UWOL #2: "It's The Weekend!" by Lisa Shofner at DVinfo.net

Lisa Shofner · March 23rd, 2007, 05:04 PM

Ok...well...at least I got something submitted this time.

I had a really hard time coming up with something outside that made sense to me story-wise (even after much shooting). So, it is what it is. :-)

http://www.uwolchallenge.com/challen...C2_weekend.mpg

Thanks for watching.

Kevin Railsback · March 23rd, 2007, 05:47 PM

Lisa,
Congrats on finishing the film!
That SO reminds me of one of my nephews!
Loved Will's eyebrow action! :)

I think a little tighter edit would have made it better. Allot of the shots were held a bit long. I also kept waiting for something else to happen at the end.

I think you did a good job of capturing recreation is so many households today!

The beauty of the challenge is that it forces you to do something.

Many people talk about making a film, but you've done it. So that puts you in a whole new catagory!

I look forward to seeing what youo can do in UWOL#3!

James Hooey · March 23rd, 2007, 07:50 PM

Lisa,

You got a video in...that is an accomplishement by any means!

I was waiting for a payoff at the end like some sort of special effect where the game gobbled up the chairbound guy or something but it's pretty poigniant even as is that lots of people find their recreation at the tv playing video games. Heck...my partners 14 year old downstairs may be the next poster boy for World of Warcraft.

James Hooey

Bruce Foreman · March 23rd, 2007, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa Shofner

I had a really hard time coming up with something outside that made sense to me story-wise (even after much shooting). So, it is what it is. :-)

I think a bunch of us went through this feeling. I know I did, I came close to diving in the tank with the sharks.

Looks like you portrayed the total absorption and addiction of the gamer to the point of obsession quite well.

Bruce Foreman

Marco Wagner · March 23rd, 2007, 09:10 PM

In the words of Anthony Kiedis "Complete the motion if you stumble." You have completion, closure, and experience! Pat yourself on the back.

Ruth Happel · March 23rd, 2007, 11:33 PM

It was a good video that made me sad, to realize how most people prefer playing videogames to being outdoors. I thought the phone ringing might tie into an ending, but other than that, all the sequences held together for me- nice job.

Ruth

Lisa Shofner · March 24th, 2007, 10:37 AM

Thanks for all the feedback everyone.

I agree that some of the shots were held to long. I noticed that when I was watching it the last time too. I think I could definately trim some things up, for sure the first shot is a bit long.

I think that if I were to do it again, I'd try to diffuse my lights a bit and cut the length of the shots.

There was a little something at the end, but no big payoff - but I had to cut it to get the file smaller. It wasn't much though, just some audio over rolling credits (rather then the static credits).

I'm just really pleased that I got something in this time, it gives me hope that I'll be able to do it even better next time.

It was fun to do. Will didn't have to act much by the ending shot because he realy was getting irritated with all the takes. Hahahaha.

Looking forward to UWOL3 and DVC8 :)

Geir Inge · March 24th, 2007, 01:16 PM

Hi Lisa and well done with your uwol#2 video.
It reminds me of my older brother (56) always in front of the PC or a videogame, when I call him. Dont say it's only the youngsters doing this stuf.
Maybe some of the clips where a bit too long, but all in all a nice peace of work.
I wish you good luck in this challenge.

Chris Barcellos · March 25th, 2007, 02:06 AM

Lisa:

You stayed true to the theme, at a minimum, and certainly addressed one of the most prevelant forms of recreation in todays world!! Kudos for that !!

Gabriel Yeager · March 25th, 2007, 02:09 PM

hahahaha, yes! That is what I call recreation! lol.
You got something in! Congrats! That alone means you won something!

