Show Your Work 2007

Michael Y Wong · August 11th, 2007, 09:39 PM

Matt,

Overall that had some great variety of content (that song's catchy!!) and shows some solid cinematography skill! My only suggestion is that from most of the Demo reels that I have seen, all the footage is cut to a single tune, but that could be a matter of taste.

Cheers and keep on going!

Tomas Stavik · August 12th, 2007, 08:52 AM

yup.. very shaky:)

but thanks for the comments:) appreciate it!

Phil Kay · August 12th, 2007, 09:29 AM

I really liked it to be honest,it has a raw feel to it.

Ryan Tate · August 12th, 2007, 12:21 PM

im new at this, but this is the footage i have so far...
some of it is filmed with a very crappy dv camera..
but the content is good
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuJcaRe30nQ

Mike Horrigan · August 13th, 2007, 08:45 AM

It's just a short little teaser... any comments?

Good or bad...

Thanks,

Mike

Matthew Nayman · August 13th, 2007, 10:29 AM

Not quite sure what it's about, but I like the style.

I hope the baby is supposed to be a doll, cause it looks fake in the bag. Also... your lead guy looks like Christian Bale.. nice.

Mike Horrigan · August 13th, 2007, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew Nayman

Not quite sure what it's about, but I like the style.

Yah, it's just a teaser, I really didn't want to give the plot away. I'll do that a bit more when I make the trailer.

I hope the baby is supposed to be a doll, cause it looks fake in the bag. Also... your lead guy looks like Christian Bale.. nice.

Yup, it's supposed to be a doll, not a real baby. There's more to that as well.

Christian Bale! I'm sure he'll be happy to hear that. :)

Thanks!

Mike

Riley Harmon · August 13th, 2007, 12:03 PM

http://rileyharmon.com/video_article.pdf

http://rileyharmon.com/site_6_07/graffiti.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imUIZn-XUJw

Lisa Shofner · August 13th, 2007, 03:52 PM

Kevin,

Thank you for the review. I agree 100% about the tripod scene. I was actually planning on it being quicker with a lot of ECU and CU shots of the setup and the character, rather then the one longshot. This was at the end of the shoot which was already over an hour longer than planned (the owners of the house came home while we were still shooting, so it was tough). Those shots got forgotten, I didn't have a shot list that day, just the script with some notes.

Very good comment on the closet. I hadn't thought of that one at all. Hmm. Maybe I can fix that one in post sometime, when I have a chance. I'm pretty sure that could be done with a color-correction mask.

I hope I do well in the challenge, I'm just glad I'm off the wall this time. Took me 24 hours (give or take) to shoot and edit. All in all, I think my DVC film turned out well and definately I am improving with each film (according to me and my friends, hahaha). At least I learn something new every time.

Mike Horrigan · August 13th, 2007, 04:35 PM

Not bad! My suggestion would be to add more angles while filming. It seemed like we were looking at that table from the same general direction for most of the film.
Maybe a shot from overhead would have been cool.

Also, I would tighten up the edit. For example, seeing him cut up the entire apple isn't really needed. Watch it critically, when a scene starts to get dull, or the point has been made... cut.

Very good though overall.

Mike

Logan McMillan · August 13th, 2007, 10:06 PM

Hi all,

Just thought i'd share the trailer for my debut feature film 'Last of the Living'.

http://www.gorillapictures.co.nz/lotl

Its a New Zealand zombie/comedy much in the same vein as Shaun of the Dead.

We have shot 90% of the film and are shooting the final scenes this December with completion due for Jan 08. Then off to festivals. There are details on the site if you want to invest in the film as well - we are looking for another 40,000 USD to finish the film.

Check it out and give us some feedback on the trailer.....please :)

Cheers

Logan

btw - shot on Canon XLHD1 with Redrock Micro 35mm adapter & Nikon prime lenses.

Damian Clarke · August 14th, 2007, 08:08 AM

Well I work part-time for my friend who is a tree surgeon so I thought I'd do a web-site and little promotional video for it. It was difficult since I had to bring my FX1 to work, get a few shots here, do some work, get some shots there, do some more work etc..lol. I'd love to get some feedback since I've got to do another promo vid for an orienteering club in September so comments and criticism is welcome lol

The temporary website is: http://www.angelfox.co.uk

or you can go straight to the video:

High Quality: http://www.angelfox.co.uk/marshall_video_large.wmv

Low Quality: http://www.angelfox.co.uk/marshall_video.wmv

Simon Jones · August 14th, 2007, 01:11 PM

Well done!

I like the shots you chose, and I think that the video covers all the important details about the services offered.

George Heredia · August 14th, 2007, 03:35 PM

I took a clip from one of my films (currently in festivals) and altered the soundtrack music to demonstrate the power of music...

original clip at: http://geozero.com/html/musicpower.html

Alternate clips: click the camera icon. There are 3 more clips. Same scene but different music. YOU WILL NEED Quicktime plugin for PC.

Let me know what you think or if you have music needs.

Enjoy.

James Huenergardt · August 14th, 2007, 11:32 PM

Yet another Heinz competition spot. At least these things are only 30 seconds!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6n0GIu1bcE

Would love some feedback.

