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This was my submission to that show that Spielberg did called "On The Lot". I was hoping to find the original project somewhere so I could make the opening monologue normal speed but can't seem to find it anywhere. I hadta speed it up to meet the required 30 second time limit for the introduction.

The thinking behind this video would be that the shot's of the character, my alter-ego Davie Michaels, witting the letter would be somewhat cinematic to show some sort of "skill" and that the little movies would be really bad. A bit of contrast or something. I didn't get on the show, but I like ta think maybe my DVD got there late (I'm not sure my package was postmarked by the deadline).
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  • i thought about submitting to that whenever it was......but then i got too lazy. haha. nice video :-)
  • Underground Planet 5 months ago
    Thanks Karen. Even for a boob like me this vid is pretty brutally self deprecating so I hope someone gets a kick out of it!
  • i giggled this morning when i watched it
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  • Glenn (Avene) 5 months ago
    Haha, that's quite funny. The sci fi character was classic! You really nailed that 1970's Battlestar Galactica look with those Radiance filters!
  • Underground Planet 5 months ago
    Man I loved that show growing up, that and Buck Rogers. Twiki ruled!
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  • haibo tao 5 months ago
    Love your work! Looking forward to your new movie!
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  • Richard Gooderick 5 months ago
    Quite ridiculous and very funny.

    Can't wait to see the feature!
  • Underground Planet 5 months ago
    I dont think I could take that character for a whole feature!
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  • Paul Joy 5 months ago
    Excellent job Ray, bet it was a hoot making that!
  • Underground Planet 5 months ago
    Thanks Paul. The little clips were fun, the parts of me groveled cuz it was friggin cold the night we did the desk scenes and we hadta do half of em with the doors open to cheat the shots. The windows in front of the desk are the doors. I thought my tongue was gonna freeze and crack off and I had to hold my breath during the shots or there was steam!
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  • Daniel Alexander 5 months ago
    That was great, it's not easy to make people laugh but you did it effortlessly.
  • Underground Planet 5 months ago
    Thanks Daniel, great ta hear!
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  • VendelasCity 5 months ago
    The lighting here is wonderful!
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  • VendelasCity 5 months ago
    P.S. Being self-taught, as you profess to be, and having mastered so much skill makes me optimistic for my own digital filmmaking endeavor!
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  • jack robin 5 months ago
    Nice one...laughed.....quite a bit, actually!
  • Underground Planet 5 months ago
    Awesome Jack, thrilled ya liked it.
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  • Jimmy Allen 5 months ago

    LOL! Awesome - The cop chase scene was too funny!

    Very nice stuff indeed. Loved how you moved the camera. What did you use to achieve the jib/pedestal shots? Nice work!

    Jimmy
  • Underground Planet 5 months ago
    Thanks Jimmy, just used an old Glidecam jib that I've had forever.
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  • John Richardson 4 months ago
    funny stuff... nice "bit of contrast or something"... I'm quite sure it was worth your effort if the payoff was simply to make people laugh
  • Underground Planet 4 months ago
    Well glad it was good for something! =)
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  • Julie Lamb 4 months ago
    again I peed....next time you need a dog I have the cutest wiener ever of life...no really I do (his name is Weezer)...I laughed a few times way to loud with this one. BTW will you show me how to make this site more cool for me all I know how to do is watch your schnizit and then leave a comment
  • Underground Planet 4 months ago
    lol, gladja liked it. I think you have my number? Feel free to give me a ring or hit me up on MySpace. Vimeo doesn't allow a lot of customization but the video quality and community can't be beat. =)
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  • Mike Walker 4 months ago
    Hi Ray, enjoyed the film, tickled me, nice bit of acting also.
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  • KK WW 2 months ago
    Super!! Cool!
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