The Complex Updated!

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Been busy editing, almost done with my rough cut (85min), but I had a chance to throw up a new clip featuring a variety of different shots from throughout the movie. Music is only for fun (doesn't really go), we have a composer working on the real music. No sound because the sound is being worked on. all shots are right from the cam no correction of any kind (yet), dvx100 with the anamorphic lens. Let me know what you think
thanks
Jon
http://www.thecomplexmovie.com (New Sample)
direct link: http://www.thecomplexmovie.com/The_complex_Sampler.mov
 
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Can I be the first to say.

That looks awesome!!

Very nice stuff. Can't wait for it to be done.

DVXuser discount applies I hope. ;D
 
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Awsome!!!! Now obviously the questions: ::)

1) Cam settings
2) Lighting (3200K vs 5600K maybe other temp?)
3) what kind of dolly and steady cam did you use?

Share your experience! Thanks in advance!

Cheers!
 
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Budget? What Budget ;D total around 8k, I used a custom built dolly (40ft track) and the steady tracker extreme from promax, we also had a custom jib (12ft). Cam setting 5600 color temp, -8 master ped -3 sharpness, cinegamma skin detail off cinematrix off.
thanks for your responces.
Jon
 
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It looks very good. Are these shots finished in terms of color correction?

Here's a few things I noticed that distracted me:

1. The dolly scene with the girl in what looks like a warehouse with lots of metal shelf frames....the camera goes into a jerking movement from the smooth dolly. I've done this myself many times and it annoys me, was that intentional?

2. There is some major lens flaring in the night scene where she is running through the trees.

3. The exterior shot with the cars is kind of washed out in the black area.

Other than that, it looks very cinematic. Good job.
 
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yeah the jerk on the dolly in the gym was kind of wierd.

I liked the lens flare in the night scene though. Gave it a 70's slasher kind of feel.

good stuff all round.
 
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Really like the jib and dolly shots; they definitely add to the production value. (I'm a sucker for a moving camera, too.) The jerky pan in the gym/equipment was the only "mistake" that really stuck out to me -- the rest of your shots were very varied and cinematic.

85 minutes is a pretty ambitious length; I'd definitely be interested in the final product. Keep it up.
 
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Nice movie man!
I agree with the jerking movement from the dolly in the warehouse.

All the best

Fidel.
 
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I know everyone wants to know budget. But that's like asking a woman her age. If a buyer finds out you only used so much money. That's what they'll offer you. It's always better to let the buyer think you paid out more money to get your film made so you get more in return.
 
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[quote author=Gary_McClurg link=board=Clips;num=1093366188;start=0#11 date=08/25/04 at 06:40:14]I know everyone wants to know budget.  But that's like asking a woman her age.  If a buyer finds out you only used so much money.  That's what they'll offer you.  It's always better to let the buyer think you paid out more money to get your film made so you get more in return.    [/quote]

I'm not a buyer. I'm curious as a film maker trying to put together my own film.
 
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Most studios can pretty much tell how much you spent, production values, talent, etc. But for example you know some good key actors (not super stars) but they'lll sell the film not only in the US but everywhere else.

Because of a past working relationship inside of doing it for $100,000 they'll do it for scale like around $10,000.

You make a deal with a grip/lighting house, hotel owner, sound mixing company, so on and so on, as an investment in the film.

So they buyer looks at the film adds up the cost of the production and thinks it cost $500,000. But in reality you spent $325,000.

If he really thinks he can sell the film. He'll give you an advance of let's say $600,000. But if he learns that your budget was only $325,000 he may only give you $375,000.

Yes you make a profit. But if you can show your invetors they've made 40% interest on they're money even before the film is released. They're more likely to reinvest in another project even if they never get any more money.

You just have to remember that a studio is just like a insurance company they never like to pay out.

So if the maker of the film wants to tell you in private that's his choice.
 
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