Show Your Work 2007

Tom Mulligan · August 6th, 2007, 10:01 PM

I'd appreciate any feedback.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAfD2RUIXws

Dana Acciavatti · August 6th, 2007, 10:27 PM

Okay, no comments on the first one - very bad sign.
Here is another quick attempt at the Heinz Contest before the deadline.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-j2DzUm7EY

Got it in just minutes before the midnight deadline. Whew!
It was so tough to get a good take the kids -especially at the same time (the hot dog missed a few takes as well), but I tried anyway.

Cole McDonald · August 7th, 2007, 12:24 AM

I like the second one alot...I'm a parent.

Dana Acciavatti · August 7th, 2007, 08:06 AM

Thanks. I really appreciate the feedback.

Mustafa Davis · August 7th, 2007, 10:00 AM

This is some pre-production test footage I shot with a Canon XL-H1. It was shot in PAL 25f and downconverted for web compression. Its too bad you can't see the beauty of the original footage (due to compression).

This is not a film trailer, just footage shot in a lighting test. There are no lights used in any of the shots, everything is natural existing light. No reflectors, etc. All footage was shot hendheld with the stock Canon lens.

http://homepage.mac.com/mustafadavis/

Marco van Belle · August 7th, 2007, 12:40 PM

Hey guys,

Thought I'd post this link for a music video shot on a Z1 with Wayne Kinney's SGPro adaptor.

I directed and cut it at the beginning of the year. Shot on location in the bands local pub (where they formed).

The brief was to do something that captured the lifestyle / tone / rough 'n ready sound of the band - which was all we could do with what we had available.

We had zero budget (everyone on camera is a real pub regular) and 8 hours to get in, set up, shoot and get out before the pub opened for real.

Would be great to hear any feedback you've got.

Click on the 'watch video' link on this page to see it:

http://www.chad.co.uk/localbands?articleid=3083566

Best,
Marco

Matt Garrett · August 7th, 2007, 01:23 PM

doesn't load for me.
Seems like you had quite a challenge on your hands though!

Mike Horrigan · August 7th, 2007, 02:11 PM

Nice work! Very nice looking clip, loved the bit with the TV as well.

Catchy song too!

Mike

Hyun De Grande · August 7th, 2007, 04:02 PM

I would really like some comments on my movies..
I've been studying film for 5 years now, and since some of you guys are pro's, it would be great to have some insight from you.

Most of 'em have no dialogue, but the ones that have, are in dutch (I'm from Belgium), so.. Just so you know.

The films that I've uploaded so far are just a selection of what I've done, so there's more to come pretty soon..
(the link is in the sig.)

I thank you in advance!
Grts.

Mustafa Davis · August 8th, 2007, 05:23 AM

You got some really moving/emotional footage there and it ties in well with the interviews. I almost didn't get to catch it though because I was just about to click away before the action footage began.

You only have moments to grab the attention of the viewer and I think the footage you started with was the least engaging of all your shots. It give the impression that we are about to watch 8 minutes of some people sitting around a table talking.

Great work... I'd definitely be interested in seeing the whole film.

Tomas Stavik · August 8th, 2007, 12:43 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1u0vdIke2E

shot in 25p with 1/120 shutter..

hope you like it...

here's a better quality version +with better colors (at least I think so)

http://download.yousendit.com/6A0744810613BA05

It's a BIG file.. 290MB (but it's worth it)

Lisa Shofner · August 8th, 2007, 01:41 PM

Like I mentioned in my YouTube comment, I like the styling and music. Definitely you need to pick up a stabilizer of some sort. I have a monopod that I picked up from walmart for under $20. It is GREAT, can't remember the brand off hand but there is none better for under $100. I haven't seen the same thing anywhere else either, for some reason. So you can stabilize for cheap. I carry my monopod to places where I might not have the time or space to set up a tripod (or the ability to carry a 15lb tripod even).

Since you are not in the USA, I have no idea what store to point you to for low-price monopod.

Good job with the DVX for your first video with it. It takes a long time to learn all the settings on that thing, I learn more and more with each video I shoot. Check out the book "The DV Rebel's Guide" by Stu Maschwitz for some great tips specifically for the DVX.

Tomas Stavik · August 8th, 2007, 01:54 PM

thanks a lot for the comment:)

it's a bit more expensive here in norway.. but I'm gonna get one eventually:)

Josh Bass · August 8th, 2007, 03:17 PM

Okay, DP'd is probably a strong word, as they had it shotlisted/storyboarded/scouted/etc. before I came onboard, but I had input on composition, exposure, DOF, those types of things.

This was done in completely available light, save for one shot where I used a reflector (I don't even think this ended up in the final cut), on a slightly rainy overcast day.

We used my XL2, on the factory default settings, 24p, 4:3.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWE0hsebje0

Michael Rapadas · August 8th, 2007, 04:24 PM

violent, but i like it! gets the message across and the incident is so sudden its actually funny to me; considering that i dont like super-violent commercial spots. Great work! and the lighting was perfect for the feel-good atmosphere.

