UWOL#7 "Everyday Adventure" by Ruth Happel

Rob Evans · February 27th, 2008, 04:30 PM

Hey Ruth, I really enjoyed your film, it was nicely paced, well interspersed with the shots to camera and the shots you used were all really well composed both frame and depth wise, bringing good colour range in too. Editing was spot on and the dedication was sweet, you'll look back in ten years time fondly. Thanks for creating this!!!

Carl Middleton · February 28th, 2008, 08:52 PM

Ruth,

Loved the flower shot, and the philosophy behind this short... reminds me of one I did called Nature all Around that was generally along the same lines, so I immediately took a liking. ;)

Also really good to hear your bringing new natureographers into the fold! Keep up the good work.

Carl

Eric Gulbransen · February 28th, 2008, 09:07 PM

Life is what you make it Ruth, and it looks like you too make it great. Nice job.

Dale Guthormsen · February 29th, 2008, 09:26 AM

Ruth,

I thought it was a great idea!!

I liked the single poignant script!! Nice.

The guitar in the background was awesome.

You films never dissappoint me. Actually they are an encouragement!!

Great Job.

Marj Atkins · March 3rd, 2008, 01:24 PM

You have a clever concept here Ruth. It is very well executed, beautiful clear images, good clear sound, well narrated by Robin. I think that we become so accustomed to our own backyard sometimes that we don’t see the wonder in it.

Ruth Happel · March 4th, 2008, 02:33 PM

Thanks for the comments.

Rob- It certainly isn't a major focus of these UWOL films, but it has occurred to me that what we do will be a lot more fun to watch in 10 years than most of our "standard" home video, since I am capturing the essence of Robin on tape.

Carl- Robin so far has been the on screen talent, but she has been showing more interest in camera work, so before long she may be competing with me :)

Eric- I guess that was the essence of this film- take nature where you find it, you don't need to look beyond your backyard for fun and excitement.

Dale- Thanks for your comments. The guitar really fit the piece, and I'm glad that it was able to enhance the mood of it for you. This was simpler than some of our previous UWOL scripts, but in spite of its simplicity, I thought Robin did a great job of bringing the idea to life.

Marj- Thanks for your comments. It's fun to have adventures off the beaten track, but realistically we spend most of our time at home, and the challenge is in finding excitement in the everyday.

Bryce Comer · April 1st, 2008, 04:43 AM

Hey Ruth,
Great film! It really made me think about what adventure can be, & of course how so much to a child is infact a real adventure! Lovely shots of your garden, one of which i thought you held a little long, but for the rest it was well paced.

Bryce

February 28th, 2008, 08:52 PM	#17
Carl Middleton Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fernandina Beach, FL Posts: 562	Ruth, Loved the flower shot, and the philosophy behind this short... reminds me of one I did called Nature all Around that was generally along the same lines, so I immediately took a liking. ;) Also really good to hear your bringing new natureographers into the fold! Keep up the good work. Carl __________________ Carl Middleton Whizkid Mediaworks

February 29th, 2008, 09:26 AM	#19
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Ruth, I thought it was a great idea!! I liked the single poignant script!! Nice. The guitar in the background was awesome. You films never dissappoint me. Actually they are an encouragement!! Great Job. __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

March 4th, 2008, 02:33 PM	#21
Ruth Happel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Black Mountain, NC Posts: 488	Thanks for the comments. Rob- It certainly isn't a major focus of these UWOL films, but it has occurred to me that what we do will be a lot more fun to watch in 10 years than most of our "standard" home video, since I am capturing the essence of Robin on tape. Carl- Robin so far has been the on screen talent, but she has been showing more interest in camera work, so before long she may be competing with me :) Eric- I guess that was the essence of this film- take nature where you find it, you don't need to look beyond your backyard for fun and excitement. Dale- Thanks for your comments. The guitar really fit the piece, and I'm glad that it was able to enhance the mood of it for you. This was simpler than some of our previous UWOL scripts, but in spite of its simplicity, I thought Robin did a great job of bringing the idea to life. Marj- Thanks for your comments. It's fun to have adventures off the beaten track, but realistically we spend most of our time at home, and the challenge is in finding excitement in the everyday. __________________ http://rockfowl.com/

April 1st, 2008, 04:43 AM	#22
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Hey Ruth, Great film! It really made me think about what adventure can be, & of course how so much to a child is infact a real adventure! Lovely shots of your garden, one of which i thought you held a little long, but for the rest it was well paced. Bryce __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

February 27th, 2008, 04:30 PM	#16
Rob Evans Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 390	Hey Ruth, I really enjoyed your film, it was nicely paced, well interspersed with the shots to camera and the shots you used were all really well composed both frame and depth wise, bringing good colour range in too. Editing was spot on and the dedication was sweet, you'll look back in ten years time fondly. Thanks for creating this!!!

February 28th, 2008, 09:07 PM	#18
Eric Gulbransen Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Palo Alto, California Posts: 520	Life is what you make it Ruth, and it looks like you too make it great. Nice job.

March 3rd, 2008, 01:24 PM	#20
Marj Atkins Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Johannesburg South Africa Posts: 768	You have a clever concept here Ruth. It is very well executed, beautiful clear images, good clear sound, well narrated by Robin. I think that we become so accustomed to our own backyard sometimes that we don’t see the wonder in it.