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spidey said:
lol lol big penis.
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no, no, no don't cut off the quote there, include this:

Yas Kassana said:
We tried many variations slower and faster and then we did the VO
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ROFL

Great job with the VO, Yas.

And, of course, great job, McGregor. Loved the movie, one of the Top 3 for me and the best one visually. A bit slow for my liking (and I don't like either Solaris adaptations), but beatiful and moving nonetheless. Totally looked like The Island which, no matter what everyone says about Bay, is great, because that was one of the most visually impressive pictures of the late.
 
Macgregor, tell us about the flares and about that shot with the Plasma TV on it. It has some blue rays coming from the window, which gives the actors -- more than in other scenes -- a bluish skin tone. I noticed the other windows have blue light coming from them, a strange light. Is it god´s light or plug-in light?

I loved the screenplay and the fact that the film is slow. The best robot movie IMO is half action/half slow: Blade Runner. Code 46, which is a FANTASTIC sci-fi movie doesn´t have big explosions. (Don´t get me wrong, I like Michael Bay).

The lines are very good too. I can remember a very simple and sweet one: "In the end, you are not him. You... are new...". Great acting at this moment, because she stops a little. You can understand it´s bizarre to replace the man she loves, yet she did it, though the reasons are not so clear. I may seem simple to achieve, but is not. The screenwriter prefered to make her confused than to put a philosophical explanation coming from her mouth.

Two curious things:
1- I noticed the robot never closes his eyes, never sleeps. It´s a clue you guys, I think, wanted to leave in the middle of the story. There´s a scene of her sleeping on his chest. He´s looking strange, as he´s a robot on stand-by mode
2- I noticed accidentaly that the guy kissing the girl is not the same actor that plays the robot. Am I right?
 
Gumonstro, you are absolutely right in everthing!

At last someone understands the plot and the confusing minds of girls, at last someone see the flares(lol), you cought our stunt double too, and the fact that the SIMILO is in stand by mode in bed without closing his eyes.
 
macgreggy--

Jaw dropping photography.

Would you mind putting up a couple stills pre/post color-correction? I'm just curious as to the comparison of in camera vs. CC... and what the raw highlights from those blown-own scenes looked like prior to your aforementioned tweaking.

Kick-ass.
 
hemophilia said:
macgreggy--

Jaw dropping photography.

Would you mind putting up a couple stills pre/post color-correction? I'm just curious as to the comparison of in camera vs. CC... and what the raw highlights from those blown-own scenes looked like prior to your aforementioned tweaking.

Kick-ass.
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Hahaha, I do mind. Dont ask the photographer to show his negative contacts. :]
 
I just wanted to chime in...

Nice job MacGregor ... I saw the raw footage, a rough cut, and the finished piece. I've seen all the progressions ... and really enjoyed watching it every time.

Definitely the best photography in the lot, great setting, really good voice work (and processing), all around so good. Oh, the edit too, great timing.

If I could change one thing, I would make the death of the robot more grotesque .. think 'aliens' when the milky blood substance is spitting out of the android's mouth. Something like that would have made it perfect for me, more sad.

It seems like it will just keep going, like it will segue into a really good, emotional movie about the future.

It's all about "Loving the tin man"

Loved it.
 
Matthew Bennett said:
If I could change one thing, I would make the death of the robot more grotesque .. think 'aliens' when the milky blood substance is spitting out of the android's mouth. Something like that would have made it perfect for me, more sad.

It seems like it will just keep going, like it will segue into a really good, emotional movie about the future.

It's all about "Loving the tin man"

Loved it.
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The 25 minute version has as impressive slow motion truck accident secuence that makes the titanium inner body came out the skin breaking the similo in 10,000 pieces that collapse on the road.
 
Feedback Sheet

Feedback Sheet

We took this feedback form, in case you are bored at home and can help us to improve results next time.


CHARACTERS
1. are the emotions drawn out correctly? Is there enough emotional impact?
Can you see him as a SIMILO?
Are the emotions well seen?
Is their relationship believeable?
Could she be another similo? (watch her closing her eyes at the end... a robot owning a robot?)

STORY
What is the most remarkable moment?
Is it easy to understand the story?
is it boring at some point or does the pace slow down?
Is the plot interesting?
What part would you remove?
What part would you add (dont ask for explicit sex scenes here...)?

MUSIC
Does it play well with the film?
Is it in the same mood?
Do you miss something?

PRODUCTION
how would you rate the recreation of the future?
Do you think the sets/environments are well picked?
Do you think the production element. i,e. set, clothing, design, hairstyle (padawan style, lol) are suited to the time and place?
What do you think of the VFX?

PHOTOGRAPHY
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Similo screenplay

Similo screenplay

Gumonstro says: "The lines are very good too. I can remember a very simple and sweet one: "In the end, you are not him. You... are new...".
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Hello, I am the codirector.

