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by THE RAVEN FILM

4 months ago

1. THE RAVEN - 720 HD

by THE RAVEN FILM

4 months ago

THE RAVEN

Summary > Chris Black possesses a power that could lead to the destruction of the current regime, and they will stop at nothing to destroy him.
The chase is on as Chris runs for his life in this sci-fi thriller set in an alternate and futuristic Los Angeles.

Director : Ricardo de Montreuil
Producers: Ricardo de Montreuil & Eliz Eskeranli
Writers: Ricardo de Montreuil & Antonio Perez
Cinematographer: Andres Sanchez
Music by: Angelo Milli
Special Effects Supervisor: Aaron Burns
3D Modeling and Animation: Juan Somarriba and Francisco Concha
Visual Effects and Compositing: Ricardo de Montreuil
Editing: Ricardo de Montreuil
Color Correction: Santiago Padilla
Sound Design and Mixing: Martin Seltzer
Budget: $5k
Format: RED 1920x1080
Special thanks: Filmosonido, CO3 and Converse

You can find concept drawings, 3D models, storyboards and production stills at THE RAVEN facebook site:

facebook.com/THERAVENFILM

Contact > info@theravenfilm.com

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Francisco Mar
6 hours ago
Simonetta Agnello
6 hours ago
Brett Driver
7 hours ago
Terence Abdin
8 hours ago
Peter
19 hours ago
Matthew Mills
21 hours ago
Peter
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Mark Jemerson
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Sergey K
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Timo Punke
2 days ago

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Ayz Waraich 4 months ago

absolutely fantastic ricardo.

what was this shot on? lenses, budget, background... would love some more details.

inspired sir.
THE RAVEN FILM 4 months ago

Thanks Ayz.
It was shot on RED using Ultraprime lenses. The budget was $5k. And is based on a treatment I wrote for a trilogy.
We shot it in Downtown LA in 2 days. You can see some production stills in The Raven facebook:

facebook.com/pages/THE-RAVEN-FILM/110828695622564?ref=mf
Ayz Waraich 4 months ago

fantastic sir. who was your DP?

the film is gorgeous.
THE RAVEN FILM 4 months ago

His name is Andres Sanchez, he is based in Miami:
andresdp.com/
Ayz Waraich 4 months ago

thanks ricardo.

i've just twittered and facebooked the short. good luck with it!
DERSTREBER 4 months ago

Which focal lengths you used?
Zach B 4 months ago

lens flares.
Daniel Bernard 4 months ago

Word!
Dan Gaud 4 months ago

6 minutes of pure Awesome.
Marcos Cline-Marquez 4 months ago

Increible viejo!
THE RAVEN FILM 4 months ago

Buena onda!
Fotis Fotiou 4 months ago

Amazing, inspiring! Well done!
THE RAVEN FILM 4 months ago

It was shot on RED using Ultraprime lenses. The budget was $5k. And is based on a treatment I wrote for a trilogy.
We shot it in Downtown LA in 2 days. You can see some production stills in The Raven facebook:

facebook.com/pages/THE-RAVEN-FILM/110828695622564?ref=mf

theravenfilm.com/
Rainier Markmann 4 months ago

I'M FREAKIN' LOVING IT!!!

very nice work... (),o
THE RAVEN FILM 4 months ago

Thanks!
Bernard BAILLY 4 months ago

That's awesome. Really good job for a good team. Bravo
Eric.T 4 months ago

nice! you certainly know how to direct action scenes,and great suspension. next time put in some dialoge and extend the story and then its totaly awsome!

great work! cant wait to see more
Cory Reeder 4 months ago

Well done - great placement of the bar.
Lance Fernandes 4 months ago

Phenomenal job Ricardo. This is an incredible short with production value that rivals any Hollywood blockbuster.