So if I call the number that was on the cell, can I talk to his boss?? lol, jk!

heh, I am a young person and I don't even play video games that much...
Altho, one of my favorite games is back online.... hmmmm... :)

I wish you luck and I can not wait to see your DVC video!
~Gabriel

Per Johan Naesje · March 26th, 2007, 07:31 AM

Lisa, what can I say - get that man out of the sofa!!!
I think this is the life of many people these days, spending their lifes, in front of the TV watching films or playing games.
So I think we (the uwol'ers) have something to do, let's make films that let this people view what's out there. Films that may get them out of the sofa and out to our wonderful world of adventure all over the globe.
And... I think we are on the way...

Trond Saetre · March 26th, 2007, 01:05 PM

Well done, Lisa.
Recreation doesn't have to be outdoors, and you showed us that.
Next time, bring the videogame outdoors so he can get some fresh air too, haha.
You made a good video. I like it.

Catherine Russell · March 26th, 2007, 03:42 PM

Hi Lisa:

I thought this was very creative and as Ruth says, sadly captures what many Americans do for recreation. All it needed was a bit more development of a story line so it doesn't leave you hanging in the end. Like Kevin said earlier, he was expecting something to happen in the end and it didn't.

One amusing observation... the camera would switch to the player operating the game right when it sounded like it was really getting scary and violent on the video game.... sort of like your film was made for a general audience and thus leaving it to our imaginations as to what horrible scenario was being played out in the video game.

Nicely done Lisa! Just like I have to shorten my introduction for my next movie, you develop that ending and you will put out a quality piece of work.

Congrats and like Per Johan said.... get that man off the sofa!

Cat Russell
Spike Productions

Randall Allen · March 31st, 2007, 01:01 PM

Great job...it feels great just to get one done in time doesn't it! Thats how I felt with UWOL 1.

I kept waiting for the boss to show up in the online game, kill the player and then tell him to answer his *&^%^ phone.

A little more practice and you will be more comfortable and turn out a product you feel better about.

Randy

March 23rd, 2007, 05:04 PM	#1
Lisa Shofner Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 373	UWOL #2: "It's The Weekend!" by Lisa Shofner Ok...well...at least I got something submitted this time. I had a really hard time coming up with something outside that made sense to me story-wise (even after much shooting). So, it is what it is. :-) http://www.uwolchallenge.com/challen...C2_weekend.mpg Thanks for watching. __________________ [http://www.ljparkerphotography.com] photos [http://www.youtube.com/darkdragonvegas] videos

March 23rd, 2007, 09:10 PM	#5
Marco Wagner Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saint Cloud, Florida Posts: 1,043	In the words of Anthony Kiedis "Complete the motion if you stumble." You have completion, closure, and experience! Pat yourself on the back. __________________ www.facebook.com/projectspecto

March 24th, 2007, 10:37 AM	#7
Lisa Shofner Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 373	Thanks for all the feedback everyone. I agree that some of the shots were held to long. I noticed that when I was watching it the last time too. I think I could definately trim some things up, for sure the first shot is a bit long. I think that if I were to do it again, I'd try to diffuse my lights a bit and cut the length of the shots. There was a little something at the end, but no big payoff - but I had to cut it to get the file smaller. It wasn't much though, just some audio over rolling credits (rather then the static credits). I'm just really pleased that I got something in this time, it gives me hope that I'll be able to do it even better next time. It was fun to do. Will didn't have to act much by the ending shot because he realy was getting irritated with all the takes. Hahahaha. Looking forward to UWOL3 and DVC8 :) __________________ [http://www.ljparkerphotography.com] photos [http://www.youtube.com/darkdragonvegas] videos

March 24th, 2007, 01:16 PM	#8
Geir Inge Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Larsnes, Norway Posts: 1,342	Hi Lisa and well done with your uwol#2 video. It reminds me of my older brother (56) always in front of the PC or a videogame, when I call him. Dont say it's only the youngsters doing this stuf. Maybe some of the clips where a bit too long, but all in all a nice peace of work. I wish you good luck in this challenge. __________________ Geir Inge B. Brekke Visit me at: https://vimeo.com/gibbfilm

