Author Topic: Another ol' short film I made... (Read 3381 times)

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **on:** February 14, 2007, 08:16:16 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GnIX1TjDUU

Yeah, the story and title sucked, but that wasn't my fault; I agreed to shoot a friend of mine's idea so that we could enter something in the local film festival, like three days before entries were do.

Junpei the Tracer! · « **Reply #1 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:19:10 PM »

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #2 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:20:17 PM »

lolz

No comments? :'(

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:28:06 PM »

Sound is awful. Would it have killed you to get a MD recorder or something? Shit, I would've loaned you mine! Lighting is pretty bad in spots. And when the dude is texting, there are too many handycam movements. Doesn't have to be static, but you're zooming and doing this and that.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #4 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:28:21 PM »

Yeah, after watching this again, the sound is the worst part.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #5 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:30:28 PM »

Two production companies? Does that mean two people worked on your film?

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You need to edit it tighter. Like have the noise of the phone vibrating fading in while your friends are leaving.

Camera is shaky as hell.

The fight is kind of corny, emphasze the parts where you dont actually see the punches. I like the fade to him on the ground with his foot over him. Get to that quicker so I don't spend too much time thinking about the overall fight.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #6 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:31:25 PM »

Who will control the rights when I RIP THIS OFF and create a MAJOR MOTION PICTURE?

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:31:54 PM »

Nah, they're both fake. I told you, I hate almost nothing to do with this besides shooting it, and I have no idea where the fuck the dude came up with "9-5 Productions"

Willco: We just took the sound from the camcorder, that was how cheap and time-constricted we were. I know, the sound is fuckin' TERRIBLE. But at least I gots muh blood effects.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #8 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:34:38 PM »

God, the line reading was terrible. "This kid's having a party." "uhh, where? where in the c-city?"

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #9 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:34:45 PM »

What was this about?

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #10 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:34:58 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on February 14, 2007, 08:34:45 PM

What was this about?

I have no idea.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #11 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:35:06 PM »

I can tell its from the camcorder, but sound is the easiest and cheapest way to make a movie look like something you shot legitimately or something you shot with a camcorder.

It doesn't take much to get a MD recorder, a mic and transfer that shit to PC.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #12 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:35:38 PM »

Yeah, I'm not going to even comment on the story, assuming this was just a technical exercise.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #13 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:36:26 PM »

I'm almost embarrassed by how bad this is, but I still like the "fight" scene.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #14 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:37:00 PM »

Dude, sound is the least of yor worries. It was fine for a youtube handcamera thing. Don't waste too much on sound for something like that.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #15 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:38:48 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on February 14, 2007, 08:37:00 PM

Dude, sound is the least of yor worries. It was fine for a youtube handcamera thing. Don't waste too much on sound for something like that.

Quote

... so that we could enter something in the local film festival.

Did you even read the topic, FoC?

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #16 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:39:19 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on February 14, 2007, 08:37:00 PM

Dude, sound is the least of yor worries. It was fine for a youtube handcamera thing. Don't waste too much on sound for something like that.

Fuck do I care about sound, this was a shitty student film entered in a crappy film festival. All I really wanted was to try and pull off a semi-realistic fight scene, and I'm pretty proud by how it turned out.

IIRC, we had this long, Rashomon-esque storyline in place where this guy is jumped after school or something, and everybody involved has a different take. We shot some more footage, which didn't make it into the film in time for the festival.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #17 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:39:35 PM »

I guess I didnt,

Yea this probably won't get into any film festivals.

Try getting some local actors next time even off of craigslist.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #18 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:40:42 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on February 14, 2007, 08:39:35 PM

I guess I didnt,

Yea this probably won't get into any film festivals.

It almost won the one we entered, but then again the only other semi-film in the bunch was a lame Shakespeare knock-off.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #19 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:40:58 PM »

That's why I recommended that the easiest and cheapest way to make a short look somewhat presentable is to clean up sound. It makes a huge difference. I've seen some horribly shot stuff skate by because, at the very least, they were audible and had properly placed music cues.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #20 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:41:47 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 14, 2007, 08:40:58 PM

That's why I recommended that the easiest and cheapest way to make a short look somewhat presentable is to clean up sound. It makes a huge difference. I've seen some horribly shot stuff skate by because, at the very least, they were audible and had properly placed music cues.

I asked the editor if we could ADR alot of the dialogue, but we had no time.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #21 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:41:58 PM »

Getting actors is probably cheaper. Most likly free.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #22 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:42:08 PM »

Oh my God, FoC, if you ever get to Hollywood - have some fun. There are a couple of sites that you can go to setup auditions and you will get hundreds of applications, even if it's some shitty student film. Me and my roommates would setup fake roles for fake movies just to look at the headshots and rate women.

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on February 14, 2007, 08:41:58 PM

Getting actors is probably cheaper. Most likly free.

Two things. Free actors suck, won't be any better than the ones he can get and who cares if they're free if you can't hear them?

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #23 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:42:18 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on February 14, 2007, 08:41:47 PM

Quote from: Willco on February 14, 2007, 08:40:58 PM
That's why I recommended that the easiest and cheapest way to make a short look somewhat presentable is to clean up sound. It makes a huge difference. I've seen some horribly shot stuff skate by because, at the very least, they were audible and had properly placed music cues.

I asked the editor if we could ADR alot of the dialogue, but we had no time.

ADR probably wouldnt do much for this.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #24 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:42:43 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 14, 2007, 08:42:08 PM

Oh my God, FoC, if you ever get to Hollywood - have some fun. There are a couple of sites that you can go to setup auditions and you will get hundreds of applications, even if it's some shitty student film. Me and my roommates would setup fake roles for fake movies just to look at the headshots and rate women.