What post production software did you use?
Keen Eye Cameras 4 months ago

Kept me watching. Nice work.
Did you toy with the idea of DSLR or was RED the plan all the way?
THE RAVEN FILM 4 months ago

The DP and I did some previous test in the actual locations with the RED and we really like the look. We felt it work really good for what we want it to achieve.
Keen Eye Cameras 4 months ago

Hey ... you pulled off a great piece on RED for 5 grand. awesome work. I only suggested it cause it would have been cheaper. But it seems youo know how to make your money go a long way. I'd love to see more. Can't imagine what the next $5000 will bring.
Ryan Bosworth 4 months ago

Love the short. Great action. :)
karl von moller 4 months ago

Really cool! Enjoyed watching it. Can't wait to see what you do next!
Iluvvideos 4 months ago

you rock
THE RAVEN FILM 4 months ago

Gracias!!
Everett Bouwer 4 months ago

mad props bro. This film is sick.
Kamel Labiad 4 months ago

nice vfx and colours, but story kind of broken and unnatural, not very exiting
very good effects anyway
Diego Llamazares 4 months ago

amazing, what compositing software did you use?
THE RAVEN FILM 4 months ago

I used AE for most of it. A couple of shots (The Raven eye's) were done using shake.
Will Mayer 4 months ago

so amazing
the cinematography was perfect.
Shaky handheld tied in great
Asif Haque 4 months ago

Freaking amazing! Love the shots and the 3d/vfx work was beautiful!
Aaron Freeder 4 months ago

this is f*cking EPIC... wow.......
Alex Everingham 4 months ago

With the right writing i could see a feature from this, excellent work! Crisp and clean visuals, reminded me of district nine a bit. Awesome stuff.
Handy 'HANDs' Kartika 4 months ago

great story, great sound, great colours, great effects, great film.. great job!

i want more.. i'm addicted to this.. =D
Thomas Fummo 4 months ago

Simply Astounding. Excellent job!
Felix 4 months ago

Outstanding Work. Love it! I need to see more :)
TheFilm Artist 4 months ago

Red is amazing and your post production skills together with the rest of your team is simply fantastic. Extremely well done!!!! :)
Stefano Zedda 4 months ago

veramente bello!!!!! bravissimi!
Heerko Groefsema 4 months ago

Nice!
Romain World Tour 4 months ago

That's seriously amazing ! Great job and all the best for the future :)
Wyld Stallyons 4 months ago

Congratulations Ricardo! An absolutely awesome film! We're working on a short film in a similar action/sci-fi/thriller genre and you've set the bar nice and high for everyone who loves this kind of stuff.

I take off my hat and salute you, sir. Amazing stuff!

Jason
Wyld Stallyons
pimeto 4 months ago

Only 5k, how did you manage to do this ?!
Except the camera, what other gear did you use ?
Awesome job man! Wish you luck and get a feature movie going on!
THE RAVEN FILM 4 months ago

We got a small dolly and a couple of small lights for CUs.
We shot it with available light. We used the 5k for permits, some equipment, catering, parking spaces, etc....everybody worked for free, including color correction and audio mix.
Max Swinton 4 months ago

Very nice, looked incredible. The only criticism I have is the ending seemed a bit cut off, but that's really minor, great job.
johnflattopfilms 4 months ago

bitchin
mike ambs ☂ 4 months ago

Fantastic work. I want more! :)
Quinn Brabender 4 months ago

This. Is. AWESOME.
bryan alexander 4 months ago

wow...incredible!
Aart Hoeven 4 months ago

Great.......................
Sean Stiegemeier 4 months ago

Dang, who did your fx work? I would like to work with them...
THE RAVEN FILM 4 months ago

Aaron Burns and my self...
THE RAVEN FILM 4 months ago

Glad you like them ;)
Colin Tooze 4 months ago

Fantastic! Excellent work.
Jon Lim 4 months ago

Incredible short film. Keep up the awesome work!
Kalvin Camp 4 months ago

epic.
Miguel Gomez 4 months ago

Congratulations, fantastic work and result.
Malayerba 4 months ago

We need more.
L'Arbre Marius 4 months ago

Amazing, we want more !
Already on our blog !

