Peter Murphy's - The Lost Brother

Ok. Finished watching this one. I really don't know many people around this forum, but if you are not doing music videos, YOU SHOULD BE! I really like the look of this film. The overall story was just okay and there were some bits in there that came somewhat out of left field, but what really knocked me out is the composition of the shots. Just awesome. The editing was also top notch on this one. I like the first song very much and it definitely fit the mood of the film, YOUNG AND HIP!

Good job.


John G.
 
Very cool Peter.
Looked really nice and some great comps.
Also liked the acting with the exception of one or two small beats.
Not sure the story held together for me in the end, but all in all really enjoyed it!
 
Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback. I wasn't even going to enter the contest....I had another story I wanted to do - it was the back story for a music video I'm doing (my first one), that was quite a bit better, but I didn't have the time or resources to shoot it before the contest. So one night about a week before the deadline, I couldn't sleep and decided I HAD to do something. I pulled it together as best I could and came up with this. However it turned out, it's mine, I made it and I'm happy that it got done. I really just can't wait to shoot another one.
 
PETER!! My version plays til 04:00 then it's broken!! I got it from the fast download zip files!!!! Why is this??
 
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PETER!! My version plays til 04:00 then it's broken!! I got it from the fast download zip files!!!! Why is this??
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Ditto

i DL 2 versions. both bunk.

But i LOVed what i saw. but the indoor pizza party part really didint fit. I love the WAY you make things look vintage. liek you have a genuine appreciation for it. Kinda like JAck white. The guy was born in the wrong century.
 
OK Got it from the mirror sites as a single file.

Really liked it man! I'm a big fan of music video clips and this was a music video by all means. Dont know if that's what you wanted it to look like but hey, its a big achievement!

I didnt like the in-between scenes with the 'reality check'...normal colors, normal clothes and all that....I would prefer if you kept it the same except for the end when she wakes up of course.

The story is nice but your ending was kinda enigmatic in a negative way. Since you wanted it to end with something sudden, maybe you could have done something more concrete than just a 'we dont have a brother' line. Isabella was perfect! I really liked her!!!

Your cinematography was one of the best and as I said, it was like a music video, clever editing! I loved the beast but here is the thing....its not clear what's his purpose....and when he whacked her its very quick so you could have gone another way to make it easier for the viewer to follow that...

PS. Man you should definitely watch the following video MORTIIS - PARASITE GOD...it will remind you of your movie...especially the beast in the video looks exactly like yours!!!

PS2. One of the best scores in here, loved all the songs and would definitely want them on my mp3 player to listen to all the time!!!
 
Good looking stuff. I loved the "whispering" segments and the "other" Isabella (standing their with her hands up) it’s great shot and concept. Now as far the as the "reality check" part, I think it works because it's kinda of breaking the dream (to a happy past)... but it does jump out… maybe it could have been more distorted or blown out looking, keeping it within the dream look.

I like how your CC changes (and I'm not sure if you meant to do this) but it makes it feel more dreamy that the color schemes are constantly changing... I might have gone with something a little more noticeable during a shot... maybe like your "cornered" black borders "Pulsating " getting bigger and smaller and maybe the color changing slightly on a static shot (like the movie "Man on Fire")... this may have been a bit stylized but would have worked for a dream sequence and would have made it look more like it was on purpose and fluid in a chaotic way.

I thought your costume design and creature effects were great (as usual) and there was some good composition of shots too. I liked you locations. I recognized most of them, but where was the ending where Isabella get’s hunted by the beast? I thought that was a great choice for a location.

So all that being said, it’s great stuff for being put together at the last minute. I can't wait to see your future stuff and if you ever need any help with a future project, let me know.
 
I just watched this one again. It kind of grows on you, in a good way. Peter, you should work on a silent film a la Guy Maddin. I'm sure it would look absolutely amazing. I like your style. Good work.


John G.
 
Hi Peter

Loved the look of the opening scenes and the others you Colour Corrected But for some reason the Video crashes near the end .I had uploaded from Justins site so maybe there is a hiccup there .The others seem to have no problem .

I'll try and re upload a different file and watch it to night .Looks good so far .
Ian
 
ooh, i just updated his film on my server, so it should be all good to go now. I realized I had a corrupt one on my end.

Should be set! I'm anxious to watch the whole thing now as it crapped out on me halfway through.

good luck!
/j
 
This is still F'ing up for me no matter what the hell I try. This is my homeboy too, yo. I need to get a good version. I've downloaded 4 times now from several different sources. It keeps messing up and getting an error in quicktime.
 
Peter! This was an eerie film. I agree that it felt very new and edgy. I liked the "narrator"/person talking in front of the green scary stuff. I thought the villain worked well.
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I thought the ending was great! Makes you wonder whether she had a brother and the scary axe man took him, or whather it was all a dream. Interesting stuff. You also had some great visuals and cinematography! Congrats dude!
 
Review | POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT! I watch the movies first time around strictly for enjoyment, second and third for review.

Weird creepy Villain, Peter. The all a dream thing is kinda odd. Great Cinematography going on!

I love the wide shot of the house when she sits on the steps. It reminds me of Hansel and Gretel. Cool deal, dude. Sorry for the way short review. Thanks for exhbiting!
 
Peter I am no luck ..tried 3 different servers and they still crash ...I'll try another tomorrow night ..
Ian
 
Hey Guys I don't know which one works. I think the "mirror 2" on the nre studios one works. Yeah I have complained several times and I guess they still havent fixed.
 
Can't find a mirror that doesn't stop downloading it 2/3 of the way through. Even the nre.

Can you link it to me on your server?
 
come to think of it.. I just checked my file too and it craps out 2/3 into the mix. Man, I think you just exported it wrong. Cause the link I got was from Larry's mirror and I think it has never worked. Check the file again and maybe link from your server?

I'm not sure if anyone has actually seen this all the way through or not.

has anyone?

/j
 
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