DVC #8 - Bill Gardner "The Remote = Control"

William Gardner · May 7th, 2007, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan Wilkat

i enjoyed your film a lot, i particularily enjoyed how you told the story without the need for the two characters to communicate verbally. it's challenging to do that and you did it well, their body language and actions more than made up for it.

Thanks! Chalk that compliment up to our actors, who pulled off the emotions without any lines!

Bill

Brent Graham · May 7th, 2007, 09:24 PM

Bill,

Awesome job! I loved this short! So funny watching the relationship battles simplified into 'who has the control'. What were your quicktime compression settings, really clean.

The shots were nice. The actors did a great job. And really your post-production was great, the audio, the supers, everything was flawless.

Loved it.

Jamey Hastings · May 7th, 2007, 11:18 PM

Hey Bill,

Great film! I love how you showed the progression of a relationship through the eyes of T.V. Very clever! It makes me wonder what my T.V. thinks when it watches me? haha! Anyway, I loved the backwards text and the voice work was awesome!

Jamey*

Ronn Kilby · May 7th, 2007, 11:41 PM

Well Bill, you know I'm already a fan, but I really loved this little gem. Especially the reverse SD vs ?? supers etc. (although I immediately questioned the 16:9 screen that has rounded corners :).

I already told you I found it depressing but clever. If I were going to change something, it'd be the end. I'd make the couple discover compromise, in a funny way. She'd change the channel to something girly, then she'd fall asleep next to him, and he'd change it to wrestling or NASCAR, all the while holding her next to him. Just for 5 seconds, then cut to black.

I'd also throw in a quick shot of the cat sneaking in to claw at the sofa when they're not around.

Still, nicely done.

Anders Risvold · May 8th, 2007, 01:26 PM

Great idea, and very well done. Will be tough to vote in this contest.

Stephen van Vuuren · May 8th, 2007, 01:42 PM

I very much liked this film. I did think the husband was going to call a dating service, order girls gone wild or divorce lawyer at the end (girls gone wild advertise a lot during late night sports shows), but a well executed piece, creative, well-acted (which make it stand out) and memorable.

Ruth Happel · May 8th, 2007, 09:08 PM

As has been said, this was a very effective use of non-verbal communication. A lot was said with a few gestures. And the changing sets told a story on their own. The acting was excellent. Only thing I didn't like was the ending which seemed a downer, but then again not everything has a Hollywood ending.

Jeff Hendricks · May 9th, 2007, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruth Happel

Only thing I didn't like was the ending which seemed a downer.

I would say for the guy the ending was more of an "upper". :)

This was fantastic. All I can say.

I would submit this to some more film festivals.

Jeff

William Gardner · May 11th, 2007, 03:11 PM

DO NOT READ THIS POST UNTIL AFTER YOU HAVE VOTED!!!!

REALLY!!! I MEAN IT!!!!

OK, did you vote? Yes? Keep reading. Didn't vote? Stop, don't keep reading!!!

All right. A few folks were disappointed with the "downer" ending of The Remote = Control, so I've recut the ending in a new version. This version doesn't count for the DVC8 competition, so if you haven't voted yet, DON'T LOOK AT THE NEW VERSION and only judge the original version!!!

Now, if you have voted, I'd be interested to hear if you think the new ending is an improvement. I've sent this to a few folks already and most seem to prefer the new ending. Regardless, if you have the time, I'd really be interested in hearing if folks like the new ending or not.

The new version can be found at
http://www.wrgardner.com/film/RemoteControl

Note that the original, DVC8 version is still available at the initial links Dylan posted. I haven't changed anything there.

So, if you have an opinion either way, I'd like to hear it. And if possible, just send me an email with your opinions rather than clutter up this thread (click on my name to the left of this post and click on "Send email to William Gardner").

Thanks much!
Bill

May 8th, 2007, 01:42 PM	#21
Stephen van Vuuren Space Hipster Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,508	I very much liked this film. I did think the husband was going to call a dating service, order girls gone wild or divorce lawyer at the end (girls gone wild advertise a lot during late night sports shows), but a well executed piece, creative, well-acted (which make it stand out) and memorable. __________________ stephen v2 www.insaturnsrings.com

May 7th, 2007, 09:24 PM	#17
Brent Graham Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 222	Bill, Awesome job! I loved this short! So funny watching the relationship battles simplified into 'who has the control'. What were your quicktime compression settings, really clean. The shots were nice. The actors did a great job. And really your post-production was great, the audio, the supers, everything was flawless. Loved it.

May 7th, 2007, 11:18 PM	#18
Jamey Hastings Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 77	Hey Bill, Great film! I love how you showed the progression of a relationship through the eyes of T.V. Very clever! It makes me wonder what my T.V. thinks when it watches me? haha! Anyway, I loved the backwards text and the voice work was awesome! Jamey*

May 7th, 2007, 11:41 PM	#19
Ronn Kilby Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fletcher Hills, CA Posts: 211	Well Bill, you know I'm already a fan, but I really loved this little gem. Especially the reverse SD vs ?? supers etc. (although I immediately questioned the 16:9 screen that has rounded corners :). I already told you I found it depressing but clever. If I were going to change something, it'd be the end. I'd make the couple discover compromise, in a funny way. She'd change the channel to something girly, then she'd fall asleep next to him, and he'd change it to wrestling or NASCAR, all the while holding her next to him. Just for 5 seconds, then cut to black. I'd also throw in a quick shot of the cat sneaking in to claw at the sofa when they're not around. Still, nicely done.

May 8th, 2007, 01:26 PM	#20
Anders Risvold Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 72	Great idea, and very well done. Will be tough to vote in this contest.

May 8th, 2007, 09:08 PM	#22
Ruth Happel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Black Mountain, NC Posts: 488	As has been said, this was a very effective use of non-verbal communication. A lot was said with a few gestures. And the changing sets told a story on their own. The acting was excellent. Only thing I didn't like was the ending which seemed a downer, but then again not everything has a Hollywood ending.

May 11th, 2007, 03:11 PM	#24
William Gardner Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 216	DO NOT READ THIS POST UNTIL AFTER YOU HAVE VOTED!!!! REALLY!!! I MEAN IT!!!! OK, did you vote? Yes? Keep reading. Didn't vote? Stop, don't keep reading!!! All right. A few folks were disappointed with the "downer" ending of The Remote = Control, so I've recut the ending in a new version. This version doesn't count for the DVC8 competition, so if you haven't voted yet, DON'T LOOK AT THE NEW VERSION and only judge the original version!!! Now, if you have voted, I'd be interested to hear if you think the new ending is an improvement. I've sent this to a few folks already and most seem to prefer the new ending. Regardless, if you have the time, I'd really be interested in hearing if folks like the new ending or not. The new version can be found at http://www.wrgardner.com/film/RemoteControl Note that the original, DVC8 version is still available at the initial links Dylan posted. I haven't changed anything there. So, if you have an opinion either way, I'd like to hear it. And if possible, just send me an email with your opinions rather than clutter up this thread (click on my name to the left of this post and click on "Send email to William Gardner"). Thanks much! Bill