larbremarius.fr/2010/04/22/ricardo-de-montreuil-the-raven/
Blake Whitman 4 months ago

Um, yes please.
Youssef Ezzeddine 4 months ago

hmm.. good work especialy on special effects and color correction..
However, the script could be more interesting..
whatever, good job.
Halivud Estevez 4 months ago

I agree, good job, but flat "story". Good for a trailer, or pilot. If i was a producer, I would give you a screenwriter creative team.
mpared 4 months ago

cool posted at the curious brain
Blade Cleaver 4 months ago

incredible
Gord Stephen 4 months ago

DV Rebel-icious :)
EmS 4 months ago

wow nice work
i wouldnt mind seing a longer film with that topic
EVO 4 months ago

I see Optical Flares there! heheh :)
Awesome 3D, lighting, colors...everything! Good job!
THE RAVEN FILM 4 months ago

Yes!! Amazing plugin for AE...
Ryan Churchill 4 months ago

Nice. 5k! That's incredible.
Silent Eclipse 4 months ago

5 Stars, I especially liked the converse ;)
paul bates 4 months ago

Perfection. That was totally gripping. Would love to see it as a feature!
Joseph Sparto 4 months ago

Awesome, great camera shots and great compositing of the 3d models. The spider really looked part of the scene.
Kamilo Gonzalez Vivares 4 months ago

Wooow, amazing job ! :D
Lisa Kassner 4 months ago

Very well done... I want more, and I work in the business...
eric becker 4 months ago

Someone give this man an actual budget, stat.
Ed Zerati 4 months ago

Producción fantástica.
¿Qué cámara se utilizó?
¿Qué editor de video?
Gracias.
THE RAVEN FILM 4 months ago

Thanks Ed.
We used RED camera with Ultraprimes lenses and we I use Final Cut to cut it.
Eddie Chai 4 months ago

this is nothing short of epic. phenomenal job!
THE RAVEN FILM 4 months ago

Thanks for all your comments!!
Michael Wing 4 months ago

awesome job...the scenes look amazing...cant wait to see more...actor does a really good job too
Flipper Media 4 months ago

Fantastic look! Best of luck with the project!
Marcus Gregersen 4 months ago

I loved every bit of it.
Sunny Thaper 4 months ago

Magnificent work!
Brett Moulton 4 months ago

straight up mad!!!! kick ass mate , got ur money worth from the optical flares plugin ..... looks sweet as .... congrats mate , this rocks!!!
Cathal Mc Carthy 4 months ago

This is truly inspiring work... It looks great, nice pacing, suspense all the way. Well done - looking forward to seeing more!
Joel Lesko 4 months ago

Excellent work. Seamless.
Alanedit 4 months ago

Very impressive. Very very impressive.
Pedro Maccarone 4 months ago

an amazing delight!
congrats.
Denny Guinn 4 months ago

Good job!
Casey 3PM Clark 4 months ago

Epic!
Kevin DeOliveira 4 months ago

great look, great VFX
mr. sifuentes 4 months ago

wow! wtf! man that is mind blowing!!! hope it turns into a feature :D
B Gallagher 4 months ago

Damn I hope it does too!
Erick Bezerra 4 months ago

Nice!
daniel caruso 4 months ago

loved it! the colors are perfect, beautiful images. how did you color this? (sorry if it has been answered). i like others would love to see more from this story.
THE RAVEN FILM 4 months ago

Thanks Daniel.
We used a Davinci for color correction.
Oscar Torres 4 months ago

Very well done, Ricardo. You have a gift - great look and feeling of suspense...
congratulations!
abrazo.
JHONNY RAMOS 4 months ago

That's awesome. what program u used ?
Javier Villena 4 months ago

Esta increible hermano... siga asi
Emrys Roberts 4 months ago

Very well done. Really great camera movement and compositing.