DVC 7 - Lorinda Norton "Memoirs of a DVC Diva"

Hugh DiMauro · December 28th, 2006, 08:58 PM

Wonderful job, Lorinda! Worthy of a behind-the-scenes DVD Extras when you bundle your productions for sale. :-) I thought your voice over synopses were perfect and you previewed just enough of each prior movie to whet our appetites to seek out your past works. It flowed nicely and gave a polished, professional look. Oh, and yes, seek an agent. You should be well compensated for your screen time! The camera loves you! Thanks for a wonderful contribution!

Lorinda Norton · December 28th, 2006, 09:25 PM

Folks, you can catch Hugh's regular comedy act nightly at The Borgata Casino Resort & Spa in Atlantic City...

;)

(thanks, Hugh!)

Mike Horrigan · December 28th, 2006, 11:10 PM

Thanks for the DVC history update! Very well done...

"HEP"

That was hilarious!

Rob Lohman · December 29th, 2006, 03:54 AM

Excellent work! Funny to hear you tired, didn't remember you sounding like that
in Vegas (perhaps I need to drink less?).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meryem Ersoz

it kind of shows what can happen when you stick it out and enter each and every one of these fiendish contests--and also complete them, as lorinda has

Wow, you've done 'em all eh Lorinda?! Anyone else who's completed an entry
for each of the challenges? Anyone know?

Thanks for the kind words Lorinda! See you at NAB again in '07?

Mike Teutsch · December 29th, 2006, 07:07 AM

I believe Lorinda is the only one left to have done them all.

You did it again Lorinda! You always sucker us in by saying they are not too good, then hit us with something great! Sneaky you!

Loved it, one of the best.

Mike

Lorinda Norton · December 29th, 2006, 10:01 AM

Oh, Mike, some of you fellas see through different eyes because we're friends. But thanks! :)

Hey Rob, last year at NAB some of us just left the parties too soon. Maybe next year we'll help close the place down. See ya there!

p.s. Mike H., I will tell Mason you liked the guys' bit. He'll love it!

Jamey Hastings · December 29th, 2006, 07:36 PM

Very clever idea and great title! I was intrigued by it from the moment I saw it on the list of entries!

This is my first competition, but I looked back on some of the entries from previous challenges before doing this one and know I watched some of yours. It was fun to see some of the struggles and the things you were thinking about when you made them. Totally make it one of your bonus features if you ever make a DVD of all your shorts!

Lorinda Norton · December 29th, 2006, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamey Hastings

It was fun to see some of the struggles and the things you were thinking about when you made them.

That's half the fun of these challenges--commiserating with each other and laughing at ourselves. :) A few of us could write a "What Not To Do" book; of course, we'd be revising it with every Challenge...

Thanks for the thoughts, Jamey! I see (especially at the rate we've been at today ;) that we'll be waiting a long time to see your movie...it'll be great fun seeing what you've done!

Dennis Khaye · January 1st, 2007, 02:04 AM

This may be the next hot series on VH1. When pop and rock stars do a history of their careers, they can follow this template. I'm in on the group hug, why not, I showered today.

Nice job Lorinda.

Lorinda Norton · January 1st, 2007, 03:17 PM

Dennis, I can totally see musicians doing such a thing, now that you mention it. I used the word "diva" simply because this deal seemed so self-absorbed, and it was my way of poking a little fun at the whole idea.

Hah! Yeah, showers all around would be a good prerequisite for this group hug. Thanks a bunch, Darryl, for bringing it into the equation. ;)

Bruce Foreman · January 1st, 2007, 04:15 PM

While waiting for Dylan to post links, I tried to review what I could find from past challenges to see just what I had gotten myself into. I found more from you than anyone else and watched, enjoyed, and was fascinated by what you've done in the past.

So when your DVC7 entry link was posted I saw more in it than I would have had I not hunted up your previous work.

You have an excellent "presence" in front of the camera, a nice voice (nice singing voice also!) and your previous entries show a great visual storytelling talent. "Memiors Of A DVC Diva" is neat and I enjoyed it very much.

You literally put yourself into your work this time.

A tardy "Merry Christmas" to you too, Lorinda.

Bruce

Lorinda Norton · January 1st, 2007, 06:05 PM

Gosh, thank you, Bruce. Your words are very kind. :)

Brent Graham · January 1st, 2007, 11:27 PM

You've peeked my interest to watch all your old films now!

I'm hoping that someday...I'll be able to put together a film looking back on all my old entries! Hopefully one day one will even win! Ha! (shah right!)

Anyway,
Very fun film!

Kris Holodak · January 2nd, 2007, 04:54 PM

Cute. Makes me want to go back and re-watch all those old ones. Very clean. Nice twist on being able to use pre-shot footage. Sure it was pre-shot, but it was still all DVC.

Smile,
Kris

Sean McHenry · January 3rd, 2007, 12:25 PM

Such a shameless and blatant attempt to sway the principal judge - the only guy to know how we all really voted? Oh my.

Seriously though, fun stuff. I was thrown off by the robe at the end too. I though maybe for a moment I was going to have to avert my eyes, or at least wait till later that night to watch the rest of it. I was thinking maybe that had something to do with the bribery...

