Low-budget HVX music video at DVinfo.net

Ash Greyson · May 2nd, 2007, 11:46 PM

Sorry in advance for the Youtube compression, that is the only option right now. Because of the nature of what I do, I rarely get to post anything I work on. This has been released already in Japan and the UK (with no fire) and will be released in the US soon. This video had a total budget of $3500. All shot in 720/60P at 24FPS on the HVX and the song performed at 250%.

This was a last minute thing, not a lot of planning, no permits, just run and gun. Used a cheapo Glidecam (I did not want it too smooth) and the stock HVX lens at full wide (for all but 1 or 2 shots).

Quite a few VFX in the video provided by DVinfo genius Riley Harmon. It was a clear day so all the skies, clouds, fire, smoke, firetrucks, etc. are his work. Before anybody plays the "that looks fake" card, it looks exactly like I wanted it, somewhere between reality and a graphic novel. I dont expect anyone to think we burned a building down. Still, that version was banned in the UK. The narrative is very subtle but most people have picked up on something.

At any rate... check it out...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=bi9d6sdqJc0

ash =o)

Matt Newcomb · May 3rd, 2007, 12:56 AM

I was just going to ask how you got the sky to look like that. Looks good though.

Josh Caldwell · May 3rd, 2007, 05:39 AM

Where's that field location? Where'd you shoot the video. Looks very nice. And I know what you mean by the fire and effects and stuff. It doesn't look "fake" it looks stylized. I love the look of sun on a subject but behind them dark storms clouds are gathering. Looks very cool. And in no way feels "cheap" or inexpensive. Great job.

This is a great song too.

Ash Greyson · May 3rd, 2007, 10:34 AM

It was shot around Tulsa, OK... that field is just south of town. Thanks for the comments.

ash =o)

Kyle Ross · May 3rd, 2007, 01:25 PM

For some reason, I really like the shot at 2:57 in with his silouette running. I also agree the fire looks really good. That's super hard to CG, I know, but you've done it very well.

Dante Waters · May 4th, 2007, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ash Greyson

It was shot around Tulsa, OK... that field is just south of town. Thanks for the comments.

ash =o)

Ash, Lovely work. Haven't had the opportunity to look at any of your work, till now.
I would definitely buy the video on itunes (when it comes to the States).
Stock HVX looks great. What made you shoot the video using the HVX (knowing how many cameras you have access to).

Mustafa Davis · May 4th, 2007, 12:38 AM

Great work. No disclaimer needed. You shot what you wanted and got the results you were looking for and all for a very small budget. Good job.

Reid Bailey · May 4th, 2007, 08:04 AM

Great work regardless of whatever limitations you were dealing with.
Looks no different than if you had two weeks of pre-pro and a crew of 25.

Marcus Marchesseault · May 4th, 2007, 08:15 AM

How did you do the motion tracking so the sky would stay aligned when the camera moved?

Benjamin Hill · May 4th, 2007, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcus Marchesseault

How did you do the motion tracking so the sky would stay aligned when the camera moved?

Very cool video, classy and simple. What made you decide to shoot mostly wide?

Todd Giglio · May 4th, 2007, 09:56 AM

Very nice work! Looks great and it does look like big budget to me!
Thanks for sharing.

Todd

Ash Greyson · May 4th, 2007, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus Marchesseault

How did you do the motion tracking so the sky would stay aligned when the camera moved?

That would be a Riley question. He was able to do the VFX in very little time. He is super fast and super good... and he is like 19.

ash =o)

Riley Harmon · May 8th, 2007, 10:36 PM

match moving FTW!

Andzei Matsukevits · May 10th, 2007, 11:14 AM

weird, why the fire version was banned in UK?

Ash Greyson · May 10th, 2007, 12:13 PM

They do not allow people to interact with fire, even if it is fake. They have really weird rules at the BBC.

ash =o)

May 2nd, 2007, 11:46 PM	#1
Ash Greyson Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,689	Low-budget HVX music video Sorry in advance for the Youtube compression, that is the only option right now. Because of the nature of what I do, I rarely get to post anything I work on. This has been released already in Japan and the UK (with no fire) and will be released in the US soon. This video had a total budget of $3500. All shot in 720/60P at 24FPS on the HVX and the song performed at 250%. This was a last minute thing, not a lot of planning, no permits, just run and gun. Used a cheapo Glidecam (I did not want it too smooth) and the stock HVX lens at full wide (for all but 1 or 2 shots). Quite a few VFX in the video provided by DVinfo genius Riley Harmon. It was a clear day so all the skies, clouds, fire, smoke, firetrucks, etc. are his work. Before anybody plays the "that looks fake" card, it looks exactly like I wanted it, somewhere between reality and a graphic novel. I dont expect anyone to think we burned a building down. Still, that version was banned in the UK. The narrative is very subtle but most people have picked up on something. At any rate... check it out... http://youtube.com/watch?v=bi9d6sdqJc0 ash =o)

May 3rd, 2007, 12:56 AM	#2
Matt Newcomb Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 212	I was just going to ask how you got the sky to look like that. Looks good though. __________________ Talenos Productions at http://www.talenos.com

May 3rd, 2007, 05:39 AM	#3
Josh Caldwell Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 183	Where's that field location? Where'd you shoot the video. Looks very nice. And I know what you mean by the fire and effects and stuff. It doesn't look "fake" it looks stylized. I love the look of sun on a subject but behind them dark storms clouds are gathering. Looks very cool. And in no way feels "cheap" or inexpensive. Great job. This is a great song too. __________________ Joshua Caldwell www.meyd-ent.com www.hollywoodboundanddown.com

May 3rd, 2007, 10:34 AM	#4
Ash Greyson Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,689	It was shot around Tulsa, OK... that field is just south of town. Thanks for the comments. ash =o)

May 3rd, 2007, 01:25 PM	#5
Kyle Ross Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, British Columbia Posts: 48	For some reason, I really like the shot at 2:57 in with his silouette running. I also agree the fire looks really good. That's super hard to CG, I know, but you've done it very well.

May 4th, 2007, 12:38 AM	#7
Mustafa Davis New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oakland, CA & Dubai (UAE) Posts: 13	Great work. No disclaimer needed. You shot what you wanted and got the results you were looking for and all for a very small budget. Good job.

May 4th, 2007, 08:04 AM	#8
Reid Bailey Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, Va Posts: 220	Great work regardless of whatever limitations you were dealing with. Looks no different than if you had two weeks of pre-pro and a crew of 25.

May 4th, 2007, 08:15 AM	#9
Marcus Marchesseault Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,961	How did you do the motion tracking so the sky would stay aligned when the camera moved?

May 4th, 2007, 09:56 AM	#11
Todd Giglio Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 265	Very nice work! Looks great and it does look like big budget to me! Thanks for sharing. Todd

May 8th, 2007, 10:36 PM	#13
Riley Harmon Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 424	match moving FTW!

May 10th, 2007, 11:14 AM	#14
Andzei Matsukevits Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Posts: 300	weird, why the fire version was banned in UK?

May 10th, 2007, 12:13 PM	#15
Ash Greyson Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,689	They do not allow people to interact with fire, even if it is fake. They have really weird rules at the BBC. ash =o)