A jab at a new film at DVinfo.net

Elmer Lang · June 19th, 2007, 08:27 PM

Here's a short flick I just made. I come out of poetry so maybe it's a little different experience.

http://elmerlang.com/LBL.html (4:12)

There's some audio issues (grumbling, a couple pops) compressing for the web I still need to work on and I found swinging the prop in an arc it just wouldn't stay in focus.

thanks for watching,
elmer

Paul Izbicki · June 20th, 2007, 12:10 AM

Very different Elmer, but nicely done. Liked performance, austere treatment and segmentation. Wouldn't have hurt to see blood on knife or pullover for more visceral impact. Also liked use of music-especially piano piece after midpoint at Glee. Also, I'd rather the knife came from unfocused to sharp focus as it approached my perspective, if it has to be one or the other.

iPaul

Andrew Plumb · June 20th, 2007, 09:11 AM

As Paul suggests, try setting the HV20 to Manual Focus and make the in-focus point at the termination point.

...Could also be the shiny knife that's giving the auto-focus some grief. Give it a try with a dull, rusty shank instead. IAF/AF may do a better job tracking that.

Andrew.

Elmer Lang · June 21st, 2007, 09:58 PM

@ Paul Izbicki & Andrew Plumb

Good ideas, I'm workin' on it.

Thanks for watching.

lmr

Glenn Davidson · June 21st, 2007, 10:44 PM

Good editing.

Paul Izbicki · June 21st, 2007, 10:52 PM

Never seen performance art or slam poetry? Appreciate it for a unique POV, and a look at a different mindset. Think outside the sphere.

And don't forget, it may be cathartic for the artist.

iPaul

Andrew Plumb · June 22nd, 2007, 08:41 AM

Have a watch through Elmer's other stuff. Has more of a Monte Python meets Laurie Anderson feel to it than "man with unresolved issues".

Definitely not mainstream, but therein lies the 'art of it!

Andrew.

Elmer Lang · June 25th, 2007, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Plumb

Have a watch through Elmer's other stuff. Has more of a Monte Python meets Laurie Anderson feel to it than "man with unresolved issues".

Hey, I was thinking Charles Bukowski meets Howard Stern. ;)

Thanks to all for watching!

lmr

Mitchell Stookey · June 26th, 2007, 05:57 PM

Great work Elmer! I really enjoyed that original piece, definitely a unique perspective. As you said you come from poetry and I loved the poetic style of the narration. I burst out laughing when it's said "Trust me big on this, they look just like 'em". I think I might have to start saying that.

Riley Harmon · July 1st, 2007, 11:22 PM

im thinking it was some sarcasm, i love performance work, ive done some, but i need to do more

June 19th, 2007, 08:27 PM	#1
Elmer Lang Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NY, NY Posts: 319	A jab at a new film Here's a short flick I just made. I come out of poetry so maybe it's a little different experience. http://elmerlang.com/LBL.html (4:12) There's some audio issues (grumbling, a couple pops) compressing for the web I still need to work on and I found swinging the prop in an arc it just wouldn't stay in focus. thanks for watching, elmer

June 20th, 2007, 12:10 AM	#2
Paul Izbicki Panoramic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 85	Gleeful bloody piano Very different Elmer, but nicely done. Liked performance, austere treatment and segmentation. Wouldn't have hurt to see blood on knife or pullover for more visceral impact. Also liked use of music-especially piano piece after midpoint at Glee. Also, I'd rather the knife came from unfocused to sharp focus as it approached my perspective, if it has to be one or the other. iPaul __________________ Paul Izbicki i2inewMedia

June 20th, 2007, 09:11 AM	#3
Andrew Plumb Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 94	As Paul suggests, try setting the HV20 to Manual Focus and make the in-focus point at the termination point. ...Could also be the shiny knife that's giving the auto-focus some grief. Give it a try with a dull, rusty shank instead. IAF/AF may do a better job tracking that. Andrew. __________________ "The future is already here. It's just not very evenly distributed." - William Gibson

June 21st, 2007, 09:58 PM	#4
Elmer Lang Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NY, NY Posts: 319	@ Paul Izbicki & Andrew Plumb Good ideas, I'm workin' on it. Thanks for watching. lmr Last edited by Elmer Lang; June 21st, 2007 at 10:20 PM. Reason: my incredible good looks

June 21st, 2007, 10:52 PM	#6
Paul Izbicki Panoramic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 85	Get Help Now? Never seen performance art or slam poetry? Appreciate it for a unique POV, and a look at a different mindset. Think outside the sphere. And don't forget, it may be cathartic for the artist. iPaul __________________ Paul Izbicki i2inewMedia

June 21st, 2007, 10:44 PM	#5
Glenn Davidson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Nevada City, California Posts: 499	Good editing.

June 22nd, 2007, 08:41 AM	#7
Andrew Plumb Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 94	Have a watch through Elmer's other stuff. Has more of a Monte Python meets Laurie Anderson feel to it than "man with unresolved issues". Definitely not mainstream, but therein lies the 'art of it! Andrew. __________________ "The future is already here. It's just not very evenly distributed." - William Gibson

June 26th, 2007, 05:57 PM	#9
Mitchell Stookey Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 196	Great work Elmer! I really enjoyed that original piece, definitely a unique perspective. As you said you come from poetry and I loved the poetic style of the narration. I burst out laughing when it's said "Trust me big on this, they look just like 'em". I think I might have to start saying that.

July 1st, 2007, 11:22 PM	#10
Riley Harmon Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 424	im thinking it was some sarcasm, i love performance work, ive done some, but i need to do more