Thank goodness for the extra week at DVinfo.net

Jeremy Doyle · November 5th, 2008, 11:58 PM

Script in hand, shooting this weekend, then a whole week to edit instead of a few hours. I may even have to throw a few effects in. Love the extra week!

Lorinda Norton · November 7th, 2008, 12:47 AM

I’ll tell you what this first week got me. I hit brick walls on two good ideas (they weren’t mine) and it took me ‘til just now to come up with a third one. So I agree--thank goodness for the extra week!

James Huenergardt · November 7th, 2008, 01:45 AM

I'm lovin' it too.

Having Sunday to shoot is a BIG help. Especially since all day last Sunday was spent writing story/script.

Having a ball.

James Gigante · November 8th, 2008, 12:52 PM

2 scenes left to film, gonna have to reschedule one of them due to weather. and I already had to reschedule another one due to weather! Lousy unpredictable MI.

Dick Mays · November 10th, 2008, 06:53 AM

More time is a double edged sword. You have to do more with the short, and I like the excuse of only having 48 hours to make a short. I'm losing sleep over this one.

Hope I don't get disqualified, but I'd rather not ask because it's already in the short.

Living on the edge...

Jeremy Doyle · November 10th, 2008, 10:01 AM

Done shooting. Rough edit pretty close. And lots of time left. This is definitely the most ambitious I've ever been for DV challenge.

Andris Krastins · November 12th, 2008, 09:54 AM

I'm finishing filming this evening (one afternoon and one evening in total), then edit.
It's really great that we had a weekend to film, because it's a lot harder if you're a full time worker.

Lorinda Norton · November 12th, 2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dick Mays

Hope I don't get disqualified, but I'd rather not ask because it's already in the short.

We should have a discussion about specifics between challenges--been meaning to talk about “greeking” (hiding or changing corporate trademarks that have not been cleared) but never seem to get around to it. You’ve probably noticed that we’ve gotten a little lax so whatever it is, you’ll probably be fine, Dick. Or not. ;)

Man, that’s great that some of you guys are nearly done! I'm getting excited about watching your films.

I don’t remember what it’s like not having my back against the wall. We got a couple hours of sunshine today after days of rain so I grabbed my camera and the actor and shot as much as possible. They’re mostly hand held shots, which I promised myself I wouldn't do anymore, but I think they'll work okay with the story. The rest will have to wait until Friday, and a critical component in this deal depends on a guy who hasn't returned my emails.

Dick Mays · November 12th, 2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorinda Norton

You’ve probably noticed that we’ve gotten a little lax so whatever it is, you’ll probably be fine, Dick. Or not. ;)

Man, that’s great that some of you guys are nearly done! I'm getting excited about watching your films.

I don’t remember what it’s like not having my back against the wall. We got a couple hours of sunshine today after days of rain so I grabbed my camera and the actor and shot as much as possible. They’re mostly hand held shots, which I promised myself I wouldn't do anymore, but I think they'll work okay with the story. The rest will have to wait until Friday, and a critical component in this deal depends on a guy who hasn't returned my emails.

I'm counting on the lax part. BTW, my whole short is hand held. These crime dramas have made the jiggly camera okay. My story, I'm sticking to it.

James Huenergardt · November 13th, 2008, 09:55 AM

Just finished my rough edit. Barely made the 5 minute limit. Wish I had time to ADR/Loop some audio, oh well.

Lorinda, if you watch 24, CSI or Fringe (or most any other action drama or show) you'll notice a LOT of hand held shots. It gives your shots a more organic feel.

I chose to shoot a lot of scenes hand held for the look and to shoot more setups quickly.

However, the shows are using much larger/heavier cameras which smooths out the handheld shots where hand holding a smaller 6lb or so camera can become quite shaky if you're not careful. Although NYPD Blue was very shaky at times not to mention the Bourne movies.

It's art. It's subjective.

Now to score this puppy and get it uploaded before Sunday!

Dick Mays · November 13th, 2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by James Huenergardt

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However, the shows are using much larger/heavier cameras which smooths out the handheld shots where hand holding a smaller 6lb or so camera can become quite shaky if you're not careful.

I attach an 18" monopod to my little HV30, to get a steadier shot. It's the poor man's steadycam.

Joseph Tran · November 13th, 2008, 07:17 PM

Should I be freaking out that I barely started today and won't finish shooting 'til tomorrow?

Lorinda Norton · November 13th, 2008, 08:43 PM

Yes.
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Actually, I won't be done shooting until tomorrow, either, so you've got company, Joseph. Looking forward to seeing what you've done this time!

Jim, you nailed down the problem I have with hand held shooting. Mine always looks like home video to me because of the camera shake, plus, today I looked at some stuff I shot and it's tilted! I have to tilt my head, too, or it almost makes me dizzy...

Aaron Fay · November 14th, 2008, 12:59 AM

Is there a problem with corporate trademarks? I didn't quite understand the comment about 'greeking' (I'm a little new to this).

