weee!!! looks great!! can't wait for the whole thing 
btw, do i get to discuss WHUMPERS, then, when i do mine??? 
btw, do i get to discuss WHUMPERS, then, when i do mine???
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WOW, looks amazing. Did somebody drop the F-word? Free?
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As a matter of fact I've been taking college cources to this end, yes, but the main thing about all the footage [so far] made for the documentary is that the camera is locked down the entire time -- no handheld shots, so naturally it's going to look better. I did not have this advantage with the other documentaries seen thus far.Originally posted by SaharaGateJust watched the teaser...nicely done
And wow, there has been a huge improvement in the camera work too...have you been studying?
I woke up one morning and got on-line with Darren with the words "OK, from now on in we're shooting in 16:9 for all video documentaries." He didn't argue with me, and since then ALL of us have been utterly blown away with what the widescreen brings visually to the videos. Now there are foreground and background options that make the composition far more aesthetically pleasing. More to come with thisThe framing is a whole lot better than anything you've put up before (much more professional feel to it...more balance and depth) and I think the audio quality has improved too...were you using the camera mike or did you attach some kind of unidirectional??.
The camera is a Sony DiVicam, but I don't want to give away the specifics on it right now. Eventually, though. And I used lapel mics on all of the participants.
David very kindly put time aside for us in the Dealer's Room. There was a lovely lighted plant in the corner that made for a much better background than a blank wall. I also had the ability to adjust the falloff on David's face with the curtains, allowing me to select just how much light I wanted into the composition. It really turned out well. More to come from David Nykl ...And was that lighting set up on David Nykl intentional or just the way the venue was on the day??
Automatic all the way. Unless there is something particularly unusual I'm doing with the thing I'll switch over, but until then I'll check both inputs and if they look clean I'll start. It's touch-and-go with these guys because they have plenty of other more important things to be doing then to be bothered by us -- unless we've met at a remote location specifically for this sort of thing, like with Courtenay J. Stevens, Tom McBeath, and one or two of the folks you saw in this teaser.And what kind of camera did you use? Manual or automatic focus??
Two hours, give or take a few minutes. Ultimately it will come down to how much footage I get. I don't intend to leave out much.Oh and what kind of length are you aiming for for the finished product?
Not at all. I appreciate your interest and kind words!!Lots of questions, sorry
(studying to become a documentary-maker & writing my second ever doco and pitching a third so the uni will let me run away with their equipment hehe)
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The morning after I first put it to the Web I tried to watch it on a couple of my school's Macs and they played on all of them. Hope it finally played for you.Originally posted by Hex.FTB.enabledI'm one of those people that has a Mac (*takes up defensive stance* ), and for some reason Windows Media Player doesn't work on my comp and WinAmp is just for Windows. So, is there any chance for a Quicktime version, or is there another program I can download that would work on a Mac?Last edited by David; 30 April 2005, 03:41 AM.Comment
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Wow, loved the clip, it's a tribute to Stargate ad all of us that love Stargate and made by a Stargate lover, it will be amazing, can't wait for December.Comment
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Hex, if you're using OS X like me, Windows Media Player 9.0 works fine.Originally posted by Hex.FTB.enabledI'm one of those people that has a Mac (*takes up defensive stance* ), and for some reason Windows Media Player doesn't work on my comp and WinAmp is just for Windows. So, is there any chance for a Quicktime version, or is there another program I can download that would work on a Mac?Comment
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Indeed Winamp is awhole lot better but not any option for linux/mac people who are usually the ones who get stuck with wmv's, like below...Originally posted by Agent_DarkGet Winamp. Kicks the crap out of Windows media player, and it'll play those .wmv files just fine
For Mac's Mplayer or VLC both play wmv's. Same for Linux users but then I wouldn't expect to need to tell them so. Generally VLC plays nearly anything in my experience but Mplayer is a tad friendlier. I'm also told you can get Win Media Player for Mac but as if I'd ever recommend that...Originally posted by Hex.FTB.Enabled
VLC homepage
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
MPlayer homepage
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Oh definitely...16:9 is the way to go. Makes framing a whole lot easier. I've always preferred the widescreen format...anything else feels 'boxed in' to me.Originally posted by DavidAs a matter of fact I've been taking college cources to this end, yes, but the main thing about all the footage [so far] made for the documentary is that the camera is locked down the entire time -- no handheld shots, so naturally it's going to look better. I did not have this advantage with the other documentaries seen thus far.
I woke up one morning and got on-line with Darren with the words "OK, from now on in we're shooting in 16:9 for all video documentaries." He didn't argue with me, and since then ALL of us have been utterly blown away with what the widescreen brings visually to the videos. Now there are foreground and background options that make the composition far more aesthetically pleasing. More to come with this.
Wow, I knew you were being secretive...The camera is a Sony DiVicam, but I don't want to give away the specifics on it right now. Eventually, though. And I used lapel mics on all of the participants.
Or are you worried someone might be tempted to steal it if you advertise it too much heh?
It looked really interesting, and much less 'flat' than what you often see in interviews.David very kindly put time aside for us in the Dealer's Room. There was a lovely lighted plant in the corner that made for a much better background than a blank wall. I also had the ability to adjust the falloff on David's face with the curtains, allowing me to select just how much light I wanted into the composition. It really turned out well. More to come from David Nykl ...
Love David Nykl so can't wait for more from him!
Yes well definite time saver there. For me it depends what camera I'm using.Automatic all the way. Unless there is something particularly unusual I'm doing with the thing I'll switch over, but until then I'll check both inputs and if they look clean I'll start. It's touch-and-go with these guys because they have plenty of other more important things to be doing then to be bothered by us -- unless we've met at a remote location specifically for this sort of thing, like with Courtenay J. Stevens, Tom McBeath, and one or two of the folks you saw in this teaser.
If I'm using the uni HDV Cameras , I use manual focus and iris control, but if i'm using your average DV camcorder, then automatic all the way.
You're very welcome.Not at all. I appreciate your interest and kind words!!
I'm obsessed with all things film & tv at the moment so I'm almost as interested in your working process as I am in the interviews themselves.Comment
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The links don't work anymoreOriginally posted by David
. Is it because of the server problems a few days ago or did you take the files down yourself?
No, 'Eureka' is Greek for 'This bath is too hot.'
"Because only an extremely deranged individual would think of doing what we're doing."
(LOST producer Damon Lindelof, May 2007)
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Yep, the teaser got the kebash (sp?) when our former host yanked the plug out of the wall (in the words of Elaine, "Like yer startin' a mower"). David will reupload the file when he gets the chance.GateWorld Podcast - Info - iTunes - Google
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The teaser trailers have been reinstalled on the site and their links have been updated!Comment
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Actually the camera is pretty small and wimpyOriginally posted by SaharaGate
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1. Does anyone feel like the sounds and the actor's lips aren't matching up in the begining? It feels like that to me.
2. David....The Truman Show song?! lol. Good choice in music, although I felt it was a bit longer than needed.
Great trailer overall man. A little simplistic (due to time constraints no doubt) but great overall. I hope to see the rest.
One question, who were those four girls at the hotel that you interviewed?
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.
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No music was used from the Truman Show.Originally posted by DownFallAngel
It's simple not only because it's just to tease you but it's also only 10% shot. I still have to make a voyage to Vancouver and Los Angeles.Great trailer overall man. A little simplistic (due to time constraints no doubt) but great overall. I hope to see the rest.
Inflatable Women For Any Occasion. Over on Ebay, I believe, though they may have sold out. Hurry over.One question, who were those four girls at the hotel that you interviewed?Comment
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Inflatable Women, huh????Originally posted by David
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