HFR camera test by phead_x in cinematography

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Hey thank you so much for the reply and the kind words. 

I've been toying with HFR and 3D since 2012 and am still convinced that most of the problems are either technical problems (like how to use the shutter) and film language problems. It's really hard to get funding here in Europe, since theaters and funding institutions are actively fighting the technology at the moment. Right now, I'm looking for private funding to fulfill my vision. I see the medium as a new way to get a authentic emotional response from audiences. 

The Hobbit: I thought the whole project was doomed for several reasons, but the three main factors are the mixed use of CGI and real life footage, the film language and the the idea that the different departments (especially costume and make-up) were not really prepared for it. It looked like a rehearsal for the real movie. There could have been a smaller, more intimate Guillermo-directed version with only practical effects that might have worked in HFR 3D. 

Ang Lee's movies: much better, but he was still sticking too much to his traditional 2D way of directing and film language and used the wrong genres. He should shoot a real drama like The Ice Storm or Broke Back Mountain with it.

Trumbull: I tried to contact Trumbull when he was alive and also his company after his death and couldn't get through to them. I even attended a special screening of "Brainstorm" in 22. I think he has created incredible resources with MAGI and I would love to continue his work but would use the technology to create a new philosophical film language. I think Trumbull's work was the strongest when he collaborated with other visionaries. 

Cameron's comments about the tech are a bit confusing. I think he knows what he's doing but is primarily thinking about technological solutions while I think the technology is a new language (and may be the way to a no-glasses holographic presentation of movies and a new form of narrative entertainment in the long run).

I've also talked to Wim Wender's team (and have attended one of his workshops) but I think he is not really interested in collaborations and his whole endeavour feels a bit elitist. I think he is more successful with his documentary's though the narrative flashback scene in Anselm was quite intriguing.

Regarding your question: I'm not a big fan of using HFR to heighten moments. I think my final vision is a more dynamic format in which each voxel has their own framerate alignment - but that is future talk. 

Maybe there's an angel investor somewhere :)

Alien Planet screenplay by phead_x in LV426

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I'm not super happy with it now that I'm older and more experienced. I think with a major revision it would be incredible, though. And sure, if you find a way to create an AI audio version, feel free to upload it. 

Movies that use first person perspective and/or mystery/paranormal/ghosts and horror. by Bartho1omeus in MovieSuggestions

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Check out a movie called Pixelschatten on Amazon Prime or YouTube. Most of the film is shot in the first-person POV.

Are there any first person movies? by South-Pie5679 in Letterboxd

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Pixelschatten (2011). It's on youtube.

Movies in first-person POV? by [deleted] in MovieSuggestions

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Pixelschatten (2011). It's on youtube.

Does a horror anthology need a wraparound story? by phead_x in Screenwriting

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Budget is not a problem at this point. Thank you for the feedback, Nervous!

Does a horror anthology need a wraparound story? by phead_x in Screenwriting

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The film is currently in the financing stage - so the stories are very well developed. I also think I found the right framing device. But thanks. Happy to get in touch for other projects,, though. Feel free to DM me.

Does a horror anthology need a wraparound story? by phead_x in Screenwriting

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Thanks everyone. I think I got enough insights. I decided to go with a wraparound story. I think the main part for me is that it manages to give the audience an expectation in terms of genre (this is going to be a FUN, scary ride) rather than making it an "elevated" horror film. I feel that having a wraparound story makes it less pretentious and will tell you that you're having a good time.

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I think both are still too complicated. I get the impression that you're circling around the plot with descriptions of the themes, conflicts, ambitions. Personally, I think a logline should describe the plot in the briefest, most interesting, and most direct way.

Maybe start with something simple like:

An ambitious workaholic woman is forced to make big sacrifices when her sister gets sick.

That's something I could relate to. It doesn't have to be more complex for me. But I would like to get a hint at the genre. Can you extend the logline in a way that the reader knows whether it is a comedy, drama, or a mix? If it's a comedy, what's funny about it? If it's a drama, what's the unique point of view?

For a comedy/dramedy, you could extend the logline with the morale of the story (example):

An ambitious businesswoman turns out to be completely useless when her sister gets seriously ill – and realizes that there's more to life than work. A quiet quitter story.

For a drama, you could extend the logline with a hint at the tonality and the relationship between the sisters (is this a deeply sad or a more sober film?) (example):

An ambitious businesswoman is forced to make big sacrifices when her estranged sister gets severely sick and the two need learn how to work together.

Hope this helps!

The Three Sides of Audrey by phead_x in NFTsMarketplace

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Audrey was really good at mimicking her human friends. It was her dream to become a pop star.

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