LOOK AT ME - Sprocketboy

One thing you never know for sure, until you make a couple of films, are the people you want to work with again and again. That core team that you build each time you make a film you sometimes discover that someone you choose helped make you become a better filmmaker. You have to do whatever it takes to stick with that person. Sometimes, I've used the wrong puzzle piece but keep hammering it in place in the hope that I'll make it fit. If it doesn't fit... it will never fit.

I'm pretty close to finding that ideal team. I've been putting together another film and I'm finding some great people on this round.
 
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hey sprocketboy, just watched 'look at me'. your lead actress was great. really great. shots well executed. only thing for me was that i was along for the ride and then in the last 20 seconds it seemed to veer off into a different movie. thanks for sharing it though, i'm intrigued to see what you do next.
 
Phantastic job.

Love the cinematography and perfect lighting .

The editing was superb. The one transition where she does her last call in the kitchen to the scene where she eats knocked me of my socks.

Frank
 
Zak Forsman said:
hey sprocketboy, just watched 'look at me'. your lead actress was great. really great. shots well executed. only thing for me was that i was along for the ride and then in the last 20 seconds it seemed to veer off into a different movie. thanks for sharing it though, i'm intrigued to see what you do next.
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Zak, thanks for your comments. Much appreciated, especially coming from you. The ending is deliberate, but tends to be too extreme in the 6 minute version. This was the film I envisioned if Douglas Sirk and Tobe Hooper collaborated on a film together. I had fun.

Unfortunately, I'm in and out of meeting all day with clients and won't be able to watch or review films until 7pm this evening (EST). I'm very anxious to see your film. I was totally engaged by "I F....king Hate You." I dig your style and approach.
 
Postmaster said:
Phantastic job.

Love the cinematography and perfect lighting .

The editing was superb. The one transition where she does her last call in the kitchen to the scene where she eats knocked me of my socks.

Frank
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Thank you. Believe it or not, that shot was not on my shot list. I had to come up with a plan to mix 3 scenes into one because we were running out of time to shoot in the house. I think best when I'm under pressure. :)

I can't wait to see your film, but it must wait until after 7pm tonight.
 
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The one transition where she does her last call in the kitchen to the scene where she eats knocked me of my socks.
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I just finished watching your film and I was going to mention the exact same shot. It was perfect, visually interesting and yet still advancing the story.

I dug your story. It took me back to my old retainer days many years ago - I broke mine and then blamed it on the family dog.

Your actors were very good and I liked the dark ending.

Well done.
 
Beautifully shot on a very exotic location... Missy was a very likable character and the actress performed really well... I did not believe how it ends, a very surprised ending that completely changes the genre :-) well done!
 
The end of the movie took a turn for the worse. In a good way. I liked the dark ending. It was great film and nicely directed. I Have no complaints. vanity is a *****, I tell ya.
 
It was interesting to see where you took the subject matter. I liked that the intense situation at the beginning turned around toward the end and became something both comical and sad; sad in the way that she obsessed over her teeth so much to the point in which she krazy glued her mouth shut.

My one concern, and this might have been intended: the superficiality of the piece. If interpreted in a certain way, it seems to be a piece of comedy and satire.

The film was technically very proficient. Image and sound were consistent and strong.

Interesting viewing, nonetheless. :thumbsup:
 
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Extremely well executed.

I think you could have gone a lot further with their vanity, if that's what it was. They seemed like they might have been shallow, vane people, but...well, I've known several adults who got braces, so...

I actually like where it went. But I am a dark guy. I can't wait for you to see my WHOLE film. Be interesting.

Couple of things:

1) Why didn't she just drive to the dentist when they didn't call her back? That REALLY stuck in my head. It's the old "why not just use your cel phone?" problem. I mean, looking back I guess it wouldn't have mattered given that it was the weekend, but if she was calling over and over, did she know that? Dunno, it kept popping into my mind.

2) I didn't fully get how she got to the...well, that part. I don't want to give spoilers, but the progression seemed a tad abrupt to me. Is there more in there you might experiment with before she gets to that point? Showing more of a progression?

3) You might have some fun experimenting with color tonal changes as things progress. You're already doing it with sound cues, I think there is some good to be had in the picture as well.

All in all, the deep DOF did not detract from this. Like I said before, the compositions and lighting were all so pro, I never cared.

Good job!
 
It was funny how she thought that her teeth were moving every second. But the ending was just like wow, geez.

She did a great job in acting!
 
I dug it. Visually this was astounding ... the kitchen scene has well:

Postmaster said:
The editing was superb. The one transition where she does her last call in the kitchen to the scene where she eats knocked me of my socks.
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That's what I was thinking. Great work

I got that she was so concerned with her vanity that she couldn't leave the house and was doing things to herself, pushing herself over the edge but still the ending comes as bit of a shock, its a huge change from the rest of the movie. I know it starts the same as the black and white beginning but maybe that could have been done away with and some more middle area, some plot detail, as to how we got from there to here. Sort of weird and out of nowhere but I was along for the ride. Kudos.
 
Very entertaining film and unique story. I liked the cinematography, sound and editing. The story was cool, because it was different. Overall, a nice professionally done piece with some pretty good acting (and an attractive lead - I wonder if I was the only one zoomed in on her boxer shorts at the end).
 
Mark Harris said:
I actually like where it went. But I am a dark guy. I can't wait for you to see my WHOLE film. Be interesting.
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I can't wait either. I really like the rough cut a lot.

Also, thanks for taking the time to comment on the film. I really enjoy a solid, honest review with constructive criticism. The points you made are well taken. Thanks.
 
It was funny how she thought that her teeth were moving every second. But the ending was just like wow, geez.
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That's the response I'm looking for, except I can't get everyone to see it that way. I've always wanted to do a quick drop like a rollercoaster ride for an ending.

...some more middle area, some plot detail, as to how we got from there to here.
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I had to make some compromises to get it under 6 mins. That excuse is lame. :huh:

...and an attractive lead - I wonder if I was the only one zoomed in on her boxer shorts at the end.
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Get your mind out of the gutter. :Drogar-Love(DBG):
 
I thought this was pretty good. Loved the sets! Nice pad. :)

Acting was good, as was the cinematography and editing.

My only gripe is that I wanted the final scene to be a little more disturbing. That might just be me though. :evil:

Great job!

MAH
 
sick movie, man! the film was really pro, awesome sound and picture and strong acting by missy.

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just seeing the crazy glue ... brutal! maybe play this up even more, show more of the tube of glue and her reaching for it, thinking about it, fighting with herself to not go there, but , her teeth, they;re moving dammit!

you got a sick imagination! good film!!!
 
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