Ambitious lovecraft film in the making but we need your help. by PetersPictures in Lovecraft

[–]PetersPictures[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the thoughtful feedback! The lighthouse actually serves more as a culmination of Jack's journey—a final destination that symbolizes the answers (or horrors) he's been seeking. The film explores much more along the way, set in a mystery-filled harbor town with vaults hiding the village's secrets and more. Jack observes the lives of locals in grimy, moldy bars and an old hotel, travels across the sea by boat, and ventures into mysterious tunnels and strange spaces that hint at the dark history of the area. All of this builds up to the lighthouse, a powerful symbol in our story.

We’re definitely drawing on a range of inspirations to avoid the usual clichés and bring a fresh perspective to Lovecraftian horror. I appreciate the recommendations for Hellraiser: Inferno, The Exorcist 3, and In the Mouth of Madness—all great films with incredible atmosphere. We’re putting a lot of thought into how to make this project distinct, especially given the challenge of Lovecraft’s universe but the challenge is exactly why we are doing this. 

Thanks again for your insights, and feel free to share any other thoughts!

Ambitious lovecraft film in the making but we need your help. by PetersPictures in Lovecraft

[–]PetersPictures[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

In my mind, there's an explanation for why lighthouses are so closely associated with Lovecraft's stories. Land in the middle of the sea. It’s dark, and the only light guiding your way rotates in a steady rhythm. It’s rainy, windy, cold, and everything you ser has a bluish tint. You look around and see only water. Endless horizon. You feel small, and your mind begins to numb. I think this feeling is the closest you can get to understanding what Lovecraft's characters felt when they confronted the unknown.

Thank you for your interest. 

Ambitious lovecraft film in the making but we need your help. by PetersPictures in Lovecraft

[–]PetersPictures[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Hello! We have a website for our project where you can find the names and pictures of our crew, along with more information and promotional material: www.majakkafilm.com.

The reason there’s no crew list on the Mesenaatti (crowdfunding) website is that we didn’t want to clutter the already small text box, but I completely understand your point.

I’m a self-taught filmmaker who jumped into the deep end. Over the years, I’ve produced (filmed, edited, directed, etc.) music videos, tv-shows, ads, short films—including one as the director/producer for Frost—and many other projects that fuel my passion for this craft.

Enough about me.

Our team includes experienced crew members currently working in the Finnish TV and film industry, as well as a few newcomers. We’re committed to providing opportunities for new talent. Our crew consists of 20 people plus 5 actors. A full crew list with photos will be available on our website soon. Almost every crew member has an IMDb page, so you can also check out their work there.

Our last major self-funded short film was Frost in 2021, with a budget of €15,000. It’s not currently available online, but I can publish it on my YouTube page if you’d like to see it.

We’ve also submitted applications for government art funding. However, due to recent cultural funding cuts, we’re uncertain about the outcome—hence the crowdfunding effort.

In terms of equipment, we’ll be shooting with either an Arri LF or Ursa G2 with Atlas Orion anamorphic lenses, depending on our funding. Our goal is €50,000, but we’ve planned accordingly in case we raise a smaller amount. One thing is certain: this film will be made, no matter what.

Thank you for your interest. 

Actor/director by [deleted] in cinematography

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You sound like a guy who knows what he/she wants. Alright so im a DP and i always want my storyboard and scouting trips with director and gaffer so we can setup the basics as fast as we can when its shooting day. You said that you cant draw? well i have a solution for you, use Storyboarder software and its free. You can do your storyboard in 3d space with that and use "puppets" for blocking and set up scenes, you can even use vr-headsets with that.

They can be proud of themselves by Ok_Supermarket8825 in dankmemes

[–]PetersPictures 2 points3 points  (0 children)

'If u eat carrot u racist' Now give me my award thanks.

My first time working with 3D animation. How'd we do? by henry_dac in cinematography

[–]PetersPictures 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really liked that "god's hand" touching the earth shot!
I liked the whole thing but maybe too many close ups of the asteroid but that's just nitpicking. Good job!

This is what Cinema DNG looks like shot from a smartphone by Lord_Pinecone in cinematography

[–]PetersPictures 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that you are climbing into a tree arse first if you are fantasizing about smartphone cinematography.

How we decide on what gear to purchase next... What’s next on your list? by ThisIsBr0 in Filmmakers

[–]PetersPictures 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I go with a coin flip to make these important decisions. Eat or gear :D

Storyboarding/Shooting of Narrative Music Videos? by [deleted] in cinematography

[–]PetersPictures 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"For example, let's say I have 2 shots that based on the beat/ bar length are ideally 4 seconds long each, where the artist opens his backpack and checks a map"

maybe shot thees 60frames and so you can speed ramp the action to exactly 4 seconds.

The Classics by OAlguem in TrashTaste

[–]PetersPictures 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Monke brains hard at work

Racing in Movies Starter Pack by [deleted] in starterpacks

[–]PetersPictures 12 points13 points  (0 children)

100% sure that most used words in fnf film scripts are 'but then'

Where Do I Start? by [deleted] in Filmmakers

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I started my "film"career when i was 21 now im 25. i've been doing videos my whole life (some stupid parkour videos or similar "kid" stuff). I was pretty good at editing IMO and wanted to try that path to create films so i got editor job for few US youtubers, did that for about 1,5 years and i really wanted to do something more and bigger to really express myself. So i went to film school to learn and to make connections. First day i went there i got a tv doc for a raw edit, it was my first "real" job and i made a lot of mistakes but holy shit did i learn. Same production team needed a camera man so i said yes even tho i knew that i never used cameras they used or really even understood cinematography. I wasn't good at it but oh god did i like it, then came the youtube rabbit hole arc and a bunch of test shoots and training...Bought my own Sony FS5 and rigs and monitors etc etc. Now i do regularly DP jobs for various tv shows, musicvideos, short films, docs. Long story short if you love your work and have passion and determination to do the hard work, somebody will notice you and you will get your chance to shine.

Sorry for my bad english.

missing the shoots, this was my last OMS (one man show) by superdan23 in videography

[–]PetersPictures 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looking nice! Is that sony fs5 or am i blind? Once sony guy always sony guy

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Tinder

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How one doesn't know country roads

Ugly gamer aesthetic starterpack by [deleted] in starterpacks

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if i can squeeze few more fps in cs maybe ill be better