People and Places Reel at DVinfo.net

Steven Dempsey · April 1st, 2008, 01:18 AM

Not everyone appreciates epic nature shots so I was forced to rethink my reel. Actually, I created another one independent of my nature stuff and concentrated more on doc style stuff...I wanted to show the versatility of my shooting style...this is a constantly evolving reel so if you check it again later, chances are you'll see new shots :)

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Trish Kerr · April 1st, 2008, 07:45 AM

Fantastic stuff!

How did you do that last dolly down style shot of the man walking towards you in the garden?

And the shot low to the ground with leaves and the man running towards you?

the hospital shots were really candid

Trish

Steven Dempsey · April 1st, 2008, 08:46 AM

Thanks Trish.

The closing shot was achieved using a 18ft jib/crane.

The low angle moving shot was done with an Indislider on the ground.

Ryan Postel · April 1st, 2008, 08:52 AM

Steven,

As always, your video is stunning! And as a reel it is quick and to the point.

Have you been working on any narrative work? It looked as if some of the stuff came from non-documentary things.

Also, as Issaquah/Sammamish is my hometown, its nice to see places and names getting representation in your videos. Very cool!

PS. Was that silver human statue mad at you for filming him? or was he just playing around?

Steven Dempsey · April 1st, 2008, 08:56 AM

Ryan, thanks for the comments. This reel is a combination of documentary/corporate/music video and some personal travel stuff.

The human statue guy was a hustler. If he saw anyone with a camera, he stuck his cup in their face. Mine included. I guess he figured he'd get a bigger tip with a bigger camera. Unfortunately for him, he was wrong :)

Ryan Postel · April 1st, 2008, 01:31 PM

That's what I figured. Those guys always think they deserve something for being on camera.

Austin Dickson · April 1st, 2008, 03:52 PM

Amazing stuff! So good I thought it was too short. I wanted to see more!

You are very talented and I always enjoy the look your footage has with the Letus. It is a little weird switching back and forth between it and the stock A1 but I doubt many will notice. I didn't really see anything that needed changing.

Andrew Slankard · April 1st, 2008, 06:28 PM

Great reel Steven, it's composed very well and everything looks top-notch. I always enjoy checking out the footage you post!

Ross Jones · April 1st, 2008, 07:32 PM

Steven
Love the shots - especially the indieSlider ones..
What did you use to create the Flash movie file..?
Rgds, Ross.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Simon Clearwater · April 3rd, 2008, 08:00 PM

Hi Steven
What worked for me in the reel were the first 21 seconds, all the hospital and gym based material. In particular the shots which didn't work were the standard interviews at the beginning- just head shots with no sound- fairly generic, and the wide shot of the girl doing gymnastics. Also the clown and the silver man were more weird than compelling.

This is just my opinion and meant to be constructive criticism to get you a better reel...

Randy Panado · April 4th, 2008, 01:55 AM

Shots I liked :

Groundshot with the man running towards

Piano shots

Clown shot (was actually a cool effect with him jumping out of focus)

Nice ending shot with the guy falling off the jetski, matched song perfectly

Shots not too fond of :

2 girl interview shots (I liked the old man's shot though, nice lighting)

Gymnastic shot

Awesome work, thank you for sharing! Gives me something to strive for and more inspiration to continue learning and shooting!

Brian Duddy · April 4th, 2008, 01:00 PM

Hi, I am trying to view stevens movies on the RX link . I clicked on his link and even signed up for XR and I can't find the video? any secret to this?

Bill Busby · April 4th, 2008, 03:55 PM

You probably have some kind of blocker active.

Steven Dempsey · April 5th, 2008, 09:19 AM

Thanks for the feedback everyone. As mentioned before, this is a constantly evolving reel. What's up there right now represents the best of what I have in this relatively new genre for me. As I get better shots, the reel will become more solid.

James Binder · April 13th, 2008, 12:25 PM

Wow -- again, and as usual, very inspirational for A1 users. In the hands of someone as capable as yourself, this camera produces excellent results.

Superb work!

