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mameragex

10-02-2006, 06:18 AM

Yep! It's official... I almost made the deadline. I was so close too. I sat up all night trying to crack it out, but ran out of time with a 90% completed project.:(. Even though It will be way too late to submit, I'm gonna finish working on it after work today, just to have it completed. If you are in the same boat, join the team.:beer:

Too bad huh? maybe next time.:beer: "Guess the KINDRED will have to WAIT a lot longer":Drogar-Smoke(DBG):

Thanks for all the positive motivation. It was fun.

TheatreGuy

10-02-2006, 06:29 AM

Dude, that is too bad! Are you sure you can't knock it out?

I gave up at some point in the night/early morning but fearless dvxuser came to my rescue and got me up and loaded!!!

Kevin Lee

10-02-2006, 06:30 AM

I worked all day yesterday to finish. Didnt get everything I wanted done, but tried to submit it and I think the picture got stretched thru the h264 codec not sure if it even got there, cuz I went to bed at 11 while the transfer was going thru....

I know alot of people were having trouble, so maybe you still have a chance to submit it.

Cynic821

10-02-2006, 10:58 AM

mameragex

10-02-2006, 11:19 AM

i think the chance to submit is only for people who are done with the projects and having probs uploading, not for non completed projects that still havnt been exported and zipped. idunno though, need to wait for Jarred to get back tonight
Sounds like " Mr hope I don't make it" LOL
Like I said Its basically done. I'm just having trouble with finalizing it. My system is running on E. I didn't have a chance to try and upload by the time I had to head for work.
I then see this post that has inspired me to try and make it. Thanks all.:thumbup::thumbup:

Cynic821

10-02-2006, 11:34 AM

i guess i can see how my post can be taken that way, wasnt meant to be , but i think the extra day is for distribution, if i had an extra day for production, it would be like having an eternity to make the movie even better! Good luck though, you put together some nice advertising stuff, i could never figure out how make an animated thing like you got there. :(

Brandon Rice

10-02-2006, 11:40 AM

Yeah, not sure if it's fair if you're still editing and whatnot right now... using the day to compress/upload is one thing... actually working on post is another.

Blaine

10-02-2006, 11:42 AM

Just upload it. I don't mind watching another movie.

Beat Takeshi

10-02-2006, 12:09 PM

upload what you have dude.

mameragex

10-02-2006, 12:28 PM

I was wondering where brandon was.... "still trying to figure out why he is my little negative shadow on almost every post" Thanks to all else for the encouragement.

Brandon Rice

10-02-2006, 12:54 PM

I was wondering where brandon was.... "still trying to figure out why he is my little negative shadow on almost every post"

WHAT?! Dude, upload what you got, but what I said is this, don't use the grace period for upload to work on post stuff... that isn't right for everyone else. dude.

mameragex

10-02-2006, 02:20 PM

My only error is format & upload+ time to try it again

Brandon Rice

10-02-2006, 02:21 PM

then check out the tutorial thread sticky'd in this section!.

mameragex

10-02-2006, 02:43 PM

saw it. I think its a software issue. Using vegas 7. Can't get the out puts right still trying. Even then the ftp thing I'm also having issues with. I wanted to send what I had in hopes of a chance to correct any mistakes in format, but just wanted to send it in. I've been through a lot for this movie, including missing work for a whole week and not being able to pay rent (I'm not b!tching) but all this just to try and make it and it's not going good right now. I'm at work and my boss is on my back. I'm gonna have to try and hopefully see if as soon as i get off, run home and pray for a chance to try again.

Cynic821

10-02-2006, 02:52 PM

Upload issues i think is cool, but even compression issues i dont think is what Jarred had in mind for the extra day. Again, im not speaking for anyone, just what i was under the assumtion for. I had a discussion about how the voting / promotion were going and i didnt like it, but was told, that "thats the real world" and not having compression ready or working out those glitches are part of the real world in trying to replicate a film festival. Compression and readying the movie the best it can be is also part of it, imo.

Tom Marshall

10-02-2006, 02:54 PM

I think its a software issue. Using vegas 7. Can't get the out puts right still trying.

You can't do h.264 in Vegas. We had to purchase Quicktime Pro and export from that.

mameragex

10-02-2006, 03:25 PM

You can't do h.264 in Vegas. We had to purchase Quicktime Pro and export from that.
:huh:OH NOOOO! Don't tell me that! :crybaby::crybaby:

I've already put so much mony in this thing that I could have bought an HVX. :(

0 - $ = 0 =:crybaby:

Hold on I got QTpro at work! I'm gonna have to run home get the file sneak back into the office and try then!

