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Flicker Pictures

Work-in-progress of a supernatural horror I'm writing, also known as The Devil Wears Lee Press-on Nails ;)

http://flickerpictures.com/adawningdarkness.htm

Watch in HD on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/56798418
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We shot this back in August as a combined camera test (for John to give the GH2 a spin) and to shoot a few scenes from the script to stay busy (along the lines of what Wheatgrinder and Scoopicman did in Vegas). Budget was about 150 bucks, production was up in San Jose. One day of shooting, half day of pick-ups.

After the first minute there is no sound. I'm embarrassed to admit that with only 1 line of dialog ("Go back to hell... where you belong.") I continue to struggle with everything audio and sound design, and this sort of piece requires big sound **in the works** to sell what we're seeing. The smoke and fire FX are in the works. The idea is to bring in a swirling vortex of black smoke rising from the ash bucket that eventually fills the screen to black, then the title is supposed to emerge from the sooty darkness. That's what I have in mind anyways. **Shawn is currently at work on the music**

I did enjoy playing the part of Satan Claws (easy b/c I'm such a bastard) and putting the Second Hand Psychic sign together. Always a treat to work with the actress Sheilah Morrison.

Once done (when, if...) I might tack on another scene or two or keep it as is and use it to promote the script or just make it a demo piece. Not sure.

Anyhoo... felt like sharing some "new" work.

* I still plan on hacking my GH2, just haven't made the leap yet...
** please note **the updated info**
 
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Oh my gosh those arms and hands are bitchin cool. Nice makeup job! Hey, dude, with that goatee and 'stache you'd make a pretty cool/cinematic devil, don't ya think? Full body makeup? Just sayin.

=)

(But I hoped you used safe stuff to do that.)
 
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Ha! Good idea, Richy. Now I need to get working on my Underwood Devil costume for Halloween.
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Yes, I played it safe with washable tempera paint made for kids. You can pretty much drink a bottle and live to tell. Although your lower GI might not be so pleased...
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That was some good stuff Jeff. I was imagining all kinds of sound effects. You can make this into one hell of a scary piece my friend.

I enjoyed watching it. Specially the shot experimentation from different angles and reflections. It was damn cool to watch.
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Thanks Aveek! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. :D I wanted to take advantage of the location, John and his wife's amazing home, and there were all sorts of opportunities around, especially that mirror. That was our hero prop!

Tangent-- speaking of reflections... if you haven't seen the TV series WALLANDER, I highly recommend it. One of those shows that's firing on all pistons. Among its many merits, the camera work and production design create an artful and moody tone that I absolutely love. Lots of shadowy, out of focus colors and shapes in the shots. It's available on Netflix. Along the lines of THE KILLING.

They find all sorts of ways to shoot through props and scenery when pointing at the characters that help create a lot of depth and design to the composition.

And I will be hacking the GH2 soon. Just gotta get a new SD card and take the plunge.
 
Thanks sylents! Things are definitely in motion, and moving much faster than I had ever dreamed they would.

Just received an update from the FX artist and progress is being made in that department.

BTW - Anyone ever mention that you bear an uncanny resemblance to Harrison Ford? You must get that a lot... had to ask.
 
I never intended for the dull grey titles to stick around for very long and had wanted to add some sort of texture to them. Finally got around to dropping in a new layer...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-DWu6UjoYc​

Will probably slow down the speed of the flames just a bit more; no long list of credits, just 3 and we're into the film. Saving all the credits for the end...

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... which is a long ways off!
 
Visual FX are now in place. :) Evan did a great job at matching his smoke & fire with the existing smoke & fire from the footage.

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Didn't have the budget for the swirling vortex of demonic doom so we settled on a happy medium that will serve the film just as well, perhaps even better so as not to overdo it.

We're recording ADR and wild tracks this week along with grabbing a few insert shots.

Many thanks for all the feedback. Your input rekindled my enthusiasm for this project and has helped move it forward.

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Cheers!
 
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Agree with slowing down the speed of flames.

And I tried to click play on the "quick time player." Lol. Images look cool and fitting.

Glad it's progressing well.
 
Hey! Been away for a few days, just got back from the ADR session up in San Jose at John's place. Also grabbed a few insert/pickup shots while we were at it. Plugging them in now. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqWt49o7R-k​

Ernest, I was thinking the same thing and did a version with a slower flame flicker and it actually looks better the way it is. Didn't feel right when slowed down. The speed of the flames seem to work best at 100%, at least in the font.

Steve, you're close. Here's what the end credit will read like:

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Wanted to leave it a bit nebulous. Is it a book? A script? A short story? I'm on the fence. At the moment it'll either be a TV pilot or a feature, but it's definitely a work in progress!
 
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