Sci-fi short shot with HV20 at DVinfo.net

Jason Pierce · August 12th, 2007, 06:55 PM

Howdy,

I have my first narrative movie shot with my HV20!
We did it for the 48 Hour Film Festival here in Greensboro, NC.

24p - yes, I added the pulldown step to my 48 hour workload. Smart? Sure, why not. We made it in on time.

http://actcasual.com/fait/fait.html

It's about a 70mb download. The movie is 5 minutes (but the last minute is credits). The first ten seconds or so gives the genre (Sci-fi) and elements we had to use, then the movie starts for real after that.

Let me know what you think. I can take it...

Peace

Ben Troxell · August 12th, 2007, 10:06 PM

Pretty cool. Nice job.

Glenn Thomas · August 13th, 2007, 05:29 AM

That was great! Excellent work, and loved the story too.

Michael Wisniewski · August 13th, 2007, 06:54 AM

Nice story, I like the way you did the ending.

Andrew Plumb · August 13th, 2007, 11:51 AM

Reminds me of "Primer". I like!

Jason Pierce · August 13th, 2007, 05:12 PM

I appreciate the positive feedback. It's hard to be objective when you crank something out that fast, but I'm happy with the movie.

Thanks, all!

Jason

Buba Kastorski · August 13th, 2007, 06:35 PM

Loved it,
Thanks for sharing!

Rob Gregory-Browne · August 21st, 2007, 04:18 PM

I thought you did a tremendous job with this Jason. Beautifully shot, well written, wonderful editing, great acting -- the female lead is gorgeous -- I could easily see this being a prize winner somewhere.

And I have to say, it has convinced me to go out and buy an HV20 immediately. To my eye -- although I would have liked a LITTLE more saturation -- this didn't even LOOK like video.

Also, proof that you don't need to use a 35mm adapter to make a film quality movie.

P.S. I'd be curious for some behind the scenes info. Shooting methods, sound, lighting, etc.

Jason Pierce · August 21st, 2007, 09:30 PM

Thanks, Rob,

I'll be sure to pass the kudos along to my teammates. Lindy (the female lead) looks fabulous on camera. She looks good in person, but amazing on screen...

We won no awards, mostly due to a sub-par render I did at the last second (48 hours goes by quick), but also I think because it was a little too odd for the judges.

I didn't get a chance to color correct, but we are working on a slight re-edit and color correction to submit to some festivals. Trouble is, I have a paid video gig I'm working on right now. Awful trouble, being paid...

I've had a handful of requests for info on equipment and techniques - I hope to get something together once this paid job is done - next week sometime. Feel free to remind me...

Jason

Chris Barcellos · August 21st, 2007, 09:39 PM

Hey Jason, I've done two 48 Hours using the HV20 this year, plus a Letus adapter. I note you said you went 24p. Did you actually do pulldown ? I noted in the rules that they did not want 24p. I shot mine in 24p, using Cinemode, and never did any pull down, and rendered it in standard NTSC for them.

In both cases ran out of time to color correct, same as you.

Your film is great !

Jason Pierce · August 22nd, 2007, 06:58 AM

Thanks, Chris

I did do pulldown (probably why I ran out of time). To heck with what they want, I want my movie to look good.
I won last year in my city, and had a fairly poor experience as a winner. I don't know how ready the head office is for the sheer number of people involved. They seem to be about 16 months behind the times as far as what people are shooting with and how people shoot.
Still fun though!

Are your flicks online somewhere?

Jason

Jim Miller · August 22nd, 2007, 10:05 AM

Very nicely done. Great story. I thought maybe the wife was going to point the device at him. The daughter was a surprise!

Chris Barcellos · August 27th, 2007, 01:06 AM

Jason:

Here is h264 version of the SF 48 Hour shot with HV20.

http://www.argonaut-ent.com/Download...64-24p-WEB.mov

The other one is not ready for posting yet.

