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watch The Worst Short Film You Will See This Year

The title makes the click bait unappealing...

Agreed. I'm not a fan of click bait, so I haven't watched it. If the filmmaker believes their own film to be the worst we'll see this year, why would I want to waste my time watching it? It not like you asked for feedback so you could learn from you mistakes.

No thanks.
 
You know, it reminds me of click bait as well. It felt right in the moment, but then afterwards it just made me sick. The feeling of birthing something so commercial, it's terrible.

I don't blame you for your reactions.
 
So is it the worst film we'll see this year? Is it that bad? Did you do everything you could to make it as good as possible?

Most importantly, are you actually looking for feedback on it?
 
It may be that bad. It really depends on the person. Anything is possible.

And sure, I did it mostly for fun at work, but it was good practice for a more serious attempt later on.

We had a very loose script and the actors were horrible. But I made what I could lol
 
Any feedback?
Everything but the cleavage
sucked
, er... just seemed random. :D

Why post this?
What's the point?

  1. You've got two pseudo-actors with a sense of humor.
  2. You've got locations.
  3. You've a camera, but terrible audio collection, which is actually not that difficult to overcome.
  4. You've editing equipment.
  5. And you've an audience here and elsewhere.

We had a very loose script and the actors were horrible. But I made what I could lol
Script. Yeah.
And actually your actors are perfect for making a knock-off of "The Office."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S73Nzksy6rU

Got toys/gear but no ideas to pursue?
What do you want to do?
Make better birthday videos for your buds?
What?
 
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:idea:

Use these two actors to brainstorm the worst/lamest birthday presents for your friends.

The birthday present IS these two clowns spit-balling dumb and impractical gifts, which may or may not become part of the video gift itself.
You want people to laugh at these two 'tards.


Simple.
But it will take some genuine work on your behalf to get their ad libbing brains rolling.
And then you gotta edit.
Maybe improve your shot composition without looking like you're trying too hard.
 
Those are some good ideas. I can definitely hear where you're coming from. Right now I just use my iPhone 5 to film, but I plan to get a Canon T5i soon enough. Also maybe a green screen, as they're pretty inexpensive. I do have a Macbook Pro I bought mostly because of all of it's film editing potential.

How could I improve my audio? You said it's an easy fix.

Also, those birthday videos lol :P I use birthdays as a way to practise and improve my editing.
 
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Recording audio in a typical office environment is going to be a hassle of some sort.
Deal.
But not a big hassle.

In a typical office environment there's a lot of 90&180° flat reflective surfaces + it's certainly not a dedicated space for recording dialog audio for filmmaking + you're just one step above goofing off.

A pair of lav mics seem to be the best way to go for the goofin' off material you seem "optimized" to produce.

IMG_410368.jpg

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1025888-REG/polsen_olm_20_dual_omni_lav.html/prm/alsVwDtl

When you get your camera this would plug into it. Until then you could get a thrifty digital recorder to stick it in.

Yes, there are lav mics that'll plug into your iP5, but what's the point of spending that money if you're just going to get the T5i "soon enough?"

Yes, there are much better mics available that'll likely record much better audio, but again what's the point if you're just kinda goofin' off and having fun? No need to blow the bank on a DR-40 + a pair of XLR lav mics just yet.



EDIT: And don't waste time on the greenscreen unless you already KNOW you have story material dependent upon that capability.
It is inexpensive, it's just that there'll be better things to spend money on until you NEEEEEED one, like Mussonman does with his 'Space Pilots' show.
https://www.youtube.com/user/mussonman
 
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In around 8 months I'm going to university for filmmaking (and business) and I want to have some decent projects under my belt before then. I was hoping to at the very least have some shorts and a longer short horror film accomplished by October.

This lav mic seems really cool. I imagine they make a world of a difference. Will definitely keep them in mind. Would you go with the T5i? I've done research, I want something of good quality, but not above $1000. From everything I've read, the T5i seems to be the best bet.

