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Here it is-SDE with Metallica song

 
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Daniel
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Aug 19, 2008, 3:16 AM

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Really pleased with how the song turned out. Had some extra time to edit this (4.5 hours) so I experimented a little more than usual with coloring and filters.

I came up with some filters mixes to try and match the style of the bride (sorta retro-classic , Audrey Hepburn-ish) and the song. The song is kinda haunting and ethereal ..especially in the first part of it, so i used a lot of blurring to make it dream like. I also went with a desaturated look to go with her look and style.

Let me know what you think!

SHELLY & JOE

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http://www.vimeo.com/1559232


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David Perry
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Aug 19, 2008, 4:08 AM

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Wow! Loved it! So many great things going on here, but my favorite was just the overall feel. The fact that I really like Metallica didn't hurt Cool. Would have loved to have heard the original song, but this version is better suited to weddings I guess.

Great work. I'm sure they think it is the most amazing video ever!


MLiebergot
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Aug 19, 2008, 9:54 AM

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Simply SMASHING!
I think that you could submit this to MTV (if they still did music videos) and it could be shown as is. Excellent color grading. I agree with your choice to desaturate a bit, as this was the style of these type of videos when they were popular.

BTW, who was the artist?

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Daniel
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Aug 19, 2008, 12:10 PM

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Daniel
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Aug 19, 2008, 12:12 PM

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LOL...no...they just play reality TV shows now. Havent seen a video since the 80's. Tongue

Thanks dude!

The artist is Bif Naked.


stevemoses
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Aug 19, 2008, 12:14 PM

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WOW! A little extra time is nice, Smile coloring, letus useage, shot selection all top notch. Jason is in California right now, if he sees this he will move here. Great location, outside Santa Barbara? looked familar. The window shot of the first look was powerful. Great job Daniel, mark that one down for a CEA entry. Cool

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Aug 19, 2008, 1:41 PM

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Well there goes my gold AAA!! LOL!!

That was awesome, Daniel! What a gorgeous bride. I do wish the groom showed more emotion (I mean c'mon...look at how gorgeous his bride was!). Love the desaturated look and the song (my favorite Metallica song....well, maybe my favorite). Anyway, you are amazing!
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Kenneth
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Aug 19, 2008, 2:33 PM

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Great work Daniel. I love the desaturated look and then going to some surreal colors for the ceremony. The soft focus and some blurred effects worked nice with the dreamy and somber feel of the song.

I will say that after seeing yours done to that song I think I will pass on that song. It's a little too slow and somber for my style.
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Calomay
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Aug 19, 2008, 2:35 PM

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Wow. I knew it was gonna be special when you were talking about it at lunch yesterday... but, man... that was really, REALLY great. Mesmerizing is the word that comes to mind. Great job, Daniel.

Lots of fun hanging out... still owe you a drink!!! Wink

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Daniel
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Aug 19, 2008, 7:42 PM

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Haha! I appreciate it but not so fast girl. Your SDE takes on a whole new meaning when you involve that sort of thing and tell a story like that! Mine is just meaningless eye candy! Tongue (Besides, i am done entering stuff in contests anyways!)

Seriously though, I wanted to include some audio for more emotion but the BG would have none of it. The groom didnt even want prep of him at all. Thats why we just have a couple of shots of him in the video. But thats ok...more bride! They didnt even want their first sight "planned" I was doing a pull back of the bride at window when he suddenly just walked up..lucky i caught it and my asst was in place too!

Honestly though, this is what the BG wanted. They wanted an "artistic rendering" of their day..they didn't want a chessy piece because neither of them are really the type. I was very happy to catch some emotional moments candidly..my fav being when the bride collapses on maid of honors shoulder to tell her she loves her.

Thanks again! Smile


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Daniel
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Aug 19, 2008, 7:45 PM

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Slow and somber? Its slow in parts but - like a perfect SDE should- it has great build-ups and crescendos.

As far as being somber, you said yourself lots of times that lyrics don't matter....so.....Nothing else matters Kenny!! CoolCoolCool <rimshot>

Thanks for watching dude!!


Daniel
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Aug 19, 2008, 7:49 PM

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Dude! Thanks man! it was very cool to hang with you guys yesterday! I really wanted to show the clip to you guys in full HD glory but it just didnt work out.

Forgot about that drink you owe me or else i would have cashed it in before i left!

You owe me dinner now because its turned into a full-fledged friendship where he is going to name his kids after you or something! Cool


Daniel
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Aug 19, 2008, 7:57 PM

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Thanks so much my friend! I know you mean it because you dont just throw around hyperbole like that. That means a lot. Smile

Thanks for fwding it to that guy who we play golf with on occasion.

He called me up and said."dude..arent you embarassed to be posting crap like that on the web?"

FrownFrownFrown

BTW..this is the grooms mom's website:

http://www.thequiltshow.com/

Tell me she isnt a DEAD RINGER for that lovely wife of yours!!!!!



she posted my clip to her blog and so far today i received 2K hits just from her "viewers!"

Hopefully those quiltin folk have some marrying kids who have some moola. Cool


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DanLewis
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Aug 19, 2008, 8:09 PM

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Great piece Daniel!
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Aug 19, 2008, 9:25 PM

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OMG...I thought that photo was of Laura and Shane! LOL!!
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JC/DV
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Aug 20, 2008, 12:42 AM

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MAN THAT WAS AWESOME! I'm glad you are way over there on the west coast and not in these hills!

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DGates
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Aug 20, 2008, 12:48 AM

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Top notch!


Kenneth
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Aug 20, 2008, 1:50 AM

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Slow and somber? Its slow in parts but - like a perfect SDE should- it has great build-ups and crescendos.

As far as being somber, you said yourself lots of times that lyrics don't matter....so.....Nothing else matters Kenny!! CoolCoolCool <rimshot>

Thanks for watching dude!!
Actually I think the lyrics are perfect for a wedding. If it wasn't a Metallica song you might think it was actually a love song. The minor chord tonality is what gives the song it's somber feeling, not the lyrics. I love that you took a chance and made it work. But I couldn't see me editing to that song.
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Daniel
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Aug 20, 2008, 1:59 AM

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Minor cord tonality?

Easy there Beethoven! Tongue


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Daniel
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Aug 20, 2008, 2:00 AM

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thanks dude..and thanks for comment on vimeo!!


Daniel
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Aug 20, 2008, 2:01 AM

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LaughLaughLaugh


Daniel
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Aug 20, 2008, 2:01 AM

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grassy ass!!!


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ariton
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Aug 20, 2008, 5:59 AM

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That was beatiful Daniel
What filters you use to have those effects on colors.

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stevemoses
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Aug 20, 2008, 1:12 PM

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Daniel, again great job - at :25 & 3:51 the shot took on an almost a 3-D feel. That's the letus adapher I'm sure, but the both were a wider shot then I've seen before. What sixe of 35mm lens was that - details, give away your secrets. Smile

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Laura Moses
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Aug 20, 2008, 1:53 PM

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Daniel,

I cried, simply because.... it was sooo beautiful. Especially the pre-ceremony, and the mood you evoked. I can't imagine anyone else capturing the beauty of the bride the way you did.

P.S. Congratulations on creating a mood that lingers...

Laura

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