Spirit of Illusion

[misterperry]

This is a short film that my friends and I shot this summer on a DSLR. It was overall a pleasant experience. We had some issues but nothing that ruined the shoot. Hope you enjoy.

[Rakesh Jacob]

try just the numbers "6882035" without "http://vimeo.com/"

[Rakesh Jacob]

Just watched it:

Great concept and classic first line "it's well known that people are stupid"
Don't wanna say much else, I hate spoilers
Oh and the title sequence is really nice, I love the color and textures of it.

[misterperry]

Ah thanks Johnny. Couldnt figure that out. I'll embed it in mine.

Thanks for watching!

[commanderspike]

Is the final scene in the church yard green screen work?

Very well shot as a whole and technically good. Not my kinda film style (it's a bit too US tv network for me) and acting is a bit cheesy but well done

[misterperry]

no green screen work, that was just a location near where we shot. I see your point about the acting. None of the people in it have acted before, or saw the script before shooting. Directing actors was a real challenge, one that I hadn't fully appreciated until this shoot. Someday I hope to work with some serious actors. There's still so much to learn.

[ZazaCast]

There's still so much to learn.

...yes, like what camera did you use?

[misterperry]

I've been trying to avoid that question since it says not to mention brand names here

...but it's the 5d. full info is on the vimeo page as well.

[ZazaCast]

Thanks! My bad for asking....

[ZazaCast]

Good film. I love the titles, actually I really liked the whole opening. I did notice a soft focus here & there, but it didn't kill it for me. There was a continuity issue at 1:59 - 2:03 (see how he's holding the cup?). I hope you used a ZazaSlider at 2:58...if not...build one, you'll love it. Narrator seemed a bit flat throughout, but again not a deal-breaker.

Great job by all..especially since non of them had acted before. Congrats to the whole team!