Joel 3:15

Downloading ... will watch miñana.

Wanted to say congrats on the special selection. Would not have been surprised if you placed in the top 3 though.

Sorry I didn't comment during the fest, this is one of those films which warrents a deeper look and more in depth commentary, which unfortunately means I haven't gotten around to doing so yet ... but yeah, nice work here. Particularly appreciated the way you used camera movement (i.e. dolly) to help tell the story and set mood.

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I thought I'd already wrote something after I watched The Director's cut, but I don't see it, so I guess not. Anyway, still a good film and seemed to address some of the issues people were discussing in the thread. You still kept it under 5 minutes and accomplished what you set out to do, so good job, man. It's a keeper.
 
Hey I enjoyed the new cut. I haven't had a chance to compare the old and new side by side, but I didn't notice a major change. Is this a general tightening and polish or is there something specific I should look for? I liked the first version and this version, though.
 
Jack Daniel Stanley said:
Hey I enjoyed the new cut. I haven't had a chance to compare the old and new side by side, but I didn't notice a major change. Is this a general tightening and polish or is there something specific I should look for? I liked the first version and this version, though.
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Well, I fixed the blurred opening shot a tad. It is of course a blurred shot of the ending where he blows his brains out. Not sure if everyone caught that.

I flipped a few shots in post. That way the guy listening to the radio is always on the left hand side of the screen, the radio announcer is always on the right. As if they are talking to just each other.

I flipped the wide shot in the bathroom to keep them in sync with the close-ups. Keeping them on the correct side.

I also added a voice over about the riots, took out the individual wine glass shot and trimmed the opening scene outside just a bit. Trimmed the ending a bit as well, no more extra flashes of light.

Some things that were already there.... the exit and entry dolly shots were done on purpose. Leaving one area (the house), to enter another (the radio studio). The ticking clock during the bathroom conversation, as if time was running out. The radio announcer mentioning "How are you going to go out?" Then the flashback with his wife... etc.

Thanks for watching! I really appreciate the feedback.

Mike
 
Mike,

I enjoyed the film. Sorry I never got back to you. I thought it was a great piece.

Lets see another entry.

Thanks
Richard
The Major
 
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