DVC #6

Hugh DiMauro · August 21st, 2006, 08:58 AM

Everything about your movie touched me deeply. The combined photography/dialog/subject matter just reinforced what I never thought could be true until about two years ago. Isn't that what movies are supposed to do?

By the way, Mugurel, your profile has guaranteed you a permanent place in cinematic history. You must act in many more productions. You have that "x-factor" that the camera lens likes.

Michael Fossenkemper · August 21st, 2006, 09:28 AM

extremely simple and beautiful. I just loved that most of the short was one camera angle, no movement. It felt like going on vacation, you know how it takes you a little while to wind down, but then you get into the slowness of it. It really allowed the story to shine through loud and clear. And a beautiful shot it was. The only criticism would be the audio. A little roomy sounding which took away from the intimate vide. Would have just moved the mic a little closer. But what a great job. It actually brought a small tear to my eye.

Dennis Khaye · August 21st, 2006, 10:00 AM

Yes the dialog faded out in spots but oh my, some beautiful shots there. Very nice job.

Lorinda Norton · August 21st, 2006, 10:42 AM

You and your wife make a great team, Magurel. I remember how well you played off each other in the last challenge, and now this one is even better!

That darn audio almost got you again (it's often my nemesis, as well) but I just turned it up and did fine.

Nicely done. Thank you.

Edward Slonaker · August 21st, 2006, 10:42 AM

Wasn't quite following along until you got to that one line [edited out so I don't spoil it for others]. WOW! What a heart wrencher! Very, VERY well done. Yeah, the audio seemed to drop out in spots but, overall, the video work with lighting, framing and angles were spot on. Nice work.

Sean McHenry · August 21st, 2006, 10:51 AM

Mugurel,
I too liked it but we have to get you a good microphone. I liked the story idea. I liked the sentimental mood of it. I liked the choice of shots. It was quite good but we have to be able to hear you better.

Overall, very touching and likeable. Please keep doing these.

Sean

Bruce Broussard · August 21st, 2006, 11:40 AM

Very well written. I really liked the colors and lighting. Very touching.

Eric Gan · August 21st, 2006, 01:11 PM

Mugurel, I know there have already been lots of comments about the audio, but the audio holes do really distract from the story. I don't think it's necessary to buy new or expensive mics. You just need to fill in the holes with room tone. Make sure you get 30 seconds of ambience track at each location so that you can fill in the holes as necessary. When mastering the audio in post, listen to it with good quality headphones - it will be very unforgiving to any audio flaws.

Other than that, good story, nice lighting, and overall a solid entry. Congrats.

Robert Martens · August 21st, 2006, 01:25 PM

I'm with the others on the sound (though the lines are easier to understand on subsequent viewings), but I got the point anyway, and like the movie. The shadows on your face are wonderful, and the whole picture takes on a golden, or perhaps copper, tone. An excellent choice.

I'm not so convinced the music was right, though. I can certainly appreciate that it's simple, reflecting, I imagine, the simple love between two people (I don't mean simple in a bad way, mind you), but it sounded a little too artificial for my taste. Almost like a jack-in-the-box. That's not to suggest music is an easy thing to create (you did better than I've ever done, that's for sure), I just think this story would have been better served by something else. I don't know what, unfortunately, so I'm not sure my opinion in such matters is worth anything.

John Brickner Jr · August 21st, 2006, 01:37 PM

I really liked the look of this film as other mentioned. I'll use the term "golden". Also, as others mentioned, the audio was a bit hard to hear. But with earphones its ok. The story was excellent. Great film

Chris Barcellos · August 21st, 2006, 09:47 PM

After our second films, I think we can agree sound should be king. Your accents are a bit hard to follow, and when the microphone is not quite right, it makes it tough to follow.

I love the color and feel of the film-- and its true that you and your wife come across as very loving to each other.

Great one !!

Mugurel Dragusin · August 21st, 2006, 10:19 PM

I am literally speechless (that's why I am typing) while reading your comments.
I don't understand how this feedback thread started as I can't see any posting with the movies, seems things go different this time?

*edit* for some reason I had to refresh several time to see the finalists thread :) Downloading now ..

