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New Camera Crane test footage
http://www.vintageracingnews.com/video/cranetest.mov
just some random footage I shot with the new jib arm this weekend. Not in any real order. just thrown together. Shot at the Wine Country Classics at Sears Point. Shot with a JVC DV500 with a dirty lens.... DOH !!!! but actually, the dust and lens flairs occasionally looked kinda cool. |
Hey Bill,
It's funny that you should mention that. I've had a bunch of pyschologist and business men who have seen the film say the same thing. Thanks for sending the link around. We just got endorsements from a bunch of "name" guys including John Boggs, who is a player agent for Mark Prior, Tony Gwynn, and a bunch of coaches and players in the MLB. I'm trying to figure out a way to stream more clips, but it takes forever...everything does. Rick |
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Redneck Planet Commercial Parodies
Still learning over here at Time Lake Films. Getting to know the XL1s lately. I thought I would post and see what honest opinions are all about.
Simply go to http://www.redneckplanet.com The clips are on the first page you see in different formats to meet all needs. Thanks in advance for your praise and/or criticism. Redneck Planet is just a mini series we are creating mainly for our own enjoyment while learning the new equipment. Our serious project, Street Plant, is going to be a lot more commercial than personal. Hopefully you'll like the RP parodies, enjoy. |
promo video for book
Okay, this is my first promo video I've done. So it was kind of a new thing for me. I am experienced with dv production so it wasn't any kind of technical challenge, but a challenge of portraying the client. I guess thats as much as I need to say. This is a rough cut without any titles, contact info, or music. I plan on adding some graphics and text, etc. Let me know what you think of this barebones rough edit and if any changes could/should be made.
Shot in 3hrs, edited with color corrections in 3hrs. www.rch-e.com/temp/BobPerry.wmv 11MB Equipment used: Panasonic DVC80 Audio Technica wireless mics Homemade dolly homemade lightkit Premiere Pro After Effects Thanks for looking! |
That's looks very good. I wish you had posted some photos of the gear on-site you worked with.
Did you use rails or just a dolly? |
I made a boo-boo and did a cross post....
my bad... refer to: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=45804 |
"Slutty Summer" opens theatrically in NY this Friday!
NEW YORK, NY - June 7, 2005 - Casper Andreas’ award-winning, gay romantic comedy, SLUTTY SUMMER, opens theatrically in New York at Cinema Village this Friday June 10th.
After a very successful festival run with sold-out screenings all over the world, SLUTTY SUMMER (US, 2004, 85 minutes) is receiving a limited theatrical run in the US. Following it's New York opening, the film premieres in LA at Fairfax Cinema on June 24th, with other cities to follow... Executive Produced by Runar Petursson, and shot by Award Winning Cinematographer Jon Fordham, SLUTTY SUMMER -- that Genre Magazine calls both sexy and sweet -- is the story of young writer Markus (Andreas), who returns home to find his boyfriend with another man. Newly single, he begins waiting tables at a Chelsea restaurant where the indelible supporting cast of co-workers offers conflicting directions on the off-road map to love in New York City. SLUTTY SUMMER will also be screening at the New Orleans Gay and Lesbian Film Festival on June 12. Upcoming international screenings in the summer of 2005 include New Zealand and Tokyo. A native of Sweden, Casper Andreas lives in New York where he has worked as an actor for many years. SLUTTY SUMMER is his first effort as director and screenwriter and the first film to be released in theaters by his independent film company Embrem Entertainment. TLA Releasing has acquired home entertainment rights and will distribute the film on DVD/VHS in the end of 2005 in the U.S. and Canada. SLUTTY SUMMER also stars Jesse Archer, Jamie Hatchett, Jeffrey Christopher Todd, Virginia Bryan and Lance Werth. Please come out and support us and please tell all your friends to do the same! Casper plans to be at all of the screenings opening weekend to do a short Q & A together with various cast and crew members. I will be answering questions regarding the cinematography at the Friday evening screening. Please visit the official movie website at www.sluttysummer.com for more information about the film -- including Cast & Crew interviews, bios, soundtrack info -- and much more! To purchase tickets please visit Cinema Village online at www.cinemavillage.com. |
loved it! Only tech comment is audio levels are inconsistant - But funny as hell, great characters and good videography!
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I think it looks very professional. I was going to say something about graphics and titles etc. but noticed you posted the fact already. Very nice. The portrayal is pretty direct.
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Very unique. Everyone is doing fighting scenes in some form or fashion these days, so I wasn't expecting anything cutting edge. It was cut pretty well. The portion with the single bright light in the background was cool. Consider speeding up the scenes a hair to add a little more realism. Some of the choreography could use a little touching up. You could move slower and then speed up the film, that usually adds a nice effect. Good job overall!
