Rodney V. Smith
DVXFest Promo Guru
I know how you feel about the lack of crew thing. bad timing on being 4 hours away. When is your next shoot scheduled?
IN THE DARKNESS LIES - a Michael Anthony Horrigan Film
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jasonthewho
Veteran
Great angle on that first grab. Very striking.
Rodney V. Smith
DVXFest Promo Guru
angles are definitely Mike, but need to see MORE
Michael Anthony Horrigan
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Thanks. That is my favorite shot as well.
I may have to do a re-shoot though. Either that or a hell of a lot of pick up shots.
Thanks. That's about it for now.
I may get more out later, we'll see. I'm still not entirely pleased with all of it.
Marlon Ladd
Veteran
First time with the HVX?!! That's great man, happy for you. What cam. were you using before, I can't remember. After using it though, you'll never go back.
Grabs look great and I agree, those are def. Horrigan angles. BTW - I know what you mean about a crew. Try your best not to rush cz we end up paying for it in post.
Grabs look great and I agree, those are def. Horrigan angles. BTW - I know what you mean about a crew. Try your best not to rush cz we end up paying for it in post.
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
Your grabs look stark... depressing... if that's the emotion you're going for, the look is working well.
Dustin R. Rogan
Silent Bob's Evil Twin
Like the grabs Mike!
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Herman Witkam
Well-known member
Mike - If you need to sell your HV20, my brother needs one :-D
Michael Anthony Horrigan
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Yah, I may do an entire re-shoot in a new location. I rushed things a tad. I really like the HVX but I actually prefer the HV20 in some ways. Not all of course, just some.
Thank you. The script is very dark and that's exactly what this film will look like throughout.
Thanks!
Nope. Just trying to see what I can do with a "Pro" cam.
I have a lot to learn.
LOL! Thanks. I'll be keeping it... for now. :beer:
jasonthewho
Veteran
Could you elaborate Mike? I bought an HV30 a few months ago, but haven't used it on a short yet (used Dick's HVX200 for Melody). I'd like to know what advantages you think it has. Thanks!
Michael Anthony Horrigan
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Sure. Much better super focus that uses the entire LCD display, not just a small portion. Shows up on an external monitor, not sure about the HVX. The HVX seems noisy in low light. Could just be me but I've read that it's a big weakness. I've found this to be true. The size of course is a pain in tight quarters, you can put the HV20 anywhere.
MAH
Mark Harris
Pain in the ass
How did the size affect your work? The biggest camera I'd shot on before this one, was the HPX500. Which affected us in that our gear was not up to holding it. And now with the RED, it's hard to fit it in certain places an HVX would be easy. It's heavy, so the camera op has a lot more work in hand-held, etc.
Did the larger camera affect how you worked on this?
Michael Anthony Horrigan
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Yes it did. Mostly due to the tight quarters I was shooting in. The bathroom was extremely cramped and I could barely get into that spot, let alone point the camera. Holding it at that angle in that spot was extremely tough for me. I just need more practice though. :beer:
You can sit the tiny HV20 in the palm of your hand, up on a small shelf or even on the dash of a car! Using the HVX kind of eliminated possibilities like that for me.
I do like it though. I just need to rethink my shooting style when using it. It was a big learning curve for me but I'm glad I did it.
MAH
Michael Anthony Horrigan
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This won't be a big surprise but I'm officially out of this Fest. :beer:
In Darkness Lies was going to be an Exhibition entry but there is no way that it will be finished in time. I'll eventually start a thread up in the User Films section and move forward with it. I really want to make it into a longer short but I don't want to rush it. Once I lock down the rest of the locations I'll get it finished. I'm still hoping to get Herman to score it for me once it is locked.
Good luck to everyone else entering! I'll be watching all of them and commenting as per usual.
Hopefully we'll get a good turnout.
I need a break anyway.
MAH
In Darkness Lies was going to be an Exhibition entry but there is no way that it will be finished in time. I'll eventually start a thread up in the User Films section and move forward with it. I really want to make it into a longer short but I don't want to rush it. Once I lock down the rest of the locations I'll get it finished. I'm still hoping to get Herman to score it for me once it is locked.
Good luck to everyone else entering! I'll be watching all of them and commenting as per usual.
Hopefully we'll get a good turnout.
I need a break anyway.
MAH
Rodney V. Smith
DVXFest Promo Guru
Just let me know the dates and time of the shoot and I'm there to help. I'll have to take the train, but I can haul enough of my own gear with me.
Mark Harris
Pain in the ass
Sorry to hear it Mike. But better to do it right than do it fast. So good luck getting it up and running again when you can.
Herman Witkam
Well-known member
You can still count me in.