UWOL#7 "In search of a ghost" by Mat Thompson

Marj Atkins · February 28th, 2008, 01:58 PM

Mat

This is a well composed movie with a good story line and tidy narration. The story unfolds little-by little until we finally get the prize. What beautiful images you have captured - and under such difficult light conditions - dim, evening twilight. The soft atmosphere with its subdued hues certainly enhances your ‘ghosts of the friary’ theme.

I must say that I find it very difficult to follow a bird in flight especially when it is that close and flying across my path - therefore I appreciate even more the ease with which you have accomplished it.

Well done, as usual, Mat. You are a good storyteller - whether using images alone or actual narration. An exceptional movie.

Bob Safay · February 28th, 2008, 07:11 PM

Mat, a winner. Your narration set the tone for the video. You gave me a real sence of place and told me what I was watching. Besides the beautiful birds, the backdrop of those ancient ruins were great. I think you did a superb job of following the birds in flight, your Camcorder movement was very smooth. A great entry. Bob

Eric Gulbransen · February 28th, 2008, 08:04 PM

Mat. Wow. Not just one owl, but....

You've got more guts than I do, not only speaking but also facing the rig. Thanks for the story and education. Enjoyable, fun, fascinating.

Bruce Foreman · March 2nd, 2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mat Thompson

They have some fab shots of the owls coming to ground onto prey.

In '99 I was participating in a Disaster Control exercise when I saw an owl swoop across the field and bank 90 degrees to snatch a squirrel off the side of a tree trunk.

So fast I had no chance to lift the still camera and shoot but it was awesome.

Very well done, Mat. I like every aspect of what you did and how you did it.

Bryce Comer · April 1st, 2008, 05:31 AM

Great film Matt,
Your story of those gosts of the bird world was a ripper! Lovely shots you got of them, & a fantastic VO. Well done.

Bryce

April 1st, 2008, 05:31 AM	#20
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Great film Matt, Your story of those gosts of the bird world was a ripper! Lovely shots you got of them, & a fantastic VO. Well done. Bryce __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

February 28th, 2008, 01:58 PM	#16
Marj Atkins Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Johannesburg South Africa Posts: 768	Mat This is a well composed movie with a good story line and tidy narration. The story unfolds little-by little until we finally get the prize. What beautiful images you have captured - and under such difficult light conditions - dim, evening twilight. The soft atmosphere with its subdued hues certainly enhances your ‘ghosts of the friary’ theme. I must say that I find it very difficult to follow a bird in flight especially when it is that close and flying across my path - therefore I appreciate even more the ease with which you have accomplished it. Well done, as usual, Mat. You are a good storyteller - whether using images alone or actual narration. An exceptional movie.

February 28th, 2008, 07:11 PM	#17
Bob Safay Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,558	Mat, a winner. Your narration set the tone for the video. You gave me a real sence of place and told me what I was watching. Besides the beautiful birds, the backdrop of those ancient ruins were great. I think you did a superb job of following the birds in flight, your Camcorder movement was very smooth. A great entry. Bob

February 28th, 2008, 08:04 PM	#18
Eric Gulbransen Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Palo Alto, California Posts: 520	Mat. Wow. Not just one owl, but.... You've got more guts than I do, not only speaking but also facing the rig. Thanks for the story and education. Enjoyable, fun, fascinating.