BROKEN the FEATURE FILM - TEST SCENE w/MOVIE STARS

Hi broken, nice work on your test scene there! I watched it expecting a dumb amature piece, but was very impressed the skills you demonstrated in it! You're lucky to have friends that are such good actors. (although I'm sure they're much better with your guidance!)

I was also impressed with the "look" you manged to achieve in it. While it didn't have the true cinematic look to me, it did have the look of one of those nice quality TV/drama things. Would you care to share you your technique for color grading? What kind of lighting setup were you using for these shots? I was also curious about what NLE you were using.

Anyway, nice work! Hopefully you can get some cash to do the full movie. I'll be sure to get a front row seat! :beer:
 
CyberCat said:
Hi broken, nice work on your test scene there! I watched it expecting a dumb amature piece, but was very impressed the skills you demonstrated in it! You're lucky to have friends that are such good actors. (although I'm sure they're much better with your guidance!)

I was also impressed with the "look" you manged to achieve in it. While it didn't have the true cinematic look to me, it did have the look of one of those nice quality TV/drama things. Would you care to share you your technique for color grading? What kind of lighting setup were you using for these shots? I was also curious about what NLE you were using.

Anyway, nice work! Hopefully you can get some cash to do the full movie. I'll be sure to get a front row seat! :beer:
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Thanks bro. I used a China lamp as my main lighting source. Edited in Apple's Final Cut Pro and color corrected in there as well. Using Magic Bullet, Natress G-Film and a few other packages. You can check out my color correction reel at: http://www.numbrobot.com/reel_color.html

Let me know what you think. Good :kali:!!
 
Hey guys,

New web docs up at:http://www.alittlecyn.com/webdocs.html

Color Coreection
An Interview with Alex (Director) & Egon (DP) - we discuss the making of CYn, lighting, color correction and a ton of ther cool stuff.

Kepp an eye out for weekly ew additions to the web docs. Thanks again for the support.:dankk2:
 
Hey Guys,

I've been getting a ton of private message about our new artbook called "The Art of BROKEN." Well it is finally available for purchase. It is selling for $29.99 (I know it is a bit pricey but that is the cost of self-publishing, we are not making much on the book at all, it's done mostly for you guys) Here is a bit about the book:

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A hefty 114 page artbook that illustrates the long pre-production and production process that artist Dan Cregan, Ken Robkin and director Alex Ferrari went through creating the world of BROKEN. This tribute showcases conceptual art, character designs, on-set photos, full short film screenplay, and visual effect breakdowns.

This book will whet the appetite of any BROKEN enthusiast with never before released artwork from the feature film version. This pictorial feast is a must-have for any indie filmmaker, art connoisseur, or film fan. It is proof that an indie film can be taken to a higher level.

Available for purchase at: http://www.deviant-comics.com

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Thanks again for all the support. More web docs on Cyn are coming.:dankk2:
 
Hugely disappointed in the "Five minuet" scene. Absolutely nothing new, nothing original, bland dialog, badly framed shots, cliche Psycho imagery, etc, etc... There was an ugly jump cut in there, which clearly wasn't made on purpose... Film should never be boring. And I was bored.
The acting would have been good for a student film, but for professional (especially by someone who was apparently approached by "tons" of major studios) work... I expected better.

Not quite as painfully insipid as your "Broken" (a name never fit more perfectly) film, it's still not even remotely up to par with "Good Indie."

The main key is to work on writing and creating something original. Not this derivative garbage. Allow your ideas to 'ferment' a bit more before cracking open the bottle.

Despite my harsh words, I do still wish you the best.
 
StefanHaynes said:
Hugely disappointed in the "Five minuet" scene. Absolutely nothing new, nothing original, bland dialog, badly framed shots, cliche Psycho imagery, etc, etc... There was an ugly jump cut in there, which clearly wasn't made on purpose... Film should never be boring. And I was bored.
The acting would have been good for a student film, but for professional (especially by someone who was apparently approached by "tons" of major studios) work... I expected better.

