FAT MONSTER FILMS presents "O2" ... Every. Breath. Counts.

Mark and crew. I went out on a shoot yesterday and was thinking about your piece on the way. Just wanted to say how glad I was you did this short, it really inspired me to lift my game. There are no quick corners for me anymore. Now yesterday was helping on someone elses short because I can get reciprocal assistance in the future, I ended up doing grip and all the sound. But I made what I did perfect - the sound was the best stuff I had ever done in narrative. (I dont want to do sound - but just a point). Seriously, it was just right on the money. Not gloating about that, I just wanted to point out that you guys have influenced me to push it to the next level. Which is great in more ways than one - this is my day job.
 
jasonthewho said:
Oh, and this is almost pathetic, but... the ending made me cry.
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Watching this scene unfold on set I felt it very possible that it would produce this reaction...it was touching during the recording, too. You never know at the time but your instincts tell you it's a possibility. It's always reassuring to find out that the scene plays out the way you hoped it would...:Drogar-Happy(DBG):
 
Tim Hyten directed it. Mark Johnson came up with the story idea and then he co-wrote it with Jack Stanley. I know it's hard to see but it's on the poster in the first post.
 
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Great work guys, I was definitely proud to work on this on such short notice, and look forward to working with you more in a couple short weeks :D I've been skimming over the reviews and must say the biggest compliment to me personally has been the total lack of any mention of my shots, just the way a ninja's work should be received ;-)

The cinematography and sound mixing really stand out for me...and the set...and the story...and the acting...hell, it's all around a great film :)
 
When the fest is over I will definitely reveal Nate's shots because they deserve to be appreciated. The guy is a monster in every sense of the word and he's going to be joining us here in L.A. shortly. ... Yeah, Nate. Hold off and we'll put together a real sweet sequence that shows before/after.
 
Just watched it, WOW. When it first started I had to make sure I was on the dvxuser timefest page and not apple trailers. Just amazing work! Highlights for me was the cinemtagraphy, lighting, cc, cg....ok so everything.

I would love to see some Behind the scenes stuff.
 
What a set! I loved how you integrated the lighting and the blocking to add interest to the shots.
What can I say? Wonderful! :D

That was a perfect wave... :engel017: Kawabunga!
 
sean90291 said:
Who directed O2? Who wrote it? I didn't see any credits.
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Just read some of Mark's posts through this thread... if that dude can't write then nobody can. He's got better command of the english language then Shakespeare... he could charm the pants off of any woman, or back on again if the situation calls for it.

Tim freaked me out... I think that movies are in a weird place right now, where some great sh*t is coming from young guys... nobody in Hollywood still makes the assumption that age = wisdom, because so many blockbusters come from young dudes now. I've never witnessed anybody direct better then this guy.

Everybody out there knew when to :cheesy: and when to :lipsrseal
 
O2 is an amazing accomplishment. When I heard that many of the Dvxuser's I admire were teaming up I was excited but the final product blew me away. The set added SO much to the production value and the acting was excellent. Your older lead was freakin amazing. The CGI worked for me in most parts, and I loved the ending. Each person involved in this should be so very proud. You have formed a great team that has made an amazing short film!
 
Mark, thanks for the BTS stuff...taking a look now. Why didn't you want to look back in the thread, it's not that much.

EDIT: Holy ****! 200 pages!?

EDIT 2: I am not that inept, I knew that. The above edit was a joke. In fact, it never was an edit, I did it in the original post. Now I have ruined the comedy aspect of it for you all, so sorry.

MattinSTL said:
Just read some of Mark's posts through this thread... if that dude can't write then nobody can. He's got better command of the english language then Shakespeare... he could charm the pants off of any woman, or back on again if the situation calls for it...
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Word! I wish I had that ability. :cry:

MattinSTL said:
...Tim freaked me out... I think that movies are in a weird place right now, where some great sh*t is coming from young guys... nobody in Hollywood still makes the assumption that age = wisdom, because so many blockbusters come from young dudes now. I've never witnessed anybody direct better then this guy.

Everybody out there knew when to :cheesy: and when to :lipsrseal
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Funny, Mark and I were just discussing this yesterday. Age doesn't correlate with talent at all, and I think it is great that people realize that. (Not just because I am young myself :grin:)
 
Mark Johnson said:
I would hate to have to go back into this thread to find stuff myself so I kept a couple links that people might enjoy:

http://vimeo.com/1098586

And here's some great BTS pics from the shoot:

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=126789&page=113
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=126789&page=110
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=126789&page=116
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ha ha I forgot about that wrap party video. My head hurts just looking at it. Kyle did a great job on that.
 
There's a pic on that video of you, Jim, holding out the slate like you're flagging a NASCAR winner. Its one of my favorites as is the b&w one of you and Hudson.

My only complaint is that the damn video makes me look like I can't chug a beer. Jeeszhus!
 
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