In The Machine

[tmnt]

+++++++ EDIT: December 30, 2007. Here's a link to the final film, 52mb. http://blip.tv/file/568565/ ++++++++++++


++++++ We'll here's my entry, missing shots, fx all kinds off stuff. this is only about half way done, haven't even cc'd. Guess i'll have to wait to next fest now.

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CREW

Director: I. T. Wills
Editor: I. T. Wills
VFX: I. T. Wills
Camera: I. T. Wills
Sound: Stephen Holland

CAST

Bobby - Damon
Ray Jnr - Jim Kelly
Johnathan - Ric
Brick - Dane
Ox - Matt


To be shot on HVX + Brevis35 CF3 with Canon Fd lenses. Will vary between tripod/skateboard/wheelchair/handheld (haven't made a damn steadicam yet!).

Sound: Oktava MK012a (99% of it) + Sony ecm shotgun.

 

[tmnt]

Ok I'm finally getting off my butt as March has just passed me by. Will have script locked in next couple days. Looking at actors in the next week or two (probably using some fellas in town that do mixed martial arts). This movies' GONNA HURT to watch!

-- April 6, 2007. Script is complete, very happy with it. Storyboarding like a madman now.

-- May 5, Shot for about 4-5 hrs. Got most the movie done, have to schedule about another 3hrs in the next few days. Almost the entire cast, save the 'older' man Jim, playing Ray Jnr were cast either on the day of filming or 2 or 3 days out. Thank god for friends of friends.

Filming went pretty well. We went with a VERY basic (not quiet enough!) lighting setup. Pretty much using fixed 4 x 500wt lights and 2 fluros as practicals and one or two more 500wt lights for fill/backlight. I couldn't be fussy, I just had to get the shots. No expense was spared on effects either (1 bottle tomato sauce). And, as per usual, I threw my storyboards out the window. Hopefully will get to use my wheelchair dolly when shooting the next part, which works out ok as the start is more handheld anyways. Here's some pics, basic cc'd.

-- That's Damon top left then clockwise, Ric, Ric with Jim, Matt, Ric.

 

[Norm Sanders]

Ooooh, the Brevis ... I wanna see what this adapter can do in the right hands. I've heard good things, very good things. Best to you on this, tmnt!

 

[tmnt]

Thanks mate, it should look very nice. I'll be doing vfx in after effects too. Spyfest - what a cool theme!

-- That's Dane playing character 'Brick' bottom left and yes I won't use this take obviously! And yes, it was THE BEST TAKE.

 

[Ki-Ki]

Anything? The Teenage Mutent Turtle Ninja movie thing is coming out soon.

 

[Tom Marshall]

Hey tmnt, good luck! Make it about a guitar player...

 

[tmnt]

Can't wait for the turtles movie, man it's gonna be good (pitty bout transformer though, may be bad). I'm 25 and still collect turtles figures. Damn you eBay.

Ha, yeah Tommy. Maybe the spy has ESP and his code could be M350. Tommy, aren't you doing a flick?

Looks like I might go with a harda$$ spy for this one, trying to get my lead now, have someone in mind. I've never shot action so can't wait!

 

[ripupthehwy]

tmnt

Good luck. Hope your find the perfect leading role actor. I know how tough if is to get good help. Especially if you're like me and paying them with just a thank you.

I envy your Brevis. I want to get one of those. How do u like yours? how is the barrell distortion on the edges of the picture. I've seen some of them that look pretty noticable and some are not so bad. From what I've investigated, Looks like the brevis is the cream of the crop! Right?

 

[tmnt]

Yeah rip, I'm in a pretty small town when it comes to film interest so hopefully this lead will work out.

The brevis is awesome, played around with it for a couple hours yesterday trying out different lenses. I have a 24mm canon fd and it gives a great picture with no real distortion. My 200mm zoom lense vignettes but I have to finetune the ground glass much better, it should be pretty useable then. Brevis is very quick to set up.

 

[Dennis Wood]

Tm, we're about 2 weeks from having our next-gen CF2 and CF3 imaging elements in stock. These will seriously improve performance of the adapter with your 200mm

 

[tmnt]

Hey Dennis, hope things are good. Yeah I have the CF3, hopefully I'll do it justice! I'm surprised by my two zoom lenses, they're nothing special but are very useable. What's your thoughts on zooms?

 

[tmnt]

Please post, I'm lonely.

 

[DJ Lewis]

Lonely? I'm not sure why with all those killer grabs you've posted. I have to admit I'm a bit on the jealous side.

 

[Ted Arabian]

haha! I'll post!

I like your screen grabs... especially that one of the gun (in the bottom of the first set).

 

[tmnt]

Thanks dudes!

The films cutting together pretty well, I'm going to try and fly thru it. There's spikes of light in some shots which is to be expected but it doesn't really detract at all from it, kinds of adds to the 'down and dirty' feel.

Hey Theodore, it's impossible to have a gun pointing at someone and not do that 70's kind of shot!

 

[Mark T. Aro]

TMNT... good looking thread. I really like the overall look and feel! :thumbup:

 

[Norm Sanders]

Hey Ian, looking forward to this ... sorry the thread got lonely for a while ... I've learned there's a bit of an art to keeping folks checking back on yours with little updates, teasers, etc. I learned that stuff from the pros like Jack, Ted/Mark, etc. Looking forward to seeing this ... looks like it'll be fun from what I can see in the grabs. :thumbsup:

 

[tmnt]

Yeah Norm next fest I'm going to do a teaser poster and keep people updated.

How long is it normally between fests? I reckon next one should be 'buddyfest', think die hard 3, coen and tate, e.t.

 

[Danielleus]

Looking good. Can't wait for this one.

 

[tmnt]

Thanks D, we just shot a little more footage a couple days ago, I've still got some more to get so I'm running very much out of time. 1 of the actors I need is out of town until the 28th so I'll just clean up the edit as much as possible and whack the shots in there. There's a bit of VFX stuff to do also so I'd better start drinking coffee.