brandon Rice]

Done... synopsis (brief as it may be) is now on the front post.

[Tom Marshall]

Looking good B-man... you should bump up the grain... that would look cool! :)

[Brandon Rice]

Looking good B-man... you should bump up the grain... that would look cool! :)

Nice idea, I'll try that out!

I added a new poster at the front post! :) :thumbup:

[Matt Sconce]

Nice idea, I'll try that out!

I added a new poster at the front post! :) :thumbup:

Me Likey! :beer:

[Tom Marshall]

Cool poster man... that's a lot of Rice!!! :D

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks guys... I'm uploading clips for Justin right now... he'll be working on one of the visual effect elements... still in search of someone for the final effect... hit me up, if you want to be a part of this little project!

[Tom Marshall]

I can't do effects... never even tried it...

[Brandon Rice]

Well... no problem man, I am sure we'll find someone :)

Clips just went off to Justin... looking forward to his effects on them! :)

[VersuS]

Great poster Brandon!!! Has a comic-feel to it, like something drawn by Todd McFarlane or his copycats at Image Comics...

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks! :) Updates today, none so far... awaiting Justin and his effects geniusness...

[Ben Sliker]

you are a crazy filmmaking/posting fool. good luck man, it's looking like it'll turn out this time, i mean, after all you did try 3 times.

[Brandon Rice]

you are a crazy filmmaking/posting fool. good luck man, it's looking like it'll turn out this time, i mean, after all you did try 3 times.

hehe thanks dude! I think it'll turn out, as long as I get those effects done and some sound design and score... (all in a week's time)

[TheatreGuy]

I am dying to see what you did with your kid brother in an hours worth of time. Probably be amazing.

And here I am laboring night and day trying to figure out how to load tape into my dvx! :grin:

Poster looks good, BranMan!

[VersuS]

And here I am laboring night and day trying to figure out how to load tape into my dvx! :grin:


It's easy, you just throw down your divx until something pops out and you squeeze the tape in as hard as you can, then squeeze this thing that popped out back in.....at least that's what I did

[TheatreGuy]

Thanks VersuS! That worked!!! Woo Hoo... Time to start taping!!!

um, how do you get that little black thingy off the front of the lens?

[Brandon Rice]

LOL!!! ROFL! Catch that on tape and you'll WIN the horrorfest!!!!

TheatreGuy: Thanks for the comments, and I hope I don't disappoint! :)

[TheatreGuy]

I am sure that you won't.... after all, your brothers debut is counting on your success!

But no pressure, eh?

[Brandon Rice]

I am sure that you won't.... after all, your brothers debut is counting on your success!

But no pressure, eh?

This is true....

naw, no pressure... I already sent my sister into stardom! And, now she's an award winning actress! :Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

[TheatreGuy]

True story? Details!

[Brandon Rice]

Oh yeah. She won best supporting actress for her role in the film I did for sci-fest, A Price Too High. It was her first big role in a film, of any kind... I wrote the script for her, because I knew she had the skilz... Here's the thread about the movie... Also, if you go to my website, there's a teaser trailer there...

Also, keep in mind, the DVXuser contest version was 6 min. while the full version of the film (Much better IMO) was 12 min.

Thread
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=46457

Website
www.noariceprod.com/apth

It's funny, because she (being a great actress) was Catering/Craft Service for Smuggler's Ransom...

[VersuS]

Thanks VersuS! That worked!!! Woo Hoo... Time to start taping!!!

um, how do you get that little black thingy off the front of the lens?

this is a bit trickier...so bare with me...

once you have the divx all ready to roll with your tape inside (make sure the thing is tightly shut, use some gaffer tape if needed) you then take a piece of rope and tie your camera up with one end of the rope, like a lasso, and then hold firmly to the other end of the rope and start moving it around as fast as you can and as high as you can, like you want to catch a bad guy running away, so (and this is the key point) when you feel that you've reached a top-speed of moving the lasso with your dvx around, release the rope and try to throw it as far away as possible (so you better do this outdoors). With any luck and if you've reached the desired speed and angle, the black thingy will come off very smoothly.

If you feel that all of the above is too damn hard, then take a hacksaw and chop the lens off. Releasing the lens off the camera will scare the black thingy and it will release its grip from the lens and slowly move away. Then use some super glue to make the lens a part of the camera once again.

You can find more details in my upcoming book, '100 things to do with your DVX before the end of the world'

[TheatreGuy]

Wow! Brandon, that's awesome. Great footage. You really know how to use that camera! Grats man!

So, was the time limit 12 minutes for that festival? Shesh! I could use an extra 2 minutes on my film!

Is there a was I can watch the entire film sometime?

Nice work and nice acting. I like the guy with the rifle. He seems awesome.

[TheatreGuy]

this is a bit trickier...so bare with me...

once you have the divx all ready to roll with your tape inside (make sure the thing is tightly shut, use some gaffer tape if needed) you then take a piece of rope and tie your camera up with one end of the rope, like a lasso, and then hold firmly to the other end of the rope and start moving it around as fast as you can and as high as you can, like you want to catch a bad guy running away, so (and this is the key point) when you feel that you've reached a top-speed of moving the lasso with your dvx around, release the rope and try to throw it as far away as possible (so you better do this outdoors). With any luck and if you've reached the desired speed and angle, the black thingy will come off very smoothly.

If you feel that all of the above is too damn hard, then take a hacksaw and chop the lens off. Releasing the lens off the camera will scare the black thingy and it will release its grip from the lens and slowly move away. Then use some super glue to make the lens a part of the camera once again.

You can find more details in my upcoming book, '100 things to do with your DVX before the end of the world'
I am LMAO!!!! That is hysterical!!!

