SHORT: Faithful

Elvis Deane

Elvis Deane

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Here's a little short I just wrapped up, based on an idea by my DoP. A couple struggles to stay together as their faithful dog watches.
 
That was a really good concept. I've actually been in a similar situation. Having a dog is like having a kid and situations like this can be very sad. You had some nice cinematography here. The shot outside with the dog was awesome, like Alfred Hitchcock-esq. The acting was believable, but there seemed a couple of places where the female lead's facial expression didn't seem to match the mood. When she was at the coffee table, it almost looked like she was half-smiling. Not sure if anybody else will notice, but just thought I'd mention it. Good job.
 
the idea of the dog being the "kid" is nice.

I do have to say I got a bit "bored" with the piano music.... I think when you have also other sounds, the music a little lower it' will be much different
 
Thank you both for your comments. I did get a few comments that the music might have been too much at some points, and I'm starting to agree. This is my first attempt at something that's not a comedy or a genre film, so this feedback is great to see what's working and what isn't.
 
First rule in film making / directing / editing (so let's say the combination)

KILL YOUR DARLINGS

Dare to say: "ok, 20 people haven't slept for 72 hours for that 5 seconds shot and I've spent 90 days to do a VFX of 1 second, but...it doesn't fit...so...delete..."

it's just general...not from this film...
 
dre83 said:
First rule in film making / directing / editing (so let's say the combination)

KILL YOUR DARLINGS

Dare to say: "ok, 20 people haven't slept for 72 hours for that 5 seconds shot and I've spent 90 days to do a VFX of 1 second, but...it doesn't fit...so...delete..."

it's just general...not from this film...
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One of the best arguments for using an outside editor as well. He doesn't know how much you love that shot or how difficult it was to get. He just knows whether it works or not.
 
You know, I've thought of using another editor for a lot of reasons, but this was never one of them. And you're right, it's a damn good reason.
 
Having an editor is also good because he/she knows all technical stuff. As a director you're busy with the story and not with "mmh, in what kinda setup do I have to edit this ?" or "what do I have to chose for export ? mov ? avi ? mpeg ?? bitrate ??? whaaaa !!!!!!!"

And what you would do in one day, they do it in seconds (as manner of speaking...)
 
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