I Almost Made it :(

I guess I agree.... working with Avid though, it's pretty much quicktime based... so I am really used to working with that format.
 
Another suggestion on the FTP for PC is Ace FTP. Its freeware and always worked for me on pc.
 
: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
 
Fantastic! glad to see you've got it working. You know what they always say... "When all else fails... read the instructions." :)

cheers!
/j
 
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!
 
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:
 
mameragex said:
It took soooo long to fix the file the busses stop running so I let them lock me in for the night.
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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 . . .
 
Aram Bauman said:
Cool. Can't wait to see what you came up with.
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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:

Rezfactor said:
I can't sleep either! But then again, I never sleep . . .
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LOL:-Laugh(DBG):
 
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
 
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!
 
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.
 
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
 
mameragex said:
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.
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You and me both brothah!

mameragex said:
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:
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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 :|
 
TheatreGuy said:
I. too, wrote/directed/shot/directed/lit/mic'd/cut/fx'd/composed/and performed in my film!!! Ted
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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!
 
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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.
 
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:
 
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