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Richard Zlamany · April 18th, 2006, 04:11 PM

Hi all. It is a pleasure watching everybody's work.

Wondering if anyone had any advice or comments about Mirror Mirror.

After I compressed it and uploaded I noticed we did't look as transparent as the original copy.

BTW, I am Rich, the bearded fellow, who needs to work badly on his acting.

Dick Mays · April 18th, 2006, 04:26 PM

Rich,

I thought the acting was fairly natural sounding. Your lighting was great. I loved the lighting on your actress' hair. My advice would be to connect the mirror to the relationship. We care more about the work when the relationship is strong.

At least I do. The rest of these D.P. types might advise you to add a dolly shot!

Dick

Chris Barcellos · April 18th, 2006, 05:14 PM

I saw "Mirror, Mirror", and I was looking for a feed back. As I recall, with the compressed version, things looked a litte washed out, but I thought the special effects came across pretty good.

I like the film. Kudos to you.

Philip Gioja · April 18th, 2006, 05:19 PM

I thought the idea was a creative and interesting one, and your effects were pretty cool. It's a hard story to flesh out in 5 minutes -- I felt like I wanted to see the backstory of why the mirror was cursed, and what the aunt looked like (probably scary with spiderwebs in her hair...), and maybe a little more fright by the actors when they find out that they are dissappearing. Cool idea!

Robert Martens · April 18th, 2006, 05:23 PM

Hey, Rich, we all need acting lessons, don't be too hard on yourself; the only way to get better is to do it more often, and get used to the relationship between what it feels like to do, and what results you get on camera. I'm sure the more we all practice, the more convincing we'll be. This sounded fine, and conveyed the needed information.

You had a simple, short and to-the-point story, something I like. You set things up, got us into the action, and wrapped things up neatly, with some fancy-pants effects thrown in for good measure. The perfect formula for a short film. Well done!

Sean McHenry · April 18th, 2006, 06:00 PM

I saw either a Twilight Zone or Outer Limits (the originals) that delt with a mirror that took people back in time. As I recall, someone found it in their atic, painted over. The trouble began when they took the paint off the thing. Spooky.

Yours was a good shot at a variation nobody else has done, at least that we know of so far. I though it was pretty original and a good story idea. It might have been a bit scarier if there were other people inside the mirror with them. Sort of like "White Noise" maybe.

Good work. On the acting, you'r not as bad as, well, me. I learned a while back to make my roles non-speaking.

I liked it.

Sean McHenry

Bradley L Marlow · April 18th, 2006, 07:28 PM

Hi Richard!

Was wondering where you were. Glad you posted a thread.

I think many of you are too hard on yourselves regarding acting. Like Dick Mays said, it came across pretty natural. I thought Kate did a great job! Please let her know that her facial expressions and delivery were quite good and she should continue performing.

Your story concept was nice too. Old cursed things handed down from dead relatives? Yes! It seems to touch that little kid inside...the one who snuck around in the attic, scouring for hidden dusty treasures behind the cobwebs.

Perhaps a small injection of something more creepy and bizzarre with a few extra shots here and there might have an added punch? Just a thought.

Did you play the guitar for this? Nice.

Best Wishes~
Bradley

Lorinda Norton · April 18th, 2006, 07:54 PM

Your movies are always cool, Richard. (I still laugh about the Jealous Camera. :) This one just finished too soon for me.

I was hoping the guy in this was you, because I thought you did a great job, as did Kate. Keep 'em coming!

Meryem Ersoz · April 18th, 2006, 08:33 PM

this was very enjoyable to watch. i watched it first thing yesterday morning (glad you got your feedback thread up and running...), and it went well with my morning coffee.... i would have liked a bit more focus on the lore-ish aspects to enhance the overall creepiness. great effects, and i thought the acting was pretty good. it's hard, when you throw a bunch of videographers, who would rather be behind the camera, out front. all part of the fun, plus we can put faces to the names.

Hugh DiMauro · April 19th, 2006, 07:44 AM

Rich:

Cute little movie. I liked the special effects. Gee, I hope you guys find your way back because I don't think iPods work in mirrors!

Michael Fossenkemper · April 19th, 2006, 08:36 AM

Nice effects. I'm going to watch it again.

Richard Zlamany · April 20th, 2006, 01:49 PM

Thanks for the comments and advice. Kate is very happy with the praise on her acting. She also wrote the story based on my idea, wouldn't it be cool if we had our characters trapped in a mirror. And yes, I played guitar for the opening.

Don't worry, we are out of the mirror. The mirror was given to me by my deceased Grandfather. It is in bad shape and I haven't hung it up yet. I am waiting for our next move.

Thanks everyone the feedback. It is encouraging to us.

Bradley L Marlow · April 20th, 2006, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Zlam

Kate is very happy with the praise on her acting. She also wrote the story based on my idea, wouldn't it be cool if we had our characters trapped in a mirror. And yes, I played guitar for the opening.

Hey Richard- love to hear Kate has a smile on her face. Very cool indeed! Has she also been watching our little movies?

Nice one on the guitar. How long have you been playing?

