My Mask "music Video" at DVinfo.net

Albert Rudnicki · February 3rd, 2007, 10:24 AM

Hi Everyone
Here is a video clip shot entirely with M2 on SONY FX1.
It’s a low budget “wanna be big video” shot over three days in Montreal.
Most of the shots are “stolen” and impro.
Althought I had it scripted, I’ve shot it in a docu style; nobody really knew what we’ll do the next day.
We used the canon and Nikon lenses, skateboard dolly, and easyFX jib.

The singer is Manuel Gasse, he’s from Quebec (Canada)

COMMENTS WELCOME

http://www.yayofilms.com/clients/1976/

The file name is “monmasque.wmv”

Noah Hayes · February 3rd, 2007, 10:39 AM

Wow, I really liked it, that was pretty cool. I didn't understand all the words (took French like 4 years ago) so I don't know much about what it was about (the song). Location was really interesting, I liked the color correction and most of the lighting for being low budget. Some scenes seemed a little dark, but overall very nice.

How much did that cost to put together?

Albert Rudnicki · February 3rd, 2007, 10:43 AM

The entire budget was $6.000 US.

Albert Rudnicki
www.yayofilms.com

Michael Bernstein · February 6th, 2007, 07:09 PM

Lovely.

I mean, I don't like the ending. Rock singers always seem to be saving the world from itself, or single-handedly battering down the gates of Hell, or whatever.

But it was beautifully shot, the story was clear and elegantly told, the clunky animation seemed like a choice not a necessity, the music was pretty (even if I didn't understand a word of the song), and you plainly know how to spend your money, frame a shot, and (most impressive to me) coach child actors.

Good stuff.

Michael

Andrew Kimery · February 6th, 2007, 07:25 PM

I don't understand a lick of french, but I thought the song and video styles went very well together. It looked very good (some of the effects shots weren't quite seamless, but that's just being nit picky). The only thing I didn't like was the audio of the police radio was too loud, IMO, and was distracting.

Very well done, IMO. Great example of how you don't need a big budget to pull off a big budget look.

-A

Chris Barcellos · February 6th, 2007, 08:41 PM

Albert:

I am an old "fart" and not into music videos that much, but that was great !!

Liam Hall · February 10th, 2007, 04:01 AM

Stunning work Albert, congratulations. If I may ask, what was your post workflow?

Andy Lunn · February 24th, 2007, 09:32 AM

wow very impressed. what effects you used in post, filters ect? I can never get shots looking like that, i only have a sony z1 and a canon hl x1, are shots like thins achieveable from these cameras?

fcp? what programs did you use?
please tell im very impressed.

great work.

Joel L. Young · February 24th, 2007, 11:36 AM

Loved the whole feel and story to the video. Location was great. All shots seemed well thought out.
What do you mean by Most of the shots are “stolen” ?

Brett Erskine · March 2nd, 2007, 11:48 PM

I agree with Michael about the CG work. Its not photo realistic but with the great color grading they some how still work very well together. Very high production values on this one. You captured the look of the high dollar music videos very well. I wish I could comment on the story but I dont speak French. Please give us a link to your other work.

Also can you share some of your favorite tools/programs for color correction - It looks fantastic

Albert Rudnicki · March 5th, 2007, 11:19 PM

Thank you all for comments and encouragement :)

I cut the clip in Premiere pro 2.0, and then brought it into after effects, where I colorized it using the standard tools. I have used the magic bullet to converted it to 30p (I am using a fx1, and shot it in 60i mode)
The 3d was done with 3ds max.

Since I had no budget to shoot the clip in a realistic fashion (check the masks and the rubber stripes :), I went for a cartoon look.
It was a decision I had to make, but it always worried me if it'll blend...

Joel,
Stolen shots were basically shots taken in locations with no permits and totally improvised (interior city and train) those we did while moving from one location to another.

Agree with audio being to laud during the police "chase"

Andy,
You have two great cameras, both better then what I shot it with. You should get a 35mm adapter if you want to push it a bit further.
Canon is decently capable to achieve similar effect.

Michael,
I am just another 36 year’s old Peter Pan fun, and love working with kids.

Brett,
My favourite is Lustre ($$$), I've used it once. One that can produce great result (and accessible) is color finesse for after effects. It’s fast good and fun.

I've posted this one some time ago, but I still enjoy it.
It was a test and gift for my godchild on his birthday.
http://www.yayofilms.com/video/
The file name is: boat.mov or Hd version boat_HD_720p.mov
Shot with the same setup (FX1+M2 adapter)

Thank you all again
Albert

Andy Lunn · March 6th, 2007, 06:13 AM

Wow that boat video you posted the link to was, beautiful. Wow you work is very inspiring. Please keep posting your work. I presue the boat video was with a 35mm adapter as well? the mini35?

Michael Y Wong · March 15th, 2007, 11:52 AM

As always awesome work Albert, I am a huge fan of your digiital film work!

& from what I recall Albert uses a Redrock M2.

Alexander Chorny · March 24th, 2007, 10:57 AM

You did a great job, I really liked it. The story is good, production is great! M2 rocks :) I should really try it (currently shooting with Sony Z1U). Color correction is very good and video and 3d blend together very well. In an all I was impressed and inspired. Keep up doing the great job!

