C100 Short Film Shot With 2 Person Crew at DVinfo.net

Steve Oakley · February 3rd, 2014, 06:20 PM

If you are looking for something shot on a C100... 2 person crew, 2 actors, 1 day. I've gotten some really amazing responces from people who have seen this because the gear doesn't get in the way of the deeply emotional story that unfolds. Its about a couple dealing with end of life issues.... in fact some of the comments have been about the fact I +didn't+ gratutiously move the camera. it wouldn't of added anything. really just watch !

Tim Bakland · February 3rd, 2014, 06:45 PM

Tears.

Came looking for a C100 video, but didn't think about the camera much :)

Tim Lewis · February 3rd, 2014, 07:08 PM

Well Steve, that was very carefully and sensitively done. I don't think I cared either what camera it was shot on.

The production shows a good deal of preparation and planning went into the piece. I dare say the script and storyboards were all done before the camera rolled. The actors were very natural and worked well with each other to give a convincing performance of a long time couple.

I noted that careful attention was paid to the capturing and mixing of all the audio in the film, giving a very natural and convincing soundscape to the location.

I did spot the continuity error, was that deliberate?

Excellent work!

Steve Oakley · February 3rd, 2014, 07:27 PM

thanks, glad you liked it ! no I didn't storyboard a thing. from having been shooting for 25+ years you just know how to block your shots out, what will work in editing.

what did matter was rehearsals with the actors. we fine tuned lines, changed and dropped others. 2 or 3 scenes we improv'd that day. really the actors made my life so much easier. it tool me a long time to find them and the location. however when I did it all came together really quick. they had worked together once or twice before so they knew each other. that was a big help given the intamacy I needed them to bring to the screen.

as for audio, it hugely helps to have the right gear to start with - cmc64 for interiors, COS11's for the car shots, and CS3e in rycote S for the outdoor shots ( well most of them anyway ). SD 552 mixer that recorded most of the time. there are a few bits of camera audio for NAT that are in there. the opening was probably the hardest part of the mix by far as I pieced the dialog together from several takes.

continuity error ? was it the cigarette ? :)

oh and if you do like it, don't be afraid to share on FB or TW. I'm really trying to get this out to a wider audience. THANKS!

Tim Lewis · February 3rd, 2014, 07:37 PM

The actors really gave natural sounding dialogue interactions with each other. So obviously your search for the right actors was worthwhile.

Yes, the cigarette. I have worked a fair bit as an extra on TV and film and was always impressed with the woman (it was usually women) who ran the continuity, running around with polaroids hole-punched through one corner and secured with a big ring, making sure none of us had changed our appearance since lunch or whatever. So it is something I tend to look for in a film. It will probably be unnoticed by almost everyone else. It was a long shot after all.

I will spread the word. Popped it on my FB and blog.

Bill Scherer · February 3rd, 2014, 08:13 PM

As a writer and C100 owner I was blown away with this short piece. I hope you enter it in some great festivals. It is very difficult to bring out the emotions of your viewer in such a short piece. Outstanding job!

bill

Pete Bauer · February 4th, 2014, 08:04 PM

Steve, I moved this thread to the "Show Your Work" forum to give it a wider audience.

Superbly crafted and powerful.

Sabyasachi Patra · February 5th, 2014, 03:36 AM

Awesome. I was moved.

Michael Bishop · February 16th, 2014, 06:13 AM

A well done short.

February 3rd, 2014, 06:20 PM	#1
Steve Oakley Trustee Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States Posts: 1,158	C100 Short Film Shot With 2 Person Crew If you are looking for something shot on a C100... 2 person crew, 2 actors, 1 day. I've gotten some really amazing responces from people who have seen this because the gear doesn't get in the way of the deeply emotional story that unfolds. Its about a couple dealing with end of life issues.... in fact some of the comments have been about the fact I +didn't+ gratutiously move the camera. it wouldn't of added anything. really just watch ! A Great Life - YouTube __________________ Steve Oakley DP • Audio Mixer • Editor • Colorist http://stevenoakley.com

