archived-videos Kaiius - the Web Series launched 4.14.14

CDCosta

CDCosta

Hey all!
It's been a while since i've posted here, but i've been busy :)

This was a featurette turned into a web series. I hope you enjoy the first episode :)

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Update
EPISODE II ' Double Edged Sword'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8aU4138FTQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8aU4138FTQ

Teaser Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w22FU4I4nes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w22FU4I4nes

Release Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmMnUYAc3pw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmMnUYAc3pw

Kaiius - Episode 1 "Origins":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY4-NDxh49I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY4-NDxh49I
 
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Went in expecting some sweet Pacific Rim goodness, after misreading the title as Kaijus :lol:

Both the teaser trailer & release trailer aren't doing what they need to do. Between them both, there's one shot that looks straight out of Akira... so based on that alone, I'd guess it's a Chronicles / Akira / Tomorrow People kinda thing?

Will watch the full episode later tonight. :cool:
 
Thanks Mussonman and Zensteve! Got the embeds working :)

@steve: mmm they might have hits of those films, people have told me its like a prequel to a superhero film.
I was trying to not give to much away about the story in the trailers, just enough for people to want to check it out. Though it would be a good idea to release an action trailer mid series! thanks for the comment!

ps. yah, Youtube search is hurting me with the 'Did you mean Kaiijus?' :(
 
CDCosta said:
I was trying to not give to much away about the story in the trailers, just enough for people to want to check it out.
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Honestly, you should start 'em from scratch. It really does look like a jumble of random clips. What's wrong with letting the potential audience know what the basic story is? It's how they decide if they're interested or not.

While I'm at it, what's the logline?
 
Watched the first episode. You've been sitting on this since 2010, according to the end credits. :hmm:

I'm wondering why you decided to split this up, instead of leaving it as a short feature? It's not really hitting any notes with me, as is.

Are you going to be releasing the rest of it? As is, though, there's a lot of padding going on and not enough actual story. I'd probably enjoy a few episodes back to back, mind you. Enough to get things sailing.
 
Hey Steve,

We will be releasing the rest of them as of now, we have 8 episodes shot. About 6-7 minutes a piece.

We shot this as a feature 4 years ago, it's been in post production ever since, didn't have the funds to complete it and it was put on the back burner... there was going to be some additional scenes added, but we decided to release as is.

I'm splitting them up to have time to finish each one as I go, and as my time permits. I hope it at least made you want to watch the second one.
 
Hey!

I enjoyed the music in the trailers, but have to agree it is hard to get a sense of what is going on just from the trailer.

I found the premise in the episodes to be intriguing, but I think the story suffers, because the sound is very hit or miss. In some instances I could barely hear what was being said. I also think the use of echo seems like you are trying to cover the audio issues. Also, the drawing on his flesh looks very unrealistic.

I would consider trying to raise funds to fix your sound with a sound editor.
 
Hey Dominick,

Thanks for your reply.

I'd have to agree with the sound, as I was unable to pay a sound editor, I did it myself and it shows. I want to eventually re-edit some things (esp. 2nd ep. has some volume mixing issues)

The SFX make up was a bit of a drawback as it took hours to apply and seems fake in some shots, but not much I can do now.

Also, the echo was not intentional, it was an error on part of one of the composers leaving the back track in, but because of the state of the character, I thought it fit well enough to pass off.

as of now, I dont see myself putting anymore money into the project unless it did well (already cost over $20,000). But I hope people will enjoy the work we put in :)

The story continues to pick up through, so I hope you stay tuned! Episode 3 is being released min-June!
 
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