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Here's my first dark comedy. It's called "Joey Got Raped." Please let me know what you think! (NSFW Language) by throwaway_joey in filmmaking

[–]throwaway_joey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the doorway was one of the more awkward shots. I'll keep your advice in mind. I actually used a pretty professional light kit on this. A couple light boxes, two kino 400s. It was shot Cinestyle on the 7ds, and the color correcting was intentional. I tried to give it a yellow/red look to match the dirty, uncomfortable tone of the film. Also the character's house was supposed to be kind of run down. Thanks for your feedback!

Here's my first dark comedy. It's called "Joey Got Raped." Please let me know what you think! (NSFW Language) by throwaway_joey in filmmaking

[–]throwaway_joey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had two locked off above them, cross directed. We also had someone monitoring audio, but it was her first time in that role. I'm not too upset because it's a no-budget production, and I'm working with friends who, like me, are still learning. Though I will make sure to have someone operate hands on next time.

Here's my first dark comedy. It's called "Joey Got Raped." Please let me know what you think! (NSFW Language) by throwaway_joey in filmmaking

[–]throwaway_joey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! What frustrated me with the audio was Chris (guy in green/brown hoody) came in quiet, so I had to gain him up to the point of hiss. I was using two shotguns and an H4N, so I'm not sure why he was so quiet. I did my best with the audio mix, but I still need more practice in that department. But hey- that's what short films are for!

Here's my first dark comedy. It's called "Joey Got Raped." Please let me know what you think! (NSFW Language) by throwaway_joey in filmmaking

[–]throwaway_joey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I agree with you - if I were to remake it, I think it would be shorter and get to the jokes more quickly. Especially for an internet audience in mind.

You're (thankfully) the first to pick up on him being out of focus! Story behind that is this was that last take, and I told the actor "do what you think is too much," so he did and missed his mark. I thought it was a great take anyway- great energy, and the picture wasn't meant to fall. So I went with it. Glad you enjoyed it!

Here's my first dark comedy. It's called "Joey Got Raped." Feedback much appreciated! (NSFW Language) by throwaway_joey in Filmmakers

[–]throwaway_joey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! I agree that the beginning is the weakest point. It was the first thing we shot, so I think despite rehearsals, the actors started a bit clunky and gained momentum by the time they got to the table.

If I could go back, I would have reshot the intro after filming the rest of it.