Show Your Work 2005

Joshua Provost · February 24th, 2005, 02:16 PM

Shot two new projects in recent weeks on the GS400. Intense Math, for the Phoenix Film Project Screen Wars comedy challenge, and Applied Genomics Technologies Corporation, for the Almost Famous Film Festival 48 Hour Film Challenge. There are stills and more info at the following URLs.

http://tryavoidance.blogspot.com/200...th-part-i.html
http://tryavoidance.blogspot.com/200...tc-part-i.html

These were both shot with GS400, manual mode, picture adjustments cranked all the way down, Sony ECM-MSD1 microphone. Both of these projects were shot at the Burton Barr branch of the Phoenix Public Library.

Intense Math was shot in the main auditorium, which we had reserved for the shoot. I bought the Raynox XL3000-PRO ultra-wide angle lens for this project, and used it for a different look at the end of the film, for some shots we couldn't have gotten otherwise. The lens has a great angle of view, with definite barrell distortion, but not as much as a fish-eye, thus the ultra wide angle distinction. Certainly for use for stylized shots only, but I may get one of their .7x lenses for general use. Also used some halogen work lights from WalMart for a few shots.

AGTC was shot throughout the library using the same setup, but available light only. Wide angle lens was used only when needed, for shots of elevator bays, and inside a bathroom stall.

As soon as these screen, in the coming weeks, I'll be able to post them online. Thanks for checking it out.

Michael Bernstein · February 26th, 2005, 01:03 AM

Obviously buddies having a good time on a trip together. Pointless, perhaps. But I didn't mind.

There's no story here, but it's plain you guys like each other. I enjoyed watching it for that alone. Maybe because I just came back from a night out drinking with my friends.

Plus, the cutting was not too bad. Low resolution and so-so audio notwithstanding.

Nice.

Michael

Peter Sieben · February 26th, 2005, 04:38 AM

Hi, your footage screenshots look really promising. I especially look forward to see Applied Genomics Technologies Corporation online. Great locations and a nice color feeling, very cinematic. Also nice to see some short movie work shot with the GS400.

Jon Londono · February 26th, 2005, 05:51 PM

Shot with a GL-2. Got a "Hollywood Reporter" magazine write-up.

NOW PLAYING "Hacker Hunter".

Tycoon gets ripped off by North-Korean hackers. Then hires vampire and gets his revenge. (violent content)

FREE preview till 3-25-05

You'll need broadband and RealPlayer 9 or 10 to view.

http://www.g-films.com/preview.html

Riley Stearns · February 26th, 2005, 06:01 PM

http://zed.cbc.ca/go.ZeD?CONTENT_ID=...er=icantyetsee

My first project ever. I used the optura xi on it and imovie to edit. Screamy vocals and such just so you know. Might have to save as when launching the video.

Anthony Faust · February 26th, 2005, 09:25 PM

Hello everyone,

My name is Anthony Faust and I am a filmmaker in D.C. I finished a short called "Cemetery", which is playing at the 2005 D.C Independent Film Festival. I'd like to get feedback on the website I've made for the film. The address is www.cemeterymovie.net.

Any feedback is much appreciated.

Thanks,

Anthony Faust

Cory Cone · February 26th, 2005, 10:50 PM

Looked good, I thought it had good editing and I liked the lighting, I think it was enough.

Just wondering how you did the effect where the camera shakes really fast, I loved that.

Keith Loh · February 26th, 2005, 10:53 PM

I like the design.

I'm not a fan of the "roll over the pink dots" to see more information. I don't like the 'exploring' type websites. Frankly, I don't have that much time and it is faster if you tell me what the yellow dots are right off the bat. (I'm not sure if they fit some theme. It wasn't apparent to me).

I like the storyboard section where you can scroll down the script and see what storyboards pertain to what part.

I would rather that you have some sort of short blurb describing the movie from the first or second screen in. That would save me the trouble of whether or not I want to see more of the website.

The graphics are good.

Navigation: a back and forward set of buttons would be appropriate when you are going back and forth through a section. I don't want to have to look to see how I can go back, especially when it is built into a Flash interface and the normal back button on the browser doesn't apply.

Pete Bauer · February 26th, 2005, 10:56 PM

VERY cool.

The only difficulties I saw were:
- the "Take a tour of the cemetery / Roll over the dots" text at the bottom of the main panel looks more like menu choices rather than instructions, so confused me for a moment when they turned out not to be hotlinks.
- not all of the storyboard photos appeared to function. In case it might have something to do with it, I'll mention that I use latest version of IE and ZoneAlarm Suite.