February 3rd, 2014, 06:45 PM	#2
Tim Bakland Major Player Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Beverly, MA Posts: 512	Re: C100 Short Film Shot With 2 Person Crew Tears. Came looking for a C100 video, but didn't think about the camera much :) __________________ Event Videography, New England www.timothybakland.com

February 3rd, 2014, 07:08 PM	#3
Tim Lewis Major Player Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Perth, Western Australia. Posts: 591	Re: C100 Short Film Shot With 2 Person Crew Well Steve, that was very carefully and sensitively done. I don't think I cared either what camera it was shot on. The production shows a good deal of preparation and planning went into the piece. I dare say the script and storyboards were all done before the camera rolled. The actors were very natural and worked well with each other to give a convincing performance of a long time couple. I noted that careful attention was paid to the capturing and mixing of all the audio in the film, giving a very natural and convincing soundscape to the location. I did spot the continuity error, was that deliberate? Excellent work! __________________ Cheers Tim

February 3rd, 2014, 07:27 PM	#4
Steve Oakley Trustee Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States Posts: 1,158	Re: C100 Short Film Shot With 2 Person Crew thanks, glad you liked it ! no I didn't storyboard a thing. from having been shooting for 25+ years you just know how to block your shots out, what will work in editing. what did matter was rehearsals with the actors. we fine tuned lines, changed and dropped others. 2 or 3 scenes we improv'd that day. really the actors made my life so much easier. it tool me a long time to find them and the location. however when I did it all came together really quick. they had worked together once or twice before so they knew each other. that was a big help given the intamacy I needed them to bring to the screen. as for audio, it hugely helps to have the right gear to start with - cmc64 for interiors, COS11's for the car shots, and CS3e in rycote S for the outdoor shots ( well most of them anyway ). SD 552 mixer that recorded most of the time. there are a few bits of camera audio for NAT that are in there. the opening was probably the hardest part of the mix by far as I pieced the dialog together from several takes. continuity error ? was it the cigarette ? :) oh and if you do like it, don't be afraid to share on FB or TW. I'm really trying to get this out to a wider audience. THANKS! __________________ Steve Oakley DP • Audio Mixer • Editor • Colorist http://stevenoakley.com

February 3rd, 2014, 07:37 PM	#5
Tim Lewis Major Player Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Perth, Western Australia. Posts: 591	Re: C100 Short Film Shot With 2 Person Crew The actors really gave natural sounding dialogue interactions with each other. So obviously your search for the right actors was worthwhile. Yes, the cigarette. I have worked a fair bit as an extra on TV and film and was always impressed with the woman (it was usually women) who ran the continuity, running around with polaroids hole-punched through one corner and secured with a big ring, making sure none of us had changed our appearance since lunch or whatever. So it is something I tend to look for in a film. It will probably be unnoticed by almost everyone else. It was a long shot after all. I will spread the word. Popped it on my FB and blog. __________________ Cheers Tim

February 3rd, 2014, 08:13 PM	#6
Bill Scherer Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Santa Cruz, California Posts: 33	Re: C100 Short Film Shot With 2 Person Crew As a writer and C100 owner I was blown away with this short piece. I hope you enter it in some great festivals. It is very difficult to bring out the emotions of your viewer in such a short piece. Outstanding job! bill Last edited by Bill Scherer; February 3rd, 2014 at 09:19 PM.

February 4th, 2014, 08:04 PM	#7
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Re: C100 Short Film Shot With 2 Person Crew Steve, I moved this thread to the "Show Your Work" forum to give it a wider audience. Superbly crafted and powerful. __________________ 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 5th, 2014, 03:36 AM	#8
Sabyasachi Patra Major Player Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 507	Re: C100 Short Film Shot With 2 Person Crew Awesome. I was moved. __________________ Wild Tiger Productions http://www.indiawilds.com/about.htm

February 16th, 2014, 06:13 AM	#9
Michael Bishop Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Indianapolis Indiana U.S.A. Posts: 63	Re: C100 Short Film Shot With 2 Person Crew A well done short.