Keep your fingers crossed for me

Brandon Rice

10-02-2006, 03:26 PM

Do it Do it!

Matt Sconce

10-02-2006, 03:39 PM

:huh:OH NOOOO! Don't tell me that! :crybaby::crybaby:

I've already put so much mony in this thing that I could have bought an HVX. :(

0 - $ = 0 =:crybaby:

Hold on I got QTpro at work! I'm gonna have to run home get the file sneak back into the office and try then!

Keep your fingers crossed for me

You can do it!!!!!! :thumbup:

Dario Nieva

10-02-2006, 03:45 PM

Yeah we we're disspointed that we had to buy QTPro as well (QT Pro was buggy too! :(), Good luck man, hurry back! :)

Cynic821

10-02-2006, 03:55 PM

Edgen

10-02-2006, 04:01 PM

ya man, you got it.

The only way I could get mine to work was to export from Premiere just the audio into a 48k wav. Dump the video only to a uncompressed avi (cause QT kept crashing). Then, open a new project and import the audio and video, set the ins/outs and let it render. Then, I was able to put in in Squeeze and after about 5 times rendering I found a good version to go with. ughh.. its a pain, but you've got it!

at least its not a major movie premiere where crowds of people are in the theatre and all the sudden the picture drops out, you can hear the director saying action and after cutting the film, they director gets up to the audience and says, "This was a teaser to the film and it's still a work in progress". (yes.. it happened. and... i laughed.) This place is different in that we all love this stuff and we can look beyond the 'bigger picture' as in the general audience/public usually cannot.

/j

TheatreGuy

10-02-2006, 04:09 PM

Hey man, glad to see/hear that you haven't stopped trying!!!

You've got the support system right here behind you! You're Waiting Kindred! :zombie_smiley:

Now, let's Git-R-Dun!!!

mameragex

10-02-2006, 06:25 PM

:(Thank you all for the support. It really means a lot. I still can't seem to get the FTP to work:(

It may be too late.

I don't think I'm using the right tools, I am new to uploading this way

Blaine

10-02-2006, 06:32 PM

It's not too late yet. Jarrred's not back, yet. Keep at it.

Tom Marshall

10-02-2006, 06:54 PM

You can do it!!!!!! :thumbup:

...as Rob Schneider would say...

mameragex

10-02-2006, 07:03 PM

what FTP client did you guys use?

ChrisHurn

10-02-2006, 07:09 PM

Tried FileZilla? That seemed to work for a lot of people.

Otherwise Bulletproof FTP: www.bpftp.com

?

-Chris

mameragex

10-02-2006, 07:10 PM

:beer::beer::beer:Thanks a million!!! Trying it now.

Michael_Petro

10-02-2006, 07:12 PM

go man go :)

Edgen

10-02-2006, 07:21 PM

Filezilla is the only way to fly. (free)

good luck!
/j

-zach-

10-02-2006, 07:46 PM

Did you get it uploaded yet?

mameragex

10-02-2006, 08:00 PM

Doing it as we speak...:huh:Uh I think it's working

mameragex

10-02-2006, 08:01 PM

Aw Sh!t my browser keeps freezing! or is it supposed to do that? I'm using firefox trying to load to filezilla. Has anyone else had this problem?

Dario Nieva

10-02-2006, 08:13 PM

Maybe next time we should rething this .mov stuff, seems to be more trouble than its worth :|

Edit: If you didn't already upload, use SmartFTP!

Tom Marshall

10-02-2006, 08:14 PM

Aw Sh!t my browser keeps freezing! or is it supposed to do that? I'm using firefox trying to load to filezilla. Has anyone else had this problem?

Huh? You're trying to download filezilla?

Tom Marshall

10-02-2006, 08:16 PM

Maybe next time we should rething this .mov stuff, seems to be more trouble than its worth :|

That's 'cause I think Jarred is a Mac guy...

Brandon Rice

10-02-2006, 08:17 PM

Honestly, I'm a PC guy, and I prefer MOV files to any other format.

Ralph Oshiro

10-02-2006, 10:00 PM

For Windows machines, WS_FTP has never failed me. It's been ROCK SOLID in my experience.

http://www.download.com/WS-FTP-Professional/3000-2160_4-10562420.html?tag=lst-0-2

This is the free, downloadable, 30-day trial version ($54.95 to buy). It's IP-protected, so you can't share (I had to buy TWO licenses for my two machines).

