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Mobie540 said:
Don't you just hate cicadas! They plagued parts my film too that and the damn plane who decided to circle overhead.

I thought you guys did a good job on this one. I liked the back and forth with the two men although it gets a little too talking head for me, a little more independent action would've helped. I liked the ending. I was totally thrown for a loop by the tone of the film which you know what did it justice. Good work!
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If they would make noise not always in the same tone....then maybe...But no...always that same level, same tone, same sound...

I think it was a female complaining to her husband....

And sometimes...insects and birds are more disturbing then cars for example. It's because there frequentie is in the human speaking part also...and because they have a very high "attack" sound.
 
well, in this case I would've liked some cicadas, nothing says Texas night in the summer but the background of cicada around a campfire.

This was my first chance to see the final edit, and even tho I'm biased, I really like the sound, music, and editing that finished this out. Makes staying up til 5am all worthwhile.

Cheers :beer:
 
Awesome. I enjoyed the subtlety of it and the acting was natural and good.
The simplicity of it was great too.
High marks from me. :)
 
Thanks Tim! I always appreciate your opinion.

And I'm glad you liked it Dick. Thanks again for all your hard work on the production.
 
Jason, we are going to miss you.

BTW, whoever commented about jeans not being "old west"; Levi Straus introduced denim jeans to the California 49ers gold rushers in the mid 1800s.
 
I really liked this. A good story driven piece. Excellent writing. Great dialogue and it was delivered spot on.
Genuinely funny in spots, I cared about the characters and nothing I like more than a good old unhappy ending ;)

A little flicker from the fire would've been nice, but I'm not complaining. This was a good story executed really well.
 
Thanks Russ! A couple people have mentioned wanting a flicker, and I completely agree. We had intended to create some flicker with a gold reflector, but when an injury made half my crew leave, I only had one person on camera and one on boom and that's it. So we had to sacrifice the flicker, but I definitely wish we'd been able to have it.
 
Dick Campbell said:
BTW, whoever commented about jeans not being "old west"; Levi Straus introduced denim jeans to the California 49ers gold rushers in the mid 1800s.
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I made a comment about the jeans. I read it was in the 1870s and those jeans back then looked a little different, but like I said before, it didn't detract from the story at all. I just wasn't sure of the time period you were going for (late 1800s or early 1900s), but it didn't matter. It was a good story and a good film. :thumbsup:
 
i really liked the story here. you did a good job of starting it after the main action and keeping us interested as we find out what has happened largely through dialogue. even though the whole scene took place over a campfire dialogue, i felt a little more could be done to make it more visually interesting, but then again that may have been distracting. good job!
 
Hi guys,

This was nice to see - you both in this short. I enjoyed it very much. The story was very clever and seems to me that Dustin is going to be a serious filmmaker - compliments! The only thing I felt a bit not understandable: 1.) Did you try to make it humorous film with a serious performance and the story should bring the humorous part out ore 2.) Should be the acting ironical too? I felt especially Jason's acting was not clear. But this is only a detail in nice short. Compliments guys!

Susanne
 
Susanne G. said:
Hi guys,

This was nice to see - you both in this short. I enjoyed it very much. The story was very clever and seems to me that Dustin is going to be a serious filmmaker - compliments! The only thing I felt a bit not understandable: 1.) Did you try to make it humorous film with a serious performance and the story should bring the humorous part out ore 2.) Should be the acting ironical too? I felt especially Jason's acting was not clear. But this is only a detail in nice short. Compliments guys!

Susanne
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I think your question describes the fine line of making a comedy. Whether to push a moment or not to. I wouldn't say I was seeking over-the-top comedic performances, but I didn't want the acting to be so dry it seemed like a drama. There's definitely a few moments where my performance is a little too big, but that's the problem with directing yourself. Plus I'm still trying to find my footing as a film actor, coming out of the theatre world.

I'm glad you enjoyed it for the most part! Always good to see you 'round these parts. How's the hubby?
 
jasonthewho said:
I'm glad you enjoyed it for the most part! Always good to see you 'round these parts. How's the hubby?
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I really asked my husband what means "hubby" - so he started to laugh and afterwards me too. One of the nicest things to not understand that perfect an other language are these kind of situations. I think he will apear later on here and give his comment on your short. We just finished to watch them all last night.

Btw - we still have the idea to make a short for DVXuser further or later.

Good luck with this one for the rating.

Susanne
 
Funny and sad, great job developing the plot over a simple setting, but you kept me engaged. I enjoy the simple story, your writing, the way you come to understand the plot. I wish the lighting seemed more like it was lit by the fire as opposed to just one big light. There wasn't a crackling sound of the fire, and the lighting didn't move or dance off the actors. It's a small point, but it would've made me feel more like I was there. Thanks man, awesome job.
 
xxrotinivol2 said:
Funny and sad, great job developing the plot over a simple setting, but you kept me engaged. I enjoy the simple story, your writing, the way you come to understand the plot. I wish the lighting seemed more like it was lit by the fire as opposed to just one big light. There wasn't a crackling sound of the fire, and the lighting didn't move or dance off the actors. It's a small point, but it would've made me feel more like I was there. Thanks man, awesome job.
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strange, there should have been cracking sound of fire... But I didn't level it up to much...But there is in fact...
 
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