Sorry B-Man to be chewing up your thread like this.

But that is funny! :grin: (thank you for devoting so much time in that explanation!) priceless!

[Brandon Rice]

Wow! Brandon, that's awesome. Great footage. You really know how to use that camera! Grats man!

So, was the time limit 12 minutes for that festival? Shesh! I could use an extra 2 minutes on my film!

Is there a was I can watch the entire film sometime?

Nice work and nice acting. I like the guy with the rifle. He seems awesome.

Thanks man! :)

No, the time limit was 6 min. As I posted above, the cut for the DVXuser fest was 6 min, and the full cut is 12.

Thanks for checking it out... We're still waiting on several film festivals, as we submitted it to about 6, and made into two so far...:thumbup:

[VersuS]

Sorry man! Want me to move it?

[Brandon Rice]

Ah no prob. guys, it's funny stuff... I am sure the thread will get back on track... btw TheatreGuy, I just PM'd ya.

[TheatreGuy]

Thanks man! :)

No, the time limit was 6 min. As I posted above, the cut for the DVXuser fest was 6 min, and the full cut is 12.
D'oh! I see that now. :embarasse

Got the PM. :dankk2:

Okay.... back to "Into the Darkness" :beer:

[VersuS]

So Brandon, I guess your location was your place right? Was there any problems with moving things around or did you use it as it was? I've used my place and Stratos' place quite a few times for our projects but we almost never move the furniture or add any elements unless its really really necessary.

[Brandon Rice]

So Brandon, I guess your location was your place right? Was there any problems with moving things around or did you use it as it was? I've used my place and Stratos' place quite a few times for our projects but we almost never move the furniture or add any elements unless its really really necessary.

Yes, it was my place. What is great is there's an awesome swingset in the front yard, and this creepy place behind the house that we used... I've always wanted to find a time to use that place, and finally did.

[VersuS]

You have a backyard!!! I own a flat so backyard, front yard, inyard is out of the question. But we have a very cool basement that I will use for my next try. Actually the next project (set for January 2007) is called the Appartment and takes place at my building. Lots of stairs, lots of basement,lots of elevator....

[Brandon Rice]

Basements are sweet... no basements in CA sadly :(

[VersuS]

Really? It's a standard thing for our buildings here to have basements. All of the appartment buildings have big basements, elevators, balconies, stairs....

[Brandon Rice]

Well... I just spoke with Herman, and he's officially onboard for sound design, and score!

Last piece of the puzzle is someone for the final VFX... And, if I could get some COOL title animation, I would love that too...

[Brandon Rice]

Really? It's a standard thing for our buildings here to have basements. All of the appartment buildings have big basements, elevators, balconies, stairs....

Yeah, no basements here, I think because of Earthquakes.

[VersuS]

Well... I just spoke with Herman, and he's officially onboard for sound design, and score!

Last piece of the puzzle is someone for the final VFX... And, if I could get some COOL title animation, I would love that too...

Great news! I'd love to have title animation myself but I'm no good with AE...2 years ago I used to work as a product manager for the greek IMC for Apple so I got my hands on Final Cut, Livetype, Motion...I was really good with those...but leaving the company meant that I left this toys behind as well and I dont own a Mac so....

So good luck with your VFX!!!!

[VersuS]

Yeah, no basements here, I think because of Earthquakes.
Well we have a lot of Earthquakes here as well, Greece is actually an earthquake-generating f****! But we have really strong policies in terms of building buildings (that sounded nice - say it 10 times really fast).

[TheatreGuy]

Brandon, dude! That was awesome! I just watched "A Price Too High." Great work!

I can see why your sis was won the award. Curious why she was nominated for a "supporting role" though. Wouldn't you consider her to be the lead?

And I hope that the agent was nominated. I loved his performance.

But, about your filmmaking talents. Wonderful! I love what you did. It looks so professional. (I know that is a stupid thing to say but it's true.)

How did you do the handheld stuff? It was so subtle.

And your editing was very nicely done. I especially liked your edit from her running into the door of the warehouse to the SUV pulling up. I had to stop the film and watch that frame by frame. Very slick!

And I can't say enough about the score. Kerr is great.

Thank you for sharing that with me!

Good luck in the festivals. (I don't know how you cut that for dvx's fest!)

[Brandon Rice]

Brandon, dude! That was awesome! I just watched "A Price Too High." Great work!

I can see why your sis was won the award. Curious why she was nominated for a "supporting role" though. Wouldn't you consider her to be the lead?

And I hope that the agent was nominated. I loved his performance.


Hey man, thanks a bunch! It was a fun one to do.

I think she was nominated in supporting category as this was a short film, and the festival had shorts and features...

Sadly, Jorge did not get nominated, and I don't know why, he was spot on and just a pro all around...


But, about your filmmaking talents. Wonderful! I love what you did. It looks so professional. (I know that is a stupid thing to say but it's true.)

How did you do the handheld stuff? It was so subtle.

And your editing was very nicely done. I especially liked your edit from her running into the door of the warehouse to the SUV pulling up. I had to stop the film and watch that frame by frame. Very slick!

And I can't say enough about the score. Kerr is great.

Thank you for sharing that with me!

Good luck in the festivals. (I don't know how you cut that for dvx's fest!)

Thanks again man!

The handheld stuff was all without a shoulder brace (that I used on Smuggler's Ransom) too! Which is still amazing to me, as I don't know how I could ever do handheld again with it (the shoulderbrace)... I shoot so much stuff handheld and have worked extremely hard to be steady with it... I guess it just takes a lot of practice.

Thanks for the comment on editing... That's where I started in this line of work, editing... It's still my favorite part of the process!

