Thursday, April 15, 2010

The Last 3 Minutes

I was recently made aware of this short film on Vimeo (thanks Deceptikong). I won't say anything more except, watch_this_now!

Update: Click on the title of the video to watch it in HD on Vimeo.

"The Last 3 Minutes" Directed by Po Chan from Shane Hurlbut, ASC on Vimeo.

The main character in this short is William Turner, a janitor whose life seems mundane on the surface but as it develops, many interesting layers are revealed. We shot his boring existence in the present day at 24fps utilizing the new Canon 5D firmware.

As William's life unfolds from present day to the past, we shot with the Canon 5D at 30fps and pulled it in at 24fps to give it a slightly dreamy feel. The creamy Canon 'L' series glass delivered the period look that we were hoping to achieve.

Director: Po Chan
Cinematographer and Executive Producer: Shane Hurlbut, ASC
Producer: Greg Haggart
Editor: Vashi Nedomansky

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Night Freeway

My first Vimeo upload! I know that doesn't sound amazing (partly because it isn't) but I'm just proud to be a part of the Vimeo community. It's one of those sites that maintains a high level of creativity and continues to encourage and inspire people on a daily basis. Go Vimeo!

If you would like to see the film in its rightful HD quality just click on the Vimeo logo inside the player. It will take you straight to the site and open my film :)


Night Freeway from Benny Goodtimes on Vimeo.
I crept out to the edge of the freeway at night and set up my camera. Still learning what to do and what not to do when executing a timelapse - tricky business they are.

Music: '76 (The Slow Train) by Lemon Jelly.
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/76-aka-the-slow-train/id41438034?i=41438027

Leeuwin Sunset Sail

It was quite marvelous. Basically, you get on a traditional sea ship (you know, made of wood and things of olden times) and sail out into the Indian Ocean, then you wait for the sun to set. Surprisingly, it did just that. I recently purchased Tamrac's Velocity 8x camera bag and it was extremely handy on the voyage. The way the bag is designed you don't need to take it off in order to access its inner compartments, you just swing it around your body like a tightly clinging chimpanzee and unzip the flap.

Anyway, the point being that having a camera bag with me, also meant I had my camera! Did I shoot some footage? Why yes, yes I did. Will I compile the clips into a short film? Why of course my good friend! Once I have created the film I will be sure to upload it straight to Vimeo and share it with you here, on this blog.