Tom Marshall

10-02-2006, 10:37 PM

Quicktime is a fantastic container format, thank George Lucas. But it's much better implemented on a Mac and much more a part of that whole environment, if you know what I mean.

Brandon Rice

10-02-2006, 10:38 PM

I guess I agree.... working with Avid though, it's pretty much quicktime based... so I am really used to working with that format.

Noel Evans

10-03-2006, 12:28 AM

Another suggestion on the FTP for PC is Ace FTP. Its freeware and always worked for me on pc.

mameragex

10-03-2006, 01:22 AM

:Drogar-Thinking(DBG:Drogar-Sick(DBG):I finally got it work shortly after my last post & after attempting to upload about 100 times!!! The part that really gets me is....I was so busy looking at all the tutorials saying "get this app & vegas can't do this" I realized that I have Vegas7! And unlike it's older versions, this one has the MPEG2 & the H264 FILE CONVERTER!
I could shoot myself. I don't even wanna think of the money I just wasted on apps.
I really hope you all enjoy my movie. cause at this rate I'm liable to do a back-flip off the roof!:-BlackEye(DBG

Thank you to all that really pushed me to make it & try harder. I will have been taking names of those who have from time to time been there to give me that extra motivational boots, and I will find a way to repay the kindness. :Drogar-Evil(DBG)::thumbup:

AGAIN....THANX

Edgen

10-03-2006, 01:26 AM

Fantastic! glad to see you've got it working. You know what they always say... "When all else fails... read the instructions." :)

cheers!
/j

mameragex

10-03-2006, 02:17 AM

:Drogar-Dum(DBG):lol...Exactly

Ralph Oshiro

10-03-2006, 03:22 AM

Really glad to hear that you made it in, man! After all you went through, it would've been a shame. Looking forward to it!

mameragex

10-03-2006, 04:10 AM

Thanx! I couldn't have made it without you guys... Would you believe i'm still at my office. It took soooo long to fix the file the busses stop running so I let them lock me in for the night.:) It's cool though. I'm so stoked and relieved I finally got it all over with, that I can't sleep.:Drogar-Evil(DBG): I feel like I just shot a Hollywood movie squeezed into a mini skit! I'm so excited to see what everyone has done. Now all I need is some Nodoz for work tomorrow and I'll be fine:beer:

Beat Takeshi

10-03-2006, 04:16 AM

Cool. Can't wait to see what you came up with.

Ralph Oshiro

10-03-2006, 04:33 AM

It took soooo long to fix the file the busses stop running so I let them lock me in for the night.Now, THAT'S a COMMITTED filmmaker! Bravo on your dedication to getting your film done and submitted! I know how you feel . . . my short is the first short that I'm actually happy with, and I'm still VERY excited about it myself! I can't sleep either! But then again, I never sleep . . .

mameragex

10-03-2006, 04:46 AM

Cool. Can't wait to see what you came up with.
I hope you like it.

I can't stop watching it. It's not very long. but I feel like i've accomplished so much in finally completing something for myself & this contest. THE REAL KICKER IS..... Wait till everyone finds out that this was a one man movie, acting and all!! including the camera work and special effects!!! That's what made this so important and fun for me. This will be first time I've done a project 100% me.:Drogar-Smoke(DBG):

I originally had a crew, cast & better location but at the starting point, they all fell off. Due to school, work or simple procrastination. But you know how that goes:happy:

I can't sleep either! But then again, I never sleep . . .LOL:-Laugh(DBG):

TheatreGuy

10-03-2006, 05:12 AM

Well now, I am even more glad that you got this puppy in!!! I. too, wrote/directed/shot/directed/lit/mic'd/cut/fx'd/composed/and performed in my film!!!

mameragex, I am so glad that you stayed on task and accomplished your upload. I, too, had a nightmare of a time getting mine posted. In fact, our threads are eeirely similar.

Good for you. Great for you!

Congratulations!

I can't wait to see your film!

Ted

mameragex

10-03-2006, 05:35 AM

Thanks Man. I can't wait to see yours as well.

Yeah. I did't expect this project to give me such a beat down. It has also taken a toll on me. I'm literally worn out! I'm seriously gonna treat myself to a hotel spa ( hopefully on someone else's account) as far away from any technology as possible this coming weekend. I'm definitely gonna sleeeeep like a brick tonight. That will be the first full nights sleep since this fest started.

Cheers buddy:beer: It's Miller Time!