But again, awesome job. Beautifully done.

Riley Stearns · February 26th, 2005, 11:23 PM

I'm glad you liked it. I wish that I could've had better lighting in the begining, but the venue's lights worked really well for the performance parts. As for the shakey effect, it's called Earthquake on iMovie. I'm not a huge fan of too many or certain types of effects, but I liked it in this instance.

Rob Lohman · February 28th, 2005, 03:49 AM

Most people here (myself including) vouch to never install the
real player software and will not see your movie. Any chance
you can offer it in something like QuickTime or Windows Media?

Dave Ferdinand · February 28th, 2005, 12:39 PM

Yes, Real Player is like a virus that pretends to be friendly. I can't stand it.

WMV or MOV will do nicely...

Dave Ferdinand · February 28th, 2005, 12:45 PM

Very nice website. However I think it would be great if you placed a trailer or clip of the film in there. If there is one I couldn't find it...

Jon Londono · February 28th, 2005, 12:52 PM

Sounds like you had a bad experience with RealPlayer 8 or a previous version. RealPlayer is now updated to version 10 and many Mac users are impressed by version 10's cross-platform smoothness. They've removed many of the bugs that the previous version had. I've taken all four current players(QuickTime, Windows Media, Real and Flash) to the mat, and in all honesty, RealPlayer 10 is the clearest per bandwith. If you'e concerned about it unwantely becoming the default for most of your media formats, all you have to say is no when it asks you. QuickTime also tries to unwantely become the default player for most of your media formats. You should give Real10 a chance. You can always remove it. I've chosen Real cause I'm streaming with a security program that denies direct downloads from a standard http server. It can only stream.

Johan Manders · February 28th, 2005, 02:18 PM

Really like the site!
Trailer would be nice.
What camera was used?
Couldn't find any kind of info about that.

February 24th, 2005, 02:16 PM	#181
Joshua Provost Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 493	Two new GS400 projects Shot two new projects in recent weeks on the GS400. Intense Math, for the Phoenix Film Project Screen Wars comedy challenge, and Applied Genomics Technologies Corporation, for the Almost Famous Film Festival 48 Hour Film Challenge. There are stills and more info at the following URLs. http://tryavoidance.blogspot.com/200...th-part-i.html http://tryavoidance.blogspot.com/200...tc-part-i.html These were both shot with GS400, manual mode, picture adjustments cranked all the way down, Sony ECM-MSD1 microphone. Both of these projects were shot at the Burton Barr branch of the Phoenix Public Library. Intense Math was shot in the main auditorium, which we had reserved for the shoot. I bought the Raynox XL3000-PRO ultra-wide angle lens for this project, and used it for a different look at the end of the film, for some shots we couldn't have gotten otherwise. The lens has a great angle of view, with definite barrell distortion, but not as much as a fish-eye, thus the ultra wide angle distinction. Certainly for use for stylized shots only, but I may get one of their .7x lenses for general use. Also used some halogen work lights from WalMart for a few shots. AGTC was shot throughout the library using the same setup, but available light only. Wide angle lens was used only when needed, for shots of elevator bays, and inside a bathroom stall. As soon as these screen, in the coming weeks, I'll be able to post them online. Thanks for checking it out.

February 26th, 2005, 01:03 AM	#182
Michael Bernstein Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 114	Obviously buddies having a good time on a trip together. Pointless, perhaps. But I didn't mind. There's no story here, but it's plain you guys like each other. I enjoyed watching it for that alone. Maybe because I just came back from a night out drinking with my friends. Plus, the cutting was not too bad. Low resolution and so-so audio notwithstanding. Nice. Michael __________________ Michael Bernstein, actor & film maker. 10 films in 10 weeks: www.amplecatnap.com

February 26th, 2005, 04:38 AM	#183
Peter Sieben Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 345	Hi, your footage screenshots look really promising. I especially look forward to see Applied Genomics Technologies Corporation online. Great locations and a nice color feeling, very cinematic. Also nice to see some short movie work shot with the GS400. __________________ Peter / Orphic Film www.orphicfilm.nl and www.myspace.com/orphicfilm

February 26th, 2005, 05:51 PM	#184
Jon Londono New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 5	Streaming GL-2 movie Shot with a GL-2. Got a "Hollywood Reporter" magazine write-up. NOW PLAYING "Hacker Hunter". Tycoon gets ripped off by North-Korean hackers. Then hires vampire and gets his revenge. (violent content) FREE preview till 3-25-05 You'll need broadband and RealPlayer 9 or 10 to view. http://www.g-films.com/preview.html

February 26th, 2005, 06:01 PM	#185
Riley Stearns Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 94	Short Optura Xi Music Video http://zed.cbc.ca/go.ZeD?CONTENT_ID=...er=icantyetsee My first project ever. I used the optura xi on it and imovie to edit. Screamy vocals and such just so you know. Might have to save as when launching the video.

