"Smoking is Prohibited"
http://www.stickypod.com/videos/data/554/SIP_-_480_Wide_.mov

shot on an hvx and a home made 35mm adapter

lemme know what you think

I have finished my first big project. Its a music video set to Relient K's - Never Underestimate My Jesus. I think it came out very good. Leave me some feedback ide love to hear what you have to say.

Quicktime High - http://www.kyleprohaska.com/films/RelientK_MusicVid_Hi.mov
Quicktime Low - http://www.kyleprohaska.com/films/RelientK_MusicVid_Low.mov

http://www.maj.com/gallery/kylepro88/VideoGrabs/1.jpg
http://www.maj.com/gallery/kylepro88/VideoGrabs/2.jpg
http://www.maj.com/gallery/kylepro88/VideoGrabs/3.jpg

-Kyle

nice reel mate....

That was cool. I laughed, I liked it. It could be a lot better, but it was fun. I liked it more than the last thing you posted, the news program spoof.

I'm not American, but I do recognize all of the stereotypes depicted here. I liked the absurdity of it all, and the way it was treated. I'm a fan of unnecesary cursing (which isn't as easy to do as cursing unnecesarily) and most of that was rightfuly done. You stole some laughter from me mosltly like that.

Now, the acting isn't that good, but the fact that it can absolutely be felt you were having lots of fun makes (at least) me enjoy it almost as much. It also seems you were doing things "on the fly" (I'm trying to say you just went and did it, not much thought put into it). Go on, that's some great learning.

Lastly, a few things: first, the image was blown most of the time (overexposed, I mean) when you were in the streets. Maybe a bit darker shadows would make it look better. You could touch some gamma settings in post if you want some more detail in the shadows (actually, if you want to turn them clearer, that is). I think that'd look better. Second, the style, the cop reality show style you were trying to achieve wasn't consistent. Not because of the interviews, that's plausible, but because of the subjective shot of the "all-proper talking" guy, and some other cinematic shot setups (like a handheld scene following the "cops" inside a house were black guys are listening to rock'n'roll and then the camera is waiting for them outside to shoot them coming out of the house). Of course, in the overall absurd feel of the short, these things don't mean a thing, really. You're allowed to do this. I just saw it and it struck me as odd, that's it. Oh, and third, try to use a different 10 by 10 meters of land to shoot the shorts! I've done this before (I've shot 4 shorts in the same inside of a house, 5 shorts in the same street, and 3 shorts in the same flat roof, so I know about this), but never on the same short pretending it's a totally different place! I just jumps out of the screen when you see the same house and cars and background. Next time, try to go around the block and, only if extremely necessary, ask for permission to shoot. Or is it that difficult to shoot anywhere in the US? Maybe that's the case. Here we shoot everywhere and the worst that can happen (besides getting you camera stolen) is to be weirdly looked at (and be stopped by 5 police cars and 17 cops for using lighter guns in your short in the middle of the street...). Do that, it'll give more variety to the look of the films you make, and that's mostly a good thing.

Aw, well, that's some of my criticism for you. I liked the short and I'm looking forward to seeing more from you. Just take what I tell you as my humble opinion, but be honestly critic about you work and try to find what things you did right and which were wrong. That way, your next short will be much better. My best regards.

Oh, wait! What camera did you use, again?

That's that now. Bye (sorry for the length of the reply, my lack of sinthesis power is pathological).

I used a Panasonic DVX100B.

I'm learning that ropes as I go about doing my shorts. I would have never even thought about any gamma settings or any shadows or anything. I just mostly look at content, but then again, when you're a professional in the field, you look at those kinds of things.

It was a run and shoot type operation. I just grabbed the camera and made a small script and went by that. It's hard around my area to shoot without the cops harrassing you. I've been stopped dozens of times from shooting by cops who throw accussations of drugs and stuff at us as well (I guess it's rare to see a group of black guys filming?). Anyways, I wish I could use other locations but a lack of transportation as well as getting the proper permissions hinders us. But in the end, the product was still funny so it didn't bother me that much.