Yeah, Matt Derr (also scoring Smuggler's Ransom) is fantastic... Would you believe A Price Too High was only his second full score? Pretty great stuff!

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment dude! Problem is, you'll be expecting "Into the Darkness" to be just as epic and expansive... But, I only have one actor! lol...

[TheatreGuy]

... Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment dude! Problem is, you'll be expecting "Into the Darkness" to be just as epic and expansive... But, I only have one actor! lol...
No, I won't hold you to that. I won't be surprised if you do it, but I won't hold you to it. :)

And thank for correcting Matt Derr's name. He deserves to be known!

Thanks again for the viewing and best to you and the cast and crew!

[Brandon Rice]

No, I won't hold you to that. I won't be surprised if you do it, but I won't hold you to it. :)


Thanks dude... :) I'll do my best to put something out that's interesting and decent, how's that? :)



And thank for correcting Matt Derr's name. He deserves to be known!


No prob. And indeed he does, he's really a great talent.



Thanks again for the viewing and best to you and the cast and crew!

Thanks man... we pretty much have the same core group for Smuggler's Ransom... and again, it was a wonderful experience, and will continue to be I am sure. Thanks again.

[Brandon Rice]

UPDATE: Steve Arm (who did effects for Norm Sander's "Sparrow") has signed on to do the title animation... he may also do the final effect as well... not sure yet.

[Charli]

It's nice when a location is readily available to you. People's homes make for
great locations, you can feed everyone right there! Looking forward to it.

[Brandon Rice]

It's nice when a location is readily available to you. People's homes make for
great locations, you can feed everyone right there! Looking forward to it.

Yes indeed! And it's also really nice when it's just you and your lil' bro... doesn't take a lot to feed us... :)

Hope you enjoy, and thanks for checkin' the thread! :)

[Larry Rutledge]

Yes indeed! And it's also really nice when it's just you and your lil' bro... doesn't take a lot to feed us... :)

If he's anything like you then a helping of chili fries or a trip to Taco Bell should do the trick :thumbsup: :grin:

[Brandon Rice]

If he's anything like you then a helping of chili fries or a trip to Taco Bell should do the trick :thumbsup: :grin:

Oh YEAH! That always works! :)

I'm about to go have Mediterranian food for lunch, mm.... but enough about that....
back to "Into the Darkness":beer: :beer:

[Brandon Rice]

I got a test render of the title back from Steve Arm... it's looking good, he'll be tweaking it a bit, and probably sending back late tonight...

[Matt Sconce]

I got a test render of the title back from Steve Arm... it's looking good, he'll be tweaking it a bit, and probably sending back late tonight... Cool dude! Did you find that VFX guy yet. i wish you the best on that!

[Brandon Rice]

Got the first draft of the score back from Herman... will send notes tonight... sounds good so far...

[TheatreGuy]

Progress, progress... sound good B-Man. I've had a great day today myself. My footage is piecing together nicely! I think that perhaps I can stop dropping all of my self-depreciating wise-cracks about my filmmaking skills! :violin: (I've always wanted to use that smiley!)

Congrats on picking up your vfx guy! That's really cool. Is this someone you know or did they just respond to your notice? (gotta love this place!) :love4: :love4: :love4:

[Brandon Rice]

Cool man, good to hear that!

I actually don't "know" the guy... but he's been around dvxuser for quite some time, good guy...

[TheatreGuy]

Cool beans. Maybe a new resource and contact! Always good.

Sorry for lying on the Black Angel thread. I couldn't resist! :evil:

[Brandon Rice]

Cool beans. Maybe a new resource and contact! Always good.

Sorry for lying on the Black Angel thread. I couldn't resist! :evil:

Yes sir... no problem about the thread, I knew you were kiddin' hehe

[SCARY STUFF!]

What kind of movie this?
It star that little kid?
He look like tastey apetizer to me ... in fact what kind of name Spurgeon Rice ... that sound like food too.

Is that evil soccer ball ... does evil soccer ball attack boy ? me hope so that kind of movie Scary Stuff! like. But people always mess up good movie like that when people still alive at end. Me no understand why unhappy endings with people still alive or get away like that. Alien great movie but better if Sigourney Weaver get eat at end. Then in sequals Alien eat someone else. That be much better.

Also better be warping in movie or Scary Stuff eat small Rice and Big rice.

[Tom Marshall]

Some people die at the end of mine... :)

[SCARY STUFF!]

oh that sound good but not as good as if main character die to.

me watch your movie ... if it very very evil then me reward you by let you watch me eat family before I eat you.

[Tom Marshall]

He doesn't die, but he does something very very very bad. Does that count for something?

[Brandon Rice]

mm... there's death here... in a shocking way Scary Stuff!

[Brandon Rice]

Sent some notes on the score off to Herman... now awaiting Justin and Steve to see what they come up with effects-wise... Going to bed... will check back in, in the AM! :)

[Brandon Rice]

Update... sent font to Steve for the title animation... will be waiting on that now... Still not sure if Steve's going to have time to do the final effect or not... we shall see...

[TheatreGuy]

Thanks for the updates! You are so good at that!!! :)

How are things looking?

[Brandon Rice]

Things are looking great. I am working with Steve on the title, and it's turning out fantastic!

[Beat Takeshi]

Cool, you were able to shoot a quickie too!
good luck

[Brandon Rice]

Cool, you were able to shoot a quickie too!
good luck

Thanks Aram :thumbsup: Nothing like a last minute flick! :)

[Brandon Rice]

I just got the title animation from Steve (the full res final) and it's sweet! Love it!

Also, I am not sure who did it, but someone threw a lame vote on my thread... I don't really care about the star ratings too much, but c'mon... do you really have to do that? Do I really pose that big a threat? LOL! whatever...

