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13. "With The Pieces" Music Video Teaser

by Dillon C. Novak

2 weeks ago

12. Dillon C. Novak//Winter Reel 2011

by Dillon C. Novak

1 month ago

11. Montauk Reel 2011

by Dillon C. Novak

10 months ago

10. "The Fallout" Music Video Teaser

by Dillon C. Novak

1 year ago

9. We Shot The Moon "Amy"

by Dillon C. Novak

1 year ago

8. The Epilogues "Hunting Season"

by Dillon C. Novak

1 year ago

7. Everfound "She Said"

by Dillon C. Novak

2 years ago

6. Behind the Scenes of "She Said"

by Dillon C. Novak

2 years ago

5. The Skyline Surrender "We're Going"

by Dillon C. Novak

2 years ago

4. Behind the Scenes of "Swan Song"

by Dillon C. Novak

2 years ago

3. Brightwood "Swan Song"

by Dillon C. Novak

2 years ago

2. Dance Over Anaheim "The Orchestra"

by Dillon C. Novak

2 years ago

1. "Sweet Talk" Music Video

by Dillon C. Novak

3 years ago

Dir. Montauk Media
montaukfilm.com

Band: Brightwood
myspace.com/brightwood

Director/Editor/Colorist-Dillon Novak
Producer-Ashley Adamson
Key Grip-Bret Wortley
Grip-Juan Barrera
MUA-Brandy Rich
Actor-Jared Van Doorn
Actress- Jamie Ann Romero

Behind The Scenes
vimeo.com/5148893

*Won Best Music Video at The Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival
*Won an Award of Excellence at The California Accolade Film Festival
*Nominated for Best Music Video at the Great Lakes Independent Film Festival
*Participated in 11 film festivals total around the nation

Credits

Dillon C. Novak
Writer, Director, Producer, Editor
Ashley Jade Adamson
Producer
Brightwood
Band

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yordan penchev 2 years ago

dude epic
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Thanks!
Anders Nettli 2 years ago

Looks great!
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Thank you man!
Cyrke 2 years ago

Solid work mate!
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Thanks!!
Mike Harvey 2 years ago

dang...
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Mike, i really appreciate it!
Dave Gardner 2 years ago

You and Juan made great pictures, Dillon! Astounding work. Really enjoyed it. Great band, too! Can't wait to hear your tale of managing the process with the Great Sand Dunes bureaucracy.
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Excited for your work on the BTS for the everfound video!
Jason Druss 2 years ago

WHAT? Are you serious? WOAH!

dude, I've been checking out your videos for a while. I'm finally getting a blade myself this month for my xha1. Great stuff. Keep it up.
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

haha thanks man, it was a big step up from working with my A1. I'm glad you've been following! There are a bunch more music videos lined up so keep an eye out.

And for everyone else, thank you very much for watching the video. I'm glad you have enjoyed it!
Dylan Baldridge 2 years ago

Gorgeous look.
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Thanks!
PHILIP ADRIAN BOOTH 2 years ago

Lovely job, great song!
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Always a pleasure phillip!
Thom Valko 2 years ago

Great work! i really like the flow of the video with the song. What kind of field monitor did you use for the HVX? I have a HPX170 and desperately need one. Cheers!
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Thanks man

I believe it was a Panasonic BT-LH80W 7.9

But i'm not sure.
Maarten Toner 2 years ago

Excellent stuff, great shots, nice flow. Great example of how creativity doesn't take 50 lenses and 30 cameras. Excellent grading as well that really pulled everything together.

Oh by the way, did you use a manfrotto or other . ahem how to put this not so expensive tripod? Some of the dolly shots seem to "hook" a bit.
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

thanks man, i used a manfrotto head. It was my first time on a dolly you stand on....so it has a bit getting used to =D.
Maarten Toner 2 years ago

Right, just watched the making off: now I know why I got '80's flashbacks when watching some shots, you used the same Manfrotto I practiced with all those years ago.

Actually like the moves this way, makes it a bit edgier, just like the handheld stuff you did. Very nice, getting things perfect can make the boring as well.
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

"getting things perfect can make the boring as well. "

i agree, thanks for watching!
Special Delivery Productions 2 years ago

thats it. its on lol.
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

bring it!
Special Delivery Productions 2 years ago

i actually have a question about music videos. can you email me your number so i can call and ask? thechad629@gmail.com
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

email sent
Traveling Muse 2 years ago

Gorgeous lighting and great angles - everything looked beautiful, all in all, well done.
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Thanks i really appreciate it!
Benjamin Schmanke 2 years ago

fantastic!! very solid job.
images, grade, music, edit... all spectacular!
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Thank you so much!
Will Mayer(Primary Visions) 2 years ago

