Show Your Work 2006

Alec Rossel · February 2nd, 2006, 09:44 AM

Thanks for watching guys. That's the sesond comment I've gotten on the titles. I just learned the 3D program I was using and I thought they came out good but I guess I have some work to do.

If it stopped playing it may just be because it was streaming and it had to buffer again.

I will be putting the movie up on the site at the end of February.

Alec

Bryan McCullough · February 2nd, 2006, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis Cossel

The trailer stopped playing about half-way through. Might be my connection, I'm not sure. I have a pretty good connection.

For me too.

Charles Papert · February 2nd, 2006, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quinn OConnell

Should it be the best looking images - or crafted film shoot shots - or just a medley of images cut and edited in a way to showcase ones style..Quinn

Umm...yes, yes and yes. Not being facetious here, but that's all good. I keep mine to around 7 minutes and include a brief (under 1 minute) montage at the beginning as an overview, then longer segments to follow. I'm a little unusual in that I like to include dialogue here and there, as I think the constant music tracks I see in most reels sort of lulls me into a stupor, where the dialogue helps bind the images to a story which is how they were intended (and the viewer can always turn off the soundtrack if they choose).

If interested you can see them here.

Alec Rossel · February 2nd, 2006, 01:41 PM

I think it's because it's streaming and it has to buffer again half way through. I'll post a link where you can right click and save it to yoiur desktop, that way you can download the whole thing and watch it whenever you want. It shouldn't take long to download, it's only around 3 meg.

Quinn OConnell · February 2nd, 2006, 05:14 PM

Charles,

thanks for the reply and for the link, thats just what i was after a low down and some images to back it up, have taken in alot of your other posts here so thanks for replying..

i guess its about putting something together and then adding and subtracting as and where need - (client depending)..

.. ps: the rear veiw mirror rack focus in your reel was cool man.. steadicam footage was awesome too.. jut got one and had some fun outside last week,, handheld version and not 'wind' friendly.. all a learning curve..

thanks again
Q

Don Donatello · February 2nd, 2006, 07:06 PM

what is your "thing" director, editor , DP, producer, production company ? etc .. each would have a slightly different type reel ...
in General !! keep it all the BEST ...
when i view reels ( hiring ) i figure the worst section/spot/clip is the BEST i'm going to get from you/company and most of the time OK is not good enough ... don't make it too long .. a 10 min reel with knock out material is great .. a 10 min reel with OK material is tooooooo long ... remember if they want to see more they'll ask for more ...

Glenn Chan · February 2nd, 2006, 07:17 PM

Some interesting exceptions:

A- If you've only done student work, don't send in your demo reel.
An editor I know who was looking for assistant editors (for a job of only a few days) would've hired some of the applicants until he saw their reels.

B- One camerman I know doesn't even have a demo reel and gets all his jobs from word of mouth.

Demo reels for camera may not be that great (for the person hiring), since it doesn't show the takes the cameraperson blew.

2- Anyways, I would figure out who your audience is, and what they are looking for.

3- If people ask for demo reels, they might get a huge stack to go through. Typically they will just skim through the reel... put the very best stuff at the first 15 seconds. If it's for a small job, they may not even go through your entire reel.

Charles Papert · February 3rd, 2006, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quinn OConnell

steadicam footage was awesome too.. jut got one and had some fun outside last week,, handheld version and not 'wind' friendly.. all a learning curve..
Q

Sadly no Steadicam is wind-friendly (or more accurately, no wind is Steadicam-friendly!) but the key is having someone carry a wind block for you--a double net works wonders (less turbulence than with a solid).

James Bridges · February 3rd, 2006, 09:31 AM

Finally got finished and looking forward to kicking it off in March. If anyone is interested here is the trailer.

http://www.phigmentphilms.com

Thanks.

John P. Clark · February 4th, 2006, 01:37 AM

Hello,

I'm a new DP just about out of film school. I have some of my work available here:

http://www.jpcine.com/portfolio/portfolio.html

I know there are some very experienced and knowledgeable DP's that frequent this site. I'd really appreciate any opinions/comments regarding my work. I'm very happy to hear criticism but please keep it constructive.