I like criticism. I've learned a lot from these forums since I joined over Christmas break. Like I said, I would have never even gave the shadows or stuff a second thought. The shot was slightly overexposed but that was because when we ran in the house, it was completely dark almost (no lights in our house except little lamps in our rooms).

Thanks for watching!

*Edit*

Oh yeah, the consitency with the COPS style shooting is the way I've seen it. I see a lot of jump cuts in COPS so I overexaggerated it.

It sucks that you have to take that s**t from the cops. It's a real shame. Maybe you can get some credential from your school that sorta certifies that you're doing this for "educational" purposes. Or at least to show that you certainly are not dealing drugs by carrying a camera around (!!!!). Down here to be filming is like an uncommon event, so people are more likely to gather to watch instead of feeling threatenend or something. Still, we at my school have a credential to show to authorities if ever needed (it's also useful to get help from other people who would see our work as a means to steal them or something). See if you can get something like that to help you around

I know about the transportation, it's a real pain in the hineys. But maybe you can go just a block away to slightly change the background. Just that would already make a difference.

Oh, and about the overexposition in that scene, I had thought about the dim lights of the interior, and thought that was the exact reason for the problem. I'm glad that you're trying to control everything by setting stuff to manual, that's the best you can do. I hate it when I see the iris auto exposing the shots and the focus trying to find the right spot all the time.

By the way, I'm not a professional. Consider me equal. I've still a lot to learn inspite of how much knowledge I've already acquired from this site. Just trying to help. And keep on grabbing the camera and making small scripts and going by that. Like I said, that's some of the best learning you can get.
But, just like I've been starting to see clearer some time ago: just imagine how great it would be if that which you made just running around and looks great, you did it giving it more thought, time and work... It'd be simply awesome. Aim for that.

"BROKEN" Feature Film VFX Test Clip w/ Breakdown

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to give you an update on "B R O K E N" the feature film. We have finished the screenplay and it is in the hands of our producers. We are currently in development on the visual effects, conceptual art, etc for the flix. Wish us luck.

We wanted to share one of our vfx tests. It is rough but we did do a breakdown on how it was done for you to see the process.
Let us know what you think.

For the for clip FULL click here: http://www.whatisbroken.com/bk_vfx_test.html

Also, I will be shooting another short film in the coming months while we are waiting for BROKEN to go into full drive. I haven't shot a frame since BROKEN and I am itching BAD!! More details to come...

Thanks again for all the support, the emails, and good wishes. The BROKEN: Special Edition DVD seems to have been very well receieved and according to all your emails and posts is helping a lot of filmmakers and storytellers. I wish you all the best of luck in your future projects!!!
Make it happen!

Keep your eye on the prize :thumbsup:
Alex
http://www.whatisbroken.com
http://www.numbrobot.com
http://www.enigmafactory.com

Official My Space Page - http://www.myspace.com/broken2006

I loved it. My favorite line was the one about Asians driving down the wrong side of the road. You guys are getting funnier with every short you make.

Alex,

Greet clip. Is this full length movie going to be an expansion of the short you did for the DVD or is this a totally different story?

Alex,

Greet clip. Is this full length movie going to be an expansion of the short you did for the DVD or is this a totally different story?

Thanks. Mostly different from the short but that scene is in the script.

Hey guys, its been a while since i posted. heres a film i made 2 years ago. it was made as a test video for some effects and shots i wanted to use for my other films. It was shot in one night with a crummy camera. People seem to find it alot of fun, i hope you guys injoy.
plot: Blood Storm
When a Columbian drug lord goes out of control by kidnapping the worlds last diplomat. There is only one man who can save the world. The Doc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VsB0J8vSQQ

Hey Kyle,
Thanks for posting your piece. Over all you did a good job. The gs400 is a good camcorder and the quality was very nice. Very creative, and I can tell you enjoyed putting that together. Only thing I can say is just work on framing some more, in some places there was to much head room, and then when the young lady was under the bridge as you were trying to circle behind here, you just lost it there. That comes better with practice. Over all good production. Take Care

Monday

Cool I am first to post. I have to admit I smiled a few times. At times I was reminded of power rangers, but good actors are not cheap.