[Matt Sconce]

I just got the title animation from Steve (the full res final) and it's sweet! Love it!

Also, I am not sure who did it, but someone threw a lame vote on my thread... I don't really care about the star ratings too much, but c'mon... do you really have to do that? Do I really pose that big a threat? LOL! whatever...

I know, that is totally lame that soemone did that. Star ratings are dumb anyway! Its coming soon my friend! Almost time to get to watch these spiftabulous films. I am looking forward to seeing your little brother's acting debut! :thumbup:

[Brandon Rice]

I know, that is totally lame that soemone did that. Star ratings are dumb anyway! Its coming soon my friend! Almost time to get to watch these spiftabulous films. I am looking forward to seeing your little brother's acting debut! :thumbup:

Thanks for the support man, yeah... I wish we could just get rid of these star ratings... something we could bring up with the mods perhaps? Oh well... can't wait to see ALL the films! :) And, I hope my lil' bro's acting does not disappoint! For never doing it, I think he was mighty good!

[Daniel Skubal]

yeah man, don't sweat the star ratings. They mean nothing.

The film's looking good so far. I love the screenies you have up on the first post of the thread.

[Brandon Rice]

The film's looking good so far. I love the screenies you have up on the first post of the thread.

Thanks dude! And thanks for stopping by to comment... I hope you enjoy! :thumbup:

[cinealma]

Can't wait to see what you do with a fire lit under your butt. Hey, just for having the gumption, I gave this thread... 5 STARS! :thumbsup:

Looking good so far!


John G.

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks a lot dude! Looks like my thread has at least the MOST star ratings... at 7... heehee...

[TheatreGuy]

I don't understand the star ratings. I see them at the top of the page and I've seen several thread with stars ratings. And I imagine that if people feel that your thread should stand out, they apply a star? right?

So, what's wrong with your thread having a star rating? Or is it that you don't like them in general? I noticed that msconce said the same thing.

And when you said that you have the most star ratings at 7, does that mean that 7 people gave you stars?

Just some dumb questions... since it was mentioned.

Ted

[n8ture]

I'd love to know what the bandwidth transfer is going to be like on 10/1! :)

Looking forward to your film Brandon. This is getting exciting!

[Brandon Rice]

I'd love to know what the bandwidth transfer is going to be like on 10/1! :)

Looking forward to your film Brandon. This is getting exciting!

Thanks man! I am downloading the final effect from Steve right now...

[Brandon Rice]

Just saw the test render of the final effect. It looks great!

I also just watched the short again, and I will say it gives me a weird discomforting feeling... an uneasiness... I cannot describe it... it's pretty wild.

[Tom Marshall]

Just saw the test render of the final effect. It looks great!

I also just watched the short again, and I will say it gives me a weird discomforting feeling... an uneasiness... I cannot describe it... it's pretty wild.

That's cause it's your little brother!!! :)

[Brandon Rice]

Naw... I don't ever look at my family members in my films as my family members... but yeah, it's trippy... anyway...

[Tom Marshall]

So have you wrapped it up yet or are you still in the editing stage?

[Brandon Rice]

So have you wrapped it up yet or are you still in the editing stage?

Editing was done the first day, nothing's changed picture wise since then.... waiting on score and effects at the moment, then I'll throw some quick end credits at the end :) :thumbsup:

[spooky138]

Wow! I'm interested in seeing what you cooked up in such a short time. I bet it's good. Spontaneity really lends itself to this genre sometimes.

[Brandon Rice]

Wow! I'm interested in seeing what you cooked up in such a short time. I bet it's good. Spontaneity really lends itself to this genre sometimes.

THanks, I hope you enjoy it!

UPDATE: I got the 2nd draft of the score back from Herman today. It sounds fantastic! He's doing a great job!

[Brandon Rice]

Made a new BANNER for my sig :):)

[Brandon Rice]

I have been experimenting with output and compression settings tonight... I am happy my film is short... I can have a much higher bit-rate... So far 1000 kbs. is a 30 meg file.

[Brandon Rice]

I don't understand the star ratings. I see them at the top of the page and I've seen several thread with stars ratings. And I imagine that if people feel that your thread should stand out, they apply a star? right?

So, what's wrong with your thread having a star rating? Or is it that you don't like them in general? I noticed that msconce said the same thing.

And when you said that you have the most star ratings at 7, does that mean that 7 people gave you stars?

Just some dumb questions... since it was mentioned.

Ted

Ah Ted dude, I totally missed this Q... Sorry!

Anyway, the star ratings are on each thread... and someone always seems to throw a bad rating on my threads... (just mine...) all the time...

The reason I don't like them is because they give inaccurate signals as to which threads are more in-depth or interesting... I think they are dumb and we should just get rid of the star ratings....

And when I said I had 7 votes, I meant 7 people had voted a star rating on my thread... meaning it is a pretty popular thread... anyway, it doesn't really matter to me... I just hope people like the film! :)

Hope that answered the Q's and sorry for missing your post dude!

[jeans]

It's cool you got it done so quick, and from the grabs, it looks quite nice. I hope to be where you're at in a day or two.

[jpbankesmercer]

Brandon,
Just wanted to say best of luck, its nice to see a young guy like you develop on the boards. I know I've always ribbed you but its just a rite of passage here at DVXuser (to see who can stand the heat)
Your work really seems to be getting better and better, great to watch you grow. I look forward to viewing your film.
J

[hvxabuser]

Sometimes it's about the art, not the fans... :) (once said by a once famous rock group... LOL!)


Didn't George Lucas say that too?

Anyway anymore updates or photos bts or anything. also what is thia movie about?

[Brandon Rice]

Oh, don't get me started on George Lucas!!! LOL!

