Sundance entry edited on Imovie with $220 budget at DVinfo.net

Marco Leavitt · January 20th, 2004, 12:00 PM

I’d say what a lucky guy, but from the subject matter, I guess he wasn’t so lucky.

http://www.sltrib.com/2004/Jan/01202...ay/tuesday.asp

Jaime Valles · January 20th, 2004, 02:45 PM

Awesome link, Marco. Wow. What a story. I hope the festival circuit treats him well.

Edited on iMovie. Incredible.

Ken Tanaka · January 20th, 2004, 03:15 PM

Yet another illustration that determination and creativity reign supreme over stuff.

Given the corporatized nature of Sundance I'd be surprised if the film draws more than curious interest. But that's really beside the core point, which is that the film made it into the festival at all.

Who knows. Maybe in 5-7 years this fellow will be making "Spy Kids 16" after Rodriguez retires to spend full time with his collection of Bentleys.

Mike Rehmus · January 21st, 2004, 10:13 PM

Isn't it amazing that the 'big-time' editing programs weren't needed. I'd bet there isn't a 3-D transition in the movie.

Brad Mills · January 23rd, 2005, 11:40 PM

seems the link doesn't work...might be becaue it's a year old, hah.

Found this old thread cuz I was searching 'budget' in topics only. Now I'm interested in knowing what it was about!

Darko Flajpan · January 24th, 2005, 06:58 AM

Friend of mine is shooting documentary stuff on DVX, and regularly edit in iMovie. I like his work, and his TV bosses dont't know and care about his editing machine (it's BTW iMac G3 running on 400 MHz with external 120 gigs drive). All that matters is that he's producing great stuff and audience and TV producers like it and pay for it...

Christopher C. Murphy · January 24th, 2005, 07:38 AM

Can you point us in the right direction, I looked everywhere for the story and I can't find it. What is it called??

Thanks

Josh Marx · January 24th, 2005, 02:25 PM

If it's the movie from last year's Sundance, then I think your talking about the movie Tarnation. It was recently released in theaters, but I don't think it lasted long. Mainly arthouse/indie theaters...it played at the Belcourt in Nashville, TN if I'm not mistaken.

Richard Alvarez · January 24th, 2005, 02:45 PM

Right Tarnation it was. Basically a story compiled from old super 8 footage, vhs and newer stuff.

The lesson here is that compelling stories, well told are more important than the technology used to create them. Yo don't NEED all the latest gear to make a great movie, you need a great story.

January 20th, 2004, 12:00 PM	#1
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	Sundance entry edited on Imovie with $220 budget I’d say what a lucky guy, but from the subject matter, I guess he wasn’t so lucky. http://www.sltrib.com/2004/Jan/01202...ay/tuesday.asp

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Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Yet another illustration that determination and creativity reign supreme over stuff. Given the corporatized nature of Sundance I'd be surprised if the film draws more than curious interest. But that's really beside the core point, which is that the film made it into the festival at all. Who knows. Maybe in 5-7 years this fellow will be making "Spy Kids 16" after Rodriguez retires to spend full time with his collection of Bentleys. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

January 21st, 2004, 10:13 PM	#4
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Isn't it amazing that the 'big-time' editing programs weren't needed. I'd bet there isn't a 3-D transition in the movie. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

January 24th, 2005, 06:58 AM	#6
Darko Flajpan Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bjelovar, Croatia Posts: 153	Friend of mine is shooting documentary stuff on DVX, and regularly edit in iMovie. I like his work, and his TV bosses dont't know and care about his editing machine (it's BTW iMac G3 running on 400 MHz with external 120 gigs drive). All that matters is that he's producing great stuff and audience and TV producers like it and pay for it... __________________ XM2 Sony DXC637P BetaSP

January 24th, 2005, 07:38 AM	#7
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	Can you point us in the right direction, I looked everywhere for the story and I can't find it. What is it called?? Thanks __________________ Christopher C. Murphy Director, Producer, Writer

January 20th, 2004, 02:45 PM	#2
Jaime Valles Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New York City, NY Posts: 316	Awesome link, Marco. Wow. What a story. I hope the festival circuit treats him well. Edited on iMovie. Incredible.

January 23rd, 2005, 11:40 PM	#5
Brad Mills Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sydney, NS / Toronto, ON Posts: 41	seems the link doesn't work...might be becaue it's a year old, hah. Found this old thread cuz I was searching 'budget' in topics only. Now I'm interested in knowing what it was about!

January 24th, 2005, 02:25 PM	#8
Josh Marx New Boot Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 22	If it's the movie from last year's Sundance, then I think your talking about the movie Tarnation. It was recently released in theaters, but I don't think it lasted long. Mainly arthouse/indie theaters...it played at the Belcourt in Nashville, TN if I'm not mistaken.

January 24th, 2005, 02:45 PM	#9
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Right Tarnation it was. Basically a story compiled from old super 8 footage, vhs and newer stuff. The lesson here is that compelling stories, well told are more important than the technology used to create them. Yo don't NEED all the latest gear to make a great movie, you need a great story.