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Old topic but Destro also asked about lighting setups and separating background and foreground. Recently I stumbled across this site that has a LOT of useful info on lighting with lots of pictures and points on theory and other neat things. 

http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/

A few specific posts that are of interest:

Camera Motion:

http://www.hurlbutvi...for-filmmakers/

Lighting from Master to Close Up:

http://www.hurlbutvi...er-to-close-up/

Storytelling Through Composition:

http://www.hurlbutvi...gh-composition/

Training Your Eye:

http://www.hurlbutvi...ining-your-eye/

Fun fact: This is the DP that Christian Bale was yelling at during his infamous Terminator: Salvation incident.

Doesn't Bruce Willis say they don't know anything about his early life? I like the ending by the way, love the whole idea of ending the circle of violence with a selfless act..

Watched this movie twice, so glad I did. First time round I completely missed the transition to old Joe's timeline and thought young Joe was dead. So many cool ideas and such a great world to explore them in.

I think they say something to that effect, but since JGL kills Bruce in the original timeline, it can be assumed that the kid grows up with his mother. If kid doesn't (she dies or leaves for some reason) whats to say that the event that separated them wont happen again? Wouldn't the smarter move be to try and kill Bruce and stay with the family to make sure kid grows up with some guidance away from becoming a mob boss? Or just let Bruce kill the kid and make sure?

+1 on the Movi, if it really works as well as they make it look like it does, I'd love to get my hands on one.

The updated black magic camera is pretty cool. From what I know its the first CMOS camera in this price range to offer a global shutter. I think thats a big deal. Maybe the days of rolling shutter are almost behind us?

I have to admit all this 4k or UHD shit is making me crazy. The human eye can only resolve about 2k worth of resolution anyway, so whats the point of viewing in 4k? I feel like Bluray JUST became something consumers are interested in (versus all the VOD options out there that also offer HD delivery) and now they're starting to roll out a new format. I definitely don't miss SD but If 4k takes off that'll make the 3rd format (SD, HD(720p, 1080i, and 1080p!!!!), UHD) and the 4th consumer format (VHS, DVD, Bluray, UHD) in 15 years. I guess i'm getting older and more crotchety but I think thats ridiculous. I just don't see a problem with Bluray movie on a nice plasma display. Thats what I have set up at home and it looks fucking rad.

I think you've got a lot of really good work in there that shows off your abilities really well. I second the engine title love, its pretty bad ass. Well done.

I think your edit could be a lot better. While you are showcasing your work, its not very dynamic. You cut to a shot and hold on it until it resolves. You've got a track with a strong beat (read: lots of opportunities to cut) but you don't use it to its fullest. We don't need to see the whole shot, just the best parts of it. I've linked to this reel before to show a really great edit, ignore all the work thats on it and just pay attention to how its cut. The way the music, the edit, and the content all work in unison to make something very cool. Like I said earlier, you've got some good stuff, take it another step further and really show off.

Are you feelancing around Dallas or at a shop there? I used to work at MPS/Lucid Post a while back. Glad to see some great work coming out of that city.

The Earth continues turning, and my love for queso grows ever deeper.

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