Best Wishes~
Bradley

April 18th, 2006, 04:11 PM	#1
Richard Zlamany Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamden CT Posts: 470	DVC 5 Feedbacl Mirror Mirror Hi all. It is a pleasure watching everybody's work. Wondering if anyone had any advice or comments about Mirror Mirror. After I compressed it and uploaded I noticed we did't look as transparent as the original copy. BTW, I am Rich, the bearded fellow, who needs to work badly on his acting.

April 18th, 2006, 05:14 PM	#3
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	I saw "Mirror, Mirror", and I was looking for a feed back. As I recall, with the compressed version, things looked a litte washed out, but I thought the special effects came across pretty good. I like the film. Kudos to you. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

April 18th, 2006, 06:00 PM	#6
Sean McHenry Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 1,193	I saw either a Twilight Zone or Outer Limits (the originals) that delt with a mirror that took people back in time. As I recall, someone found it in their atic, painted over. The trouble began when they took the paint off the thing. Spooky. Yours was a good shot at a variation nobody else has done, at least that we know of so far. I though it was pretty original and a good story idea. It might have been a bit scarier if there were other people inside the mirror with them. Sort of like "White Noise" maybe. Good work. On the acting, you'r not as bad as, well, me. I learned a while back to make my roles non-speaking. I liked it. Sean McHenry __________________ ‘I don’t know what I’m doing, and I’m shooting on D.V.’ - my hero - David Lynch http://www.DeepBlueEdit.com

April 18th, 2006, 07:54 PM	#8
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Your movies are always cool, Richard. (I still laugh about the Jealous Camera. :) This one just finished too soon for me. I was hoping the guy in this was you, because I thought you did a great job, as did Kate. Keep 'em coming! __________________ Lorinda

April 19th, 2006, 07:44 AM	#10
Hugh DiMauro Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,205	Rich: Cute little movie. I liked the special effects. Gee, I hope you guys find your way back because I don't think iPods work in mirrors! __________________ Interesting, if true. And interesting anyway.

April 18th, 2006, 04:26 PM	#2
Dick Mays Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 690	Rich, I thought the acting was fairly natural sounding. Your lighting was great. I loved the lighting on your actress' hair. My advice would be to connect the mirror to the relationship. We care more about the work when the relationship is strong. At least I do. The rest of these D.P. types might advise you to add a dolly shot! Dick

April 18th, 2006, 05:19 PM	#4
Philip Gioja Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Piper City, IL Posts: 350	I thought the idea was a creative and interesting one, and your effects were pretty cool. It's a hard story to flesh out in 5 minutes -- I felt like I wanted to see the backstory of why the mirror was cursed, and what the aunt looked like (probably scary with spiderwebs in her hair...), and maybe a little more fright by the actors when they find out that they are dissappearing. Cool idea!

April 18th, 2006, 05:23 PM	#5
Robert Martens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 820	Hey, Rich, we all need acting lessons, don't be too hard on yourself; the only way to get better is to do it more often, and get used to the relationship between what it feels like to do, and what results you get on camera. I'm sure the more we all practice, the more convincing we'll be. This sounded fine, and conveyed the needed information. You had a simple, short and to-the-point story, something I like. You set things up, got us into the action, and wrapped things up neatly, with some fancy-pants effects thrown in for good measure. The perfect formula for a short film. Well done!

April 18th, 2006, 07:28 PM	#7
Bradley L Marlow Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Wyoming Posts: 484	Hi Richard! Was wondering where you were. Glad you posted a thread. I think many of you are too hard on yourselves regarding acting. Like Dick Mays said, it came across pretty natural. I thought Kate did a great job! Please let her know that her facial expressions and delivery were quite good and she should continue performing. Your story concept was nice too. Old cursed things handed down from dead relatives? Yes! It seems to touch that little kid inside...the one who snuck around in the attic, scouring for hidden dusty treasures behind the cobwebs. Perhaps a small injection of something more creepy and bizzarre with a few extra shots here and there might have an added punch? Just a thought. Did you play the guitar for this? Nice. Best Wishes~ Bradley

April 18th, 2006, 08:33 PM	#9
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	this was very enjoyable to watch. i watched it first thing yesterday morning (glad you got your feedback thread up and running...), and it went well with my morning coffee.... i would have liked a bit more focus on the lore-ish aspects to enhance the overall creepiness. great effects, and i thought the acting was pretty good. it's hard, when you throw a bunch of videographers, who would rather be behind the camera, out front. all part of the fun, plus we can put faces to the names.

April 19th, 2006, 08:36 AM	#11
Michael Fossenkemper Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC, weeee. Posts: 417	Nice effects. I'm going to watch it again.

April 20th, 2006, 01:49 PM	#12
Richard Zlamany Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamden CT Posts: 470	Thanks for the comments and advice. Kate is very happy with the praise on her acting. She also wrote the story based on my idea, wouldn't it be cool if we had our characters trapped in a mirror. And yes, I played guitar for the opening. Don't worry, we are out of the mirror. The mirror was given to me by my deceased Grandfather. It is in bad shape and I haven't hung it up yet. I am waiting for our next move. Thanks everyone the feedback. It is encouraging to us.