Short movie: ZZZAP

Jamie Davis · July 21st, 2003, 08:59 PM

I liked it!! Was it filmed w/trv30? If so it gives many a sample of what can be produced w/ such a camera, no need to go out and get all the bells and whistles like my dumb@#%$ self did just to play. In any event now I know what I can do w/ my pd-150 and trv20 as a camera "B" and a few Heineken's. Good Job!!

Peter Sieben · July 22nd, 2003, 03:13 PM

Hi Jamie,

Yes, it was filmed on a TRV30 (PAL version), just using the natural light from outside.

But what about the Heineken's?

Jamie Davis · July 22nd, 2003, 05:09 PM

I love to have few darks before I start a creation, it helps me dig deep into my thoughts after my boring day job.

Bob Benkosky · August 5th, 2003, 01:25 AM

I was entertained myself, especially at the disappearing items. You guys really know how to use your editors well. I wish I knew how to use Vegas to it's full capabilities.

You really push that Sony camcorder well, I'll say that. I have a GL2 and have not really used it yet from lack of a good script/idea/actors/camera crew.

When I was 17 of course I had a crappy camera, but was full of ideas and I had 2 friends that could do stuff. That was high school. Now, I'm 30, got a great camera and have my girlfriend, that's it. Life can be cruel in certain ways.

So I have to not only shoot, write, act, and edit, but add music as well. I can really only have good shots when I am filming because no one else can really copy my exact style, because I'm not always sure about what I'm going to do until I do it. If I really wanted to have help I'd need to explain every shot or have a story board.

Oh, I knew it was the same dude right away. Thus, I wasn't shocked when he acted the way he did. I might even be a bit more crazy if that was to REALLY happen.

Good job man.

Peter Sieben · August 5th, 2003, 04:56 PM

You're right: it's not the expensive equipment that makes your movie. Although I would be interested to see what I could do with a Panasonic DVX100...

Despite of your cruel life, you still have lot's of possibilities. Just find yourself some friends again ;-)

John Threat · August 7th, 2003, 07:59 AM

I liked it alot. It was well done, and drew me in. The opening shot was great. I almost wanted him to zap the whole room firsst before he zapped the protaganist.

I would have liked to see the ocean scene punched up a bit. An overcast day and water can still look great with the right filters. Maybe there is something you can do in post a bit.

What is that thing sticking out of the water behind him?

Robert Poulton · August 7th, 2003, 11:23 AM

I think it was a marker showing where the end of the spit is. So boats know where it is really shallow or marking one side of the entrance to a cove. But then again I don't really know because I don't live there.

Rob

Peter Sieben · August 7th, 2003, 11:44 AM

That thing in the water is the submarine periscope of a long lost German U-Boot from the 2nd World War. I rented the submarine to give a feeling that you are being watched, even at this desolate spot at the end of the world. It is a hidden feature that contributes to the overall theme of the story.

;-)

August 5th, 2003, 01:25 AM	#19
Bob Benkosky Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lake Park, Florida Posts: 202	I was entertained myself, especially at the disappearing items. You guys really know how to use your editors well. I wish I knew how to use Vegas to it's full capabilities. You really push that Sony camcorder well, I'll say that. I have a GL2 and have not really used it yet from lack of a good script/idea/actors/camera crew. When I was 17 of course I had a crappy camera, but was full of ideas and I had 2 friends that could do stuff. That was high school. Now, I'm 30, got a great camera and have my girlfriend, that's it. Life can be cruel in certain ways. So I have to not only shoot, write, act, and edit, but add music as well. I can really only have good shots when I am filming because no one else can really copy my exact style, because I'm not always sure about what I'm going to do until I do it. If I really wanted to have help I'd need to explain every shot or have a story board. Oh, I knew it was the same dude right away. Thus, I wasn't shocked when he acted the way he did. I might even be a bit more crazy if that was to REALLY happen. Good job man. __________________ http://www.veoh.com/channels/filmmaker My clips and films.

August 7th, 2003, 07:59 AM	#21
John Threat Major Player Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York Posts: 322	I liked it alot. It was well done, and drew me in. The opening shot was great. I almost wanted him to zap the whole room firsst before he zapped the protaganist. I would have liked to see the ocean scene punched up a bit. An overcast day and water can still look great with the right filters. Maybe there is something you can do in post a bit. What is that thing sticking out of the water behind him? __________________ Director: http://www.mediathreat.com

July 21st, 2003, 08:59 PM	#16
Jamie Davis New Boot Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 12	I liked it!! Was it filmed w/trv30? If so it gives many a sample of what can be produced w/ such a camera, no need to go out and get all the bells and whistles like my dumb@#%$ self did just to play. In any event now I know what I can do w/ my pd-150 and trv20 as a camera "B" and a few Heineken's. Good Job!!

July 22nd, 2003, 03:13 PM	#17
Peter Sieben Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 345	Hi Jamie, Yes, it was filmed on a TRV30 (PAL version), just using the natural light from outside. But what about the Heineken's?

July 22nd, 2003, 05:09 PM	#18
Jamie Davis New Boot Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 12	I love to have few darks before I start a creation, it helps me dig deep into my thoughts after my boring day job.

August 5th, 2003, 04:56 PM	#20
Peter Sieben Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 345	You're right: it's not the expensive equipment that makes your movie. Although I would be interested to see what I could do with a Panasonic DVX100... Despite of your cruel life, you still have lot's of possibilities. Just find yourself some friends again ;-)

August 7th, 2003, 11:23 AM	#22
Robert Poulton Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 245	I think it was a marker showing where the end of the spit is. So boats know where it is really shallow or marking one side of the entrance to a cove. But then again I don't really know because I don't live there. Rob

August 7th, 2003, 11:44 AM	#23
Peter Sieben Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 345	That thing in the water is the submarine periscope of a long lost German U-Boot from the 2nd World War. I rented the submarine to give a feeling that you are being watched, even at this desolate spot at the end of the world. It is a hidden feature that contributes to the overall theme of the story. ;-)