On the comments now, a big thank you. On the bad audio, well, isn't the prize of this one a nicer microphone? I currently used the microphone of the newly purchased camcorder, a Panasonic GS35 (the older entries were shot with a camera using it's rudimentary video mode). Whether by winning or buying, I am certainly planning to have a better microphone.

When it comes to post-production, I am a one man show, therefore I have (but the point is that I want) to compose the music as well, I have no music background and what I do is by the ear, probably will get better by the time as I plan to take on some lessons :)

If there is anyone to thank to, are those who gave up a few minutes of their lives to watch our entries and took even more time to give so valuable feedback which helped us improve, thank you!

Chris Barcellos · August 21st, 2006, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugurel Dragusin

I am literally speechless (that's why I am typing) while reading your comments.
I don't understand how this feedback thread started as I can't see any posting with the movies, seems things go different this time?

On the comments now, a big thank you. On the bad audio, well, isn't the prize of this one a nicer microphone? I currently used the microphone of the newly purchased camcorder, a Panasonic GS35 (the older entries were shot with a camera using it's rudimentary video mode). Whether by winning or buying, I am certainly planning to have a better microphone.

When it comes to post-production, I am a one man show, therefore I have (but the point is that I want) to compose the music as well, I have no music background and what I do is by the ear, probably will get better by the time as I plan to take on some lessons :)

If there is anyone to thank to, are those who gave up a few minutes of their lives to watch our entries and took even more time to give so valuable feedback which helped us improve, thank you!

Here is thread site for first entries posting:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=73982

Jay Silver · August 21st, 2006, 10:36 PM

The light here is fantastic and the stark serenity suits the spoken material very well. I can't believe such a long take worked out so smoothly!

I must be honest about the dialog. As I was watching and she was about to answer him, I said aloud, "Don't say ____". And sure enough, she said it. Maybe I'm just a cynic but that sort of response always makes me roll my eyes. I like the sentiment but somehow the execution seemed too cliche. I hope that doesn't offend you but I thought with all the positive responses it couldn't hurt to speak my mind.

It's a sweet little movie.

-j

Mugurel Dragusin · August 21st, 2006, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Barcellos

Here is thread site for first entries posting:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=73982

Thank you for pointing it out. Had to keep refreshing.

August 21st, 2006, 08:58 AM	#1
Hugh DiMauro Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,205	DVC #6 - Mugurel Dragusin Everything about your movie touched me deeply. The combined photography/dialog/subject matter just reinforced what I never thought could be true until about two years ago. Isn't that what movies are supposed to do? By the way, Mugurel, your profile has guaranteed you a permanent place in cinematic history. You must act in many more productions. You have that "x-factor" that the camera lens likes. __________________ Interesting, if true. And interesting anyway.

August 21st, 2006, 10:42 AM	#4
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	You and your wife make a great team, Magurel. I remember how well you played off each other in the last challenge, and now this one is even better! That darn audio almost got you again (it's often my nemesis, as well) but I just turned it up and did fine. Nicely done. Thank you. __________________ Lorinda

August 21st, 2006, 10:42 AM	#5
Edward Slonaker Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hell's 6 acres in S. Texas Posts: 203	Wasn't quite following along until you got to that one line [edited out so I don't spoil it for others]. WOW! What a heart wrencher! Very, VERY well done. Yeah, the audio seemed to drop out in spots but, overall, the video work with lighting, framing and angles were spot on. Nice work. __________________ Edward Slonaker El Pilon Productions San Patricio, Texas www.elpilon.com

August 21st, 2006, 09:47 PM	#11
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	After our second films, I think we can agree sound should be king. Your accents are a bit hard to follow, and when the microphone is not quite right, it makes it tough to follow. I love the color and feel of the film-- and its true that you and your wife come across as very loving to each other. Great one !! __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