As far as updates, I'll get a few more screen grabs, and a sample bit of the score up as well... I don't have much BTS stuff, as it was just an hour shoot with me and my bro. Check the first page for the synopsis to see what the movies about.

[Brandon Rice]

Brandon,
Just wanted to say best of luck, its nice to see a young guy like you develop on the boards. I know I've always ribbed you but its just a rite of passage here at DVXuser (to see who can stand the heat)
Your work really seems to be getting better and better, great to watch you grow. I look forward to viewing your film.
J

Thanks dude! I really hope ya'll enjoy this little film. It was a fun experience. I am glad my work continues to improve... here's to growth! :beer: :beer:

[conrad_johnson]

Grabs are lookin' real tight yo'. BTW how old is that little boy?

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks man.

He's 10 years old.

[Brandon Rice]

Here's a little sample bit of the score that Herman's working on... it's great stuff!

www.noariceprod.com/horror/sampleforBTS.mp3

[Mark Harris]

Damn that guy's good. I cannot wait for people to hear what he cooked up for us. It's really out of control.

[Brandon Rice]

Yeah, he told me a little about the score for Bloody Mary... I can't wait to hear it! From what he's said, it's pretty fantastic!

[Brandon Rice]

UPDATE: Steve and I are finalizing the last effect... it looks pretty cool!

[Blaine]

For someone asking everyone to post grabs of their project, I don't see many of yours. It's time you give up the goods with some explanation of what we're seeing.:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

Is everything shot with available lighting?

[Brandon Rice]

For someone asking everyone to post grabs of their project, I don't see many of yours. It's time you give up the goods with some explanation of what we're seeing.:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)

Is everything shot with available lighting?

ARE YOU SERIOUS BLAINE! I posted grabs like 10 min. after I captured the darn footage! Dude!

Yes, we shot with available light. I will post my settings tomorrow... We shot the film with a 1/120 shutter speed.

[MOVIE MASTER]

Nice Grabs!

[Brandon Rice]

Nice Grabs!

Thanks buddy. I hope some of the comments I gave you in the PM helped you out. Good luck with your reshoot! :thumbsup:

[MOVIE MASTER]

you know it! 666

[Blaine]

ARE YOU SERIOUS BLAINE! I posted grabs like 10 min. after I captured the darn footage! Dude!

But you only posted two without cc and then with cc. That's all we get? Two stinking grabs? With no explanations of what we're seeing? Dude...

[Brandon Rice]

Blaine. My film is a WHOPPING three minutes long. There aren't many grabs to post! And who has put explanation with their grabs anyway? I have a feeling you're just tryin' to irritate me... (it's workin' btw) hehe

[Michael_Petro]

My film is 5:57 and im afraid to post to much, as it gives stuff away... BTW those shots at the top are pretty cool... My color correction is pretty minimal trying to keep it gritty looking with just availible light.

ps P am now trying 600 kbs and 32k --- 78 megs on the 800 kbs

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks dude... I hope you get that file compressed!

[Michael_Petro]

Thanks dude... I hope you get that file compressed!


me too this is my sixth try... but at least its getting smaller :)

[Brandon Rice]

I got the final effect back from Steve, it looks COOL!

[Brandon Rice]

Got the third draft of the score back from Herman. Whoot! Sounds awesome... a couple timing changes and we'll be finished.

[Brandon Rice]

That's it! The movie is pretty much done... have to throw on some end credits... then we're finished! Herman's score rocks the world, and Steve's effect at the end is awesome. :)

[GTP]

What is this end effect I keep reading about? Hmm....Curious...

[Brandon Rice]

You shall have to see :)

I added a new teaser grab on the first post...

[Steve_Arm]

Yap, stay tuned.

[TheatreGuy]

I got the final effect back from Steve, it looks COOL!
That's great!


That's it! The movie is pretty much done... have to throw on some end credits... then we're finished! Herman's score rocks the world, and Steve's effect at the end is awesome. :)
Congratulations B-Man! Can't wait to see what you and your little brother came up with an hour!!!

A came out of my cave for a moment to read your thread. Sounds great!

[Brandon Rice]

Hey, thanks for checking in dude! I am planning on shooting and posting a short interview tonight... just giving a little more behind the scenes about the short :)

[snodart]

Way to haul some butt Brandon. Can't wait to see it.

[TheatreGuy]

Hey, thanks for checking in dude! I am planning on shooting and posting a short interview tonight... just giving a little more behind the scenes about the short :)
I LOVE your BTS footage!!! I'll definitely be checking it out! (when I can!!!)

[Weston]

Wow....that was quick man. Youve got a finished 3 min film with effects and fully composed score...in what seems like no time at all.

the grabs are looking good...i like the first one especially.

Nice Job!:thumbsup:

[Brandon Rice]

Wow....that was quick man. Youve got a finished 3 min film with effects and fully composed score...in what seems like no time at all.

the grabs are looking good...i like the first one especially.

Nice Job!:thumbsup:

Yep... all thanks to the guys who offered their help, specifically Herman, Steve, and Justin. Thanks guys!

Hope you like the film dude, your's is looking great as well!

[Michael_Petro]

you know whats funny... sometimes when i am on here i feel like i am in a live chat with you :)

[Brandon Rice]

you know whats funny... sometimes when i am on here i feel like i am in a live chat with you :)

HAHA... sometimes it's like that.

UPDATE: Editing behind the scenes interview... will be up tonight. :thumbsup:

[Michael_Petro]

I will be up tonight also ... gotta remove some extra noises From the Vids then re-encode.. But I at least got the vid to a managable size...

