tom quinn Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Hi folks, I just wrapped shooting a short film for a friend of mine. While very nervous because I had not shot film in over a year, I am pretty happy with the results (thanks to a great colorist at Shooters who really saved me). Any feedback would be great. They do not seem to be stretched to the correct ratio (anamorphic transfer) and could be off color-wise on a pc. I'll post more when I can get them. We shot on 7218 on an XTR-Prod. Take care, Tom http://www.stationhousefilms.net/trains/RTB_Stills.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Breaux DP Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Pretty cool! Although you could tell that the pregnent lady had a pilly or stuffing or something under her shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom quinn Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 thanks! it's a shame. it looked good in rehearsals and then she took it home to 'practice.' not so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Breaux DP Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Oh well, it looked convincing enough. I think a good way to do it would be to use a rathar large baloon... maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom quinn Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth christian Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 thats what we did one time. we used a balloon and then took wrenolds wrap and made a couple real smooth wraps around the back and belly to flatten it a bit.....just be sure not to show any wrap folds or anything....has to be smooth. :) looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Cooper Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Very nice stills. Everything is so natural looking - the lighting and the skintones. Thoughtful compositions too. I like the slightly 'darker' look of some of the shots - very atmospheric. By the way, these are impressive looking stills for 16mm. To me, they look more like 35mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Breaux DP Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Or, you could always just do the real thing :blink: :ph34r: :o Stupid joke <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom quinn Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 Thanks! I wish it had been 35mm. I don't have a heck of a lot of film experience, so I was glad that they turned out at all. The film has some nightmare sequences, which let us play with the atmosphere a bit. I am hoping to get some more stills this week. Thanks again. tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colton Davie Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Very nice. The lighting has a very natural look while remaining aesthetically pleasing. The compositions are also nice. I like the symmetrical compositions of stills 2 and 3. Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom quinn Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 Thanks for the kinds words. I had been worried that the symmetry was too much, but for the film it seemed right. I'm still adjusting to larger lighting units (still small by most film standards) and am struggling to keep things looking natural and not overlit. I was happier with some more than others (of course I mostly posted the "Some" :) It'll come with experience I suppose! take care, tom www.stationhousefilms.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Buick Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 They are beautiful. :) I especially loved those shots of the man praying, excellent framing. You'll be in the ASC one day. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom quinn Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 Ha, I won't hold my breath, but thanks Matt. The dinner table scene is one of the better shots in the film - the rest are kind of hit and miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Breaux DP Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 By the way, these are impressive looking stills for 16mm. To me, they look more like 35mm. Except for the grain, I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom quinn Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 Except for the grain, I agree. There is quite a bit of grain - more obvious in some shots than others. If anyone is in the Philly area is interested, we're showing a short i shot on sunday at the festival of independents. 7pm - international house. Some stills: http://www.dioramamovie.com/gallery/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Lipetz Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Very nice. I like the composition and framing of the shots. I'll have to check out the whole thing, especially the hospital scenes. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom quinn Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 Very nice. I like the composition and framing of the shots. I'll have to check out the whole thing, especially the hospital scenes. B) Hey Justin, We've been running the same circles these days.... : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom quinn Posted September 1, 2007 Author Share Posted September 1, 2007 Hey Guys! I will post something in the general thread, but just wanted to let you know the film we discussed in this thread, "Derailed" won the Kodak Eastman Scholars Gold prize - 5k in cash and 5k in film stock! I'm very excited for the director and am really happy to have been involved. In addition, a second film I shot, "Diorama," won the bronze prize! Again, a really great director and I feel fortunate (and pretty darn excited) to have been involved in both. You can see some (rather dark due to final cut pro gamma) stills from that film here: dioramamovie.com I just wanted to say thanks for all of your help as I prepped the project. This is a really great site for those of us starting out!! Take care! tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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