August 21st, 2006, 10:19 PM	#12
Mugurel Dragusin Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Philippines Posts: 253	Speechless I am literally speechless (that's why I am typing) while reading your comments. I don't understand how this feedback thread started as I can't see any posting with the movies, seems things go different this time? edit for some reason I had to refresh several time to see the finalists thread :) Downloading now .. On the comments now, a big thank you. On the bad audio, well, isn't the prize of this one a nicer microphone? I currently used the microphone of the newly purchased camcorder, a Panasonic GS35 (the older entries were shot with a camera using it's rudimentary video mode). Whether by winning or buying, I am certainly planning to have a better microphone. When it comes to post-production, I am a one man show, therefore I have (but the point is that I want) to compose the music as well, I have no music background and what I do is by the ear, probably will get better by the time as I plan to take on some lessons :) If there is anyone to thank to, are those who gave up a few minutes of their lives to watch our entries and took even more time to give so valuable feedback which helped us improve, thank you! __________________ Lost signature, if you find it, please return it to me, thank you. Last edited by Mugurel Dragusin; August 21st, 2006 at 10:35 PM. Reason: got iy

August 21st, 2006, 09:28 AM	#2
Michael Fossenkemper Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC, weeee. Posts: 417	extremely simple and beautiful. I just loved that most of the short was one camera angle, no movement. It felt like going on vacation, you know how it takes you a little while to wind down, but then you get into the slowness of it. It really allowed the story to shine through loud and clear. And a beautiful shot it was. The only criticism would be the audio. A little roomy sounding which took away from the intimate vide. Would have just moved the mic a little closer. But what a great job. It actually brought a small tear to my eye.

August 21st, 2006, 10:00 AM	#3
Dennis Khaye Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 255	Yes the dialog faded out in spots but oh my, some beautiful shots there. Very nice job.

August 21st, 2006, 10:51 AM	#6
Sean McHenry Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 1,193	Mugurel, I too liked it but we have to get you a good microphone. I liked the story idea. I liked the sentimental mood of it. I liked the choice of shots. It was quite good but we have to be able to hear you better. Overall, very touching and likeable. Please keep doing these. Sean __________________ ‘I don’t know what I’m doing, and I’m shooting on D.V.’ - my hero - David Lynch http://www.DeepBlueEdit.com

August 21st, 2006, 11:40 AM	#7
Bruce Broussard Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 132	Very well written. I really liked the colors and lighting. Very touching.

August 21st, 2006, 01:11 PM	#8
Eric Gan Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 187	Mugurel, I know there have already been lots of comments about the audio, but the audio holes do really distract from the story. I don't think it's necessary to buy new or expensive mics. You just need to fill in the holes with room tone. Make sure you get 30 seconds of ambience track at each location so that you can fill in the holes as necessary. When mastering the audio in post, listen to it with good quality headphones - it will be very unforgiving to any audio flaws. Other than that, good story, nice lighting, and overall a solid entry. Congrats.

August 21st, 2006, 01:25 PM	#9
Robert Martens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 820	I'm with the others on the sound (though the lines are easier to understand on subsequent viewings), but I got the point anyway, and like the movie. The shadows on your face are wonderful, and the whole picture takes on a golden, or perhaps copper, tone. An excellent choice. I'm not so convinced the music was right, though. I can certainly appreciate that it's simple, reflecting, I imagine, the simple love between two people (I don't mean simple in a bad way, mind you), but it sounded a little too artificial for my taste. Almost like a jack-in-the-box. That's not to suggest music is an easy thing to create (you did better than I've ever done, that's for sure), I just think this story would have been better served by something else. I don't know what, unfortunately, so I'm not sure my opinion in such matters is worth anything.

August 21st, 2006, 01:37 PM	#10
John Brickner Jr Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tiffin, Ohio Posts: 77	I really liked the look of this film as other mentioned. I'll use the term "golden". Also, as others mentioned, the audio was a bit hard to hear. But with earphones its ok. The story was excellent. Great film

August 21st, 2006, 10:36 PM	#14
Jay Silver Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 112	The light here is fantastic and the stark serenity suits the spoken material very well. I can't believe such a long take worked out so smoothly! I must be honest about the dialog. As I was watching and she was about to answer him, I said aloud, "Don't say ____". And sure enough, she said it. Maybe I'm just a cynic but that sort of response always makes me roll my eyes. I like the sentiment but somehow the execution seemed too cliche. I hope that doesn't offend you but I thought with all the positive responses it couldn't hurt to speak my mind. It's a sweet little movie. -j