[Brandon Rice]

http://www.noariceprod.com/horror/behindthescenes.jpg (http://www.noariceprod.com/horror/BehindtheScenes.mov)

[Matt Sconce]

downloading now then sleeping, going to prayer at the pole, driving home, watching, then commenting!

[Brandon Rice]

Hope you got a chance to look Matt... it was just a short thing I threw together last night...

[Brandon Rice]

Well... almost done, just have to finalize the end credits and render this thing. I am pleased with this little film :)

[Larry Rutledge]

Just watched the BTS a little bit ago...pretty cool. It's just an intimate interview with the producer/director, but gives some insight into just HOW small a production this really was and how everything fell into place to make it possible to create a film on such short notice.

Good job, I enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to seeing the finished film.

Peace,
Larry

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks for watching Larry! I am glad you enjoyed it :)

[Matt Sconce]

I just watched the BTS interview. I liked the fact that you lit this in lowlight to fit with what you were talking about. It sounds like it turned out great. I look forward to seeing it!

[Brandon Rice]

I just watched the BTS interview. I liked the fact that you lit this in lowlight to fit with what you were talking about. It sounds like it turned out great. I look forward to seeing it!

Thanks man, I hope you enjoy the flick come premiere time! :thumbsup: :dankk2:

[Brandon Rice]

Had to remove the grabs on the front page... sorry.

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=65228&page=12

[Weston]

nice bts sir....only one small disappointment:

No interesting tidbits on the previously slated masterpiece to be AMBIENT NOISE?!!!?! Blast!

But anyway....twas quite informative. I can honestly say I'm more excited about it now than I already was...so it has done its duty....and quite well.

Nice job

[Brandon Rice]

Ah Snaps! I knew I forgot something... Ambient Noise will be made some day, I promise... maybe if we ever do another sci-fest... anyway, thanks for the comment, and checking out the thread!

[jenningsp]

it's all looking pretty sharp. i wish i could use my siblings, but they all moved out of home. maybe it's about time i did that...... nah

[Brandon Rice]

it's all looking pretty sharp. i wish i could use my siblings, but they all moved out of home. maybe it's about time i did that...... nah

Thanks man! Yeah, I'm pretty lucky! My sister is an awesome actress, and now I know my lil' bro is pretty good as well! :) I should try the acting thing sometime... maybe it's hereditary :)

[Charli]

Uh, those who love the camera need to stay away from being in front of the
camera. M Night does a disservice to his flicks by his cameo appearances, who
does he think he is, Hitchcock?

[Brandon Rice]

haha, I must say I agree about M. Night. But I've always thought it would be fun to act... I'd never do it in my own film, but maybe someone else's

[Brandon Rice]

Ok here we go... I am introducing a brand new contest for Into the Darkness. Once the films start being viewable online, I will be posting up a quiz about the film and all of the Behind the Scenes material, including EVERYTHING that is on this THREAD. The grand prize will be a copy of the Horrorfest DVD (which will be sure to rock!) and a KEY PROP from the film! Please stay tuned for more details! Thanks!

[g0ldenb0y55]

Briceman, looking forward to see the final product! What I've seen so far looks great! That special effect thing was awesome and the CC looks fabulous!

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks DUDE! I am excited for the premiere. Make sure and check out the contest we're putting on for the film as well! :)

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=72863

[Tom Marshall]

Uh, those who love the camera need to stay away from being in front of the
camera. M Night does a disservice to his flicks by his cameo appearances, who
does he think he is, Hitchcock?

I completely disagree... Night is just an example of someone who's not a good actor. There are plenty of filmmakers who are great actors too... Clint Eastwood being just one of them.

[Brandon Rice]

I completely disagree... Night is just an example of someone who's not a good actor. There are plenty of filmmakers who are great actors too... Clint Eastwood being just one of them.

Good point dude. I'd agree, Clint's great.

UPDATE: Steve and I are working on one final effect. Should be done by Sat. Pushing it close...

[Tom Marshall]

Can't wait to see it Bman! :thumbsup:

[Matt Sconce]

Definitely in my must see list!

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks a ton guys! I hope ya'll like it! :)

[Brandon Rice]

Just sent off the shot for the last effect we need to finish this thing off! :) Crossing my fingers we can get this done by Sun.

[Brandon Rice]

I just wanted to say that Herman Witkam did an AMAZING job on the score and sound design for Into the Darkness. He worked with me on real short notice and did a rockin' job! I cannot wait to hear his work on:

Bloody Mary http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=62077

Rekindled http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=65228

Slim's Revenge (with Sid Barhoorn) http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=66351

[Herman Witkam]

Thx Brandon!

It was great to work on this film, on which sound and music play a big role.

[Charli]

I just saw the bts documentary and I with the lighting, or lack thereof, are
you sure it wasn't an interrogation? I could swear I saw an outline to a gun
in the background, a shadow maybe?

[Brandon Rice]

haha! I kinda lit it like that on purpose... Into the Darkness after all :)

[Brandon Rice]

UPDATE: Still waiting on Steve's final effect shot... also contacted Herman, as I realized we needed ONE MORE sound effect... :)

[Brandon Rice]

Well... no updates tonight, I won't be around until mid-afternoon tomorrow (Golf tournament in the morning) so I hope to have that final effect, and also that change on the sound effect :) Here's hoping!

[Brandon Rice]

Finally home, just saw the last effect from Steve. It looks GREAT! We're pretty well done and should have the film uploaded tomorrow afternoon, or tonight (if we boogie)

[D_and_G]

Finally home, just saw the last effect from Steve. It looks GREAT! We're pretty well done and should have the film uploaded tomorrow afternoon, or tonight (if we boogie) The effect looked great, and I'm sending the clip to Herman right now, so he can see it in the morning (his time)

Great !

