"Underground." - DVX Short shot on Subway

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banksie312

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Hey guys,
I shot this short film for the Campus Movie Fest that was going on at my school (Fordham University). I had the idea before hand, but then had to adhere to their 1 week time line (shoot, edit, finish in a week). I'm not completely happy with it, after about editing for 28 hours straight I had to hand it in regardless of how it was haha. So that means no color correction. Still turned out alright.
I'll just throw up some technical details for people.
24PA in Squeeze
Detail: -4
Master Ped: -4
Color temp was changed but I don't remember, it was just for desired look after setting the white balance.
Gamma: Cinelike_D
Aperture wide open most of the time, 0 gain

I forget the rest, but those should give a good idea.
It won "Best Picture" for Fordham and moves onto the Northern Regionals hosted here in NYC.
Sorry it has to be hosted on their site, but I can't post it anywhere else while it's still in competition. But if you like it, then vote (not sure if it does anything).

EDIT: Fixed Link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAEoFbrMyp8

I know it's not perfect, and for many reasons that I have specifically in my head, but I think it stands up alright with the imperfections. Thanks guys and I'd love feedback and criticism (yes a real crit, feel free to rip it to pieces).

For those wondering how I got the shots on the subway, I brought a lightweight tripod and set it up most of the time below the eye line of the windows. I would quickly rope the DVX to the legs (for additional stability) as well as to the pole using a quick slipknot. There were a few times the MTA Police saw me, but there were only 3 of us and I picked up the tripod everytime we stopped so people could get in and sit down. I feel like as long as you are courteous then they will let you be. Also shot in the evening at the end of the PM rush hour heading INTO the city.
 
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def had to poke around alot to find this...i ended up using the search feature.
This may not be the most effective way of finding it but for those who want .... here's a flow chart (lol) click the link >>"re-enter ideaflow" >>movies>>search movies>> then type in "underground"

I really like it though. good stuff. luv subway stuff :)
 
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I didn't like the guys last line. It would've sounded nicer if it weren't dubbed. Other than that, great short film :D
 
ahhh diego i couldn't agree more. turns out we HAD to dub it because the audio was so messed up because of the station we were at...then in post I didn't have much time. no real excuse, but it's an important line.
 
No worries :)
It's not like it took me out of the movie, it just sounds a bit strange. Great job, though. I can't think of how many times I've been checking a girl out on the subway, and felt that same situation. It's very relatable.
 
Nice work under difficult conditions!
Good look.
Would it have been possible to get a long shot in profile (giving you shallower depth of field) from the other end of the car... other blurred faces in the foreground?

Did you consider going handheld? Not saying you should have, just that it's a possibility if you're comfortable doing it. It would have been less obvious to the police, and given more of that "swaying on the subway" feel.

I like how they finish each others thoughts.
Did you consider not having the story wrap up?
Like he starts to say "You're beauti..." then the door closes and the train pulls away?
You know, missed opportunity.
We've all been there, right?
Tougher logistically though, probably.

Nice project, good luck at the Regionals!
 
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