February 26th, 2005, 09:25 PM	#186
Anthony Faust New Boot Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Washington, D.C Posts: 24	feedback on website for new short Hello everyone, My name is Anthony Faust and I am a filmmaker in D.C. I finished a short called "Cemetery", which is playing at the 2005 D.C Independent Film Festival. I'd like to get feedback on the website I've made for the film. The address is www.cemeterymovie.net. Any feedback is much appreciated. Thanks, Anthony Faust

February 26th, 2005, 10:50 PM	#187
Cory Cone Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 41	Looked good, I thought it had good editing and I liked the lighting, I think it was enough. Just wondering how you did the effect where the camera shakes really fast, I loved that.

February 26th, 2005, 10:53 PM	#188
Keith Loh Air China Pilot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 2,389	I like the design. I'm not a fan of the "roll over the pink dots" to see more information. I don't like the 'exploring' type websites. Frankly, I don't have that much time and it is faster if you tell me what the yellow dots are right off the bat. (I'm not sure if they fit some theme. It wasn't apparent to me). I like the storyboard section where you can scroll down the script and see what storyboards pertain to what part. I would rather that you have some sort of short blurb describing the movie from the first or second screen in. That would save me the trouble of whether or not I want to see more of the website. The graphics are good. Navigation: a back and forward set of buttons would be appropriate when you are going back and forth through a section. I don't want to have to look to see how I can go back, especially when it is built into a Flash interface and the normal back button on the browser doesn't apply. __________________ -- Visit http://www.KeithLoh.com \| stuff about living in Vancouver \| My Flickr photo gallery

February 26th, 2005, 10:56 PM	#189
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	VERY cool. The only difficulties I saw were: - the "Take a tour of the cemetery / Roll over the dots" text at the bottom of the main panel looks more like menu choices rather than instructions, so confused me for a moment when they turned out not to be hotlinks. - not all of the storyboard photos appeared to function. In case it might have something to do with it, I'll mention that I use latest version of IE and ZoneAlarm Suite. But again, awesome job. Beautifully done. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

February 26th, 2005, 11:23 PM	#190
Riley Stearns Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 94	I'm glad you liked it. I wish that I could've had better lighting in the begining, but the venue's lights worked really well for the performance parts. As for the shakey effect, it's called Earthquake on iMovie. I'm not a huge fan of too many or certain types of effects, but I liked it in this instance.

February 28th, 2005, 03:49 AM	#191
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Most people here (myself including) vouch to never install the real player software and will not see your movie. Any chance you can offer it in something like QuickTime or Windows Media? __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 28th, 2005, 12:39 PM	#192
Dave Ferdinand Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 359	Yes, Real Player is like a virus that pretends to be friendly. I can't stand it. WMV or MOV will do nicely...

February 28th, 2005, 12:45 PM	#193
Dave Ferdinand Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 359	Very nice website. However I think it would be great if you placed a trailer or clip of the film in there. If there is one I couldn't find it...

February 28th, 2005, 12:52 PM	#194
Jon Londono New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 5	Sounds like you had a bad experience with RealPlayer 8 or a previous version. RealPlayer is now updated to version 10 and many Mac users are impressed by version 10's cross-platform smoothness. They've removed many of the bugs that the previous version had. I've taken all four current players(QuickTime, Windows Media, Real and Flash) to the mat, and in all honesty, RealPlayer 10 is the clearest per bandwith. If you'e concerned about it unwantely becoming the default for most of your media formats, all you have to say is no when it asks you. QuickTime also tries to unwantely become the default player for most of your media formats. You should give Real10 a chance. You can always remove it. I've chosen Real cause I'm streaming with a security program that denies direct downloads from a standard http server. It can only stream.

February 28th, 2005, 02:18 PM	#195
Johan Manders Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 50	Really like the site! Trailer would be nice. What camera was used? Couldn't find any kind of info about that.