First Screen Grab from our Super 8 Film -The Disco Exorcist

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Hey guys. Here is a screen grab from our current feature-length project, The Disco Exorcist, being shot on Super 8.

We just got the footage back from CA, and we are stoked at how it looks. Bare in mind, the image you see here is grainier/noisier than the actual footage due to the capture technique...but it's pretty damn close to the actual footage.

Also bare in mind that this scene is lit specifically to look harsh and flat, because this scene takes place on a porno set...not typically known for their stellar lighting. Also, the film is set in 1979...so keep that in mind also. More to come soon.

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Think Lady Liberty with a stopwatch, calender, and legal documents.....:D


Let me guess-there's 3 "T's" in Statute isn't there?.....:blush:


shot you a pm
 
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Brooksy said:
It's kind of funny to read "Bare in mind..." so much. If it's what you wanted you don't need to explain what we see as flaws. It was a style choice.
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Yes..of course, and I agree. I just wanted to be sure people don't see all the grain and say, 'That's too grainy!!' Because of the way the screen cap works, it accentuates the grain even more.

But...here it comes...bare in mind that I'm sharing our 'thought process' with you all...because we're here to share and learn...so that's where some of my explanation comes from.

Anywho.

Yes, it was a style choice. And we're happy. Thank you.
 
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2001 Productions said:
I got a chuckle out of that, too. I assumed it was an intentional misspelling since it's supposed to be a porno set...:lol:

...I mean, you do realize the phrase is "bear in mind", right?
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I refuse to talk about those stubborn furry creatures. :)

Of course I know the real phrase. The screen grab is from a porno shoot. I thought it fitting.
 
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Any production shot IMO is excellent. You see it , but are saying WT heck is this? Then in the movie that puzzle is solved.
When you say Super 8, that's on film, then, right? I was just wondering about your experience and the process of using film (obtaining parts, shooting, expenses, etc.). How was it?
 
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movieman1005 said:
Any production shot IMO is excellent. You see it , but are saying WT heck is this? Then in the movie that puzzle is solved.
When you say Super 8, that's on film, then, right? I was just wondering about your experience and the process of using film (obtaining parts, shooting, expenses, etc.). How was it?
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Yes. It's film.

The experience is different then digital, yet the same. Firstly, you have to plan out your shots much more specifically, do much more precise blocking, and more rehearsals. Because when you call action, the dollar bills can be heard spinning in the camera. Every shot has to count that much more.

Also, it's a bit more nerve-wracking for an actor, because when you are filming, the camera is pretty darn loud...so you have to focus on not focusing on the camera. :) Which as actors we should be doing anyway, but it's just something you have to get used to.

Also, the lighting has to be more intense. We don't use higher powered lights or more lights...we've gotten away with just pushing the lights in a bit more, or focusing them on their targets a little more...our exposure levels (which most amateur filmmakers screw up with film) were pretty right-on for most of the takes. It's good to have a DP/Cam Op that knows what he's doing and has a lot of experience.

It's a great experience.

Experience.
 
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