Gyratory System, "Yowser Yowser Yowser (Reboot)" (dir Alex de Campi)
DP: Lance Kaplan. Edit/Post Effects: Alan Capriles. CGI: Alex Piglowski & Nicolas Tourrel of Grindhouse Digital. Gaffer: T.J. Alston. 1st AC: Kris Opala. Tetsuo: Charlie Floyd.
Holy sh!t! this took me by surprise. Looks like ALOT of work went into this one, anyone know how much it cost? Format shot?
The special effects are outstanding, and so is the performance by the actor. I totally bought what was happening, and the concept goes well with the song.
Personally, I think this is one of the best Videos I've seen this year, it is ambitious and fully formed. Maybe it's because I appreciate something different. Plus I like Robots and bodily transformation. Great job from every department, 10+. I do not know the director but I'll follow it's work.
No mention of Chris Cunningham, he can't have a monopoly on Robots.
The sheer scale of the things is impressive, and I loved the ending.
The visual effects shame a lot of videos with bigger budgets, I do think the crew who did this know their stuff. It's more a short film to a Music Video, that's ok with me. The money shot at the end was one for the ages. I second that it took me by surprise.
Very impressive work. (applause)
@ Victus: it was shot on the Red. We went out there and shot the destruction.
gyratory system aint no amon tobin, and this video aint no 4 ton mantis; ive been looking forward to this video, but no, not really my cup of tea.
Maybe this is?
Stay tuned for the 3D version, out soon. (Seriously.)
Total budget was $600. (Also seriously.) Done as a favour for some old friends.
Really nice work Alex and Alan.
$600?!? Alright, I give up... Can't compete with that... The video is good (a bit too slow a build for my ADD tastes but still fab work) and it just goes to show what a committed group of filmmakers can accomplish. It's interesting for me to think that this past month I shot a $60k pop video and the 1st AC made more than Alex' budget once OT was figured in. I mention this only because Alex' video is as good as the job we're about to deliver and it's much more original.
I'm also glad you mentioned that this was done as a favor for old friends because to do this quality of work for any form of commissioned video (indie, starving, label, or otherwise) without being properly compensated does no one any favors.
...yes, $600 but how many hours of work? How much did the equipment cost? How much is your time worth? If you got all the time in the world and/or the drive to work thousands of hours on a project one can create fabulous works such as these: vimeo.com Talking of budgets nowadays is pointless.
^ Pancho It is called commitment. I'm not stepping on any toes saying that it's the end result that matters, we all worked on this while juggling other jobs, not sitting at home or being on Antville.
There's a reason to tackle something, cause it's worth it.
Not disputing that, and that's my point. It's all about commitment. Budget has nothing to do with it. ;)
Then I read you correctly the second. Thx-1138 on that.
Understand the passion and effort involved but I really did not like this. Using animated cg effects to make up for lack of money does not make for a great aesthetic. But that's just me.
I see those Video Copilot tutorials you used there!
Kansas, is there a corner to turn to a great aesthetic or is it a matter of taste? as there are no rules to making something, executing something well is way different than not liking something.
"Using animated cg effects to make up for lack of money does not make for a great aesthetic"? so if you had money then would it be better for it?
That doesn't make sense man, that's just a man's opinion. I like this video whether it cost 600 or 60,000, the expectations are the same. And no price is gonna make you buy it, the values are top notch and that's due to talented people. There ain't no excuse.
Legion,
What are you talking about? inexperience is certainly not in display here.
Your comment makes no sense, filtered through the sort of cheap, obvious lingo that's become a calling card for some people here rather than your work. You become better known for it, and that is what makes sense about it. You should take part of being in a professional crew, knowing what you're actually saying rather than reinstating it, and you'll be better known for it. Fair enough.
None taken, I asked to clarify your point and you did. That's all.
no offense, i know you edited this, but my coments are rather impersonal (and maybe uncalled for); i wirte em with a happy smile on my face (no grinding teeth at this end, mind you)
please take em with a grain of salt. what i was saying was that:
- the video looks super-wired like
- the sfx dept took over the video without
- the director being able or willing to fight it
- like the experienced crew sat down and decided lets do something really tech, man. lets stuff as many super strange sfx in it and see if it can walk afterwards.
Er, actually every SFX shot was meticulously planned, timed and storyboarded by the director, and was executed to those briefs exactly. Your insinuation that the "experienced crew" ran away from the inexperienced director is both rude and wrong.
Calling anything a "dept" when there were only 4 people involved in the post process (and 8 in the entire shoot) is also kind of hilarious.
Matei, I'm sorry my work always disappoints you; perhaps if that's the case you should simply not bother watching it. I got exactly what I intended/planned out of this video.
alright then didnt want to offend you guys or anything as long as youre happy with what you do, nothing else matters :0
It may not be worth much but this anonymous Internet user likes your video and your work Alex. You are talented and everything I've seen from you looks bigger than the stated budget. That leads me to believe that, in place of money to create value, you and your team make use of talent, creativity, and hard work.
I look forward to watching your next piece.
