DVC 10 - "Unforeseen" - Marco Wagner

Marco Wagner · October 31st, 2007, 06:33 PM

Thanks Dick,

You're close on the monitor, it flashes blue before going to the input. When put into b&w it seem to retain a little opposite color or something, weird.

I went with the theme, and wanted scary, I'm glad some of you think it is so. Thank you very very much!

Travis Johnson · November 1st, 2007, 09:54 AM

Can't believe I haven't commented in this thread but I loved the film Marco! Great job man. You hit the nail on the frigging head with the security camera footage. Whenever I see a film that has security cam footage that shows some kind of freaky occurrence it always scares me the most. And to be honest one of the ideas I had playing around in my head was to use a similar style (using the surveillance) with a different plot.

That idea is actually still floating around in my noggin and I have the actors from my entry ready and geared to do something else so you may see something in the future.

Also kudos to you using black and white it is a great touch to this haunting piece. Oh, and what is that weapon he is wielding?

Marco Wagner · November 1st, 2007, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Travis Johnson

Also kudos to you using black and white it is a great touch to this haunting piece. Oh, and what is that weapon he is wielding?

Thanks Tavis! The weapon is a homemade machete. A large rusty blade bolted to an aluminum pipe.

I love b&w for stuff like this - I wanted to capture the mood more than distract with all the colors in my house. I appreciate your great comments! I want to go further with this short too, I think I really like horror/suspense/thriller genres.

Travis Johnson · November 1st, 2007, 11:37 AM

You're welcome bro! Kudos on the weapon design. I think for the extension of my short film I'm going to really work on turning into a true exploitation film, scratched, grain, hairs, drained color...ya know the whole nine yards. I'd love to see more of this film if you decide to go that route.

The horror/thriller genre is a fun one. I had so much fun doing this and my friends agreed wholeheartedly. I've always wanted to delve into it but wanted to venture into crime drama's or action first, hell maybe I can mix the two.

Marco Wagner · November 2nd, 2007, 12:49 AM

I'll be sure to post any new cuts or additions. Next week I'll post a couple bloops from the original shoot. Thanks again!

Hugh DiMauro · November 2nd, 2007, 01:30 AM

It took so long for me to comment that everything has been pretty much said. Eerie, great sound design and perfect killer. I liked the altered state of consciousness feel that some crimes of violence victims actual experience. This one was excellent.

Branden OHara · November 2nd, 2007, 11:28 AM

One of the few scary films in the contest. Really made me feel trapped. I liked it alot and I personally think you will win. the only constructive critism i can give is to use the trail effect a little less. that is all, good stuff.

Marco Wagner · November 2nd, 2007, 05:53 PM

Thanks a great deal Branden! I really excited to see who wins, you just made my day!

Geir Inge · November 2nd, 2007, 11:33 PM

I've just watched your "Unforeseen" on YouTube, but I think you should have warned me :) I'm working night shift and do walk alone around in big and dark corridors of the worlds largest salmon slaughter factory. This night I just have to watch my back a little extra, hehe.

Great music and a great short, really scary this one.
The story get me thinking about Michael Jacksons "Thriller";

"The foulest stench is in the air
The funk of forty thousand years
And grizzly ghouls from every tomb
Are closing in to seal your doom
And though you fight to stay alive
Your body starts to shiver
for no mere mortal can resist
the evil of the thriller"

About effects maybe a bit less on some places would have worked better, but never the less a great video in both storytelling, editing and horror.

Will the "Unforeseen" killer - be the winner - of this "Thriller"?
That's for us to see - later - on DV-C.

All the best
Geir Inge

Chris Barcellos · November 3rd, 2007, 12:15 AM

Marco-- very eerie and scary feel for me. Got a little dark on YouTube version, but I think you hit the mark pretty well on this film!

Marco Wagner · November 3rd, 2007, 10:55 AM

These comments alone make me feel like a winner! Geir and Chris, you two are among the many here I deeply respect as filmmakers - thanks for making me feel like I'm finally on the right track with something....