Luck to the Brice clans flick... :beer:

[Brandon Rice]

Great !

Luck to the Brice clans flick... :beer:

Thank ya, hope you enjoy the picture!

[Brandon Rice]

UPDATE: Changed mind about changes on Herman's end... so making the final render of the DVD file and MOV file for web. Then time to upload!

[Brandon Rice]

Welll.... I am uploading! 1 hr. left it says... gunna catch some Z's... night.

[Tom Marshall]

Awesome Bman... can't wait to see your flick :)

[Brandon Rice]

Well, woke up this morning and the file's uploaded! :) Now to sit back and wait... I CAN'T wait to see all the films. Good luck to all...

[khmuse]

Good luck to you too! Ours is uploading now (I think we will be the 11th to upload), about about 100 minutes left.

Its kinda anti climactic to watch a bunch of hard work come down to a descending counter slowly ticking by...

[Tom Marshall]

Its kinda anti climactic to watch a bunch of hard work come down to a descending counter slowly ticking by...

lol... no kidding!

[Mark Harris]

yeah, good luck b-man. Looking forward to a week of fantastic horror too!

[Brandon Rice]

Yes sir. Lookin' forward to seeing Bloody Mary!

[jpbankesmercer]

Finally downloading your interview.

[jpbankesmercer]

Hehe, nice location/ lighting /non lighting/ shadows.

Good to see you talking film, looking forward to it.

J

[Brandon Rice]

thanks man :) glad you enjoyed!

[Brandon Rice]

Last update probably until we begin watching all the films... hope ya'll enjoy my little effort... it isn't much, but hopefully everyone enjoys it! :) This should be a great fest!

[MOVIE MASTER]

thanks b man cant wait for the flick

[TheatreGuy]

Thanks B-Man for another excellent thread!

[arielman]

Glad to see you in this FEST Brandon. My son was in all the others but not in this one due to he is off to University (TRENT) in Peterborough . Kinda missed him you know .
I think it is Cool that we do use family members and I better your brother had a lot of fun doing it .
Ian

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks man :) Can't wait to hear what people think of this little film once we can view them! :)

[ChrisHurn]

Awesome Bricey!

Great that you could still get something in for this while doing post on SR..

And I think a big thanks is in order for this man who helped a lot of people get their entries in on time!

:beer:

-Chris

[mentatDUKE]

Eager to watch your movie. This is a quotable:
"Hey lil' bro, wanna make a movie?"

haha. Sounds like me trying to convince my buddies... except less vulgar and not as many insults. :)

[Brandon Rice]

haha thanks a lot man :) hope you enjoy it!

[Brandon Rice]

Awesome Bricey!

Great that you could still get something in for this while doing post on SR..


Yeah, let me tell you it was tough... lost about a week and a half in post work progress... but it was a nice diversion and allowed me to look at SR again with fresh eyes this week, and let me tell ya, it was better than I'd remembered! (and that doesn't happen very often)

[Brandon Rice]

Have we confirmed yet if we will be starting new threads for our films? If not.... here's the line.... Let the reviews begin :)

[Brandon Rice]

I took the idea from Aram, and decided to start a new thread for film comments... Hope you all enjoy it :) It was fun to put together.

Produced/Directed/Shot/Edited: Brandon Rice
Sound Design & Original Score: Herman Witkam
Title Animation & Visual Effects: Steve Armenakis

http://www.noaricedigital.com/horror/poster.jpg

Synopsis

A young boy is drawn to a place of evil and darkness... through an innocent event...

http://www.noaricedigital.com/horror/behindthescenes.jpg (http://www.noaricedigital.com/horror/BehindtheScenes.mov)

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

B rice and mini rice cooking up the San Fran treat.
Wishing you luck B-dawg.

[VersuS]

Hey Bran Man, the guy who did titles is Greek!!!! :)

[Brandon Rice]

Haha thanks guys! The Downloads HAVE BEGUN! WHOO!

[Brandon Rice]

Hey, Into the Darkness is up on Edgen's mirror! Go check it!

http://www.edgenmusic.com/dvxuserhorrorfest/

[Mark Harris]

Good Job b-Man! And what kind of a bad mother-f-er is HERMAN?????

Will comment more on second pass. But your brother did a great acting job. Simple, honest, direct.

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks dude! Yeah, Herman is the man!

[Mark Johnson]

Woo Hoo. You know how much I think of your work, dude. I'll do a full review after I watch this a few more times. I hope you had a suitably great wrap party for your lil bro. He's got a great presence on screen.

More from me later today.

[Brandon Rice]

thank ya Mark! I look forward to it :) Me and my lil' bro's wrap party consisted of him being allowed to be with me while I was editing the film. He really dug it! :)

[Steve_Arm]

LOL! He isn't allowed in your post room?!

[Brandon Rice]

Well, I'll admit... when he's standing over my shoulder asking a zillion questions about what it is I'm editing, and why I put this there, or that there, it get's a bit much, so... I've kindly asked he not bother me while editing... hehe. But on this one, we worked on it together :)

[Filmjunkie677]

Dude, great job. Even more impressive that you threw this together so quick. Loved the desaturated look, some shots almost looked black and white and your bro's shirt was in color. very cool.

What a great, little, location that added to the atmosphere very well. The score brought this up to the next level(great job, Herman). And what fluent, natural acting from your bro. He's a natural.

Loved the silouette shot of him in front of the brick wall.

Keep up the good work, B-man!

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks man! I am glad you enjoyed our flick!

[FlintMI]

Great VFX. Reminded me of Lawnmower Man.

[Mark Johnson]

Brandon,

See frame below. What is that blowing on the right side? Just curious, but it jumps out at me each time I screen stuff.

