Fragments
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38. Fragments
1 year ago
No nature footage this time. This short explores the idea of knowing our own future.
Stars my daughter Tara, her best friend and her brother Zac. Tara also did the narration.
The usual Canon XHA1 with Letus Ultimate rig. Most of this was shot with a Nikon 55mm f2.8 macro lens with some others shot with a Nikon 50mm f1.8
Lighting was done with regular worklight fluorescents (3 doubles strung together, 55k) and one of those cheap dome light holders and a screw in fluorescent bulb. I wouldn’t recommend this for anything professional because I experienced some phasing but it was okay for something at this level.
Dolly shots were done with a typical "T" dolly and PVC pipe for the track. I got this setup years ago from Promax and it still works great.
Some of these shots were inspired by Solaris (Soderbergh’s version), which I regard as one of the most beautifully shot films ever.
Enjoy.
Stars my daughter Tara, her best friend and her brother Zac. Tara also did the narration.
The usual Canon XHA1 with Letus Ultimate rig. Most of this was shot with a Nikon 55mm f2.8 macro lens with some others shot with a Nikon 50mm f1.8
Lighting was done with regular worklight fluorescents (3 doubles strung together, 55k) and one of those cheap dome light holders and a screw in fluorescent bulb. I wouldn’t recommend this for anything professional because I experienced some phasing but it was okay for something at this level.
Dolly shots were done with a typical "T" dolly and PVC pipe for the track. I got this setup years ago from Promax and it still works great.
Some of these shots were inspired by Solaris (Soderbergh’s version), which I regard as one of the most beautifully shot films ever.
Enjoy.
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maybe because the disolve...i dont know...keep tight
look on it.
Thanks.
(Oh, and I totally agree about Solaris--one of my favorite films.)
Nice work.
Cheers
Avey
PS Have you seen MacGregor's stuff on Vimeo? VERY Solaris and very nice too.
PPS, why the XH A1 nowadays and not the EX1?
PPPS the eye lash shot is stunning
I am aware of MacGregor's films. I like them very much.
I can't afford the EX1. If I could, I'd buy one.
Do apologise, matey. I can't afford one either…
Avey
Keep it up, great work.
Also, keep in mind that all of this is a dream and it is fragmented thinking. She is detached from any emotional involvement because she is not really there during these mentioned events. Had I put her right there in reality, it would have been a completely different film. The intention of this short was to get the viewer thinking, not provide answers.
Beautifully crafted, Steven. Fragments, indeed! LOVE it.
Having said that, however, I've done some pretty heavy color grading on this film so it does not resemble the original raw footage at all.
I think for general shooting, you could use this preset because it's pretty low in saturation and has some nice contrast. You can boost the color in post if you need to.
My best advice would be to try a bunch of presets yourself before the wedding and make your own decision. This is definitely a subjective choice.
On the other hand, Sony cameras are known for their relatively low noise so I'm not sure what else to tell you.
There are hundreds of factors to consider when comparing or choosing cameras and nothing beats the experience of shooting with them. Let your eyes make the decision for you.
Great film
nice colorgrading!
Just one thing; why are the girls laughin at the moment she is talking about preventing a friends carcrash :p
I understand and speak english pretty well (not first language), but sometimes it goes to fast and might interprate some things differently.
One of these days, I'd love to make a video about your work... but if I do, you'll get slammed with all my viewers on YouTube. Would you mind? I've got over 167,000 subcribers.
Cory Williams
YouTube.com/SMPFilms
Just send them to Vimeo, not my Web site
I'm glad I inspired you to get better equipment. I hope it's worth it to you.
Oh, and thanks for mentioning my name during your purchase.
Again, thank you Steven! : )
great work, as allways, congrats.
one thing I want to ask: letus extereme has f/5.6 and 1/125 limit. was this the reason for you to get ultimate ? I m planning to buy XHA1 and letus extreme for economical reasons. will it affect me ? do we need some sort of "low light" in order to work with f/5.6 and 1/125 max. ? i.e
thanks.
alkım.
good question
Oh by the way this is FAITH ...
You really got to make a full feature next!
I have to buy a camera soon and I was wondering if you would still recommend the xh-a1.
I was looking at the jvc gyhd200 also but heard it has a lot of capture problems in FCP.
I would like an sony ex-1 but don't have that kind of cash.
Steve
Excellent style....
wow
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great soundtrack,where can i get it?