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February 23, 2006
Getting My Attention
This SXSW short film maker, Brad Neely, assured that I would watch his short film within minutes of it arriving on my doorstep by offering up an example of his creative talent before I even opened the envelope.
The short, which appears to be a Flash animation, is a very funny rap about George Washington. Unfortunately, the quality control on the sound on the DVDs he sent out was not so good and the mix is way too hot to be able to understand a lot of the clever lyrics. I was waiting for my speakers to explode at any moment. This has been a problem with a lot of homemade DVDs, including one I received of one current Oscar nominee. So take me advice and do that quality control, filmmakers.
Still, I could see how clever it was and look forward to seeing and hearing it with the right sound. So, it worked.
Posted by poland at February 23, 2006 10:49 PM
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How can the rest of us aspiring filmmakers find your mail address? At least I can mail something to Brad Neely in Austin TX now.
[I'll use a pseudonym so you don't reject it out of hand].
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at February 23, 2006 11:37 PM
ummm because he drew an ugly head with a speech balloon? Whoop de bloody do !... I've had filmmakers send envelopes written in their own blood. Now that is an attention grabber. A cartoon drawing? C'mon Dave... you been under a rock for 40 yrs?
Posted by: Jeffrey Boam's Doctor at February 24, 2006 02:34 AM
If you're going to put time and effort into a project, in the hopes of getting more work from it, you have to make sure it sounds great and looks even better. Even if it costs a buck ninety to make.
Posted by: Bruce at February 24, 2006 05:21 AM
make these shorts a part of mutiny city news. give these filmmakers a forum to get their stuff watched.
Posted by: bicycle bob at February 24, 2006 06:50 AM
I can see it now. Those drawing are going to give me nightmares for weeks.
Posted by: Josh at February 24, 2006 08:36 AM
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