April 1st, 2008, 01:18 AM	#1
Steven Dempsey Disjecta Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 937	People and Places Reel Not everyone appreciates epic nature shots so I was forced to rethink my reel. Actually, I created another one independent of my nature stuff and concentrated more on doc style stuff...I wanted to show the versatility of my shooting style...this is a constantly evolving reel so if you check it again later, chances are you'll see new shots :) http://exposureroom.com/members/disj...06f4fabc3f892/ __________________ Try my Digital Therapy: http://www.pinelakefilms.com/digital_therapy.html Films on ExposureRoom: http://exposureroom.com/members/disjecta.aspx/videos/

April 1st, 2008, 08:46 AM	#3
Steven Dempsey Disjecta Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 937	Thanks Trish. The closing shot was achieved using a 18ft jib/crane. The low angle moving shot was done with an Indislider on the ground. __________________ Try my Digital Therapy: http://www.pinelakefilms.com/digital_therapy.html Films on ExposureRoom: http://exposureroom.com/members/disjecta.aspx/videos/

April 1st, 2008, 08:56 AM	#5
Steven Dempsey Disjecta Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 937	Ryan, thanks for the comments. This reel is a combination of documentary/corporate/music video and some personal travel stuff. The human statue guy was a hustler. If he saw anyone with a camera, he stuck his cup in their face. Mine included. I guess he figured he'd get a bigger tip with a bigger camera. Unfortunately for him, he was wrong :) __________________ Try my Digital Therapy: http://www.pinelakefilms.com/digital_therapy.html Films on ExposureRoom: http://exposureroom.com/members/disjecta.aspx/videos/

April 3rd, 2008, 08:00 PM	#10
Simon Clearwater Tourist Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 4	Hi Steven What worked for me in the reel were the first 21 seconds, all the hospital and gym based material. In particular the shots which didn't work were the standard interviews at the beginning- just head shots with no sound- fairly generic, and the wide shot of the girl doing gymnastics. Also the clown and the silver man were more weird than compelling. This is just my opinion and meant to be constructive criticism to get you a better reel... Last edited by Simon Clearwater; April 3rd, 2008 at 08:49 PM.

April 5th, 2008, 09:19 AM	#14
Steven Dempsey Disjecta Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 937	Thanks for the feedback everyone. As mentioned before, this is a constantly evolving reel. What's up there right now represents the best of what I have in this relatively new genre for me. As I get better shots, the reel will become more solid. __________________ Try my Digital Therapy: http://www.pinelakefilms.com/digital_therapy.html Films on ExposureRoom: http://exposureroom.com/members/disjecta.aspx/videos/

April 1st, 2008, 07:45 AM	#2
Trish Kerr Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 294	Fantastic stuff! How did you do that last dolly down style shot of the man walking towards you in the garden? And the shot low to the ground with leaves and the man running towards you? the hospital shots were really candid Trish

April 1st, 2008, 08:52 AM	#4
Ryan Postel Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 93	Steven, As always, your video is stunning! And as a reel it is quick and to the point. Have you been working on any narrative work? It looked as if some of the stuff came from non-documentary things. Also, as Issaquah/Sammamish is my hometown, its nice to see places and names getting representation in your videos. Very cool! PS. Was that silver human statue mad at you for filming him? or was he just playing around?

April 1st, 2008, 01:31 PM	#6
Ryan Postel Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 93	That's what I figured. Those guys always think they deserve something for being on camera.

April 1st, 2008, 03:52 PM	#7
Austin Dickson New Boot Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 19	Amazing stuff! So good I thought it was too short. I wanted to see more! You are very talented and I always enjoy the look your footage has with the Letus. It is a little weird switching back and forth between it and the stock A1 but I doubt many will notice. I didn't really see anything that needed changing.

April 1st, 2008, 06:28 PM	#8
Andrew Slankard Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 65	Great reel Steven, it's composed very well and everything looks top-notch. I always enjoy checking out the footage you post!

April 1st, 2008, 07:32 PM	#9
Ross Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Harvard, MA Posts: 155	Steven Love the shots - especially the indieSlider ones.. What did you use to create the Flash movie file..? Rgds, Ross. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

April 4th, 2008, 01:55 AM	#11
Randy Panado Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 643	Shots I liked : Groundshot with the man running towards Piano shots Clown shot (was actually a cool effect with him jumping out of focus) Nice ending shot with the guy falling off the jetski, matched song perfectly Shots not too fond of : 2 girl interview shots (I liked the old man's shot though, nice lighting) Gymnastic shot Awesome work, thank you for sharing! Gives me something to strive for and more inspiration to continue learning and shooting!

April 4th, 2008, 01:00 PM	#12
Brian Duddy New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 10	Hi, I am trying to view stevens movies on the RX link . I clicked on his link and even signed up for XR and I can't find the video? any secret to this?

April 4th, 2008, 03:55 PM	#13
Bill Busby Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 959	You probably have some kind of blocker active.

April 13th, 2008, 12:25 PM	#15
James Binder Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NY, NYC Posts: 367	Wow -- again, and as usual, very inspirational for A1 users. In the hands of someone as capable as yourself, this camera produces excellent results. Superb work!