You said you used a crap camera which one, the images look pretty good.

The framing I thought was done well, and I liked lots of the choices made for angles. I would have liked an extreme close up the second time he lights a sig. You know where all you see is maybe his eyes and mouth.

The end was funny, I will not spoil it but it was a good spoof off the old ride off into the sun set.

I did not like the lengthy intro. But I do not like when big movies do that either. I am like just get on with the movie already.

Hey why not name this movie Fist of death? Or fist of steal. Would have been perfect to hear the song "fist full of steal" by Rage Against the Machine, in the last fight.

If you could let me know what camera you used and if you used any adapters thanks

Howdy all,

I have posted a low quality encode of my reel as a placeholder while we finish designing the new site. I would greatly appreciate any constructive criticism on any aspect of the reel. Also, please let me know if the reel is too dark on your monitor.

www.yournextvideo.com


cheers
-adam

I have an Apple 20" cinema display and I think it's a little dark.

I think the reel looks like a lot of other reels that I've seen. Everytime I see a reel like this I wonder what it is being sold exactly, and that's hard to know without knowing who the auidence. Who are the potential clients you think will be watching the reel?

feedback...anybody?

Peter,

Thank you for the feedback.

My goal wasn't for the reel to appeal to one sect of the industry but rather to create an engaging ambient piece utilizing clips from our past projects. Any client who has a need for some type of visual production will be sent a copy or a link to the reel. After speaking with a client, I have more industry specific examples I send which are more applicable to their needs. With the current incarnation of the reel, I believe most clients are intelligent enough to realize there is a transferrability of craft. For instance, a large publshing company has hired us to create a corresponding video case study for a collegiate textbook. While we dont explicitly state or show examples of academic video, our client felt we were capable from viewing the reel. As for what is being sold, I can use my reel to show examples of various aspects of production and post-production. As for your statement of "I think the reel looks like a lot of other reels that I've seen," this fulfills my request for criticism however it falls short on the constructive side. How does my reel look like a lot of the other reels? Is it shot compostion? lighting? transitions?

Thank you for the feedback on the brightness--I'll turn it up a notch.


cheers
-adam

Cool, nicely done. I like the blown out whites emulating the stock they used to film those. Fun story too, nice punch line, but the laughter matched their actions...should've dubbed it poorly ;)

There was a little vignetting in the corners, you may want to consider zooming into the adaptor slightly if you are able.

Where was this shot?

I'm in Clermont.

That was nice men, wish you could have added an effect when she touched the bible.

Very nice - It had good pace, and I enjoyed the humour & action.

I take it that the policeman was going for a quick 'Jimmy Riddle' when he ran into the bushes at the start. :)

Here's a spot I just directed for the 2006 Mercedes Benz fashion week in Sydney, Australia titled, "The Virgin and The Gypsy". This is the piece of film that will play before the "Olive" Fashion Designs runway show. We shot this in an Amusement Park that we had at our disposal in a day.

Shot on XL2, mini35, prime lenses.

Post production entirely on Macs.

Edited in FCP, slow motion with Twixtor 4, titling and output with After Effects 6.5 Professional.

http://www.thestyleembassy.com/videos/olive.mov
Encoded in .h264 (Quicktime 7 required.)

Hope you guys like it!

Hi Everyone,

I posted this on The Beautiful Lie thread, but figured more people would see it as a new post.

I have some exciting news to share. I have been nominated for mtvU's Student Filmmaker Award for my film The Beautiful Lie.