March 25th, 2007, 02:06 AM	#9
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Lisa: You stayed true to the theme, at a minimum, and certainly addressed one of the most prevelant forms of recreation in todays world!! Kudos for that !! __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

March 23rd, 2007, 05:47 PM	#2
Kevin Railsback Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,544	Lisa, Congrats on finishing the film! That SO reminds me of one of my nephews! Loved Will's eyebrow action! :) I think a little tighter edit would have made it better. Allot of the shots were held a bit long. I also kept waiting for something else to happen at the end. I think you did a good job of capturing recreation is so many households today! The beauty of the challenge is that it forces you to do something. Many people talk about making a film, but you've done it. So that puts you in a whole new catagory! I look forward to seeing what youo can do in UWOL#3! __________________ --==Kevin==-- http:naturephotostudios.com.com

March 23rd, 2007, 07:50 PM	#3
James Hooey Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bruce Pennisula, Canada Posts: 316	Lisa, You got a video in...that is an accomplishement by any means! I was waiting for a payoff at the end like some sort of special effect where the game gobbled up the chairbound guy or something but it's pretty poigniant even as is that lots of people find their recreation at the tv playing video games. Heck...my partners 14 year old downstairs may be the next poster boy for World of Warcraft. James Hooey __________________ For Stock Footage http://www.revostock.com/ViewProfile.html?&ID=4811 My Website http://www.soundprostudios.com

March 23rd, 2007, 11:33 PM	#6
Ruth Happel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Black Mountain, NC Posts: 488	It was a good video that made me sad, to realize how most people prefer playing videogames to being outdoors. I thought the phone ringing might tie into an ending, but other than that, all the sequences held together for me- nice job. Ruth

March 25th, 2007, 02:09 PM	#10
Gabriel Yeager Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, NorthWest USA Posts: 788	hahahaha, yes! That is what I call recreation! lol. You got something in! Congrats! That alone means you won something! So if I call the number that was on the cell, can I talk to his boss?? lol, jk! heh, I am a young person and I don't even play video games that much... Altho, one of my favorite games is back online.... hmmmm... :) I wish you luck and I can not wait to see your DVC video! ~Gabriel __________________ Gabriel Photography

March 26th, 2007, 07:31 AM	#11
Per Johan Naesje Trustee Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Akershus, Norway Posts: 1,413	Lisa, what can I say - get that man out of the sofa!!! I think this is the life of many people these days, spending their lifes, in front of the TV watching films or playing games. So I think we (the uwol'ers) have something to do, let's make films that let this people view what's out there. Films that may get them out of the sofa and out to our wonderful world of adventure all over the globe. And... I think we are on the way... __________________ - Per Johan

March 26th, 2007, 01:05 PM	#12
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Well done, Lisa. Recreation doesn't have to be outdoors, and you showed us that. Next time, bring the videogame outdoors so he can get some fresh air too, haha. You made a good video. I like it.

March 26th, 2007, 03:42 PM	#13
Catherine Russell Trustee Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lyons, Colorado Posts: 1,224	Hi Lisa: I thought this was very creative and as Ruth says, sadly captures what many Americans do for recreation. All it needed was a bit more development of a story line so it doesn't leave you hanging in the end. Like Kevin said earlier, he was expecting something to happen in the end and it didn't. One amusing observation... the camera would switch to the player operating the game right when it sounded like it was really getting scary and violent on the video game.... sort of like your film was made for a general audience and thus leaving it to our imaginations as to what horrible scenario was being played out in the video game. Nicely done Lisa! Just like I have to shorten my introduction for my next movie, you develop that ending and you will put out a quality piece of work. Congrats and like Per Johan said.... get that man off the sofa! Cat Russell Spike Productions

March 31st, 2007, 01:01 PM	#14
Randall Allen Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 192	Great job...it feels great just to get one done in time doesn't it! Thats how I felt with UWOL 1. I kept waiting for the boss to show up in the online game, kill the player and then tell him to answer his *&^%^ phone. A little more practice and you will be more comfortable and turn out a product you feel better about. Randy