FAT MONSTER FILMS presents "O2" ... Every. Breath. Counts.

[pia12254]

Mark, et al.

I have been pondering your use of other members from DVXUser to help on your films. The core group I tend to work with are all pretty solid guys. However, on occassion when we have added people into the production effort either one of two things happens:

1) They end up having a very poor work ethic/attitude/etc.

2) We are so busy on set it is hard to know how to utilize them (especially if we have not met them before).

When you guys have people come out to help on your shoots how do you organize/utilize them? Also, have you ever had a problem with anyone you've brought on to the crew and if so, how did you handle it?

The problem has been getting so busy (and perhaps poorly organized) that we don't get them integrated well. Also, if they have very little experience putting them in a "key" position could compromise the quality of the production.

Obviously, not paying people hard cash makes it a little more difficult to be picky!

Do you guys have any thoughts/insight on this?

Thanks!

Daniel

[Tom Marshall]

Originally Posted by LeadSolo

Great work fellas. Even sounds like a real pilot on the rescue ship approaching. Amazing!

That guy was a hack I tell you... a hack!

[chstick]

Amazing job!

Looks like an intro to an episode of FIREFLY or something.

DVXuser should set up PRO and AM categories if teams are going to be this good.

Crazy good. too good.

kudos

[Slimothy]

Truth is, a lot of times a big effort like this is a big risk in that you really don't know who you're getting. We were VERY fortunate in that everyone that showed up was worth their weight in gold. I've had situations before where people show up and really don't know what the heck is going on or have bad attitudes, etc. But a lot of times you can get lucky.

I think the deciding factor is how they're treated and what project it is. If you're working out in the middle of the desert in 110 degree heat, 12 hour days with little shade, people are obviously going to drag ass regardless. But if you're project is cool and people are into it, people work harder and have better attitudes. It seems like the best way to get people united is to treat them well, make sure they know they're appreciated and have a cool project that they can say "hell yea, I helped make that happen!"

If they are indifferent to the project, then it will show. But I see how you mentioned that sometimes you are so busy on set you don't know how to utilize people. First off, I totally understand what you're saying and have done that many, many times. Unfortunately I think that is the start of having someone who is not able to contribute to the best of their ability. I've been on a few sets where the situation is exactly that - I'm standing around while the "core" group of film makers are doing all the work and I feel like I'm getting in the way. At that point I feel awkward and usually am lost to some degree as far as my ability to contribute.

We assigned people to certain departments. Gave people very specific jobs. "Hey, Hudson, you're the first A.D., here is what we're trying to complete today, make sure we do!!!" This seemed to work really well. We were actually nervous about having so many strangers, but I can honestly say it wouldn't have went nearly as well if these people hadn't shown up.

BTW: TSM was great man. awesome job.

[Charlie Anderson]

Holy bawls! I'm gone for 2 months and you guys pulled this off? HATS OFF TO YOU ALL!!!!!

Great friggin JOB! OMG so awesome.

[Mark Harris]

Hey guys, I know I haven't been over here yet. Just wanted to pop in and say I am alternately impressed and jealous as hell. You have outdone yourselves.

It's really exciting to see where you guys are going.

Is that a set from Firefly? I thought I heard a rumor of a FireFly set being involved.

[Mark Johnson]

Originally Posted by Mark Harris

Hey guys, I know I haven't been over here yet. Just wanted to pop in and say I am alternately impressed and jealous as hell. You have outdone yourselves.

It's really exciting to see where you guys are going.

Is that a set from Firefly? I thought I heard a rumor of a FireFly set being involved.

The set was used in Episode 3 (Bushwhacked) as the abandoned ship. Here's some frames from the episode that I pulled and posted on our preproduction web site when we were discussing the lighting approach we would be using:

[Mark Harris]

Ha! Wow, your film just got 10 times cooler

[Herman Witkam]

I am very impressed - This is a very entertaining film, and great production values! I love the look of it as well.

Justin's score is very functional and subtle in the background when it needs to be, and works really well when brought to the front at the dramatic and suspenseful moments! My compliments to Brad too for the sound design/mix!
I would love to hear this in 5.1

[Mark Johnson]

Originally Posted by Herman Witkam

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I would love to hear this in 5.1

Thanks Herman! Very much.

I would love to upload the version with the 5.1 sound track but I suspect that would be a violation of the rules. ??