"Learning to Prey" - a Nelson / Double Decher Productions

Nelson -

We are thinking either late November, or early December. If it ends up the latter, maybe we could make it some crazy early Christmas party type thing? We keep thinking Hollywood for a bunch of shorts and then someplace very close by for party/beers/naughtiness, etc.
 
awesome lightning on the grabs, looks very professional. and the poster is creepy, i like the scratchy overlay you did, it really works.
 
So when do we get to see this "Teresa Decher" titled film you apparently uploaded earlier?

;)

Congrats. Can't wait for this.
 
ryanjf said:
Herman did a kick ass job!
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Herman rocks my world. I've come to realize that who I am as an artist is built partly on what he does, how he takes my thoughts and images and floats them on the air, nothing I've done in the last 2 years would be what it is without his hand.
 
I like the way it looked and the story kept me interested, but I didn't think you needed to take as long as you did getting to the climax (pun intended! LOL)

The acting on the new girl seemed a bit stiff and unrealistic, especially her reactions to watching from the doorway.

I had some issues with the sound during the first dialogue scene (it was off), but nothing major. Overall it was enjoyable. There was more I liked about it than disliked. Thumbs up!
 
Hey, Shawn! I really enjoyed your film. You had some great shots and I love the slo-mo stuff. The quality looked great as well. The acting was really good in some spots and okay in others, like the dialogue between the couple for instance. The story was predictable, but that's okay, because it's how you get to where you're going sometimes that's important. Good job, Shawn!
 
Looking good- I really like the use of color through out the film. And the speed ramping of the slow mo steady cam was great. Congrats!
 
Great work shawn!

I'm always impressed with the professional and polished feel your films have. Strong production value.

Loved the speed ramping with that opening shot. Fits perfectly into the style and feel of this film.

SPOILER************* I think the films with the "monster" being integral and part of the twist have a strike against them, because we are all expecting it since it's "monsterfest". That said, I still enjoyed the story and the parallels.

Voices not syncing threw me a bit.

I say this with the utmost love and respect for your lead actor and actresses (Victoria, Chantelle, Teresa) but I felt the performances were a bit pushed. Actors weren't really getting there emotionally, notably in the b/f and g/f confrontation scene. Partly because I have seen them in your other films and I know they can deliver.

Again, fabulous work Shawn. You should be proud. And I am proud to have this be a Portland film!

Oh, and that final next victim POV shot... money!
 
This looked and sounded fantastic. Very professional. Sure some of the performances weren't up to par, but overall it worked for me. Good job.
 
Awesome. Amazing film.

The first shot - a work of art. I found myself completely immersed into this world. Engulfed.

All I have to say is that I highly recommend you remake this movie with a bigger budget. There is something special here.

Getting her first bite. Oh and then that last shot.. When it went to black, **** went down. I wanted to know what was going to happen... and then the last shot came on and it completely added an exclamation point to your film.

Bigger budget, stronger acting.

Now. Perfect.
 
Camera movement was great! Loved the opening (of course) but especially the camera following the movement. Sounded pretty good, as did the music.

My nitpick would be the male lead and the trainee.

Decher's reactions seemed very heartfelt but I just didn't totally buy into his.
The SFX shot was amazing! Really nicely done there.

The title is wicked. Great choice.

Nice work.

MAH
 
Hey Shawn, loved the beginning! Really cool feel :) Felt high budget and interesting... from the moment the guy comes in, the acting seems really off for me... I don't know if that's something you were going for.

And to end my comments... What was the inspiration for this story/short?

Thanks Shawn! :)
 
Hey Shawn, fun piece! I DUG the club scene you put together here with the techno music, complete with DJ, lights, fog, etc. Totally sold it.

Everything seemed to blend fairly well until the male lead started speaking ... something was just slightly off to me with the sound, so I'm not sure if it was a mix thing, ADR, or what ... it could have just been me, but something was catching me as different.

Cool to see Chantelle in something with you, and I thought she did a solid job. I could see the vampire bit coming, but that's largely in part to your poster ... kind of tipped your hat with it. :) GREAT FX work on the blood spurting & neck would ... I was hugely impressed!

Oh, and one continuity question, or something I caught. We see her unzipping her top, but then when she pounces down on him to unbutton his, she's zipped all the way to the top. Nit pick, I know.

p.s. The editing & speed ramping as others have mentioned was VERY well executed. Solid camera work by Patrick as well!
 
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