DVX Movie promo trailer w/anamorphic

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None of this Promo footage will be in the movie. Our "free" DP couldn't make it that night. After a nightmare of a shoot, I decided to hire and pay a cinematographer who's also a lighting expert.

We were supposed to use the HVX200 but the firestore was all messed up, so I hopped on my DVX100. I love the DVX anyway, so I didn't mind at all, even if I had to shoot the entire movie on it.

The DVX100 with the Anamorphic lens is amazing! Really nice images at night. I have a 7" widescreen Portable DVD player as an on-camera monitor with the SpiderBrace. Next time I'll pump a lot more light into the scenes and use the FS-4 Firestore with DVRig Pro, maybe even a Matte Box for added looks. =) One thing about the spiderbrace is the camera gets wicked heavy after a while. I can't imagine shooting 8 hours with it without having arms like the incredible hulk. BUT its way better than not having any support for the camera. I love how you can set the camera down anywhere attached to the spiderbrace.

I shot all of the chase sequence and our "behind the scenes" videographer shot the interior car sequence with bad lighting and wrong camera settings (no white balance). I had to bring up in post, so it's VERY grainy now (image below).

For CC, I stomped on the blacks and pumped up the whites for the chase sequence.

I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. Please leave a comment if you download the video from our server. Thanks and have a good one.

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http://www.towniesmovie.com/townpromo.mov
 

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yea the interlacing was distracing but the trailer looked good. i liked the sound, eerie feel to it. going for sundance? goodluck
 
Well if your not trying to reveal anything about the film in the trailer you did a good job. It definitely doesn't say much.. Eerie feel is right. I think you could tell a little more with the trailer though.
 
vicnewton said:
Well if your not trying to reveal anything about the film in the trailer you did a good job. It definitely doesn't say much.. Eerie feel is right. I think you could tell a little more with the trailer though.
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I only had footage from those scenes to use for the promo. If I had more scenes, I'd of added them into the promo too. Im reshooting all of it because the lighting suked and I recast a few of the actors. Glad it looks eerie, thanks.
 
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Good you recast the thuggies....dunno why, but they didn't seem to care. Very murky mostly, nice music.
Frankly I could care less about thugs myself.... and assume that's who the movie's about from what you shared....probably an intro..I'd guess....
Share some clips that really show what you're trying for...and folks will be more receptive.
 
The interlacing wasn't too distracting for me. What did it for me was the camera operator's shadow throughout the entire beating of the man. Also, I know that the context is probably very different, but my first thought was the "bat scene" from Casino. Not a bad thing, but I'm just hoping that this scene has some good motivation in the film.

Other than that, I think it looks really interesting. I like the bitter surreal feel of the man in the car and the music. It seems like the film is going to take the viewer into a world of inner-city gang rings, which is always interesting, and show how, once again, surreal the experience of gang life can be. I look forward to more info. :thumbsup:
 
haha, my first thought was "this has to be Boston." Sure enough, your location proves me correct. (Been there many times and love the place.)
 
Thank you very much. All of that footage is being reshot, but they'll be the same scenes. The movie revolves around the beating of Patrick Sullivan which is the opening of the movie. I have an audition/rehearsal going up of the "man in the car"s fiance that takes place after the opening which will bring the story together a little better for you. I'll try and post a link, but it will be on our blog as well. The audition/rehearsal is of the girl I cast as Shannon. She's great. Thanks again.
 
Hey mate. Looks like your just about to get into full production. Good luck!

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Noel
 
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