Handheld: We have an Indicam (love it) but I didn't have time to set it up. We finished shooting on Tuesday, about 6 hours of shooting/driving/rehearsing/setup time total (1 afternoon and 1 evening) to get 35 minutes on tape. Takes me about 20-30 minutes to balance my XL2 on the Indicam sled (on a good day) so I could't afford the time. Call me goofy but it seems camera shake becomes more 'aesthetic' the longer the lens you have...

Joseph Tran · November 14th, 2008, 04:16 AM

Heheh, appreciate the company, Lorinda. And let's just say that I took a very abstract approach to this DVC's theme, and it's quite a departure from the previous two.

Oh, and based on everyone's comments, I think hand-held will be the other theme this time around ;)

November 5th, 2008, 11:58 PM	#1
Jeremy Doyle Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brainerd, MN Posts: 287	Thank goodness for the extra week Script in hand, shooting this weekend, then a whole week to edit instead of a few hours. I may even have to throw a few effects in. Love the extra week!

November 7th, 2008, 12:47 AM	#2
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Agreed I’ll tell you what this first week got me. I hit brick walls on two good ideas (they weren’t mine) and it took me ‘til just now to come up with a third one. So I agree--thank goodness for the extra week! __________________ Lorinda

November 7th, 2008, 01:45 AM	#3
James Huenergardt Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chehalis, WA Posts: 513	I'm lovin' it too. Having Sunday to shoot is a BIG help. Especially since all day last Sunday was spent writing story/script. Having a ball. __________________ Reel Inspirations - www.reelinspirations.com Commercials, Dramas, Image Pieces, Documentaries, Motion Graphics

November 8th, 2008, 12:52 PM	#4
James Gigante New Boot Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Niles, MI Posts: 9	Progress 2 scenes left to film, gonna have to reschedule one of them due to weather. and I already had to reschedule another one due to weather! Lousy unpredictable MI. __________________ Twice as good as yesterday, half as good as tomorrow.

November 13th, 2008, 09:55 AM	#10
James Huenergardt Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chehalis, WA Posts: 513	Just finished my rough edit. Barely made the 5 minute limit. Wish I had time to ADR/Loop some audio, oh well. Lorinda, if you watch 24, CSI or Fringe (or most any other action drama or show) you'll notice a LOT of hand held shots. It gives your shots a more organic feel. I chose to shoot a lot of scenes hand held for the look and to shoot more setups quickly. However, the shows are using much larger/heavier cameras which smooths out the handheld shots where hand holding a smaller 6lb or so camera can become quite shaky if you're not careful. Although NYPD Blue was very shaky at times not to mention the Bourne movies. It's art. It's subjective. Now to score this puppy and get it uploaded before Sunday! __________________ Reel Inspirations - www.reelinspirations.com Commercials, Dramas, Image Pieces, Documentaries, Motion Graphics

November 10th, 2008, 06:53 AM	#5
Dick Mays Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 690	More time is a double edged sword. You have to do more with the short, and I like the excuse of only having 48 hours to make a short. I'm losing sleep over this one. Hope I don't get disqualified, but I'd rather not ask because it's already in the short. Living on the edge...

November 10th, 2008, 10:01 AM	#6
Jeremy Doyle Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brainerd, MN Posts: 287	Done shooting. Rough edit pretty close. And lots of time left. This is definitely the most ambitious I've ever been for DV challenge.

November 12th, 2008, 09:54 AM	#7
Andris Krastins Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lielvārde, Latvia Posts: 326	I'm finishing filming this evening (one afternoon and one evening in total), then edit. It's really great that we had a weekend to film, because it's a lot harder if you're a full time worker.

November 13th, 2008, 07:17 PM	#12
Joseph Tran Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 177	Should I be freaking out that I barely started today and won't finish shooting 'til tomorrow?

November 13th, 2008, 08:43 PM	#13
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Yes. . . . ;) Actually, I won't be done shooting until tomorrow, either, so you've got company, Joseph. Looking forward to seeing what you've done this time! Jim, you nailed down the problem I have with hand held shooting. Mine always looks like home video to me because of the camera shake, plus, today I looked at some stuff I shot and it's tilted! I have to tilt my head, too, or it almost makes me dizzy... __________________ Lorinda

November 14th, 2008, 12:59 AM	#14
Aaron Fay New Boot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada Posts: 16	Corporate Trademarks Is there a problem with corporate trademarks? I didn't quite understand the comment about 'greeking' (I'm a little new to this). Handheld: We have an Indicam (love it) but I didn't have time to set it up. We finished shooting on Tuesday, about 6 hours of shooting/driving/rehearsing/setup time total (1 afternoon and 1 evening) to get 35 minutes on tape. Takes me about 20-30 minutes to balance my XL2 on the Indicam sled (on a good day) so I could't afford the time. Call me goofy but it seems camera shake becomes more 'aesthetic' the longer the lens you have...

November 14th, 2008, 04:16 AM	#15
Joseph Tran Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 177	Heheh, appreciate the company, Lorinda. And let's just say that I took a very abstract approach to this DVC's theme, and it's quite a departure from the previous two. Oh, and based on everyone's comments, I think hand-held will be the other theme this time around ;)