(Sorry if my english is not as well).

I’m very pleased Gumonstro.

You've talked about other great films wich has been in our minds during we were making this short film. But now the reason why I write this is because you've talked about the screenplay. It has been dificult to condense a feeling of melancholic, a feeling of something that you miss it.

You’ve adviced several things. I like so much that you came into details, speaking about sentences and other things that, of course, we thougth about that.

Thanks.
 
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Well, after 50 something posts this'll probably sound repetitive but...

Wonderful film !

It was both aesthetically pleasing and engaging. I'm sure you will get great marks across the board.

Particular standouts, for me, was the score (a Sigur Ros type inspiring) and the voice over - so much of this piece is conveyed with that lovely voice...the inflections, the clear emotion...it was lovely. And obviously the cinematography was pitch perfect.

The only minor things I can think of to critique are -
- the play fighting in the bedroom was a wee bit cliche'.
- the final look that Similo gives her doesn't have that emotional hook. It was good, but not great. I've watched the film 3 times, and I just can't explain why it wasn't forceful. Did the actor need to be better looking ? Make a subtle smile ? I don't know. However, it is a very minor quibble.
- I felt the story needed another element to spice it up... maybe it's in the short film ?

I'm sure you guys should feel very very proud of having this on your reel. I know I would be ecstatic to have such a near perfect work on mine, especially considering the limitations (not super35mm :) )

Please, also convey to your lead actress, how fantastic I thought she was. Acting without the crutch of dialogue is one of the hardest things to accomplish, and she did so with aplomb. She seemed to have the charm of Jean Seborg, while making her contemplative scenes dramatically believable.

This film will definitely go in the "keep" file. Thoroughly enjoyable. And the next time someone talks smack about so called "pro-sumer cameras", we can say "BS, did you see Similo "?:beer:




PS - I would take out the - Antarctica. Summer -, graphics. I don't think it really contributed anything, and actually reduced the "reveal" on Similo in the road. I feel it would be stronger to let the visuals carry the environs of the fututre, with the definitive result being the road shot. Especially, for other festivals, the sci-fi element is better alluded to until the road, IMO.

Double Cheers.
 
Mac,

Okay, so we're up to so many replies that another glowing praise probably doesn't matter all that much, but I'm going to share my notes with you anyway :)

Your film was just amazing all around -- it was beautifully shot, wonderfully edited, the sound crisp and professional, and the music was amazing -- as if another character in the story.

Love the opening shot where she runs into focus. Also love the shot where she's standing on the road, looking at the aftermath of the accident.

The story was very touching, and the love-making scene beautiful... I really liked how you tied that in with the flashback... with her kissing his broken body on the road... how it all played off the tragedy and brought you into her memories.

You had me wrapped up in her character... the story drew me in.

My only criticism is your use of phrasing / pronouns. She starts off talking to HIM, then switches to talking to us... then she's goes back and forth after the halfway mark, and then she's talking to him again. I think she needs to stay in one place -- either talking to him, or talking to us, throughout the film... and personally, I think it should be talking to him.

I love how she transitions from thought to outloud words right at the end. Wonderful.

You're at the top of the list, clearly Mac. Thanks so much for sharing your film... I know JTyner and I can aspire to create such beauty one day.
 
I'm not going to say too much because I feel like so much has already been said. This is an absolutely gorgeous film. Mac, you make me (and I think all of us collectively) want to strive to be a better filmmaker. Keep posting and I'll keep watching.
 
B and G said:
The only minor things I can think of to critique are -
- the play fighting in the bedroom was a wee bit cliche'.
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Of course! We kept that in mind. But sometimes, when you have few shots and less time to make the audience undertand something, you need this type of shots that all people know.
We used the "cliché" as a tool to express something easy, something quickly, in few seconds. Anyway I suppose that there will be better ways of doing it.

Thanks a lot for your comentaries.

Note: sorry if my english is not as well
 
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My only criticism is your use of phrasing / pronouns. She starts off talking to HIM, then switches to talking to us... then she's goes back and forth after the halfway mark, and then she's talking to him again. I think she needs to stay in one place -- either talking to him, or talking to us, throughout the film... and personally, I think it should be talking to him.
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True! You've made a good remark! We had a misunderstanding with the translation of the screenplay from spanish to english. In spanish version we kept the right logic of pronouns that you coment. Probably, the wrong use of pronouns might confuse more of one guy.

I'm glad that you like SIMILO.

BZ
 
Yeah, blame me for that...actually no don't. I think it worked. I fart in your general direction.
 
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My favourite, no doubt.
The look for perfection makes movies like that.
Well, if you ever need someone in Madrid to help you in any production, count on me, I'd be happy to learn from you, guys.
Pablo
 
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