Show Your Work 2007

Aram Bauman · September 12th, 2007, 09:39 PM

Hi Tunde,

Thanks. :) More to come soon. I was lighting designer on this one. Shot by Johnny Tsang of edgewater pictures and directed by William Lappe.
It was shot on the HVX in SD mode with the Brevis35 adapter.

Matt Leach · September 13th, 2007, 06:15 PM

I'm wrapping up a music video and trying to update my reel. I need some advice on the new now updated demo. I'm primarily (like so many others others) interested in directing, but I am a professional editor, and shot all but one of the projects myself. I am also mostly interested in work on music videos at this time (realistically), but also write and shoot short films.

http://mlfilm.com/video/demo.mov

Have at it...

Don Donatello · September 13th, 2007, 07:42 PM

i assume you want us to view this as a DIRECTORS reel ?

i really couldn't tell anything about Directing from the reel ...i think it's a good intro - now i would like to see longer sections from the music video's ...

Sherri Sheridan · September 13th, 2007, 09:24 PM

Hi Everyone!

I've been a lurker on this site for awhile now and love reading the threads.

I have a new film project that I have been working on for the last 3 years for teaching kids and adults - but mostly students - how to come up with a great film idea fast. I taught this on the graduate level to 3D animators and became focused on creating a process for teaching visual storytelling. You need to think about your story from a production standpoint if you are going to be making the film yourself.

Can great storytelling skills be taught? What is missing in most indie films these days? I think the stories are lacking in many. Is it more important to have the best camera for your film or the best idea? I am story nut so you know where I stand.

Anyhow, I would love to get feedback on the online 94 minute step-by-step process. You can take any film or story idea you are working on through the steps. There is a free workbook you can download too at www.myflik.com. It is part of a longer workshop that takes you through writing a feature script with a focus on microbudget digital filmmaking using DV, 2D and 3D. Reading screenwriting books is very different than coming up with an great story idea and making a film.

Let me know what you think. Happy filmmaking!

Russ Holland · September 14th, 2007, 08:12 AM

I've had these on the internet since they were finished, the first one since 2005 and the second since 2006. I love to make films and would love to get decent actors to work with.

This was my very first effort of making a short film, zero budget, bit of a wierd one this is, I know of some faults with it, but this was a massive learning curve for me.

http://dutchfilms.russthedutch.net/movies/aqotlrg.wmv

The second film I did was longer and more story based, even with a bit of proper dialog although the mic wasn't great and I've since brought a new one.

This one I think has a much better feel to it, again but of a wierd one and I learned alot in After Effects to get it how I envisioned.

http://dutchfilms.russthedutch.net/m...tch_wmv320.wmv

I'd like some feedback on them to read what people think. I am very proud of them.

Thanks for watching, I'd love to hear from you all because you people will help me improve.

Thanks

Eric Brown · September 14th, 2007, 10:44 PM

Hello, Sherri.
You might want to think about posting this over at DVXuser.com as well as they have a scriptwriting specific forum over there.

Emre Safak · September 15th, 2007, 08:35 AM

Hello, Sherri. I have your book and think it is great for kids wanting to make films. The presentation is very enticing.

Richard Alvarez · September 15th, 2007, 09:09 AM

Sherri,

I visited your site, and will be buying your book. I like your concept.

Chris Sackett · September 17th, 2007, 04:29 PM

I know most here like cinema and short films but thought someone might want to see what the adrelain junkies we are like to watch! There was a typo in the video though it should say length 8.1 miles. I hate typos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz7P3FILghY

This here is just a raw footage waiting for the editing to be done!!
HOOOOOOOLD OOOOOOON!!

Dave Blackhurst · September 18th, 2007, 03:20 PM

just curious what this was shot with? Presume a CMOS HDV camcorder?

Chris Sackett · September 18th, 2007, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Blackhurst

just curious what this was shot with? Presume a CMOS HDV camcorder?

It was shot with an APTEK digital camera, The lipstick portion of the camera didn't show up in the mail so we strapped the camera to the rollbar! Most cameras only last two seasons way to much vibration. That is why the screen shakes so bad due to the rough water and high engine vibration.

Alex Sprinkle · September 18th, 2007, 07:50 PM

That makes my hands sweat just watching it.

Tim Bickford · September 19th, 2007, 06:05 PM

Here are three videos that I created for a haunted attraction in NH. The video work was performed with a Canon XL2. I combined the video with photos.

I'd like to know what people think?

There are three parts:

http://hauntedoverload.blip.tv/file/130721/

http://hauntedoverload.blip.tv/file/130402/

http://hauntedoverload.blip.tv/file/305715/

Ken Diewert · September 19th, 2007, 11:37 PM

Tim,

Nice job... Well shot and edited. Nice blend of interview footage/crowd shots etc. Cool subject to shoot. Pretty extreme amount of credits at the end, but you had the interviewer going still so it didn't matter.

Looks like it will be wild with the new venue this year.

Tim Bickford · September 20th, 2007, 04:38 PM

Thank you Ken. I appreciate it!