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I think it looks great. Some shadows cast on back wall, but VERY professional looking.
I am curious...you mentioned you used After Effects on this. What did you use it for? |
Riley,
Good job overall. I think the images are nice and the tone is warm and fitting for the subject matter. I really like it, and think it will be effective. Given the amount of time you spent on it especially, I am very impressed. I do have some specific feedback on making it better (or the next one). - The camera movements are a bit distracting to me. He is talking about being centered, yet our view of him is constantly shifting. It's not at all fatal, but I don't think it helps. I don't like the low-angle opener especially. - I know this is the rough cut, but some of the cuts are jarring to me also. I am expecting him to get more out in one view than he does... the cuts seem mid-sentence, even though they aren't. Again, stability is the topic. - I really like the B-roll shots of him outdoors, and the book close-up. If you have any extra budget (who does, right?) I think it would help a lot to have more of that. Maybe not just him, but other people in the workplace or church or something. Ultimately the book is about people, not about him, so I think it would help to see more of them. Do you have any shots of him talking to groups? - The framing of the shots also throws me off a bit. The second shot zoom in is a perfect example. Where you land with the camera frames him to the left and looking slightly off screen. This gives a sense of uncertainty - like he's leaving the frame. If he were facing slightly the other way - in to the frame - it gives a stronger sense of security. I'm guessing you were framing it to have him next to the flag - which is nice - but it also looks a little like he is putting his back to it. The stark lighting contributes to that. Again - good job. I would only take the time for this type of specific feedback for something (or someone) that I think shows a lot of promise. Let us know how it turns out in the end. |
I agree with marcos comments. Good stuff. There are a few shots where your jib arm is in the background, and while the average person might not notice...people on this board see that thing from a mile away.
The shot at 2:25 is beautiful. It reminds alot of the stuff coming out of Hong Kong these days from some of the best directors. |
Watch The First 30 Mins Of My Movie Online!
www.rapquestthemovie.com
The entire movie can be ordered from that link as well. I even gave a shot out to Dvinfo.net at the end! (albeit, at the end of the full version.) Thanks everyone! And if you enjoy the 30 minute preview, pass it on to someone else! (I need all the exposure I can get!) |
If anyone is having problems with this link, please let me know. Thanks.
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I'm watching it now. Cinematography looks very nice.
Just curious, what camera did you shoot it with? |
Thanks for watching it. The DVX100A was the camera I used. I'm no DP, though.
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Thanks for the praise, in reference to the jib arm, I was planning on rotoscoping it out, but didn't have time in post due to the time confinements of the graduation project office. THanks again, this forum is invaluable!
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BMX Racing trailer shot with pana GS120.....
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I like the soundtrack but try mixing in some crowd or ambient sounds. Also, it is a little too much of the same thing, do you have any interviews or other elements? If not, I would just make it shorter. Lastly, if you shoot any more be sure to get some high shutter close-ups of the wheels in motion
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I agree with the addition of some high shutter clips, maybe just a few. The only other thing that would have helped a lot would be a manual controlled telephoto lens, to help smooth out your zooms.
But otherwise I disagree, I personally would not change it, I liked it just the way it was. Each person adds a unique style to a shoot/edit with footage like that, even if its minor difference compared to how I might have done it. I personally like to see how you work the camera and what you focus on. And more so, the elements that you catch like dumps, crowd pleasers, etc.. Your timing and composition are on the money. It doesn’t hurt that I'm a sucker for any extreme sport. Very cool track. Do they run those races often? |
George,
I like it in general, but I agree it needs more diversity. I was waiting to see some crowd shots, or track-level closeups as the bikes blur by, tracking medium or close-up shots of the bikers, etc. (more crashes also sell better too, but that doesn't mean you want to go that way...). These things would add up to it being more visually interesting, and touch more on the human element rather than the bikes circling the track. Brings back memories... I was a BMXer in my teens... lots o' fun. |
clip for viewing
I recently shot my first wedding and just finished a rough cut of the "bridal prep" clip. Any and all feedback will be greatly appreciated.
http://rapidshare.de/files/2569658/....wmv.htmlLOGIN: Scroll to the bottom of the linked page and click on Premium download...then enter the following: usercode : 43218 Password : 9562436 Sorry about the wildgoose chase...our website isn't up yet and this was the fastest way for us to get our clip up for viewing. Brian Bechard Landmark Productions |
Trailer and Reel Intro
Hey Guys,
Well, I finally got some of my work up. I shot a film last December on the Canon XL2, 24p, with the mini35 adapter. This is the trailer for it: http://www.savefile.com/files/5483618 I've also uploaded the opening to my reel, highlighting the films I've done recently. Not all these were shot with the mini35 though but I hope you enjoy them anyway. http://www.savefile.com/files/2401891 Thanks, Josh |
Greenscreen - talking head - video rich web site up
We finished the toughest part of our rich media web site on Saturday. The idea was to have an entire site as video based while using green/key, and 3D backgrounds (time consuming and difficult indeed). I just thought I would share after all the work we put into it. It has many more updates and tweaks still to come.
