Some frame grabs from my upcoming short film ILLEGAL - HVX + M2

I actually don't own this setup so I'm not too sure on the prices. But from seeing the images, the lenses work very very well. I've come to realize that renting is better for me than owning. It gets too expensive, too fast. I think ebay would be the best place to see what some of those lenses are going for.

Here are a few before and afters like you requested. Just remember, the post processing look I went after is one I think suits the feel of the film. It will be different for everyone else. But you can use these for reference. Also, some of the shots are flashbacks. That's why they are desaturated more than others. Hope these help!


BEFORE:
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AFTER:
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BEFORE:
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AFTER:
illegal02.jpg


BEFORE:
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AFTER:
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BEFORE:
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AFTER:
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Crushed blacks desaturated colors coupled with film grain is my favorite look. Moody, noir like imagery (...slobber, drool, slobber, slobber...)

Stills Shmills, show us a clip! :)
 
Thanks alot for taking the time to post these before and afters! That was really awesome of you! I was curious , as well as probably others, about just how much was done in post to the images, mainly because it seems with the NLE's these stunning , brilliant images are attainable by even us trolls here on the boards always looking for ways to make the footage we have look even better!

Thanks again for the pics!
 
oh yeah... btw... thats the TJ border :P

i know cause i cross it every weekend when i visit my folks :)
and that arch is the one that says "tijuana" on it... lol

just thought i'd correct you, since you said mexicali.

ANYWAYS.... i love the way you color corrected everything. its damn amazing, seriously.
 
Original vs post is really terrific. Our team was debating the M2 purchase, this seals the deal. I appreciate you taking the time to post and answer our questions. You were able to maximize the capabilities...well done!
 
man.... the actress chick is stunningly hawt

you did the editing/CC in FCP? (I havent read this whole long ass thread, sorry)
 
klausvelka said:
oh yeah... btw... thats the TJ border :P

i know cause i cross it every weekend when i visit my folks :)
and that arch is the one that says "tijuana" on it... lol

just thought i'd correct you, since you said mexicali.
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There's a similar arch in Mexicali, which is where presario said he shot it. SO THERE. :beer:

Suddenly, though, I'm wondering if there's a similar arch in EVERY Mexican border town. If there's one thing I think we lack in American cities, it's impressive city monuments. European-style roundabouts. Let's get our act together, people!
 
Great looking footage dude. I love the crispness of the focused areas. I am planning on shooting a feature in April 2007 with an HVX and Brevis35 and am excited by your grabs.

I do notice the little bit of noise on the blurred parts but I'm guessing its like that for all adapters on still grabs. My grabs from a low light shoot I'm doing with a Brevis35 exhibit the same noise or grain and my grabs look similar but with a DVX as yo ucan see here.
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=61804

I know most of the noise is because I was using a 75watt softlight to light the talent and it wasnt enough for the backgrounds but it seems that adapters just accent it. I also am shooting through a colored filter between the DVX and Brevis35 so that might be contributing also.

Also, how much did you pay for the lighting truck?
Can't wait to see some more grabs man, rock on.
 
That's stupendous.

I really can't say anything that hasn't been said.

Utterly spectacular -- I'd love to see a clip or two (or hell, the whole thing).

I'd also love to get pointers from your DP.


Excellent stuff man. Top notch. <Insert another cliche here>.
 
Thanks again guys. I've taken so much from DVX I want to contribute somehow.

Also, I shot the last frame over the 5 FWY just south of San Diego CA. I know it's TJ but is that not Mexicali? I thought they were one and the same.

I'm trying to get a clip together to put online right now so I should have it up soon. Thanks guys!
 
the shots look great - but the color correction is truly fantastic - that is where the footage shines - what did you use (sorry if that had been discussed) and what was your approach to the CC?
 
Oh, my mistake, then. Mexicali is another border town (called Calexico on the US side) about 80 miles east of Tijuana. It's where I tend to cross over, it connects to the Carreterra 5 in Mexico. But enough asides.

Specific question: in the shot of the guy smoking, overlooking downtown... how much artificial light are you using there? What time of day? In other words, were you pushing against the limits of the glass, or is a lot of it in the CC?
 
Wow! Awesome work. Like many others have said, this is some of the best HVX/M2 stuff I've seen. Definitely keep us informed on this project as I and many others would like to see a trailer or cut of the film down the road if possible.
 
Fantastic CC. I'd love if you wouldn't mind if you could give us more of an idea of what you did to some of these shots in post to get such stunning affects.
 
Thanks again guys!

I totally forgot to mention what I used for CC. Final Cut Pro 5.1. Built in Color Corrector.

My friend just hooked me up with a friend of his that owns his own D.I. house so I may be getting a free DI session soon. I'll keep you guys posted on that!

Also, trailer is coming soon. Thanks!
 
I really dig the screengrabs and I'm anxiously awaiting the trailer. I wonder how that footage would look transferred/blown-up to 35mm film-I'm hoping the image still looks as good. The look of your film is perfect for thrillers and horror films.
 
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