February 3rd, 2007, 10:24 AM	#1
Albert Rudnicki Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 52	My Mask "music Video" Hi Everyone Here is a video clip shot entirely with M2 on SONY FX1. It’s a low budget “wanna be big video” shot over three days in Montreal. Most of the shots are “stolen” and impro. Althought I had it scripted, I’ve shot it in a docu style; nobody really knew what we’ll do the next day. We used the canon and Nikon lenses, skateboard dolly, and easyFX jib. The singer is Manuel Gasse, he’s from Quebec (Canada) COMMENTS WELCOME http://www.yayofilms.com/clients/1976/ The file name is “monmasque.wmv”

February 6th, 2007, 07:09 PM	#4
Michael Bernstein Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 114	Lovely. I mean, I don't like the ending. Rock singers always seem to be saving the world from itself, or single-handedly battering down the gates of Hell, or whatever. But it was beautifully shot, the story was clear and elegantly told, the clunky animation seemed like a choice not a necessity, the music was pretty (even if I didn't understand a word of the song), and you plainly know how to spend your money, frame a shot, and (most impressive to me) coach child actors. Good stuff. Michael __________________ Michael Bernstein, actor & film maker. 10 films in 10 weeks: www.amplecatnap.com

February 6th, 2007, 08:41 PM	#6
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Albert: I am an old "fart" and not into music videos that much, but that was great !! __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

March 5th, 2007, 11:19 PM	#11
Albert Rudnicki Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 52	Thank you all for comments and encouragement :) I cut the clip in Premiere pro 2.0, and then brought it into after effects, where I colorized it using the standard tools. I have used the magic bullet to converted it to 30p (I am using a fx1, and shot it in 60i mode) The 3d was done with 3ds max. Since I had no budget to shoot the clip in a realistic fashion (check the masks and the rubber stripes :), I went for a cartoon look. It was a decision I had to make, but it always worried me if it'll blend... Joel, Stolen shots were basically shots taken in locations with no permits and totally improvised (interior city and train) those we did while moving from one location to another. Agree with audio being to laud during the police "chase" Andy, You have two great cameras, both better then what I shot it with. You should get a 35mm adapter if you want to push it a bit further. Canon is decently capable to achieve similar effect. Michael, I am just another 36 year’s old Peter Pan fun, and love working with kids. Brett, My favourite is Lustre ($$$), I've used it once. One that can produce great result (and accessible) is color finesse for after effects. It’s fast good and fun. I've posted this one some time ago, but I still enjoy it. It was a test and gift for my godchild on his birthday. http://www.yayofilms.com/video/ The file name is: boat.mov or Hd version boat_HD_720p.mov Shot with the same setup (FX1+M2 adapter) Thank you all again Albert Last edited by Albert Rudnicki; March 6th, 2007 at 02:37 PM.

March 15th, 2007, 11:52 AM	#13
Michael Y Wong Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada! Posts: 353	As always awesome work Albert, I am a huge fan of your digiital film work! & from what I recall Albert uses a Redrock M2. __________________ dreaming hobbyist + storyteller www.michaelywong.com

February 3rd, 2007, 10:39 AM	#2
Noah Hayes Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Virginia Posts: 226	Wow, I really liked it, that was pretty cool. I didn't understand all the words (took French like 4 years ago) so I don't know much about what it was about (the song). Location was really interesting, I liked the color correction and most of the lighting for being low budget. Some scenes seemed a little dark, but overall very nice. How much did that cost to put together?

February 3rd, 2007, 10:43 AM	#3
Albert Rudnicki Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 52	The entire budget was $6.000 US. Albert Rudnicki www.yayofilms.com

February 6th, 2007, 07:25 PM	#5
Andrew Kimery Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 352	I don't understand a lick of french, but I thought the song and video styles went very well together. It looked very good (some of the effects shots weren't quite seamless, but that's just being nit picky). The only thing I didn't like was the audio of the police radio was too loud, IMO, and was distracting. Very well done, IMO. Great example of how you don't need a big budget to pull off a big budget look. -A

February 10th, 2007, 04:01 AM	#7
Liam Hall Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 969	Stunning work Albert, congratulations. If I may ask, what was your post workflow?

February 24th, 2007, 09:32 AM	#8
Andy Lunn Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 94	wow very impressed. what effects you used in post, filters ect? I can never get shots looking like that, i only have a sony z1 and a canon hl x1, are shots like thins achieveable from these cameras? fcp? what programs did you use? please tell im very impressed. great work.

February 24th, 2007, 11:36 AM	#9
Joel L. Young Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 55	Loved the whole feel and story to the video. Location was great. All shots seemed well thought out. What do you mean by Most of the shots are “stolen” ?

March 2nd, 2007, 11:48 PM	#10
Brett Erskine Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 445	I agree with Michael about the CG work. Its not photo realistic but with the great color grading they some how still work very well together. Very high production values on this one. You captured the look of the high dollar music videos very well. I wish I could comment on the story but I dont speak French. Please give us a link to your other work. Also can you share some of your favorite tools/programs for color correction - It looks fantastic

March 6th, 2007, 06:13 AM	#12
Andy Lunn Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 94	Wow that boat video you posted the link to was, beautiful. Wow you work is very inspiring. Please keep posting your work. I presue the boat video was with a 35mm adapter as well? the mini35?

March 24th, 2007, 10:57 AM	#14
Alexander Chorny New Boot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Gwann (Malta) Posts: 5	Great job! You did a great job, I really liked it. The story is good, production is great! M2 rocks :) I should really try it (currently shooting with Sony Z1U). Color correction is very good and video and 3d blend together very well. In an all I was impressed and inspired. Keep up doing the great job!