Hey,
I have an XH A1 and just orderd a letus with a nikon 28mm and 50mm lens. I was wondering what shoulder support and follow focus you used for this.
Thanks,
Will Mayer
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

i used a DvRigProHD for shoulder rig, and a shoot 35 follow focus.
Will Mayer(Primary Visions) 2 years ago

Thanks alot man
Thunder Down Country 2 years ago

this is a top notch video man. you've come a long way. you're really going to have to work hard on your next video to top this one (:
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

I like the new video you just put out!
Jarrod Kober (Beispiellos Produc 2 years ago

Astounding.
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Thanks jarred.
Richard Cameron White 2 years ago

beautiful, loved it. Now you got me wanting the blade haha

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Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Get it, i love it. :)
Ashley Jade Adamson 2 years ago

This is such a great video Dillon. I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to work on this with you!
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Psh, you need to get back out here for the Everfound video.
Tom Gruber 2 years ago

Fantastic production value. Superb lighting. Wow, great job overall.
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Thanks! :)
Giovanny Acosta 2 years ago

This guys are really fantastics and the music video is awesome. great job "Montauk Media"
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Thank you Giovanny! :)
CIKURA 2 years ago

Amazing look!!!!
iCam Pictures 2 years ago

love the bounce work, top stuff!!
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Really appreciate it man!
Quentin Descotte 2 years ago

Amazing Job! Really great! The look is very beautiful! I really like it!
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Thanks!
Zak Jasinski 2 years ago

could you produce the same looking product i your were to use an Xh A1 with a preset and post color work?
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Hmm you could do close with the same 35mm adapter. But it would be very difficult to replicate.
Zak Jasinski 2 years ago

Can u email me your contact info @ zjazz@charter.net. I have a lot of questions!
The Carberry Twins 2 years ago

i like. Were those actors? Who were they? What direction did you give them? Fav part - 1:56. What are you working on now as a director?
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

yes they were actors one from craigslist the other from a talent agency. I am working on the pre-production of several other music videos and that music video that you just saw the teaser for. I co-directed that one "the skyline surrender" and co-shot it.
Robb Cox 2 years ago

great work mate
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Thank you man!
Adam Rahn 2 years ago

awesome video, you've got a LOT of talent and vision for things like this, keep up the good work!
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Thanks man! really appreciate it
chad simcox 2 years ago

Great video. Loved the buttery smooth bokeh that made the sand dunes almost look like a back drop. Great location too, The Great Sand Dunes was one of my favorite places to go when I lived in Colorado!
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Thanks man, i love colorado! the great sand dunes was just a resource that i couldn't resist using. ;)
Rhys Day 2 years ago

shots looks so nice man, lighting is great.
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

thanks!
Tim Olsen 2 years ago

This was Brilliant! Nicely done mate. Did you film the band in real time, or was the track sped up on set? Some part's looked slow motion, but the lyrics were still in sync. Cool. Did you rent all that gear, or do you own it? Also do you have a personal site with all your work?

Nice job man.
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Thank you very much! We filmed both in real time and in slow motion. The track was sped up for the slow motion shots. Rented most of the gear, yes i am actually launching a webpage with my work on it sometime in the two weeks. But until then i just direct clients to myspace.com/montaukmedia
Tim Olsen 2 years ago

Cool, so was the slomo work done in After Effects or FCP?
ANTHONY JACKSON 2 years ago

Very good !
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

thanks!
Zooto Films 2 years ago

hi, great work, been looking at it for along time till i saw "she said " great work, need some pro. advice on my project can u send me an email... easyshexy@yahoo.com
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Did i email you, just making sure?
Prashanna Jayaseelan 2 years ago

What are you using for your Grading? which is nice by the way... I assume that you are grading them.
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Thank you. I used Apple's Color for this video.
Black 7 Republic 2 years ago

Amazing..Hey can i humbly ask, what setting on the hvx did you use? And how much do you charge for Music Vid? Seriously on both questions...Thanks, and again...great stuff
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

Thanks! I do not remember i'm sorry it may have been cine-d...it was so long ago. I'm sorry but i cannot talk about client's budgets. I hope you understand.
david marques 2 years ago

amazing cinemathography! love it!
Dillon C. Novak 2 years ago

thanks man!
Vinegar Hill 1 year ago

Looks great amigo!
Dillon C. Novak 1 year ago

Thanks guys! I'm excited for Next 2010.
shepherd ahlers 1 year ago

Great job! It is hard not to get wrapped up in the song and the story that is being played out emotionally.
Dillon C. Novak 1 year ago

Thanks man!
Cine Shot Productions 1 year ago

hello was there other lenses used or just the standard m2 encore lense
Dillon C. Novak 1 year ago

Nah, it was Nikkors shot with the SgBlade. :)
Blevo 1 year ago

Awesome.