In addition to a shot at a development deal with mtvU, the winner of the award will be handed the first ever mtvU Student Filmmaker Award live onstage at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards!

I would appreciate your support. Please click either of these links to go vote: http://www.mtvu.com/on_mtvu/movie_awards/2006/
http://www.mtv.com/ontv/movieawards/ma06/

And pass it on to your friends and family!

Voting is unlimited! Vote as many times as you can!

Many thanks,

Josh

VOTE FOR THE BEAUTIFUL LIE.

http://jerfilm.com/Purpose/purpose.wmv

Here is a short film I did last semester in one of my classes. It's a little rough around the edges as it was a last minute project...maybe I will reshoot it one day. I mainly used my school's equipment: Sony DSR-250, FCP, and some editing on my system (vegas) when crunch time came around.

Hope you enjoy!
Jeremiah

-Also, the music currently on the video is a temp track (although I love it)...I'm in the process of having someone score and record a soundtrack.

Very nice!

Great! Go on shooting, expect more clips for you. :)

http://lop12-1.letus35.com/andrew.wmv

some test footage ive put together using xl1s letus35xl..and some older shots with the letus35a

At first I was bored, the beginning is way to slow. I think this can be edited big time. I think 10-14 minute is more than long enough.

The end is so good though, very impactful. Even though the actors were not the best I almost got teary eyed. I have had similar experiences, I was not the guy going to kill him self but the other guy.

what lenses did you use on the letus35 and how much do they cost, thanks

I do not understand what this terminology of a reel. I thought a reel was like 11 minutes and a double reel 20-22 minutes.

If someone can shed light.

I liked the quality but I have no idea what it is promoting, or is about. Also at the very end it does not fully fade out.

Alex,

Hope this works out for you.

I enjoyed the DVD, and look forward to the feature.

James.

I think it was good.
Nice short and great job!.

BIGGGGG CONTRACTS TO YOU MEN!!!!!!!!

That's awesome news!.

Have you started getting production deals calls?

Dude, make use of the exposure men.

these were all shot with a canon fd 50mm 1.4 except for the shot with the hand in the window.. that was a 28mm.. i also use some zooms and some telephotos. just none in these shots.. all the lenses were bought off ebay.. costing anywhere from $12-$50

http://www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/2722881

I know it's a bit slow in the middle.... but I'm expecting some constructive criticism. It was shot with a regular 1ccd minidv sony handycam with a Letus35 (the first model) attached to it. I left some of the vignetting visible on purpose since it got along with the mood of the film.... I edited it with Final Cut Pro 5.1

Here are some outdoor shots of my 11 year old Rotti.
http://www.easy-sharing.com/407673/dexter.wmv.html

Wow pretty clean. How did you get the matte on the wood floor. Did you just draw it out by hand?


"The Shadow Asset"
http://www.theshadowasset.com/

Hi,

Design maven Elliott Earls does insane graphics and videos for his musical performances. (He's the Head of 2-D Design at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.) A while ago, he got me involved acting in one of his pieces. It eventually made its debut at a performance by Elliott and his band, the Venomous Sons of Jonah, at the Detroit Music Hall at the beginning of 2006. Check it out at:

http://homepage.mac.com/elliottearls/iMovieTheater8.html

We shot the skit twice. Each shoot took about five to six hours. (The first version can be accessed on the same page above. Just click "Rough Edit of 'Saranay Hotel' for Music Hall" above where the movie is playing.) Elliott gave us a brief plot outline and then we improvised the whole thing. (I'm the bald guy begging for his life. I tried to channel everything sleazy I could think of about the record industry.)