August 12th, 2007, 06:55 PM	#1
Jason Pierce New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 23	Sci-fi short shot with HV20 Howdy, I have my first narrative movie shot with my HV20! We did it for the 48 Hour Film Festival here in Greensboro, NC. 24p - yes, I added the pulldown step to my 48 hour workload. Smart? Sure, why not. We made it in on time. http://actcasual.com/fait/fait.html It's about a 70mb download. The movie is 5 minutes (but the last minute is credits). The first ten seconds or so gives the genre (Sci-fi) and elements we had to use, then the movie starts for real after that. Let me know what you think. I can take it... Peace

August 13th, 2007, 05:29 AM	#3
Glenn Thomas Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 320	That was great! Excellent work, and loved the story too. __________________ Personal Website: http://www.avene.org

August 13th, 2007, 06:54 AM	#4
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Nice story, I like the way you did the ending. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

August 13th, 2007, 11:51 AM	#5
Andrew Plumb Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 94	Reminds me of "Primer". I like! __________________ "The future is already here. It's just not very evenly distributed." - William Gibson

August 13th, 2007, 05:12 PM	#6
Jason Pierce New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 23	thanks! I appreciate the positive feedback. It's hard to be objective when you crank something out that fast, but I'm happy with the movie. Thanks, all! Jason

August 12th, 2007, 10:06 PM	#2
Ben Troxell Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA Posts: 31	Pretty cool. Nice job.

August 13th, 2007, 06:35 PM	#7
Buba Kastorski Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,414	Loved it, Thanks for sharing!

August 21st, 2007, 04:18 PM	#8
Rob Gregory-Browne Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 107	Excellent Work I thought you did a tremendous job with this Jason. Beautifully shot, well written, wonderful editing, great acting -- the female lead is gorgeous -- I could easily see this being a prize winner somewhere. And I have to say, it has convinced me to go out and buy an HV20 immediately. To my eye -- although I would have liked a LITTLE more saturation -- this didn't even LOOK like video. Also, proof that you don't need to use a 35mm adapter to make a film quality movie. P.S. I'd be curious for some behind the scenes info. Shooting methods, sound, lighting, etc.

August 21st, 2007, 09:30 PM	#9
Jason Pierce New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 23	Thanks, Rob, I'll be sure to pass the kudos along to my teammates. Lindy (the female lead) looks fabulous on camera. She looks good in person, but amazing on screen... We won no awards, mostly due to a sub-par render I did at the last second (48 hours goes by quick), but also I think because it was a little too odd for the judges. I didn't get a chance to color correct, but we are working on a slight re-edit and color correction to submit to some festivals. Trouble is, I have a paid video gig I'm working on right now. Awful trouble, being paid... I've had a handful of requests for info on equipment and techniques - I hope to get something together once this paid job is done - next week sometime. Feel free to remind me... Jason

August 21st, 2007, 09:39 PM	#10
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Hey Jason, I've done two 48 Hours using the HV20 this year, plus a Letus adapter. I note you said you went 24p. Did you actually do pulldown ? I noted in the rules that they did not want 24p. I shot mine in 24p, using Cinemode, and never did any pull down, and rendered it in standard NTSC for them. In both cases ran out of time to color correct, same as you. Your film is great ! __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

August 22nd, 2007, 06:58 AM	#11
Jason Pierce New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 23	Thanks, Chris I did do pulldown (probably why I ran out of time). To heck with what they want, I want my movie to look good. I won last year in my city, and had a fairly poor experience as a winner. I don't know how ready the head office is for the sheer number of people involved. They seem to be about 16 months behind the times as far as what people are shooting with and how people shoot. Still fun though! Are your flicks online somewhere? Jason

August 22nd, 2007, 10:05 AM	#12
Jim Miller Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa,Florida Posts: 236	Very nicely done. Great story. I thought maybe the wife was going to point the device at him. The daughter was a surprise!

August 27th, 2007, 01:06 AM	#13
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Jason: Here is h264 version of the SF 48 Hour shot with HV20. http://www.argonaut-ent.com/Download...64-24p-WEB.mov The other one is not ready for posting yet. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos