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    For me, its finding the time outside of work, and juggling the time of my cast to get this done, and also that I don't yet have instinctual proficiency with lighting, apperures or framing, so each scene requires a bit of conscious thinking time.

    It means mine will be delivered close to deadline, but I'll deliver something. It will be a short drama, with a twist.

    I'm also looking forward to any feedback from the members here, so that I can improve.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MrMicah View Post
    For me, its finding the time outside of work [...] but I'll deliver something. [..] I'm also looking forward to any feedback from the members here, so that I can improve.
    I agree on everything!
    Positive or Negative crisicism are just as important each other: you can't improve with only one of them.
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    Yeah, I could try? xD

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    Quote Originally Posted by RookieGigs View Post
    Yeah, I could try? xD
    Go ahead! Shoot something!

    Would be nice to see your work, in a contest! And you still have up to August 1st to submit something!
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    Quote Originally Posted by RookieGigs View Post
    Yeah, I could try? xD
    Give it a go. All of us first-timers will add some new interest to the competition.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MrMicah View Post
    Give it a go. All of us first-timers will add some new interest to the competition.
    Exactly. That can't be any bad!
    Plus, I've seen some of Rookie's work and it would certainly bring some creativity to this round!
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    Quote Originally Posted by drapeama View Post
    Exactly. That can't be any bad!
    Plus, I've seen some of Rookie's work and it would certainly bring some creativity to this round!
    Aw... thanks. xD hehhe! I try. :P

    @Mr.Micah: Thanks for the encouragement!

    Btw, I'm not very good at responding to these things... Still a rookie. xD

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    Quote Originally Posted by MrMicah View Post
    Give it a go. All of us first-timers will add some new interest to the competition.
    Thanks! And welcome to the site. I see you are new too! Marc is a very helpful guy. And he knows his stuff. If you have any questions, he'll help you. And he is encouraging as well. Best of luck in the contest!

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    Quote Originally Posted by drapeama View Post
    Go ahead! Shoot something!

    Would be nice to see your work, in a contest! And you still have up to August 1st to submit something!
    Do I need a gun? ;D hahaha! Okay, I will try. I might even start today. I have to think up something first though. Contrast is the theme eh? Alrighty...

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    It has become clear that it's too dangerous for me to visit my consulate, so that trip won't happen. Instead I used the same idea and shot something similar today. It's a documentary, so the post work is relatively small. Will put up a teaser in a few days. The short itself... suppose I will keep it password protected... send Drapeama the password so that he can check it isn't too obscene. Eh!?

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    Quote Originally Posted by RockDonkey View Post
    The short itself... suppose I will keep it password protected...
    Just keep it "private" and unlock it a couple days before the deadline.
    Also, don't forget to post a little something in the footage subforum:
    Quote Originally Posted by drapeama View Post
    2) Presentation of the Concept. It can be a rough poster (no need to make it broadcast quality) OR a little teaser (max 30 seconds). You must provide one before the deadline in order to avoid disqualification. You can provide it the day before the deadline without problem though. Please provide it in an individual thread in the Footage subforum as "Antman's Contest #35 - Your Title". Leave it open for discussion as well. For 10 points.
    ...just like Rookie did here.
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    Ah an own thread in the FOOTAGE forum. Now I get what this means.

    I will present my concept there. Yep, have clear thoughts behind a few things.

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    No prob Rock!
    Thanks for submitting an entry as well!
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    Ahh, finally a chance at Huey's watch.
    You'll never know if you don't go. GO!

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    Quote Originally Posted by KingDucky View Post
    Ahh, finally a chance at Huey's watch.
    Yeah, we ALL aim that one!
    I'd say that all the prizes are worth the try though!
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    I don't know if it'll work, but I'm currently trying to get more newcomers to register and submit an entry for this round over FaceBook. There's some groups over there with a lot of people with an interest into filmmaking.
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    Have enjoyed to have plenty of time to make small adjustments with my short. It is a documentary so I planned only the first half of it then grabbed my camera and trusted that it will work out. And like so often I got a shot that symbolically sums up the whole thing perfectly. Immediately knew that this will work just fine and it does. It's up on Vimeo password protected.

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    The pressure is on. RockDonkey has one in the can.

    I've got some principal footage done. I'm sure it will all be finished in a flurry.

    If I win any of the prizes I'm happy for it to be a perpetual trophy and you can just add my name to a facebook group or something under a photo of the prize.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MrMicah View Post
    The pressure is on. RockDonkey has one in the can.[..] If I win any of the prizes I'm happy for it to be a perpetual trophy and you can just add my name to a facebook group or something under a photo of the prize.
    1) I know that. Haven't got the chance to start anything yet (lack of actor's availability) and it's less than a month to submit something now...!
    2) You'll get a banner like I have in my signature, your name will be in the Winners Hall Of Fame thread and we can always publish the winners over the facebook page (that's a good idea actually!).
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    I've been working on other projects but I have maybe a week or two of free time (outside of the 9-5 job). I'm a bit confused about the theme, but I have been toying with a story line for about a week. I'm going to start shooting tomorrow!
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    To everyone that plans to enter this one, if you're not sure about adding your video to the correct group or whatever, simply post the link of your video here, so we'll be able to add it to the group. As long as it's being done before the deadline, it will be allowed. Make sure to add the link to your video in your own thread (in the Footage subforum) as well.
    I'll try to make sure everything is ok by the deadline.
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    OK. Here is the Vimeo link for mine

    http://vimeo.com/46561749

    I'll add it to the footage thread as well.
    Last edited by MrMicah; 2012 July 30th at 17:25.

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    A-ha. Mine should be there too.

    https://vimeo.com/45972338

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    MrMicah, your main character is nicely on/off in his two relationships. How much narrative stories have you shot before?

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    Hi RockDonkey,

    This is the first time I've ever tried to 'create' anything on film. My previous filming has just been passive filming of amateur sports or theatre and then a bit of editing to make the product more interesting.

    I still get just a green screen on yours on Vimeo, but I downloaded it to watch. You certainly cause the audience to be reflective about the character.

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