I hold you in high regard and that's the reason I feel comfortable joking with you in such a way. I too have liked the adventures of you and "the boys" throughout the history of DVC. Please keep at it. They are always fun.

Yes, "hep" still gets me too.

Your pal in civilized Ohio,
Sean

December 28th, 2006, 08:58 PM	#16
Hugh DiMauro Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,207	Wonderful job, Lorinda! Worthy of a behind-the-scenes DVD Extras when you bundle your productions for sale. :-) I thought your voice over synopses were perfect and you previewed just enough of each prior movie to whet our appetites to seek out your past works. It flowed nicely and gave a polished, professional look. Oh, and yes, seek an agent. You should be well compensated for your screen time! The camera loves you! Thanks for a wonderful contribution! __________________ Interesting, if true. And interesting anyway.

December 28th, 2006, 09:25 PM	#17
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Folks, you can catch Hugh's regular comedy act nightly at The Borgata Casino Resort & Spa in Atlantic City... ;) (thanks, Hugh!) __________________ Lorinda

December 28th, 2006, 11:10 PM	#18
Mike Horrigan Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ottawa Canada Posts: 755	Thanks for the DVC history update! Very well done... "HEP" That was hilarious! __________________ My short films... The Interview & Calls From The Führerbunker

December 29th, 2006, 07:07 AM	#20
Mike Teutsch Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 2,614	I believe Lorinda is the only one left to have done them all. You did it again Lorinda! You always sucker us in by saying they are not too good, then hit us with something great! Sneaky you! Loved it, one of the best. Mike __________________ Chapter one, line one. The BH.

December 29th, 2006, 10:01 AM	#21
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Oh, Mike, some of you fellas see through different eyes because we're friends. But thanks! :) Hey Rob, last year at NAB some of us just left the parties too soon. Maybe next year we'll help close the place down. See ya there! p.s. Mike H., I will tell Mason you liked the guys' bit. He'll love it! __________________ Lorinda

December 29th, 2006, 07:36 PM	#22
Jamey Hastings Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 77	Very clever idea and great title! I was intrigued by it from the moment I saw it on the list of entries! This is my first competition, but I looked back on some of the entries from previous challenges before doing this one and know I watched some of yours. It was fun to see some of the struggles and the things you were thinking about when you made them. Totally make it one of your bonus features if you ever make a DVD of all your shorts!

January 1st, 2007, 02:04 AM	#24
Dennis Khaye Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 255	This may be the next hot series on VH1. When pop and rock stars do a history of their careers, they can follow this template. I'm in on the group hug, why not, I showered today. Nice job Lorinda.

January 1st, 2007, 03:17 PM	#25
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Dennis, I can totally see musicians doing such a thing, now that you mention it. I used the word "diva" simply because this deal seemed so self-absorbed, and it was my way of poking a little fun at the whole idea. Hah! Yeah, showers all around would be a good prerequisite for this group hug. Thanks a bunch, Darryl, for bringing it into the equation. ;) __________________ Lorinda

January 1st, 2007, 04:15 PM	#26
Bruce Foreman Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 1,518	While waiting for Dylan to post links, I tried to review what I could find from past challenges to see just what I had gotten myself into. I found more from you than anyone else and watched, enjoyed, and was fascinated by what you've done in the past. So when your DVC7 entry link was posted I saw more in it than I would have had I not hunted up your previous work. You have an excellent "presence" in front of the camera, a nice voice (nice singing voice also!) and your previous entries show a great visual storytelling talent. "Memiors Of A DVC Diva" is neat and I enjoyed it very much. You literally put yourself into your work this time. A tardy "Merry Christmas" to you too, Lorinda. Bruce

January 1st, 2007, 06:05 PM	#27
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Gosh, thank you, Bruce. Your words are very kind. :) __________________ Lorinda

January 1st, 2007, 11:27 PM	#28
Brent Graham Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 222	You've peeked my interest to watch all your old films now! I'm hoping that someday...I'll be able to put together a film looking back on all my old entries! Hopefully one day one will even win! Ha! (shah right!) Anyway, Very fun film!

January 2nd, 2007, 04:54 PM	#29
Kris Holodak Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 302	Cute. Makes me want to go back and re-watch all those old ones. Very clean. Nice twist on being able to use pre-shot footage. Sure it was pre-shot, but it was still all DVC. Smile, Kris

January 3rd, 2007, 12:25 PM	#30
Sean McHenry Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 1,193	Such a shameless and blatant attempt to sway the principal judge - the only guy to know how we all really voted? Oh my. Seriously though, fun stuff. I was thrown off by the robe at the end too. I though maybe for a moment I was going to have to avert my eyes, or at least wait till later that night to watch the rest of it. I was thinking maybe that had something to do with the bribery... I hold you in high regard and that's the reason I feel comfortable joking with you in such a way. I too have liked the adventures of you and "the boys" throughout the history of DVC. Please keep at it. They are always fun. Yes, "hep" still gets me too. Your pal in civilized Ohio, Sean __________________ ‘I don’t know what I’m doing, and I’m shooting on D.V.’ - my hero - David Lynch http://www.DeepBlueEdit.com