Not quite as painfully insipid as your "Broken" (a name never fit more perfectly) film, it's still not even remotely up to par with "Good Indie."

The main key is to work on writing and creating something original. Not this derivative garbage. Allow your ideas to 'ferment' a bit more before cracking open the bottle.

Despite my harsh words, I do still wish you the best.
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I hate to tell you but you sound like an angry little man. :furious3: Everyone is entitle to there opinion and I guess that is yours. I would LLLOOOVVVVEEEE to see some of your work on the forum. Best of luck with all your projects.:D
 
StefanHaynes said:
Hugely disappointed in the "Five minuet" scene. Absolutely nothing new, nothing original, bland dialog, badly framed shots, cliche Psycho imagery, etc, etc... There was an ugly jump cut in there, which clearly wasn't made on purpose... Film should never be boring. And I was bored.
The acting would have been good for a student film, but for professional (especially by someone who was apparently approached by "tons" of major studios) work... I expected better.

Not quite as painfully insipid as your "Broken" (a name never fit more perfectly) film, it's still not even remotely up to par with "Good Indie."

The main key is to work on writing and creating something original. Not this derivative garbage. Allow your ideas to 'ferment' a bit more before cracking open the bottle.

Despite my harsh words, I do still wish you the best.
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Still waiting to see some of your work.....:nads: Can't wait....:love4:
 
ORANGE UNIVERSE FILMS said:
Congrats on the film man! You are getting some great support from the critics community as well - AWESOME!
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Thanks bro! More stuff coming. Check out my new animated prequel to my upcoming feature film call "Red Princess Blues."

Red Princess Blues' Animated teaser trailer just hit. Red Princess Blues Animated: The Book of Violence is an animated short film prequel to Alex Ferrari’s upcoming feature film Red Princess Blues. Artist extraordinaire and Creative Director of the Visual Effects House Numb Robot, Dan Cregan will be making his directorial debut. Alex ferrari will pen the twisted tale as well as produce. RPB Animated is a chance to explore the world of “Princess,” the main character of Red Princess Blues. We hope to have the short done by Fall 2007.

RPB Teaser Trailer: http://www.redprincessblues.com/trailer.html
RPB Official Site: http://www.redprincessblues.com
RPB Wallpapers: http://www.redprincessblues.com/wallpapers.html

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Let me know what you guys think!!!
 
Not bad, a couple things that really bothered me and that stood out. Didn't like the out of focus to focus shot on the answering machine. Her hand was all wet before she even turned on the shower. When she get's out of the shower her body barely looks wet, just looks like her hair is a tad bit damp. The refrigerator shot was alright, but I dunno, kind of gimmicky if you know what I mean, too long of a shot.

Not knocking you bud, just saying my opinion. I hope everything works out for you with this and other projects.
 
BROKEN2005 said:
Still waiting to see some of your work.....:nads: Can't wait....:love4:
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Goading someone to post their work so they can be bashed by your DVXuser goons? C'mon, I thought you were above that. Film is so subjective it's not even funny. "OH let's see if yours is better than mine" mentality does not work here. He's riding on his high horse, you're riding on yours. Just accept the criticism and move on.

As a side note, I bought your silly "Broken" DVD and realized my mistake quickly after the short ended. The self-made interviews of yourself petting your own ego were a nice touch too.

I love how you twist Roger Ebert's criticisms into blind praise. Your endless rows of animated GIFs on your website showing him describing your movie as "essentially a demonstration of the mastery of horror imagery and techniques" leaves out the next sentence Ebert had to say: "A screenplay has to also have dimensional characters (one, two or three dimensions, depending on its ambition) and a story." Missed that part eh? So did your films.
 
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funkbomb said:
Goading someone to post their work so they can be bashed by your DVXuser goons? C'mon, I thought you were above that. Film is so subjective it's not even funny. "OH let's see if yours is better than mine" mentality does not work here. He's riding on his high horse, you're riding on yours. Just accept the criticism and move on.

As a side note, I bought your silly "Broken" DVD and realized my mistake quickly after the short ended. The self-made interviews of yourself petting your own ego were a nice touch too.