Though I am such a noob with cameras. I'm decent with technology for sure, but it's been such a long time since I've really learned anything new, that complex. I just need to get my mind at it, that's why I feel university will be good as it will almost force me to do so. There are several things I need to learn, how to work a camera, shot composition, screenplay writing, networking, etc. Instead of getting overwhelmed looking at this high mountain I just want to climb it bit by bit. (obviously lol)

I appreciate everything you've helped me with rayw. That's awesome.
 
Just say no to VVS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt9zSfinwFA

And I hope you are right and this will be the worst I will see this year :P

Go out there and film!
 
Haha that was awesome!

Yeah, I learned my lesson with this short. Although, certainly there are some things you can do with vertical video, but the next one I promise will be horizontal. :P
 
There are certainly things you can do with vertical video, I agree.
Actually, when I go with the subway there are a few screens playing vertical adds, as if it are moving posters. But for narrative stuff in a horizontal frame, I suggest using that frame :P

On the other hand: do what you want.
Rihanna released a square musicvideo.
(Even when Paul was young, frames weren't that square ;) )
 
There are certainly things you can do with vertical video, I agree.

there are some incredibly cool things you can do with vertical video, one particular one that has important applications is simulated windows.

these can be installed in hospital rooms w/o windows with looped outdoor ambient footage as a means for quicker recovery. not the exact article i was looking for, but similar: http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Daylight_benefits_in_healthcare_buildings

(similarly, nursing homes)

i've also seen these done with animated ambient footage or timelapse footage. animation has especially cool possibilities for randomness as it wouldn't be a video on a loop, rather closer to a videogame with different situations, outcomes, for example unlike with a looped video seeing the same bird fly by, animation allows for 7, 10, 1000, birds at weird intervals, waves, clouds, leaves, cars, etc., and it's all very pleasing.

i know it's a bit off topic, but vv has some cool practical applications
 
It seems no one responded to if the T5i was your best bet.

No, it's a horrible bet. Most here will tell you to get a T3i and spend money on lenses. I say get the T4i (literally the same camera as the T5i, save money, but it weights two grams more) and put Magic Lantern on it. But hey? Perhaps you wanna bust the bank? Go ahead and get a GH4 or A7s (learn what a rolling shutter is) and perhaps bust out for a nice prime lens or two?

Of course as said before... if you're going to get serious step up on audio as well. I really like the NTG1 with 100mkii
 
Nice, I'll be sure to do my research on all of your suggestions. I was going to buy a camera eons ago but so many little detours got me off track. Finally it seems like I'm making my way back though, so I'm hoping to buy the camera, and audio equipment by at least this summer.

How challenging is it to learn? I remember before, I would intentionally learn quite a lot. Now I've gotten lazy and am trying everything I can to stop this terrible rut. Hence the joining of this forum really. Thankfully though, I can learn a lot online. Filmmakers had it so much harder many years ago, the technology we have easy access to would cost them a fortune back then, or not even be invented yet. That motivates me a lot, if those people could put such hard work and effort to make something they're truly proud of, why can't I?

Anyway, besides a camera and audio equipment, do you know of any other essentials for someone just starting up? Lens and a tripod come to mind, I don't mind spending but knowing the priorities would help. Especially as I need to really bunker down and start saving up my money for when I'm in university. (In 8 months)
 
shoulder mount, slider, dolly, jib arm, ball head, diffusion, sharp prime lenses, batteries on batteries, follow focus, i can go on...

but really you don't need to own any of this, you can rent great stuff reasonably at most rental houses, or even better, friends, photographers, actors, crewmembers might have stuff or hookups that they can lend to a production.

first, get yourself a story that you're sure is strong, the pieces will fall into place from there.

school will also help you BIG TIME, spend your money here first. they lend gear for free, they have editing suites, studios, you will meet photographers, audiophiles, good and shitty and enthusiastic actors, not to mention teach and inspire and prompt projects. a deadline was always my best friend. if you need to, at this point, buy, rent, or DIY whatever else you need.
 
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