Lady X: Episode 16 first impressions at DVinfo.net

Peter Sieben · August 25th, 2003, 03:30 AM

This weekend we did a lot of shooting for our contribution to the Lady X project, screening 23 September (episode 16).

I've posted a couple screenshots and set-pictures at the website for a first impression:

http://www.orphic.nl/odm
(check the News section for the link to the pictures).

(Note: I thought I added this message to this public forum earlier today, but I can't find it any more. I hope I'm allowed doing this 2nd attempt.)

Bryan Roberts · August 27th, 2003, 11:30 AM

Peter - I honestly can't wait to see your Lady X contribution. The series has been faltering lately (with the exception of episode 12) and I'm sure yours will be a breath of fresh air and creativity... As for the stills, the ones that stuck out in my mind as the most visually pleasing and interesting were the following:

The first screen shot of the red buildings. It's an interesting framing job and the few leaves of the bush obstructing the view a little really added to the depth of the shot. I love it.

The second screen shot. You gotta love tracking shots, especially when they're framed up that well and you have convenient bushes next to the path to add a sense of motion, very nice.

Finally, the next to last frame grab was nice. You have those same type bushes obstructing some of the frame again and the protagonist (guessing) is barely on the frame, which really adds to the interest.

It looks good so far: I really hope you put as much time into the sound on this one as you did in Zzzap, as sound can really add a finishing touch to an already great looking short as you know. The past Lady X's have seemed to spend less time on sound etc. which in my mind has detracted from the overall mood.

Best of luck! Cheers!

Peter Sieben · August 27th, 2003, 11:56 AM

Hi Bryan,

Thanks for your kind reaction.

I hope to be able meeting all expectations ;-)

We do have a different approach in the way we bring our Lady X story, I can't say anything about it, as we want to keep a little surprise until the premiere.

The sound will also be different from the other movies so far. The way we do sound is a result of how we tell the story and also of our limited technical possibilities with microphones at the set (just like ZZZAP). I will compose the (electronic) music myself.

Filming will be finished September 6th. Editing a couple of days later. The rest of the time will be used for sound-production and -mixing.

A lot of secrets. There are only two things I want to reveal at this moment:
- we do not use guns;
- we think there is a nice chase in the movie.

Peter Sieben · September 7th, 2003, 12:16 PM

Yesterday we finished shooting for our Lady X movie. Editing and audio post production has started. For all you people out there that can’t wait until the premiere on September 23th... here is the teaser trailer:

http://home.tiscali.nl/pesie/video/lx16teaser.mov

Greetings,
Peter Sieben

Bryan Roberts · September 7th, 2003, 01:22 PM

Damn, I can't wait, it looks beautiful. I assume you shot a different camera than Zzzap eh? I bet this will be the best lady x yet.... I really believe that. Best of luck, cheers.

-Bryan...

Peter Sieben · September 7th, 2003, 04:15 PM

It was the same camcorder as with ZZZAP: a Sony TRV30 (1 ccd, PAL). Manual exposure and the "slow shutter" mode (the only built-in digital effect I ever use) help to get a bit of film-look.

Peter

August 25th, 2003, 03:30 AM	#1
Peter Sieben Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 345	Lady X: Episode 16 first impressions This weekend we did a lot of shooting for our contribution to the Lady X project, screening 23 September (episode 16). I've posted a couple screenshots and set-pictures at the website for a first impression: http://www.orphic.nl/odm (check the News section for the link to the pictures). (Note: I thought I added this message to this public forum earlier today, but I can't find it any more. I hope I'm allowed doing this 2nd attempt.)

September 7th, 2003, 12:16 PM	#4
Peter Sieben Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 345	LX EPISODE 16 TEASER TRAILER ONLINE Yesterday we finished shooting for our Lady X movie. Editing and audio post production has started. For all you people out there that can’t wait until the premiere on September 23th... here is the teaser trailer: http://home.tiscali.nl/pesie/video/lx16teaser.mov Greetings, Peter Sieben __________________ Peter / Orphic Film www.orphicfilm.nl and www.myspace.com/orphicfilm

September 7th, 2003, 04:15 PM	#6
Peter Sieben Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 345	Same camera It was the same camcorder as with ZZZAP: a Sony TRV30 (1 ccd, PAL). Manual exposure and the "slow shutter" mode (the only built-in digital effect I ever use) help to get a bit of film-look. Peter __________________ Peter / Orphic Film www.orphicfilm.nl and www.myspace.com/orphicfilm

August 27th, 2003, 11:30 AM	#2
Bryan Roberts Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 436	Peter - I honestly can't wait to see your Lady X contribution. The series has been faltering lately (with the exception of episode 12) and I'm sure yours will be a breath of fresh air and creativity... As for the stills, the ones that stuck out in my mind as the most visually pleasing and interesting were the following: The first screen shot of the red buildings. It's an interesting framing job and the few leaves of the bush obstructing the view a little really added to the depth of the shot. I love it. The second screen shot. You gotta love tracking shots, especially when they're framed up that well and you have convenient bushes next to the path to add a sense of motion, very nice. Finally, the next to last frame grab was nice. You have those same type bushes obstructing some of the frame again and the protagonist (guessing) is barely on the frame, which really adds to the interest. It looks good so far: I really hope you put as much time into the sound on this one as you did in Zzzap, as sound can really add a finishing touch to an already great looking short as you know. The past Lady X's have seemed to spend less time on sound etc. which in my mind has detracted from the overall mood. Best of luck! Cheers!

August 27th, 2003, 11:56 AM	#3
Peter Sieben Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 345	Hi Bryan, Thanks for your kind reaction. I hope to be able meeting all expectations ;-) We do have a different approach in the way we bring our Lady X story, I can't say anything about it, as we want to keep a little surprise until the premiere. The sound will also be different from the other movies so far. The way we do sound is a result of how we tell the story and also of our limited technical possibilities with microphones at the set (just like ZZZAP). I will compose the (electronic) music myself. Filming will be finished September 6th. Editing a couple of days later. The rest of the time will be used for sound-production and -mixing. A lot of secrets. There are only two things I want to reveal at this moment: - we do not use guns; - we think there is a nice chase in the movie.

September 7th, 2003, 01:22 PM	#5
Bryan Roberts Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 436	Damn, I can't wait, it looks beautiful. I assume you shot a different camera than Zzzap eh? I bet this will be the best lady x yet.... I really believe that. Best of luck, cheers. -Bryan...