September 13th, 2007, 06:15 PM	#902
Matt Leach New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: tulsa, oklahoma Posts: 7	Demo needs critiquing... I'm wrapping up a music video and trying to update my reel. I need some advice on the new now updated demo. I'm primarily (like so many others others) interested in directing, but I am a professional editor, and shot all but one of the projects myself. I am also mostly interested in work on music videos at this time (realistically), but also write and shoot short films. http://mlfilm.com/video/demo.mov Have at it...

September 13th, 2007, 09:24 PM	#904
Sherri Sheridan Tourist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 3	Digital Storytelling Film Hi Everyone! I've been a lurker on this site for awhile now and love reading the threads. I have a new film project that I have been working on for the last 3 years for teaching kids and adults - but mostly students - how to come up with a great film idea fast. I taught this on the graduate level to 3D animators and became focused on creating a process for teaching visual storytelling. You need to think about your story from a production standpoint if you are going to be making the film yourself. Can great storytelling skills be taught? What is missing in most indie films these days? I think the stories are lacking in many. Is it more important to have the best camera for your film or the best idea? I am story nut so you know where I stand. Anyhow, I would love to get feedback on the online 94 minute step-by-step process. You can take any film or story idea you are working on through the steps. There is a free workbook you can download too at www.myflik.com. It is part of a longer workshop that takes you through writing a feature script with a focus on microbudget digital filmmaking using DV, 2D and 3D. Reading screenwriting books is very different than coming up with an great story idea and making a film. Let me know what you think. Happy filmmaking!

September 14th, 2007, 08:12 AM	#905
Russ Holland Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Burton on Trent, UK Posts: 193	My Short Films I've had these on the internet since they were finished, the first one since 2005 and the second since 2006. I love to make films and would love to get decent actors to work with. This was my very first effort of making a short film, zero budget, bit of a wierd one this is, I know of some faults with it, but this was a massive learning curve for me. http://dutchfilms.russthedutch.net/movies/aqotlrg.wmv The second film I did was longer and more story based, even with a bit of proper dialog although the mic wasn't great and I've since brought a new one. This one I think has a much better feel to it, again but of a wierd one and I learned alot in After Effects to get it how I envisioned. http://dutchfilms.russthedutch.net/m...tch_wmv320.wmv I'd like some feedback on them to read what people think. I am very proud of them. Thanks for watching, I'd love to hear from you all because you people will help me improve. Thanks __________________ Sony Alpha a57 \| RODE VideoMic \| Adobe Premiere CS5 Manfrotto 785b \| Manfrotto 718b

September 17th, 2007, 04:29 PM	#909
Chris Sackett Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brookings Oregon Posts: 50	One Wicked Ride! I know most here like cinema and short films but thought someone might want to see what the adrelain junkies we are like to watch! There was a typo in the video though it should say length 8.1 miles. I hate typos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz7P3FILghY This here is just a raw footage waiting for the editing to be done!! HOOOOOOOLD OOOOOOON!!

September 19th, 2007, 06:05 PM	#913
Tim Bickford Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 448	Haunted Overload Here are three videos that I created for a haunted attraction in NH. The video work was performed with a Canon XL2. I combined the video with photos. I'd like to know what people think? There are three parts: http://hauntedoverload.blip.tv/file/130721/ http://hauntedoverload.blip.tv/file/130402/ http://hauntedoverload.blip.tv/file/305715/ __________________ Tim Bickford

September 12th, 2007, 09:39 PM	#901
Aram Bauman Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 41	Hi Tunde, Thanks. :) More to come soon. I was lighting designer on this one. Shot by Johnny Tsang of edgewater pictures and directed by William Lappe. It was shot on the HVX in SD mode with the Brevis35 adapter.

September 13th, 2007, 07:42 PM	#903
Don Donatello Hawaiian Shirt Mogul Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: northern cailfornia Posts: 1,261	i assume you want us to view this as a DIRECTORS reel ? i really couldn't tell anything about Directing from the reel ...i think it's a good intro - now i would like to see longer sections from the music video's ...

September 14th, 2007, 10:44 PM	#906
Eric Brown Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 427	Hello, Sherri. You might want to think about posting this over at DVXuser.com as well as they have a scriptwriting specific forum over there.

September 15th, 2007, 08:35 AM	#907
Emre Safak Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brookline, MA Posts: 1,447	Hello, Sherri. I have your book and think it is great for kids wanting to make films. The presentation is very enticing.

September 15th, 2007, 09:09 AM	#908
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Sherri, I visited your site, and will be buying your book. I like your concept.

September 18th, 2007, 03:20 PM	#910
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	just curious what this was shot with? Presume a CMOS HDV camcorder?

September 18th, 2007, 07:50 PM	#912
Alex Sprinkle Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 408	That makes my hands sweat just watching it.

September 19th, 2007, 11:37 PM	#914
Ken Diewert Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Posts: 1,200	Tim, Nice job... Well shot and edited. Nice blend of interview footage/crowd shots etc. Cool subject to shoot. Pretty extreme amount of credits at the end, but you had the interviewer going still so it didn't matter. Looks like it will be wild with the new venue this year. __________________ C100, 5DMk2, FCPX

September 20th, 2007, 04:38 PM	#915
Tim Bickford Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 448	Thank you Ken. I appreciate it! __________________ Tim Bickford