Mark



http://www.pulp-friction.com/blowing.jpg

[Brandon Rice]

haha, it's part of a tree :)

In fact, it's a small leaf.

[cinealma]

Brandon:

Firstly, I think your little bro' looked good on the screen. I don't know why, but I kept flashing back to River Phoenix in Stand By Me. He has a very natural presence.

The film, for me, was all right. I know you put this together quickly and I feel that what's there ain't bad for the amount of time that went into it as a whole. The sound was EXCELLENT. Sounds like a pro mix. If you guys mixed it yourself on the desktop, well, kudos to you, my friend. The music sounded like classic 80's tv, like I was watching Columbo or something. Not in a bad way, in a very good way.

Overall, the film was just ok for what it was. But there is definitely some very good craft there.


John G.

[TheatreGuy]

Hey Brandon! Nicely done! Pretty incredible what you can do in such short time.

I really liked the simplicity of your film. It says a lot without saying anything.

Great effects. Especially that opening title!

And the music is awesome!

Will be watching this again!

Ted

PS - I am glad that you clarified with Mark what that object was in the upper right hand corner in that one shot. Caught my eye, too and was wondering what that was! Thought it was you at first!

[Brandon Rice]

glad you guys liked it. Yeah, Spurgeon did a GREAT job. I did go simple Ted. I felt it a better idea than trying to do too much (as I did with my sci-fest entry last time out) Thanks for watching!

[Beat Takeshi]

Hey Brandon, great little short. Simple and to the point. The only thing that bothered me was the music and that he looked around about one to many times when he steps into the shadows. Other than that, everything was clear story wise without any dialog. Congrats.

[Brandon Rice]

Hey Brandon, great little short. Simple and to the point. The only thing that bothered me was the music and that he looked around about one to many times when he steps into the shadows. Other than that, everything was clear story wise without any dialog. Congrats.

Thanks for watching Aram. I still gotta take a look at yours... tonight :)

Surprised you didn't like the music. That's one of my favorite parts of the film.

I understand what you're saying about him looking around. I cut it that way as I wanted to build the tension of the unknown before he made a move.

Thanks again for watching, and for the comments!

[Ben Sliker]

great effort in such little time, a true guerilla filmmaker.

VFX
Cool effect at the end, it got a little "sparkly" i guess you could say, but well done nonetheless.

Cinematography
Some great shots. there was a little too much difference in color saturation for me between the first shots and "darkness" but not enough to be distracting.

Editing
Solid. Doesn't draw attention to itself, which in a lot of shorts, it tends to do.

Sound
Give Herman the thumbs up for me.

Score
Ditto as Sound.

Screenplay
I think this is the area in which your "quick shoot" suffered the most, not enough development. Boy gets sucked into mysterious hole ... that's about it.

Acting
Your little bro gives one hell of a blank/concerned stare. Give him some lines next time and I'll be convinced.

Overall
Solid showing, you do alot more in 3 min than some can do in 6, I'd be proud of this little ditty, it's amazing what you can pull together in little time when you are surrounded by talented people.

[Matt Sconce]

What an awesome little movie. props to your brother! I enjoyed everything about it. From the colors, and lighting, to the Effect. It was well put together and leaves you wondering what the crap happened to him?? Good work!

[Brandon Rice]

THanks both for watching....

hybrid, on your note about the color saturation, I intentionally upped the saturation in the first part WAY UP! Like cranked that sucker. I wanted the HUGE contrast between the two places... I sort of did want it to be jolting.

Thanks for the notes, and detailed review, and for watching!

[jpbankesmercer]

Acting: Little brother rock’s, keep it in the family!
Script: Creepy but a little sparse if I may say.
Direction: Nice shot choice. Wanted more action.
Music: Very funky.
Editing: Tight my man.
Lighting: My fav bit, love the saturated first shots and the muted later stuff, you getting ace at CC Brandon!
Loved: Titles, End F.X. shot.
Hated: No dialogue!
Overall: Brandon you’re really getting there, top notch for such a short shoot.

Brandon I look forward to your future work.
May I say thanks to HorrorFest, you and I hooked up a little and became mates.
Top job.

J.P.

[Kholi]

Review | POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT! I watch the movies first time around strictly for enjoyment, second and third for review.

At least one of us made it into the fest!!! GAHD! just kidding. Good one duuude.

Script - Was there a script? I can't even remember. So busy. But even if there was, it was probably more the skeletal structure.

Direction - One thing I do know is that you've got your own style. When dealing with kids, you pick shots that tend to amplify their youth. That might come from doing similar works for a living. One shot that I honestly thought as interesting was the brick wall shot. There's a this huge empty space behind it and your brother on the other side. I almost expected someone to leap over it and tackle him into two halves.

Acting - Your brother's first time out seemed fun. He's a little dirty... tell him to take more showers.

Cine/Lighting - Did you just use bounce on it? It all looked like natural light to me. Nothing to complain about. And I shouldn't be given it was shot on a day out.

Editing - Always top notch. I'll always say that this is your strongest point in anything you do. Again, it's probably because you spend your days cutting.

Sound - Herman did well. A different take on the soundtrack and though it's not my favorite, it's definitely interesting. It sounded a bit "boy in the jungle", which doubles for curiousity so it works.

Special Effects - I dunno what else you could've done in regards to a boy getting devoured by a black rock. I just hope I don't end up like that if a rock eats me.

Scariest Moments - That wall. You could almost re-shoot the entire thing in another day based on just that one shot. That was pretty neat.

Overall consensus - Looks like a Halloween PBS special, which means it worked on a lot of levels. It's not easy getting distinct qualities into a short. Glad ya made it B-Man. Now get back to work.