'The Bearded Robot' ...

Michael Lindsay · August 31, 2024

I would love some feedback on this film (don't worry it is short;-). Any thoughts are welcome however I also have some specific questions listed below that I would be grateful for if they are considered.

A little background: I have been making commercial videos and film work for a long time both as a Dop and as a Director. Earlier this year I was painfully quiet. So I wrote 6 little scripts lampooning myself and the industry I have worked in. They all have a common conceit of a young keen YT person exploring the current film world fresh. This is the 1st of these scripts realised.

This is a comedy but with a hopefully serious (to our industry) message. I no longer want to be so complicit in trends that contribute to a culture that doesn’t focus on what matters.

Does it look right? Is the grade right? Or can you smell it isn’t made by YouTubers? Or does this reassure you that it is a dramatic work?

Does this resonate at all for any of you guys? Do you recognise the characters?

Normally when I make something good it is because someone has paid me and they have paid someone else to work out where it goes (media agency planner or similar). I had an idea about the young Laika posting all these films on her YT page but is this the correct place for it? Or should it be on FB??

Thank you! .. and I am just looking at new ways to tell stories.. I don't think I cracked it here but hopefully, I am closer.

https://youtu.be/Tm4v8fF7OTM?si=Ts1UdlmrDYW2yMUf

PS For what it is worth Red Monstro 7k with Ang EZ zooms

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Michael Lindsay · August 31, 2024

Just a little note: This is satire and isn't what it initially looks like...

Dom Jaeger · August 31, 2024

This was great, Michael!

Keep going, love to see some more episodes.

Michael Lindsay · September 1, 2024

Thank you Dom!

Someone who is as knowledgable on the cinematic tools of our industry as you and that is always so informative has an opinion that I respect and value!

The next one is either on Volume screens or VIntage lenses..

thanks again

Michael