October 31st, 2007, 06:33 PM	#16
Marco Wagner Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saint Cloud, Florida Posts: 1,043	Thanks Dick, You're close on the monitor, it flashes blue before going to the input. When put into b&w it seem to retain a little opposite color or something, weird. I went with the theme, and wanted scary, I'm glad some of you think it is so. Thank you very very much! __________________ www.facebook.com/projectspecto

November 2nd, 2007, 12:49 AM	#20
Marco Wagner Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saint Cloud, Florida Posts: 1,043	I'll be sure to post any new cuts or additions. Next week I'll post a couple bloops from the original shoot. Thanks again! __________________ www.facebook.com/projectspecto

November 2nd, 2007, 01:30 AM	#21
Hugh DiMauro Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,207	It took so long for me to comment that everything has been pretty much said. Eerie, great sound design and perfect killer. I liked the altered state of consciousness feel that some crimes of violence victims actual experience. This one was excellent. __________________ Interesting, if true. And interesting anyway.

November 2nd, 2007, 05:53 PM	#23
Marco Wagner Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saint Cloud, Florida Posts: 1,043	Thanks a great deal Branden! I really excited to see who wins, you just made my day! __________________ www.facebook.com/projectspecto

November 2nd, 2007, 11:33 PM	#24
Geir Inge Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Larsnes, Norway Posts: 1,343	I've just watched your "Unforeseen" on YouTube, but I think you should have warned me :) I'm working night shift and do walk alone around in big and dark corridors of the worlds largest salmon slaughter factory. This night I just have to watch my back a little extra, hehe. Great music and a great short, really scary this one. The story get me thinking about Michael Jacksons "Thriller"; "The foulest stench is in the air The funk of forty thousand years And grizzly ghouls from every tomb Are closing in to seal your doom And though you fight to stay alive Your body starts to shiver for no mere mortal can resist the evil of the thriller" About effects maybe a bit less on some places would have worked better, but never the less a great video in both storytelling, editing and horror. Will the "Unforeseen" killer - be the winner - of this "Thriller"? That's for us to see - later - on DV-C. All the best Geir Inge __________________ Geir Inge B. Brekke Visit me at: https://vimeo.com/gibbfilm

November 1st, 2007, 09:54 AM	#17
Travis Johnson Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roxboro NC Posts: 166	Can't believe I haven't commented in this thread but I loved the film Marco! Great job man. You hit the nail on the frigging head with the security camera footage. Whenever I see a film that has security cam footage that shows some kind of freaky occurrence it always scares me the most. And to be honest one of the ideas I had playing around in my head was to use a similar style (using the surveillance) with a different plot. That idea is actually still floating around in my noggin and I have the actors from my entry ready and geared to do something else so you may see something in the future. Also kudos to you using black and white it is a great touch to this haunting piece. Oh, and what is that weapon he is wielding?

November 1st, 2007, 11:37 AM	#19
Travis Johnson Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roxboro NC Posts: 166	You're welcome bro! Kudos on the weapon design. I think for the extension of my short film I'm going to really work on turning into a true exploitation film, scratched, grain, hairs, drained color...ya know the whole nine yards. I'd love to see more of this film if you decide to go that route. The horror/thriller genre is a fun one. I had so much fun doing this and my friends agreed wholeheartedly. I've always wanted to delve into it but wanted to venture into crime drama's or action first, hell maybe I can mix the two.

November 2nd, 2007, 11:28 AM	#22
Branden OHara Tourist Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Roxboro NC Posts: 4	One of the few scary films in the contest. Really made me feel trapped. I liked it alot and I personally think you will win. the only constructive critism i can give is to use the trail effect a little less. that is all, good stuff.

November 3rd, 2007, 12:15 AM	#25
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Marco-- very eerie and scary feel for me. Got a little dark on YouTube version, but I think you hit the mark pretty well on this film! __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

November 3rd, 2007, 10:55 AM	#26
Marco Wagner Trustee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saint Cloud, Florida Posts: 1,043	These comments alone make me feel like a winner! Geir and Chris, you two are among the many here I deeply respect as filmmakers - thanks for making me feel like I'm finally on the right track with something.... __________________ www.facebook.com/projectspecto