I Don't See the Problem - ID# 58
Wheaton North
Dramatic Narrative
Entry Description
"I Don't See the Problem" is a short film surrounding a troubled character and his ambitious friend aspiring to be a filmmaker. The narrative explores themes of selfishness and hypocrisy. The original music at 1:49 was produced specifically for the short film by Bradford Taylor. The film was created and edited by Nathan Abon, featuring performances by (in order of appearance) Nathan Abon, Bradford Taylor, Lewis Vanderschoot, and Christina Morris. Originally 6 minutes, the film has been edited down to meet the requirements of the contest. The full version of the short film and original music track can be found on my Youtube channel @NatoBato.
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- 4/19 11:21 am - Story: Interesting investigation into the protagonists psychology and jealousy in the film industry! Strong and believable performances Sound: J and L cuts would make a big difference; audio levels should be more consistent (some moments are much too loud or quiet in comparison to others) Camera: consistent look and well-composed shots Lighting: at times is a bit underexposed and additional lights look fabricated without necessarily appearing intentionally so. However, overall, most shots are well lit Editing: well paced and reasonable in the context of the story; could have utilized color grading to separate the timelines or emphasize moods
- 3/8 3:04 pm - Pros: You have a great story here and you told it pretty well. I especially enjoyed some of the cinematic camera shots you had. Cons: You did have a lot of repetitive shots. The story seemed to be a bit dragged out and some of your interview camera shots I felt could have been shorter and overlaid with some more footage. The repetitiveness of this drew me out and did not keep me engaged in your video. You did a lot well here, but you competed alongside a lot of powerful videos.
- 2/27 12:09 pm - I appreciate the subtlety of humor in your story. The main character is not a nice guy which makes the supporting characters stand out. I also really like the shot when the two characters sit on the stairs on both sides of the divider. It's a perfect visualization of the conflict. Your music is great - it is not overused and makes sense for the story. Very nice touch! Some of the shots seem to have a soft focus and your sound recording needs some attention.
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