"Time In A Bottle"- A film by Robbie and Kegan

Just received the score from Herman.

It's beautiful.

I wouldn't mind some touches.

Also, during the song, I hear a "click" or a "pop" kinda noise for a frame or two...It's bugging me cause I converted the song to an AIFF file.

This quick beep/bop sound only happens when it's in my FCP timeline...Not in the original file he sent me.

Can I fix this at all?

Robbie
 
check that both your sequence and the file are running at the same sampling rate (48khz vs 44.1khz for example). not being the same can cause pops.
 
look at the audio clip in the project bin and scroll right to the "Aud Rate" field. if it's not 48khz, this might be the issue.
 
I did it in 44.1 khz because I figured it would be web and the compressed version is likely to be 44.1 khz. Normally for DVD and theater mixes I do use 48 khz :-)
 
Gotta do last minute things and leave this country!

Compressor is being stupid cause it won't crop at 2:35.1.

I hate it, I hate it. I'm doing it all right as well.

It's taking a while to export at 1280x720, so I hope I can get this done before I leave!

*Crossing my fingers*

Robbie
 
Thanks Mike, appreciate it.

Only problem is the wait time on the export which is right now.

It's about half way done in Compressor (Batch Monitor) then after that it usually just finishes quick.

Not sure how long it will take to upload it to the DVXUser's server, but I think I should be fine!

Unless, you want me to express mail you the project file and the tapes, you can capture, link the footage, and then do it yourself? Or is that to much work?

Kidding...:)

Thanks though!

Robbie
 
Ok, shouldn't be bad then.

That makes sense since Too Late To Cancel was under 30MB's, and it didn't take to long either.

Robbie
 
Thanks Preston.

Everyone, lets get this thread bigger than the Ol' Fat Monster thread back in Twilgiht Fest! (Or any of Zak's threads. And by any, I mean any. From the Sound forum to the Writing Forum.)

Come on!

Robbie
 
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...slightly off topic, but remind me to tell you guys how we almost burned Tony Little's house down...
 
Robbie Comeau said:
Thanks Mike, appreciate it.

Only problem is the wait time on the export which is right now.

It's about half way done in Compressor (Batch Monitor) then after that it usually just finishes quick.

Not sure how long it will take to upload it to the DVXUser's server, but I think I should be fine!

Unless, you want me to express mail you the project file and the tapes, you can capture, link the footage, and then do it yourself? Or is that to much work?

Kidding...:)

Thanks though!

Robbie
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No problem. I figured that since I've already had a private viewing that I could help you out. :)

Let me know if you run into any issues with the aspect ratio.

Mike
 
Robbie just watched the film and it's a good effort. I liked your choice of actors and locations, especially given the many changes you had to make. You've got some nice shots in there and you're definitely progressing in the art.

Some things didn't quite work for me though. Try to spend more time with your actors and let them become more comfortable with the characters, cuz the big thing that blew it for me and it was even just watching them walk was this: they were acting.

Yeah I know they're actors and everything, so they;re supposed to act, but there was a definite "I'm acting this and doign what I'm told" level of discomfort from the actors, and watching that kind of threw me off. For them it was all just pretend. No one was properly invested in their characters and it shows. For a piece like this, the emotional involvement was key to pulling this off.

Just sit with your actors next time and try to figure them out, what makes them respond and try to get them to not play a character, but be themselves AS the character. What a good actor can do is make you believe that it happened to THEM and that it's entirely real. For a while you can forget that they're just acting and be drawn into the story completely.

Good effort, decent edit. It's good to watch your growth here on the forum.
 
Robbie and Kegan.

I thought this was a very good short. I have to disagree with Puck on the acting. I thought the kids did an amazing job and they came off extremely natural. Kids are tough to work with but you guys pulled it off. Especially during their dialogue together. I had zero issues with them.

The lead actress sold the moment for me as well.

The sound design and music was also top notch! Big improvement here.
I now love the jolt at the end between the lead actress and the kids jumping on the bridge. Nice touch.

You also nailed the theme. Solid story.

I have a few nitpicks but you already know them. Filming the girls in plain woods and then showing the new park with a more mature marked tree when the lead actress shows up would have helped sell the past/future even further.

Great entry though.

Nice work to the both of you.

MAH
 
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