http:www.digitalmediaone.com Used: Canon XL1S rotated 90 deg trick Premiere Pro Photoshop AfterEffects 3D Studio MAX Ultra 2 (keyer) plus a few flash & compression tools |
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There is also another sanction that has a national series. www.nbl.org It will also be in the 2008 olympics! |
Trailer and Reel Intro
Hey Guys,
Well, I finally got some of my work up. I shot a film last December on the Canon XL2, 24p, with the mini35 adapter. This is the trailer for it: http://www.savefile.com/files/5483618 I've also uploaded the opening to my reel, highlighting the films I've done recently. Not all these were shot with the mini35 though but I hope you enjoy them anyway. http://www.savefile.com/files/2401891 Thanks, Josh |
Ah, sorry. I just realized I already posted this here. Oops. Don't mean to flood the boards. Sorry guys.
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Eric Stevens live
Well, it's been a while since I had an opportunity to post anything. Two weeks ago, I shot a live performance of Eric Stevens. The band needed a two minute teaser of their newest song so if you watch this, this is why the video seems to end before the song is finished. Shot with one XL1s.
http://www.sevillemedia.com/ericstevens/ericstevens.wmv |
Thanks! I found a few local races.
I just got off the phone with the owner of the Morristown TN track and it looks like we may be shooting some footage during the Pro-Am Challenge on July 23rd. I requested a media pass for 1-3 camera operators inside the tracks fenced area and it's a go. Thanks for the heads up! I'll try and edit down something and post it here later. |
Blood Thirsty: A Movie Short
After two months of summer vacation, with the mastering of the chicken quesadilla being my most productive accomplishment, I decided to tackle something a little bigger. I started writing my first completely independent screenplay, a mockumentary on competitive eaters. 3 days in, I’ve written 15 pages. But that isn’t really what this thread is about. I had this urge to film/tape something, so in the process, I wrote a 6 page horror movie short. In a span of 2 hours of filming, and 3 hours worth of editing (over two days) I completed my horror short, Blood Thirsty. The idea for the short came from a recurring nightmare, I’ve had since I was a little kid.
So I now present to you, Blood Thirsty…Download Here (It is 29mb, 6:23 min so you are better off downloading, then streaming) I’d like to thank everyone in advance who took the time to watch, I really appreciate it. I hope you guys can give me some constructive criticism. For those wondering about the equipment, I shot it in Frame Movie Mode on a Canon GL2, with a Audio-Technica AT-897. For some shots I used a homemade stedicam stick (made out of metal piping, with a weight at the bottom). It was all edited with Final Cut Pro HD, with some soundwork done in Soundtrack. The one aspect I struggled with was the picture quality (pretty grainy), because I didn’t have any real lighting (I used a white poster board as a reflector with a cheap flashlight). Most scenes were shot in dark rooms, as it was supposed to take place at night. P.S. I’m not a jerk who doesn’t include cast credits, they just asked to have their names not released (out of embarrassment of their acting :)) |
*WARNING - This post contains a spoiler
Pretty good work. Is that all real news footage, because if it isn't that is very impressive work. Good sound work, and excellent lighting. Maybe the dad should have been reading or something when the mom got in bed (not super important...it just seemed weird that the man was lying in bed trying to sleep with ALL the lights on, as opposed to just that desklamp so his wife could find the bed) Only two complaints. If what the girl was saying on the internet was important, on the web the rez is so low I couldn't hardly read it at all. If it isn't imporant (which unless there is a huge twist I missed - It isn't)....then maybe that scene needs to be cut shorter. Second...and by far the most difficult to reconcile is that the girl runs up to her bedroom after seeing the bloody man...when in reality there is no way any teenage girl would do that. Hell....I'm 22 years old, male, and mildly menacing looking (*cough*)..and the first thing I'd do is run straight for my parents room and wake up my dad (which is a good place to answer the question "why is the man all bloody?") Nice move with the exorcist DVD as well. |
I agree about the news footage, if you did that, great job... not to discourage your competetive eating piece but I know of at least 2 films in some stage of production covering that topic. There was also a so-so real doc on the subject as well.....
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The news footage is a couple of real news stories edited together, to work with the story off the film.
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Some H.264 footage.
Playing with some H.264 settings. This footage is from a recent trip to Colorado.
Shot with FX1. Please download, don't stream. http://617pg.com/tivo/h264.mov |
My QuickTime player can't play it. Says "the required compressor couldn't be found."
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H.264 requires Quicktime 7.
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