FEATURE: Stricken the Feature - A Matt Sconce Film

One thing Matt. It seems that most of your shots the eyes are lost on the actors. Is this intentional? I like to try to keep the eyes lit a little since so much of the performance is in the eyes. What are your thoughts on that?
 
In a ton of the shots I made sure to have an eye light, but on some of them, I wanted a dark lost feel. Hopefully it all turns out the way I intended when it is cut! :) -Matt
 
Also, In the police station I only lit with overhead lighting for the reasons above but in most other Stricken scenes I have a key light, fill and hair light and make sure to see spark in the eye on camera. :)
 
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Brandon Rice said:
Looks great Gary!
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Thanks Brandon! We have been working hard on this film. Everything we have in the can is what we had hoped for. All involved have been really dedicated and have given 100% to the project. Each week we shoot has been exciting and I have no doubt that the project will complete with a good, entertaining film. Yay! Then Matt can work his magic with post.

My next project is to complete a special effects tower that is 4'x4'x20' tall for July's shoot. It will have two floors for actors and one on top for camera. It will be all greenscreen with side flags and include a corresponding 12' tall camera platform nearby on the west side. Wish me luck and endurance. :)
 
Troy got violent with me at the Police Station after shooting all night... Hehehehe!
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Actually the glass had already been removed in this BTS clowning shot. We sure have fun together! :2vrolijk_08::kali::thumbsup: Matt took this pic.
 
Gary Sconce said:
Troy got violent with me at the Police Station after shooting all night... Hehehehe!
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Actually the glass had already been removed in this BTS clowning shot. We sure have fun together! :2vrolijk_08::kali::thumbsup: Matt took this pic.
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This is what it is like on our shoots. Pure talent and professionalism......:beer:
 
Here is the rain rig over a Ford. You can see it is really big and puts out a lot of water. It shoots it up at from 10" to 3' depending on demand and water routed to it. It can cover a large area with vigorous rain for our needs. It can rise from 6' to nearly 15' high adjustably. God has given us temporary rights to thunder storm drops. Here Matt is giving direction to a scene with Stephanie French.
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Huy Vu said:
Matt, how'd you get the police vehicle? I got a shoot next week and I'm looking at how to fake that police light.
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Hey Huy! I talked with the local film commission and they contacted the PD. Most PD in my understanding have a rule of a cop on set. You have to pay for the officer's time and the car rental. He was with us four the minimum time of 4 hours (We scheduled the officer from (8pm to 12am). We paid 220.00 and that was it. He even helped us move props and get the rain rig in position. It was a great experience. -Matt
 
Huy Vu said:
Matt, how'd you get the police vehicle? I got a shoot next week and I'm looking at how to fake that police light.
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Huy, A lot of police departments are moving away from the incandescent rotating lights now and getting LED style lights. They are safer and brighter. Because of this many departments have stacks of old lights that you may be able to borrow for use in a film. It can't hurt to ask. Best to you!

Gary
 
Hey there! It will not be ready until next year as a finished movie. Are you able to do something with a non finished movie? -Matt
 
The sooner you can screen a trailer at the market the better. By next market
the buyers will be familiar with the project and also they're impressed when
a filmmaker completes their movie as scheduled. I replied to your message;
this is just in case there are other filmmakers on this user group that might
need representation. If you have a feature, email me: vic@releasing.net
 
Thank Matt. I replied. It was great talking to you. I think you've done a great job with this movie and the potential for recovering your money and making a healthy profit is good.
 
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