Thanks,

JP

Sean Doherty · February 4th, 2006, 08:40 AM

The first annual Estes Park Film Festival still has many openings for your film submissions! We are looking for the best independent feature films, documentaries, and short films in all genres. Films accepted into the festival will be eligible to compete for cash prizes up to $1,000, and a chance to attend one of the most exciting events in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado. To enter your film please visit www.sdientertainment.com If you have any questions please e-mail us at info@sdientertainment.com. We hope to see you at the festival!

The Estes Park Film Festival will take place at The Historic Park Theatre September 15th through the 17th, 2006 with an awards ceremony on the final night! The Festival will showcase an amazing blend of independent feature length films, short films, and documentaries. Estes Park, Colorado, Gateway to the Rocky Mountain National Park, is the perfect back-drop for a film festival. Millions of people visit each year to enjoy the shops, golf courses, beautiful mountain scenery, horseback riding, and numerous hiking trails. In addition to the films the Estes Park Film Festival will also serve as a fundraising event to help renovate and restore The Historic Park Theatre to its original cinematic elegance.

Regular Submission Deadline: January 2nd, 2006 – May 1st, 2006:

$30 Features / $20 Shorts / $15 Students

Late Submission Deadline: May 2nd, 2006 – June 1st, 2006:

$35 Features / $25 Shorts / $20 Students

Entries postmarked after the late deadline will not be accepted.

All student film entries must include a photocopy of a valid student I.D.

Paul Jefferies · February 4th, 2006, 08:27 PM

Hi John
I'm not really a DP so I can't speak too technically about your work, suffice to say if I was looking for a DP your name would be on the list! Theres a real energy and style about your work, although I must say you seem happier on DV than on 16mm (which is not a bad thing)

Daniel Broadway · February 5th, 2006, 10:21 PM

Hey guys. We wanted to do a film about alien invasion for fun, so here is the teaser trailer for it. Let us know what you think...

(RIGHT-CLICK SAVE AS...)

http://www.danielbroadway.michaelfri...ion_teaser.mov

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...han-in-CAR.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...UFO_Firing.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...IT_CROWBAR.jpg

Rob Lohman · February 6th, 2006, 03:35 PM

Moved thread to our showcase forum

James Bridges · February 6th, 2006, 04:26 PM

Looks like fun. How long is your running time?

February 3rd, 2006, 09:31 AM	#84
James Bridges Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 113	Movie Kicks Off Finally got finished and looking forward to kicking it off in March. If anyone is interested here is the trailer. http://www.phigmentphilms.com Thanks.

February 4th, 2006, 01:37 AM	#85
John P. Clark Tourist Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4	Need your feedback! :) Hello, I'm a new DP just about out of film school. I have some of my work available here: http://www.jpcine.com/portfolio/portfolio.html I know there are some very experienced and knowledgeable DP's that frequent this site. I'd really appreciate any opinions/comments regarding my work. I'm very happy to hear criticism but please keep it constructive. Thanks, JP

February 4th, 2006, 08:40 AM	#86
Sean Doherty New Boot Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 22	Call for Entries! 2006 Estes Park Film Festival The first annual Estes Park Film Festival still has many openings for your film submissions! We are looking for the best independent feature films, documentaries, and short films in all genres. Films accepted into the festival will be eligible to compete for cash prizes up to $1,000, and a chance to attend one of the most exciting events in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado. To enter your film please visit www.sdientertainment.com If you have any questions please e-mail us at info@sdientertainment.com. We hope to see you at the festival! The Estes Park Film Festival will take place at The Historic Park Theatre September 15th through the 17th, 2006 with an awards ceremony on the final night! The Festival will showcase an amazing blend of independent feature length films, short films, and documentaries. Estes Park, Colorado, Gateway to the Rocky Mountain National Park, is the perfect back-drop for a film festival. Millions of people visit each year to enjoy the shops, golf courses, beautiful mountain scenery, horseback riding, and numerous hiking trails. In addition to the films the Estes Park Film Festival will also serve as a fundraising event to help renovate and restore The Historic Park Theatre to its original cinematic elegance. Regular Submission Deadline: January 2nd, 2006 – May 1st, 2006: $30 Features / $20 Shorts / $15 Students Late Submission Deadline: May 2nd, 2006 – June 1st, 2006: $35 Features / $25 Shorts / $20 Students Entries postmarked after the late deadline will not be accepted. All student film entries must include a photocopy of a valid student I.D.