Here's how Elliot describes the production: "'The Saranay Motel' was filmed twice during the production frenzy that immediately proceeded the Music Hall Detroit performance. Both shoots cost $35 dollars (the cost of the motel room) plus DV stock. Each shoot began at 11am and wrapped at 5pm. Each edit was completed by 4am the evening of the shoot.
The plan, of course, was to shoot the vignette ONCE. After living with the first edit for a week, I decided that we had to shoot it again. In hindsight there are a few things about the initial edit that I think are more successful. The first shoot lacks a bit of the aesthetic sophistication of the second because it was shot at a different motel. The first shoot is a two camera shoot, while the second is a three. And most importantly, the 'script' in the first shoot was a bit problematic. The 'cell phone conceit' seems more than a little implausible. (Note: both shoots were improv. A basic scenario with a 'problem' was established, then we rolled tape). However, in hindsight I feel as if the first shoot has a higher degree of absurdist humor."

Any comments or reactions to the skit would be most appreciated. We're going to try to do some more scenes this summer. What did you like? What didn't you like? Where would you like to see the story go?

Best,

Matt Biro

For more on Elliott, check out his website at:

http://www.theapolloprogram.com/

Wow pretty clean. How did you get the matte on the wood floor. Did you just draw it out by hand?


"The Shadow Asset"
http://www.theshadowasset.com/

Thanks! We used a 3D model and mapped it to her, then add the distortion in 3D to her hands.

Alex

Hi,

My short feature, Pippi, has been accepted at the NY Film and Video Festival.

Details of my film can be found at:
http://rameshanthony.com/Pippi_otherdetails.htm
http://rameshanthony.com/Pippi_prod_pics.htm

It is being screened at Village Cinemas East (Manhattan) on May 5th, 2PM at Screen 7.

If you're around the area, i would appreciate your stopping by to watch the film.

Thank you.

Here is a link to my "My Space" site. Click on the videos portion and take a look. There are some shorts I have done in the past. There is also a scene from the Horror Short I posted on here in August. I am still finishing that short, but this is a good sample of the tone. The ADR is not 100% yet, but I am interested in any criticism anyone has. The link is below..

Thanks Guys

http://www.myspace.com/19351692

Impressive, I can imagine what you will do with a 3CCD camcorder.

Howdy, everyone...

Just a quick note to let you know about Episode 3 of my new video podcast, Neo-Fight.tv.

The entire show is shot on HDV, and is edited using primarily DVRack, Vegas, Ultra, and Digital Juice products.

We're up to around 1000 views per week at this point, and hoping to increase that to around 10,000 by the end of the year. There's really no way to make it pay for itself unless we can get to around that viewership, where it makes sense for the advertisers...

So, I hope you'll all watch and bookmark it with iTunes, or subscribe using your favorite RSS reader..

Comments are always welcome.

Best,

Benjamin


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http://www.neo-fight.tv <----- Have you seen it yet?

Publicity post... my documentary "American Jouster" which premiered at Breckenridge Festival of Film back in September, won a GOLD AWARD at Worldfest Houston International Film Festival last weekend. It continues to sell well with distribution through Museum Replicas, and online.

Now, back to your regular programming.

(And yes, I'm still in Waxahachie Texas, in armor on horseback, and squeazing in shooting another project.)

Hey Richard, got some pointers to trailers for us to see?

Aaron

Looks sharp and professional. Nicely done. One thing you may want to watch is the audio from segment to segment. I had to turn it up to hear on the two shot and then turn it down on the little features at the beginning. It way help to turn the lows down on the body mics. Besides that looks good.

Trailer posted on the website www.americanjouster.com Haven't updated the site in a couple of months, and can't do it now that I'm on the road... but it's a good place to start.

http://www.studentfilmmakers.com/projectfair/article_1110.shtml

Weee

This is an abstract short I did a few weeks ago, pretty boring if it's not your thing--luckily it's short. I am interested in converting this kind of stuff to the iPod movie format. Can anyone help me with this?

oh yeah...the link:

http://www.jonb.ca/wooden.mov

What are you editing on? That would be the first step to knowing how to help you.

Quicktime Pro does this automatically with any format it can play, regardless.

-Sam