archived-videos Short Action Films

[metalgear141]

Hey Guys

Im new here this is my first post. My name is Jake!

I make videos weekly for youtube. Im currently working on a series called Short Action Films (SAF).
They are just random scenes that i enjoy making. I hope you enjoy watching.

Here is a few, please leave feedback and subscribe if you like.

Forest Shootout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zby34O9Mg9c&feature=channel_video_title

Sniper Scene
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6yp17rPWnY&feature=relmfu

Drug Bust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByPa4nd1HNY&feature=relmfu

Thanks!

Jake

http://www.youtube.com/user/The141Productions

 

[Jamster]

Ever thought of 'stringing' together 5 or 6 such scenes with a 'story' - dialogue/additional action?

Jim.

 

[metalgear141]

Yeah it is a possibility but the only problem is none of us are actors and our dialogue is terrible so it always seems a little cheesy.

But we are shooting a new scene on tuesday which has a few lines. Will post that when its done.

Jake
http://www.youtube.com/user/The141Productions

 

[sonnyboo]

Looks like someone bought "Action Essentials II" from Video Copilot...

You can marry the effects into the scenes a little better with some color correction. If you had a MacBeth color chart in that lighting, you would see how "red" is supposed to look then match the blood to that. It's obviously too bright red when there is some serious desaturation to the magentas on that single chip HD camera.

I agree that random action scenes don't mean much without some kind of story. If the "actors" can't do lines, try to tell the story visually without dialogue. MOTIVATE the action. Give us a reason to care why they are shooting at each other, even if it's a flimsy excuse, it will matter.


The editing was tight, and cool though. There is a lot of talent there. Take it to the next level and you'll be swinging at the fences in no time.