TheatreGuy

10-03-2006, 05:47 AM

Gotta tell you, I slept like a brick last night!!! First time in days.

And I hear you about that spa biz.... enjoy!

Relax and enjoy! You've done your job.

mameragex

10-03-2006, 05:54 AM

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz! Huh what oh was getting a head start! lol
I can't sleep. I'm dying to just see my name hit the in list.:Drogar-Evil(DBG): Plus I'm locked in my office so the only comfort I got is using my jacket for a pillow. :shocked:lol

TheatreGuy

10-03-2006, 06:14 AM

LOL! You the MAN!

Dario Nieva

10-03-2006, 07:06 AM

I can't stop watching it. It's not very long. but I feel like i've accomplished so much in finally completing something for myself & this contest.

You and me both brothah!

I originally had a crew, cast & better location but at the starting point, they all fell off. Due to school, work or simple procrastination. But you know how that goes:happy:

All too well... All too well... Look out for me playing a doctor in the movie because the actor that was scheduled to play the part decided to never show up to the shoot :|

mameragex

10-03-2006, 09:18 AM

You too huh? :)

Yeah. I'm actually playing two characters in my movie. :beer:

FlintMI

10-03-2006, 09:34 AM

I. too, wrote/directed/shot/directed/lit/mic'd/cut/fx'd/composed/and performed in my film!!! Ted
Wow guys, I did the same too. My question: would you do it again?

did you have other issues like work, significant other, family etc. that made you wonder if it was all worth it? seems like a lot of people willingly give away their services (composer for instance) and stuff like that.

never thought anything for free was worth much, but seeing some of these films already made me realize they are lots of free and/or low cost resources that might make the one-man band concept a thing of the past. Then again, it is sooo much fun to answer the questions...

1. who wrote your screenplay? I did.
2. wow love the soundtrack, who did it? I did.
3. amazing camera work, who was the DP? I was.
4. colors really popped! can I hire your editor to do some color correcting? Sure, you're talking to him.
5. also makes movie posters *really* easy. Just list all the jobs, then slap your name on each and everyone.

here is a cool trick to really last long hours: little naps with caffeine. The trick goes like this:

1. drink a large amount of caffeine.
2. immediately lie down for 15-30 minute nap (the slower your metabolism, the longer the nap)

when you wake up, the caffeine will hit you like Jim Carrey on speed, PLUS you just had a 20 min or so rest and it's really all most of us need.

you can do that again and again for at least a couple of days!

TheatreGuy

10-03-2006, 10:04 AM

LOL! (that caffine bit is priceless)

And to answer your question... No. I really don't think that I would put myself as the lead in my own film again. If I had to, I guess... but I really had to limit what I could do as the DP. No moving shots and TONS of wasted footage running to the camera and back, not to mention all of the takes that I wasn't sure if I was in frame!

And the biggie is, I got TOO CLOSE to my project. As an actor, I was missing the beat at times. I found myself getting too concerned (more than an actor should be) with production quality and directorial decisions.

I love being able to do all my own work. I would tackle most of these positions in a single film again BUT not the acting part.

mameragex

10-03-2006, 06:00 PM

I might! only because I'm always fiddling with my camera, trying different things (Special effects and such) Besides, my movie making skills come from doing lil goofy home videos for my mom when I was little. So I get a kick out of amazing people and having them ask "How da HeLLz you do that!!!" Now what I wont do again is wait last minute. This time I had to wait till I could afford a light kit. Had all my props and storyline scripted and ready + graphics. But had no lights. It was a fun experience for me but it was also a long battle! As you said, I've been neglecting my girl & my job + my health (not eating or sleeping right) All because once I started I couldn't pull myself away. Oh and my stay up technique was tuning my PC speakers Up so when my hand fell asleep on the key I would hear a loud startling DING!!!!!!:Drogar-Dum(DBG): Nodoz would have been my choice, If I had some.:beer:

mameragex

10-04-2006, 10:24 PM

Uh oh! Jarred sent me an email while I was at work today saying my ftp connection wasn't working. :-BlackEye(DBGI didn't find out till I got home from work. I corrected the issue and resubmitted the ftp info via e-mail. And no sight of Jarred yet. I'm beginning to get worried he gave up on me. :huh:He said don't PM him and I don't wanna flood his e-mail, but MAN now I'm back in the nervous seat. He did put my name on the list though. But I dunno guys? I'm gettin that creepy "didn't make it" feeling again.:-Cry(DBG):