I love how you twist Roger Ebert's criticisms into blind praise. Your endless rows of animated GIFs on your website showing him describing your movie as "essentially a demonstration of the mastery of horror imagery and techniques" leaves out the next sentence Ebert had to say: "A screenplay has to also have dimensional characters (one, two or three dimensions, depending on its ambition) and a story." Missed that part eh? So did your films.
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I can accept criticism but when it's constructive and destructive. If you are going to bash people who are trying to make it happen and also bash them for putting together a DVD that was put together to help people not for "petting your own ego" then my friend go right ahead because you have larger issues then my film or this message board. I have respect for poeple who put their balls on the line and show their work, good or bad. I don't have respect for people who hide anonymously and attempt to bash people's hard work.

If you would like some real constructive criticism then by all means post some of your work on the board. That is what this board is about. HELPING PEOPLE not bashing them! And if you don't have any work to show then take some advice and stop exhausting your energy bashing other's people work and start making your own.

I wish you the best on all your future projects, regardless if your a fan of mine or not. :D
 
Raw and Vital said:
Not bad, a couple things that really bothered me and that stood out. Didn't like the out of focus to focus shot on the answering machine. Her hand was all wet before she even turned on the shower. When she get's out of the shower her body barely looks wet, just looks like her hair is a tad bit damp. The refrigerator shot was alright, but I dunno, kind of gimmicky if you know what I mean, too long of a shot.

Not knocking you bud, just saying my opinion. I hope everything works out for you with this and other projects.
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Thanks for your opinion. I personally love in the fridge shots...that's just me. The "When she get's out of the shower her body barely looks wet, just looks like her hair is a tad bit damp. " we had 5 hours to do the whole scene and had mostly students as crew. I agree but it was the best we could do at the time.

Thanks for your opinion bro!:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG)
 
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hey alex... 3 quick questions...
1.are any of the actors on the test scene secured for the feature?
2.the female actor in the test scene... is she the actress from The Shield?
3.have your test scenes been specifically produced for potential investors?
 
1.are any of the actors on the test scene secured for the feature?

No the feature is not moving forward at this moment. I am work with the lead actress on my next feature "Red Princess Blues" http://www.redprincessblues.com and she has been secured for that. The budget is more doable $3-5 Million.

2.the female actor in the test scene... is she the actress from The Shield?
Yes that is Paula Garces.

3.have your test scenes been specifically produced for potential investors?
It was but the script got away from us and it was budgeted at $45 million to make it happen.

Why do you ask???

Thanks!
 
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Alex, why the big budget features?

Red Princess Blues 3-5mil.

Broken 45mil.

Why not write a lower budget feature, and get into features through that? Just asking, as I'd like to know your philosophy behind it :) thanks.
 
Brandon Rice said:
Alex, why the big budget features?

Red Princess Blues 3-5mil.

Broken 45mil.

Why not write a lower budget feature, and get into features through that? Just asking, as I'd like to know your philosophy behind it :) thanks.
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I really want to make a living as a feature director and to do so i need slightly bigger budgets. Sure, I could get together $35,000 and make a feature but I want to pay rent as well. :cry:

Gotta move on and make bigger films. :kali:
 
BROKEN2005 said:
Why do you ask???
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Well, i'm in the midst of making my first feature film... it's a real no budget movie... (not the title) but i'm hoping it will be somewhat of a success amongst us DIY folgies. i need all the info i can get from film makers making that transition from a DIY-er to a fully financed film maker. i have other questions for you if you will...

i understand your short film Broken made it through the festival circuits and possibly a theatrical release... not too sure. but, my questions are:

1. what format did you blow up your movie to? was it beta-cam? 35mm??

2. was an up-res nessesary for the picture blow-up?

3. what post house did your movie blow-up?

4. how much did you pay?

5. were you happy with the results?

i really appreciate you taking the time out to answer my questions. forgive me if i'm asking too many questions but i feel your projects have been a great success for you and i want the same success for and from my production as well.

most grateful
 
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