What the hell are you rambling about.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #25 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:43:55 PM »

Jeez guys, you're acting like this is some legitimate film or something.

Re-read the OP, we had 3 DAYS to come up with the concept, shoot, and edit anything we could. Believe me, if I had really thought much of this I wouldn't have had my camera-shy friends be the leads.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #26 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:44:47 PM »

There are sites that you go to post parts so that actors and actresses can audition, that are prevalent in Hollywood. Because like, everyone is an actor. My roommates still had their accounts from their NYFA days when they had to cast their student films, and they setup fake roles for fake movies just to look at the applications. You then look at headshots and rate women.

I am not quite sure what you don't understand.

Unless you're admitting you're a homosexual and don't know why you would rate women.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #27 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:44:55 PM »

I'm not trying to poo poo you or anything. I think you should keep up the good work, I hope you get into the film festival.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #28 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:45:32 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 14, 2007, 08:44:47 PM

There are sites that you go to post parts so that actors and actresses can audition, that are prevalent in Hollywood. Because like, everyone is an actor. My roommates still had their accounts from their NYFA days when they had to cast their student films, and they setup fake roles for fake movies just to look at the applications. You then look at headshots and rate women.

I am not quite sure what you don't understand.

Unless you're admitting you're a homosexual and don't know why you would rate women.

Ok, I admit it, I dont disrespect actors and make a fake casting call just to stroke it at night.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #29 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:45:53 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on February 14, 2007, 08:44:55 PM

I'm not trying to poo poo you or anything. I think you should keep up the good work, I hope you get into the film festival.

Erm, the thing already happened like a year and a half ago, but... thanks.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #30 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:46:46 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on February 14, 2007, 08:45:32 PM

Ok, I admit it, I dont disrespect actors and make a fake casting call just to stroke it at night.

Haha, you respect actors? That's cute.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #31 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:47:33 PM »

Here is something I made in 48 hours a year ago. We used actors off of an austin actors webpage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEhfLlIlWVg

We won best acting out of the 50-something films that were entered.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #32 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:48:18 PM »

Quote from: Willco on February 14, 2007, 08:46:46 PM

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on February 14, 2007, 08:45:32 PM
Ok, I admit it, I dont disrespect actors and make a fake casting call just to stroke it at night.

Haha, you respect actors? That's cute.

I respect people, and I dont put fake job listings out. That's such a ridiculously juvenile thing to do.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #33 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:48:29 PM »

This are the weirdest requirments ever, dude.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #34 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:50:08 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on February 14, 2007, 08:48:18 PM

I respect people, and I dont put fake job listings out. That's such a ridiculously juvenile thing to do.

Yes, because we wasted that person's time where they said SEND HEADSHOT and BIO to ACCOUNT [ENTER NAME HERE]. They even clicked it!

It was so fun.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #35 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:55:42 PM »

Sounds pretty awesome to me.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #36 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:57:00 PM »

The day you start dehumanizing actors and recognizing them for the sub-species they are is the day you will become a real director!

[20:35] <Willco> WhiteMan... ALL OF THEM
[20:35] <Willco> The best is when you setup casting calls with specific ages
[20:36] <Willco> And women that are TOTALLY MUCH OLDER apply
[20:36] <Willco> Then you setup a separate ranking category for youngest looking and hottest milf.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #37 on:** February 14, 2007, 09:02:09 PM »

FoC: I can't understand alot of the dialogue (and not just because the guy's uh... handicapped), but it looks like you made something pretty cool out of a wacky concept.

Holy shit, I didn't recognize you as the handicapped dude until the end. Good work!

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #38 on:** February 14, 2007, 09:12:53 PM »

Shit, wtf? Seems my buddy uploaded a second update we did, still can't find the "finished" version that was entered, though. :/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkOlwzRCMCc

TVC15 · « **Reply #39 on:** February 14, 2007, 09:56:28 PM »

None of these movies have nudity. They suck.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #40 on:** February 14, 2007, 09:58:30 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 14, 2007, 09:56:28 PM

None of these movies have nudity. They suck.

Just you wait...

TVC15 · « **Reply #41 on:** February 14, 2007, 10:17:05 PM »

Can't you pay your mom to take her top off and cook food or something? Instant head turner.

Melissa · « **Reply #42 on:** February 14, 2007, 10:36:34 PM »

You need better equipment, like GameLife!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #43 on:** February 14, 2007, 10:37:05 PM »

Quote from: Melissa on February 14, 2007, 10:36:34 PM

You need better equipment, like GameLife!

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Braggart

Melissa · « **Reply #44 on:** February 14, 2007, 10:38:45 PM »

Yeah...but really - Michael J Fox was a horrible choice for the cameraman.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #45 on:** February 14, 2007, 10:40:03 PM »

Has your boyfriend turn you into a film snob?

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #46 on:** February 15, 2007, 08:25:42 PM »

I kinda feel better about this short now, after seeing other people's bullshit shorts:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVCt14kd_Ds

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #47 on:** February 15, 2007, 08:32:43 PM »

I was laughing at the fight until the blood came out and I was like OMG WTF

Much better than most of the user created shit on YouTube. Miles is going to be a star confirmed

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #48 on:** February 15, 2007, 08:37:33 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 15, 2007, 08:32:43 PM

I was laughing at the fight until the blood came out and I was like OMG WTF

Much better than most of the user created shit on YouTube. Miles is going to be a star confirmed

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #49 on:** February 15, 2007, 08:38:51 PM »

Willco is jealous he'll never make a movie

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #50 on:** February 15, 2007, 08:39:37 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 15, 2007, 08:38:51 PM

Willco is jealous he'll never make a movie

But he will get to rate actor chicks!

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Author Topic: Another ol' short film I made... (Read 3381 times)