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Mar 21, 2013 | 09:16 PM

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Great film work, I saw it when you first posted it on Facebook and quickly gave it the thumbs up there. Elements that I liked were the subtle sensuality rather than the overstated elements.

Thumbs up from me on things like:
- her flinging the shirt directly at the camera, great aim!
- bit with the makeup brush, the smoke dust being captured by the film and blowing on it are great elements, very well done.
- gentle & playful smile as she checks her look in the mirror
- music timing with the closing of the door
- overall color transitions (red, blue, gold) for the various scenes

I also dig the end credit section showing the baby stroller gig, things like that are interesting to us non-professional movie types.

Keep up the great work, looked great and I am sure you had a lot of fun doing it!

Thanks for the awesome compliments!!! I find that coming from a (very) amateur photographer background helps ALLOT with setting up some of the composition that you mentioned. I also can't wait to get hold of a jib, quad-copter and other gear which will let me break up all the tracking shots.

I've learned so much from this first experience, and from here, I hope to outdo myself as I continue to improve my techniques, and more importantly - master the art of storytelling.

If anybody has any input regarding what type of cars or car movies they'd like to see, I'm all up for suggestions =)

Mar 22, 2013 | 05:20 AM

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Thanks for the awesome compliments!!! I find that coming from a (very) amateur photographer background helps ALLOT with setting up some of the composition that you mentioned. I also can't wait to get hold of a jib, quad-copter and other gear which will let me break up all the tracking shots.

I've learned so much from this first experience, and from here, I hope to outdo myself as I continue to improve my techniques, and more importantly - master the art of storytelling.

If anybody has any input regarding what type of cars or car movies they'd like to see, I'm all up for suggestions =)

Needs more cowbell .. and maybe a z06.

Mar 22, 2013 | 07:33 AM

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If anybody has any input regarding what type of cars or car movies they'd like to see, I'm all up for suggestions =)

Continuing on a similar theme to your first movie, it would be neat to have a movie where you flash between two scenes where your model (Heather I believe you said her name was?) is getting ready for a night out and a day on the track. Could do some prep time on the car as well (brake swap, tires, etc, etc). To me, that would be kind of a fun theme to run with. Could wrap it up with a cruise through a city scene at night and a few shots of a track.

Logistically of course, there are lots of challenges to that - but it might make a fun production. Might also play well with your choice of car (Lotus) which is great for both activities.

Mar 22, 2013 | 07:54 AM

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Rob - here's a video my friend Steve made years ago, inspired by the "Transporter" movies. It focuses more on the car than anything else but thought you might like to watch it for some inspiration.

There was also an 8-part series called "The Hire" that BMW made that was pretty good. Here's one as an example:

The rest can be found here:

http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/08/25/vi...ilms-the-hire/

Mar 22, 2013 | 10:58 AM

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Rob - here's a video my friend Steve made years ago, inspired by the "Transporter" movies. It focuses more on the car than anything else but thought you might like to watch it for some inspiration.

Audi S8 & R8 Video, Transporter Inspired - YouTube

There was also an 8-part series called "The Hire" that BMW made that was pretty good. Here's one as an example:

The Hire: Star (BMW short film starring Madonna) HQ - YouTube

The rest can be found here:

http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/08/25/vi...ilms-the-hire/

Holy Cow - That Hire series is freakin Badd ***! A quick google search reveals that those actually inspired the entire transporter series, which then inspired countless others, such as your friends clip. Awesome stuff, thanks for sharing - Need popcorn!