August 6th, 2007, 10:01 PM	#736
Tom Mulligan New Boot Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NY NY Posts: 7	Heinz: first attempt at commercials I'd appreciate any feedback. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAfD2RUIXws

August 7th, 2007, 12:24 AM	#738
Cole McDonald Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN, USA Posts: 1,675	I like the second one alot...I'm a parent. __________________ Web Youtube Facebook

August 7th, 2007, 10:00 AM	#740
Mustafa Davis New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oakland, CA & Dubai (UAE) Posts: 13	Forsaken - The Forgotten Orphans of Malawi This is some pre-production test footage I shot with a Canon XL-H1. It was shot in PAL 25f and downconverted for web compression. Its too bad you can't see the beauty of the original footage (due to compression). This is not a film trailer, just footage shot in a lighting test. There are no lights used in any of the shots, everything is natural existing light. No reflectors, etc. All footage was shot hendheld with the stock Canon lens. http://homepage.mac.com/mustafadavis/

August 7th, 2007, 12:40 PM	#741
Marco van Belle Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 58	New(ish) music video Hey guys, Thought I'd post this link for a music video shot on a Z1 with Wayne Kinney's SGPro adaptor. I directed and cut it at the beginning of the year. Shot on location in the bands local pub (where they formed). The brief was to do something that captured the lifestyle / tone / rough 'n ready sound of the band - which was all we could do with what we had available. We had zero budget (everyone on camera is a real pub regular) and 8 hours to get in, set up, shoot and get out before the pub opened for real. Would be great to hear any feedback you've got. Click on the 'watch video' link on this page to see it: http://www.chad.co.uk/localbands?articleid=3083566 Best, Marco __________________ If you're gonna do it...be a total control freak and do it 150% right. Then, if you screw up, it's still gonna rock. Last edited by Marco van Belle; August 7th, 2007 at 12:42 PM. Reason: omitted some facts

August 7th, 2007, 02:11 PM	#743
Mike Horrigan Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ottawa Canada Posts: 755	Nice work! Very nice looking clip, loved the bit with the TV as well. Catchy song too! Mike __________________ My short films... The Interview & Calls From The Führerbunker

August 6th, 2007, 10:27 PM	#737
Dana Acciavatti Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Beverly, MA. Posts: 49	Okay, no comments on the first one - very bad sign. Here is another quick attempt at the Heinz Contest before the deadline. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-j2DzUm7EY Got it in just minutes before the midnight deadline. Whew! It was so tough to get a good take the kids -especially at the same time (the hot dog missed a few takes as well), but I tried anyway.

August 7th, 2007, 08:06 AM	#739
Dana Acciavatti Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Beverly, MA. Posts: 49	Thanks. I really appreciate the feedback.

August 7th, 2007, 01:23 PM	#742
Matt Garrett New Boot Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Riverside California Posts: 15	doesn't load for me. Seems like you had quite a challenge on your hands though!

August 7th, 2007, 04:02 PM	#744
Hyun De Grande Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oostkamp & Ghent, Belgium Posts: 32	It's only Youtube, but... I would really like some comments on my movies.. I've been studying film for 5 years now, and since some of you guys are pro's, it would be great to have some insight from you. Most of 'em have no dialogue, but the ones that have, are in dutch (I'm from Belgium), so.. Just so you know. The films that I've uploaded so far are just a selection of what I've done, so there's more to come pretty soon.. (the link is in the sig.) I thank you in advance! Grts. __________________ My movies:http://nl.youtube.com/user/somatichdg -> Comments are welcome.

August 8th, 2007, 05:23 AM	#745
Mustafa Davis New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oakland, CA & Dubai (UAE) Posts: 13	You got some really moving/emotional footage there and it ties in well with the interviews. I almost didn't get to catch it though because I was just about to click away before the action footage began. You only have moments to grab the attention of the viewer and I think the footage you started with was the least engaging of all your shots. It give the impression that we are about to watch 8 minutes of some people sitting around a table talking. Great work... I'd definitely be interested in seeing the whole film. __________________ "How few will see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts." - Albert Einstein

August 8th, 2007, 12:43 PM	#746
Tomas Stavik New Boot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 22	second time Im trying the DVX100 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1u0vdIke2E shot in 25p with 1/120 shutter.. hope you like it... here's a better quality version +with better colors (at least I think so) http://download.yousendit.com/6A0744810613BA05 It's a BIG file.. 290MB (but it's worth it)

August 8th, 2007, 01:41 PM	#747
Lisa Shofner Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 373	Like I mentioned in my YouTube comment, I like the styling and music. Definitely you need to pick up a stabilizer of some sort. I have a monopod that I picked up from walmart for under $20. It is GREAT, can't remember the brand off hand but there is none better for under $100. I haven't seen the same thing anywhere else either, for some reason. So you can stabilize for cheap. I carry my monopod to places where I might not have the time or space to set up a tripod (or the ability to carry a 15lb tripod even). Since you are not in the USA, I have no idea what store to point you to for low-price monopod. Good job with the DVX for your first video with it. It takes a long time to learn all the settings on that thing, I learn more and more with each video I shoot. Check out the book "The DV Rebel's Guide" by Stu Maschwitz for some great tips specifically for the DVX. __________________ [http://www.ljparkerphotography.com] photos [http://www.youtube.com/darkdragonvegas] videos

August 8th, 2007, 01:54 PM	#748
Tomas Stavik New Boot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 22	thanks a lot for the comment:) it's a bit more expensive here in norway.. but I'm gonna get one eventually:)

August 8th, 2007, 03:17 PM	#749
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	amusing commercial I DP'd Okay, DP'd is probably a strong word, as they had it shotlisted/storyboarded/scouted/etc. before I came onboard, but I had input on composition, exposure, DOF, those types of things. This was done in completely available light, save for one shot where I used a reflector (I don't even think this ended up in the final cut), on a slightly rainy overcast day. We used my XL2, on the factory default settings, 24p, 4:3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWE0hsebje0 __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

August 8th, 2007, 04:24 PM	#750
Michael Rapadas Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South San Francisco, CA Posts: 91	violent, but i like it! gets the message across and the incident is so sudden its actually funny to me; considering that i dont like super-violent commercial spots. Great work! and the lighting was perfect for the feel-good atmosphere.