Thanks Flint...much appreciated.

I can't write a story to save my life..lol. I was so "winging" it with the story it shows. It started as a short test...up to the walking out the door scene, but I had to go and listen to my friends saying "more..more".

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Thanks. No special lens just the HV20's stock lens. I've been wanting to get a DOF adapter. Was considering the Pro Optic Adapter (freewebs.com/wvargas/) but will probably go with the JAG35 since I can get it all in one pacakge/price.

Yes... the shootout was in Bushwick, Brooklyn. The beach scene was at Jones Beach.

Yes that was the scene on the phone. I added a teleconverter to the HV20 and zoomed in. It was my "very poor man's" attempt to get a DOF feel. Needless to say it failed.

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The HV20 was low enough for the car to clear it ny maybe two inches. I tested slowly, then clenched my teeth as I took the run over it at 15mph. Onlookers thought I was nuts!

Ohh how much we would of loved to see a behind the scenes version of that. Nicely done :)

Sony Vegas with a bit of After Effects in some parts

Hi Peter:
This is the one area I hear the same thing about...too long...boring...predicatble...is what I've been told. I have to agree. Originally I had edited this sequence to be very snappy...get home (no mail, no coke can, no keys), get the phone call, and out the door. I was attempting to get it just under 5 minutes for a short's competition when my hard drive failed. I had to order the PCB board for the drive, thus missing the contest. After getting the drive up and running, I got frustrated and said the heck with it I'll make it the "long" way. In retrospect, I wish I hadn't. I don't think I should re-edit at this point..good or bad..it is what it is.

Thanks for your honest feedback!!!

Hi:

How exactly can I do that?

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It's hard to say what I'm trying to become. I love the editing, shooting, colorizing, etc. This hobby of mine is a passion...it brings me infinite amounts of elation that keeps my interests piqued, since there's always something to learn.

I really appreciate the kudos. Glad to see you've discovered filmmaking. It's a wonderful art form and creative outlet. Good luck with your future projects.

Thanks Dex. Slowly working to my next short...hoping to improve with each endeavor. It's currently in a shorts competition for a local PBS station here in NY (and running in last..LOL). Feel free to vote me in (no signup required)...Many thanks again!!


thirteen.org/reel13/films/vote-for-saturdays-short

Many thanks!

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Thank you. Great job on your works and choice of cameras. The DVX100 is a great cam...holds it's own even against the HD ones. Looking forward to "Hit a Hitman". Wish we were close enough to work on something together.

Wow, many thanks for the comments. I LOVE Miami and haven't been there in awhile. I'm hoping to make it down there this winter sometime. Let me know if you'd like to meet up. I'd gladly share my experiences no charge.

Thanks Michael

Thank you...yes it has it's "production-challenged" moments like the door slamming and the cam shaking, or from my footsteps. Since then I've cut it down to 5 minutes to speed it up a bit and leave out the flaws...but it is what it is..so I won't repost.

I actually liked the shaking in the car when on his face. I thought it added to the story, increasing the anticipation about where he was going. :)

I liked the shaking as well, wanted the viewer to "feel" the tension increasing as Mark says. I use a stick-pod, but have since found that duct taping the cam to around the sides of the sticky pod minimzes the shakes greatly.

Thanks for the comments!! I'll be working on another soon.

I see what you mean. Had to look at the footage again and I remember I didn't intend for it to come out that way. It seems to be caused by vibrations going to the HV20. The OIS can only go so far, and the HV20 is lightweight by design. If you tap it with your hand while the cam is on you'll see what I mean.