New romantic comedy feature shot with HVX at 1080 24p

No matter how much you colour correct some of these shots - the lighting is too direct most of the time. A good example is the plane shot. There is a big shadow on the backwall of the plane, and I can't image what lightsource is creating it. With the numerous lights on on the plane the shadows should be very blurred as are on a rainy day when the source of lighting is all of the sky.

That said, I do have to agree that it looks video-ish. Doesn't do HVX, or HD, justice. To me it just seems like a lack of pre-planning. Was it? A lot of the shots look typical and similar.
 
Naaaa..... Not "FOX" praise.

Just a little tact, decency, balance, and good will.

You know.... so we know you have nothing but the best intentions and regards for the filmaker and the craft.

Or you could just whip out the old:

" What are you, some kind of wiseguy ?

Don't be a wanker."

Nice...very nice...


John_Hudson said:
What are you, some kind of wiseguy ?

Don't be a wanker.

You can watch my crap at www.outlandpictures.com

I know my work is not the stuff they cast in molds and have never professed that. I can dig up about 4000 character witnesses on this site who can attest to that. I don't think my work is gospel or even good for that matter.

You want to see a critic ? I am my own WORST one I assure you

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You can find a film called Pestilence over on triggerstreet for the Zombiefest.

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If you're one of those people that want's nothing but faux praise when you submit something, just let me know and Ill tag your profile with that information.
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The hypersensitivity on the net never siezes.

You had it coming ESTEBEVERDE. You made a wiseguy comment and told you not to act like a wanker.

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Hang around awhile and you'll Ifind I always give nothing but the honest criticism. If I think it is really bad, I'll tell you.

With 3 posts into the dvxuser site don't start assuming you got it all figured out; especially me.
 
John_Hudson said:
The hypersensitivity on the net never siezes.

You had it coming ESTEBEVERDE. You made a wiseguy comment and told you not to act like a wanker.

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Hang around awhile and you'll Ifind I always give nothing but the honest criticism. If I think it is really bad, I'll tell you.

With 3 posts into the dvxuser site don't start assuming you got it all figured out; especially me.
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“seizes” do you mean seizes?


Maybe you mean ceases? Probably.


Perhaps you aren't comprehending my “honest opinion” (aka criticism) of your film critiquing skill.


You can be honest and give very specific criticism without being a total Tool.


Know what I mean?


As far as calling me a wiseguy or a wanker, I honestly couldn't care less.


I was a Platoon Sergent in the 1st Marine Division so as you can well imagine I've heard much worse.


In fact, there is probably nothing under the Sun that you could say that would make me bat an eye.


My comments were made in an effort to afford those with a bit less constitution some relief and shelter from your unnecessary harshness.


Criticism is great and that fact that you offer yours with gusto and earnest speaks to your passion. This is good.

All I'm saying is do so in a balanced way. Good, bad, unique.


You might find people give your criticism more weight and gravity and seek out your valued opinion more often.


Peace and Pie
 
Maybe you mean ceases? Probably.
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No, I meant seizes. (As in never let's up)

But thank you professor. I'll be sure to send you a message when I need another wordcheck.

Perhaps you aren't comprehending my “honest opinion” (aka criticism) of your film critiquing skill.
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I didn't really ask. And again, after a few post let's not assume you have me figured out nor my forum demeanor ? You'd be surprised to see I am an okay guy.

You can be honest and give very specific criticism without being a total Tool.

Know what I mean?
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Oh I know.

As far as calling me a wiseguy or a wanker, I honestly couldn't care less.
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Then let's stop acting like one.

I was a Platoon Sergent in the 1st Marine Division so as you can well imagine I've heard much worse.
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Congratulations.

My comments were made in an effort to afford those with a bit less constitution some relief and shelter from your unnecessary harshness.
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You efforts are appreciated but one need not play the cowboy to address these issues.

Criticism is great and that fact that you offer yours with gusto and earnest speaks to you passion. This is good.
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Again, I implore you to hang around some. I'm confident you will see that my honesty never wavers and my passion for this site and filmmaking in general are great.

All I'm saying is do so in a balanced way. Good, bad, unique.
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I'll keep this in mind next time I see some really bad work.

You might find people give your criticism more weight and gravity and seek out your valued opinion more often.
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You'd be surrpised to find out how many do now. I'm not sure if I can take any more requests, honestly. I have 3 shorts films, 2 screenplays and a music video on the desktop right now I should be reviewing instead of jousting with you.

Look, we can go back and forth jousting with our wits and seeing who can more eloquently say 'Piss off' and spell-checking each other and cross-examining each other's grammar but that's not going to get us anywhere and this poor guy's thread has been taken in every direction other than the one I'm sure he wanted to go. So...

Please, enough of this. I'll take into account my Simon Cowell impersonation if you'll take a breath, hang out, participate and hopefully contribute. Coming at me with an agenda or to engage in a pissing contest or rite of last words is only going to irritate me and no one want's to go down that road.

So, peace and pie (The other kind)

I don't really wan't to lock this poor guy's thread up so let's chill. K ? l
 
John_Hudson said:
No, I meant seizes. (As in never let's up)

But thank you professor. I'll be sure to send you a message when I need another wordcheck.


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No worries Cuz!

Good on you for beating me to the punch.

On a lighter note and moving forward, I just checked out your demo reels.