Thanks,

Jim

August 11th, 2007, 09:39 PM	#766
Michael Y Wong Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada! Posts: 353	Good Stuffs Matt, Overall that had some great variety of content (that song's catchy!!) and shows some solid cinematography skill! My only suggestion is that from most of the Demo reels that I have seen, all the footage is cut to a single tune, but that could be a matter of taste. Cheers and keep on going! __________________ dreaming hobbyist + storyteller www.michaelywong.com

August 12th, 2007, 09:29 AM	#768
Phil Kay Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Peel,Isle of Man(UK) Posts: 194	I really liked it to be honest,it has a raw feel to it. __________________ Canon XH-A1,SGPRO flip,Apple imac,FCExpress http://www.pbase.com/philkneen

August 12th, 2007, 12:21 PM	#769
Ryan Tate New Boot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: las vegas, nevada Posts: 24	trailer for documentary im working on im new at this, but this is the footage i have so far... some of it is filmed with a very crappy dv camera.. but the content is good http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuJcaRe30nQ

August 13th, 2007, 08:45 AM	#770
Mike Horrigan Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ottawa Canada Posts: 755	It's just a short little teaser... any comments? Good or bad... Thanks, Mike __________________ My short films... The Interview & Calls From The Führerbunker

August 13th, 2007, 12:03 PM	#773
Riley Harmon Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 424	Underground Video Article http://rileyharmon.com/video_article.pdf http://rileyharmon.com/site_6_07/graffiti.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imUIZn-XUJw

August 12th, 2007, 08:52 AM	#767
Tomas Stavik New Boot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 22	yup.. very shaky:) but thanks for the comments:) appreciate it!

August 13th, 2007, 10:29 AM	#771
Matthew Nayman Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 917	Not quite sure what it's about, but I like the style. I hope the baby is supposed to be a doll, cause it looks fake in the bag. Also... your lead guy looks like Christian Bale.. nice.

August 13th, 2007, 03:52 PM	#774
Lisa Shofner Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 373	Kevin, Thank you for the review. I agree 100% about the tripod scene. I was actually planning on it being quicker with a lot of ECU and CU shots of the setup and the character, rather then the one longshot. This was at the end of the shoot which was already over an hour longer than planned (the owners of the house came home while we were still shooting, so it was tough). Those shots got forgotten, I didn't have a shot list that day, just the script with some notes. Very good comment on the closet. I hadn't thought of that one at all. Hmm. Maybe I can fix that one in post sometime, when I have a chance. I'm pretty sure that could be done with a color-correction mask. I hope I do well in the challenge, I'm just glad I'm off the wall this time. Took me 24 hours (give or take) to shoot and edit. All in all, I think my DVC film turned out well and definately I am improving with each film (according to me and my friends, hahaha). At least I learn something new every time. __________________ [http://www.ljparkerphotography.com] photos [http://www.youtube.com/darkdragonvegas] videos

August 13th, 2007, 04:35 PM	#775
Mike Horrigan Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ottawa Canada Posts: 755	Not bad! My suggestion would be to add more angles while filming. It seemed like we were looking at that table from the same general direction for most of the film. Maybe a shot from overhead would have been cool. Also, I would tighten up the edit. For example, seeing him cut up the entire apple isn't really needed. Watch it critically, when a scene starts to get dull, or the point has been made... cut. Very good though overall. Mike __________________ My short films... The Interview & Calls From The Führerbunker

August 13th, 2007, 10:06 PM	#776
Logan McMillan Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 85	Last of the Living - NZ feature film Hi all, Just thought i'd share the trailer for my debut feature film 'Last of the Living'. http://www.gorillapictures.co.nz/lotl Its a New Zealand zombie/comedy much in the same vein as Shaun of the Dead. We have shot 90% of the film and are shooting the final scenes this December with completion due for Jan 08. Then off to festivals. There are details on the site if you want to invest in the film as well - we are looking for another 40,000 USD to finish the film. Check it out and give us some feedback on the trailer.....please :) Cheers Logan btw - shot on Canon XLHD1 with Redrock Micro 35mm adapter & Nikon prime lenses. Last edited by Logan McMillan; August 13th, 2007 at 10:40 PM.

August 14th, 2007, 08:08 AM	#777
Damian Clarke Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Posts: 95	My first mini-promo video Well I work part-time for my friend who is a tree surgeon so I thought I'd do a web-site and little promotional video for it. It was difficult since I had to bring my FX1 to work, get a few shots here, do some work, get some shots there, do some more work etc..lol. I'd love to get some feedback since I've got to do another promo vid for an orienteering club in September so comments and criticism is welcome lol The temporary website is: http://www.angelfox.co.uk or you can go straight to the video: High Quality: http://www.angelfox.co.uk/marshall_video_large.wmv Low Quality: http://www.angelfox.co.uk/marshall_video.wmv

August 14th, 2007, 01:11 PM	#778
Simon Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 66	Well done! I like the shots you chose, and I think that the video covers all the important details about the services offered.

August 14th, 2007, 03:35 PM	#779
George Heredia New Boot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 23	Check out these clips I took a clip from one of my films (currently in festivals) and altered the soundtrack music to demonstrate the power of music... original clip at: http://geozero.com/html/musicpower.html Alternate clips: click the camera icon. There are 3 more clips. Same scene but different music. YOU WILL NEED Quicktime plugin for PC. Let me know what you think or if you have music needs. Enjoy. __________________ www.geozero.com

August 14th, 2007, 11:32 PM	#780
James Huenergardt Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chehalis, WA Posts: 513	Heinz - Survivor Yet another Heinz competition spot. At least these things are only 30 seconds! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6n0GIu1bcE Would love some feedback. Thanks, Jim