We shot a short film on the GH3 and here is the result :) at DVinfo.net

Tim Manders · March 7th, 2013, 10:58 AM

For the last month I have been working on this short film and now it is finished. We shot the film over 2.5 days. The only camera used is the GH3.

Of course I would like to get feedback and hear what you think of it, but it might also be interesting for you guys to see what this camera is capable of in a production.

Logline:
'After the alcoholic Simon survives a dangerous car accident, it is finally time to change his life.'

I will answer any questions you might have regarding the production, workflow or post production. And of course all other comments are very welcome.

The link:

Clash - Short film shot on the Panasonic GH3 on Vimeo

(no plus membership so watch on vimeo for 720p and download the file for a less compressed 1080p quality!)

Enjoy watching!
Cheers.

Guy Smith · March 8th, 2013, 04:00 PM

Very nice work!!

Jeff Harper · March 9th, 2013, 01:00 PM

I like it, well done.

Chris Barcellos · March 9th, 2013, 04:43 PM

Great over all cinematic feel. Camera seems to have performed well, and post work seems to be great.

Most shots were well composed and shot well.

From a critical standpoint, I noticed a couple of things:

1. Focus pull at 1:31 seems to have no purpose

2. Camera movement at 2:05 et seq to much. Hand held one thing, movement has to be more subtle.

Other shots in hand hold were a bit shaky too. (for instance 3:20 and after at mirror. Did you consider additing steady shot in post ?

3. At about 2:30 Dolly in (or zoom in) and change of focal length seems to contrived and distracting.

4. Not so sure you needed the dolly shots at the grave yard as they don't add anything to the story. Seemed to scream to the viewer, “look at what I can do.”

5- tripod tilt/pan on dolly was a bit shaky at 5:30

Mike Leah · March 9th, 2013, 04:58 PM

I think it's excellent and very watchable.

Tim Manders · March 10th, 2013, 06:10 AM

Thanks guys :)
Good to hear your opinions.

J. Stephen McDonald · March 13th, 2013, 07:25 AM

It's nicely-shot and acted. There were a few blank transitions that might have been skipped or faded or whatever. When he comes into the house after the accident, he easily kicks off his boots, without having to unlace them?

March 7th, 2013, 10:58 AM	#1
Tim Manders Tourist Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Rotterdam (Netherlands) Posts: 4	We shot a short film on the GH3 and here is the result :) For the last month I have been working on this short film and now it is finished. We shot the film over 2.5 days. The only camera used is the GH3. Of course I would like to get feedback and hear what you think of it, but it might also be interesting for you guys to see what this camera is capable of in a production. Logline: 'After the alcoholic Simon survives a dangerous car accident, it is finally time to change his life.' I will answer any questions you might have regarding the production, workflow or post production. And of course all other comments are very welcome. The link: Clash - Short film shot on the Panasonic GH3 on Vimeo (no plus membership so watch on vimeo for 720p and download the file for a less compressed 1080p quality!) Enjoy watching! Cheers. Last edited by Tim Manders; March 7th, 2013 at 05:32 PM.

March 8th, 2013, 04:00 PM	#2
Guy Smith Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 48	Re: We shot a short film on the GH3 and here is the result :) Very nice work!!

March 9th, 2013, 01:00 PM	#3
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: We shot a short film on the GH3 and here is the result :) I like it, well done.

March 9th, 2013, 04:43 PM	#4
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Re: We shot a short film on the GH3 and here is the result :) Great over all cinematic feel. Camera seems to have performed well, and post work seems to be great. Most shots were well composed and shot well. From a critical standpoint, I noticed a couple of things: 1. Focus pull at 1:31 seems to have no purpose 2. Camera movement at 2:05 et seq to much. Hand held one thing, movement has to be more subtle. Other shots in hand hold were a bit shaky too. (for instance 3:20 and after at mirror. Did you consider additing steady shot in post ? 3. At about 2:30 Dolly in (or zoom in) and change of focal length seems to contrived and distracting. 4. Not so sure you needed the dolly shots at the grave yard as they don't add anything to the story. Seemed to scream to the viewer, “look at what I can do.” 5- tripod tilt/pan on dolly was a bit shaky at 5:30 __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

March 9th, 2013, 04:58 PM	#5
Mike Leah Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: east coast Posts: 91	Re: We shot a short film on the GH3 and here is the result :) I think it's excellent and very watchable.

March 10th, 2013, 06:10 AM	#6
Tim Manders Tourist Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Rotterdam (Netherlands) Posts: 4	Re: We shot a short film on the GH3 and here is the result :) Thanks guys :) Good to hear your opinions.

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J. Stephen McDonald Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 909	Re: We shot a short film on the GH3 and here is the result :) It's nicely-shot and acted. There were a few blank transitions that might have been skipped or faded or whatever. When he comes into the house after the accident, he easily kicks off his boots, without having to unlace them? __________________ Steve McDonald https://onedrive.com/?cid=229807ce52dd4fe0 http://www.flickr.com/photos/22121562@N00/ http://www.vimeo.com/user458315/videos