Nice... I really dig your dolly and the shots you got with it.


The music video is bad ass as well.


Raw, just like the music.

A quick question about the green screen. It appeared to have a bit of jagged artifacts. Was that a result of compression or the compositing? If it's the compositing, what's the best way to correct for it?
 
I'm glad we can move forward. I like you already

(Makes man sound from Home Improvement)

The green screen's were very very half-arse to say the least so I would assume it was spill and compression. I threw some screen over the Xterra outside in front of the house.

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I hate everything I do and will ever be done. From time to time I get a nice surpriuse with an eidt or a moment in a clip but overall; I'm underwhelming myself and my potential.

No really.

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The music video was like way back about a month after I got the DVX100 in 2003. What I wouldnt give to go back and shoot that (Knowing now).

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Anyways, thanks.

You're alright !
 
Speaking of cowboys, it's amazing how Brokeback Mountain has already skewed our view of them. At least mine. And I haven't even seen the movie yet. *waits for the flying eggs to make a free omelette
 
LOL

I almost rented that tonight and then thought 'Eh...'

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We're all cowboy's here. The DVXuser Wild West Show ! Estebeverde and I were just having some fun.
 
Edited Clips Are Now Available

Edited Clips Are Now Available

This thread hasn't been active for a few weeks but I just wanted to let people know that we have some edited clips from the movie available for viewing here:

http://emmettloverde.com/Baraboo/Baraboo-Clips.htm


Here's a cast photo:

DSC_1215-altered.jpg


Thanks again, everyone, for taking a look at these images and for all your feedback!
 
Here's my two cents and please take it with a grain of salt. I don't agree with lots of art that I know is fantastic. I really liked the flying jet shot cause it had a strange alter- reality feel to it. I thought that helped set up the crazy world you've created. The slight problem I had was the mixing of genre. On the one hand you have this, over the top, farsicle man in a bird suit which is great if the world you're in stays farce, but it doesn't. it becomes more "reality" with everyone taking themselves seriously. The pov of the camera going down the aisle and returning had someone walking with camera down aisle and returning all over it. I agree with Justyne's comments on composition and such. Congratulations on getting the plane interior and all of that Hollywood looking talent. Hopefully you'll fix the video look in post cause to me it seems like your greatest obstacle. Having said all that, (and believe me I am no expert, Heck, I'm not even talented.) One never knows what film will become successful. Keep focuse on your passion for art and don't spend for than 3 seconds on what critics have to say.
 
I'm curious to see where the movies goes. I liked the writing quite a bit. The dialogue between the main character and ducky flows pretty nicely and you don't over explain the situation but rather let it reveal itself. That's good. The acting seemed to be generally good as well. Your cast did a good job and served the story. My only complaint about the first scene from a subjective standpoint was the reading the asterick box was kind of a let down. You need to write something much funnier in the box after a build up like that.

Technically, there were issues I had. Like we already mentioned the lighting and colors just feel flat. I hope that this can be corrected with good CC (I'm sure it can). The directing wasn't my cup of tea, very simple, but seemed to work. Your dialogue moved fast and furious so my attention was always on that instead of the compositions that felt flat. In other words, while I critisized your stills and compositions, they don't impact the film too much thanks to the clever dialogue and realtivly good acting. The one case where your camera choices did pull me out though is in the opening shot inside the plane. The whole blurry tracking thing just felt REALLY out of place and I don't think it illicited the reaction you were hoping for. There were also sound issues that I'm sure you'll fix, particularly that the airplane sound was too loud and tended to drown out your dialogue.

Ultimatly, I'd be curious to see the rest of the film. It looks interesting.
 
Thanks for the comments. The opening shot of the plane is a placeholder; I'm either going to purchase a high-definition stock shot of a plane flying over a desert if I can find one or I'm going to rig something up with 3-D software and KPT Bryce or similar (any recommendations?)
 
SPZ said:
May I suggest a different approach? You are going to present these to hopefully get financing for top Post-production, right? So I would suggest you get the most visually impressive shots you have and use those as stills. Use the images that pop more to the eye of a potential investor. Film is a visual form, and, as good as the story is, most investors, if you are to impress them, need eye candy (They normally are people that don't even care about the story of the thing, but merelly on the potential revenue they can get from the production).

I see you have good production value, namelly an interior shot on a plane. Do work on getting the most impressive shot from tha location in order to show the investor you had "convincing and professional" looking locations. Also, get the best looking Las Vegas Shot you have. And also, the best possible shot of the cast- It can even be not during acting.

Just my 2 cents, and good luck!
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SELL SELL SELL!!

Get people to look at your project, if they look, they might like.. but if they don't want to even look, then your f*$ked..

I've seen many films because of a good preview!!! But the FILM SUX!!! and VISE VERSA.. If the story is as good as it looks, then you will be fine with a little flat lighting.. IT's a learning experience.. and you do have some nice shots there.. I wouldn't worry about a thing.. What I would do is start watching movies and watch the way they look.. USE FLAGS!! Flags and scrims are your best friends.. You can have a boatload of lights, and just wash everything out.. But with flags/scrims and nets, you can paint the light where you want it..

I shot something last weekend with the XL2 and the mini 35 adapter, I will try and get away with posting it on here if they will let me.. It will show what you can do with a few lights and a lot of toys :) and a bit of skill..

- - Justin

Keep the faith!!
 
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