February 5th, 2006, 10:21 PM	#88
Daniel Broadway Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 165	Invasion Teaser Trailer Release Hey guys. We wanted to do a film about alien invasion for fun, so here is the teaser trailer for it. Let us know what you think... (RIGHT-CLICK SAVE AS...) http://www.danielbroadway.michaelfri...ion_teaser.mov http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...han-in-CAR.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...UFO_Firing.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...IT_CROWBAR.jpg

February 6th, 2006, 03:35 PM	#89
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February 2nd, 2006, 09:44 AM	#76
Alec Rossel New Boot Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 18	Thanks for watching guys. That's the sesond comment I've gotten on the titles. I just learned the 3D program I was using and I thought they came out good but I guess I have some work to do. If it stopped playing it may just be because it was streaming and it had to buffer again. I will be putting the movie up on the site at the end of February. Alec

February 2nd, 2006, 01:41 PM	#79
Alec Rossel New Boot Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 18	I think it's because it's streaming and it has to buffer again half way through. I'll post a link where you can right click and save it to yoiur desktop, that way you can download the whole thing and watch it whenever you want. It shouldn't take long to download, it's only around 3 meg.

February 2nd, 2006, 05:14 PM	#80
Quinn OConnell Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 94	Charles, thanks for the reply and for the link, thats just what i was after a low down and some images to back it up, have taken in alot of your other posts here so thanks for replying.. i guess its about putting something together and then adding and subtracting as and where need - (client depending).. .. ps: the rear veiw mirror rack focus in your reel was cool man.. steadicam footage was awesome too.. jut got one and had some fun outside last week,, handheld version and not 'wind' friendly.. all a learning curve.. thanks again Q

February 2nd, 2006, 07:06 PM	#81
Don Donatello Hawaiian Shirt Mogul Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: northern cailfornia Posts: 1,261	what is your "thing" director, editor , DP, producer, production company ? etc .. each would have a slightly different type reel ... in General !! keep it all the BEST ... when i view reels ( hiring ) i figure the worst section/spot/clip is the BEST i'm going to get from you/company and most of the time OK is not good enough ... don't make it too long .. a 10 min reel with knock out material is great .. a 10 min reel with OK material is tooooooo long ... remember if they want to see more they'll ask for more ...

February 2nd, 2006, 07:17 PM	#82
Glenn Chan Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,750	Some interesting exceptions: A- If you've only done student work, don't send in your demo reel. An editor I know who was looking for assistant editors (for a job of only a few days) would've hired some of the applicants until he saw their reels. B- One camerman I know doesn't even have a demo reel and gets all his jobs from word of mouth. Demo reels for camera may not be that great (for the person hiring), since it doesn't show the takes the cameraperson blew. 2- Anyways, I would figure out who your audience is, and what they are looking for. 3- If people ask for demo reels, they might get a huge stack to go through. Typically they will just skim through the reel... put the very best stuff at the first 15 seconds. If it's for a small job, they may not even go through your entire reel.

February 4th, 2006, 08:27 PM	#87
Paul Jefferies Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Croydon, England Posts: 277	Hi John I'm not really a DP so I can't speak too technically about your work, suffice to say if I was looking for a DP your name would be on the list! Theres a real energy and style about your work, although I must say you seem happier on DV than on 16mm (which is not a bad thing)

February 6th, 2006, 04:26 PM	#90
James Bridges Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 113	Looks like fun. How long is your running time? __________________ James out------ Check out the Southern Winds Film Festival. Call for entries is now open! http://www.southernwindsfilmfestival.com http://www.phigmentphilms.com