http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: comedy - Recent Posts en Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:43:03 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/accuracy-films-youtuber#post-72843 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:12:24 +0000 Andrew Chandler 72843@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi, my name is Andrew Chandler.. I run a YouTube channel called "AccuracyFilms" and enjoy making any kind of short film that comes my way, but my main focus is action.. Please subscribe to my channel if you have an account with YouTube and support me by watching my videos... Tell me what you think!!</p> <p>YouTube Channel- <a href="http://www.youtube.com/accuracyfilms">http://www.youtube.com/accuracyfilms</a></p> <p>Latest Video- <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3w4DP0srdw">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3w4DP0srdw</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-550d-comedy-music-video#post-69724 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:32:23 +0000 Gregory Holgate 69724@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Filmed on the Canon 550D.</p> <p>This is a comedy music video on the joys of romance...</p> <p>Feedback and opinions on camera work etc would be appreciated!</p> <p><a href="http://youtu.be/fF16sBpwjUo" rel="nofollow">http://youtu.be/fF16sBpwjUo</a></p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Holgate &amp; Howes comedy,</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/holgateandhowes" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/holgateandhowes</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mr-negative-short-film-comedy#post-62266 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 06:07:39 +0000 starcityfame 62266@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>agree, nice shots/editing... and points of view. how did you do with this video overall the past 2 months?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mr-negative-short-film-comedy#post-59991 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:43:01 +0000 Owlcrew 59991@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>he he, not bad. Interesting, I like the shooting</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mr-negative-short-film-comedy#post-59985 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:31:37 +0000 ozyw 59985@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> This is a film also shot and edited within 24 hours. The dialouge is quite funny as long as you dont mind the slightly offensive language. Please let me know what you think, all comments are welcome!</p> <p>MR NEGATIVE     <a href="http://vimeo.com/13003645">http://vimeo.com/13003645</a></p> <p>Thanks a lot,</p> <p>OZY</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/just-finished-my-docucomedy#post-57471 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:00:16 +0000 grinner 57471@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I didn't realize you are in STL, man. We should do lunch sometime. The Eat Rite Diner is right accross the street from my studio.</p> <p>mmmmmmmmmmmm</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/just-finished-my-docucomedy#post-57446 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:45:56 +0000 Ruthvideo 57446@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Pseudosafari, thank you so much, for your assistance. Here's the link to the videos.</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/gotoruthvideo">http://www.youtube.com/user/gotoruthvideo</a></p> <p>We were on Public Access, for 12 years, and we found that, in St Louis anyway, that if we interspersed our videos with slightly racy stuff, we could hold the viewers attention better. I see what you mean, the movies have a lot more going on, besides the racy stuff. We mostly try to go for comedy. With the guys down south, we don't have to try very hard. They are always doing funny stuff. One time they tried to pull a house trailer out, with a pickup truck. When that didn't work, they hooked another pickup, to the first one. How did they think of that?! I'll try to post that one. If you get a chance to look at it, let me know what you think. Again, I thank very much, for your help with the link, Ruth.  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/just-finished-my-docucomedy#post-57371 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:58:45 +0000 pseudosafari 57371@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I watched some of your Youtube clips.  Some of it was a bit racy for me, but I enjoyed "Young Boy Goes Turkey Hunting."  I like the idea of the mix of comedy clips with the documentary.  I get what you're trying to do--preserve a Southern tradition of deer hunting.  I can appreciate that, and it comes across in the clip where you're interviewing the woman who missed the deer.  It was pretty funny and well put together.  My initial thought, though, is that if that's what you're going for, it doesn't come across in the clips because there's too much other stuff going on.  I suppose you don't want to give away the whole documentary on Youtube and that's the reason for not including more of the "meat" of the storyline.  I see some good promising pieces there, though.  Just my two cents (as I've said before, I'm no pro).</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/just-finished-my-docucomedy#post-57357 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:56:48 +0000 pseudosafari 57357@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I think the reason your link is not "hot" is because there's no space between "Thanks." and "http:..."</p> <p>If you edit it and put a space in there, or better yet put the link on a separate line all alone with no spaces, it should work fine.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/just-finished-my-docucomedy#post-57356 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:32:01 +0000 Ruthvideo 57356@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm sorry I don't know how to post a link, to my YouTube channel, but if you go to YouTube, and put DEEP SOUTH DEER CAMP in the search box, it will come up. Thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/just-finished-my-docucomedy#post-57323 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:08:58 +0000 grinner 57323@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I was talking about post-production, not link posting.</p> <p>Man, we should all be so lucky to still be out doin' what we love at 76, brother. Props and 'grats, my friend. </p> <p>This youtube world has given even the patient a bold case of A.D.D. I'm no exception. Less is more and quicker is better when it comes to opening logos. </p> <p>keep rockin' </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/just-finished-my-docucomedy#post-57322 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:53:14 +0000 Ruthvideo 57322@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Grinner, thanks for the critique. Did the first clip make you not want to watch the other clips? The movie is a doc, but with some recreations. The clip you saw was a representation of the ladies that come to camp, not knowing what they are doing, but wind up killing a deer anyway. Shotguns are often used for deer hunting. Please tell me what you didn't like about the music. Also, please tell me what is wrong with the opening logo. When you talk about my post skills, I guess you mean that my link wouldn't work. Can you tell me how to post a working link? I'm sorry to be so dumb, about this stuff, but I'm 76, and I know how to edit on a computer, but I'm not much good at anything else. I very much appreciate your comments.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/just-finished-my-docucomedy#post-57268 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:09:37 +0000 grinner 57268@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I only watched the first clip. I didn't see where there was a documentary involved. I kept waiting for something to happen but it never did. There were many distractions from a chick pretending to hunt deer with a shotgun to the music. The opening logo itself needs a lot of work of you're gonna add it. It really does slate the production. In this case, it said prepare for, well exactly what I saw. </p> <p>I see potential in your camera work. When your post skills get to the same level, I think you'll be able to do anything. Keep shootin' and keep enjoyin'.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/just-finished-my-docucomedy#post-57267 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:32:08 +0000 Ruthvideo 57267@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I just realized that the video link, in my post, is not hot. Can someone tell me how to post a link that works? If you go to YouTube, and put DEEP SOUTH DEER CAMP in the search box, it will take you to my video clips. I know most people won't go thru all that effort. I'm really interested in getting feedback from you guys. Thanks.  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/just-finished-my-docucomedy#post-57024 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:03:47 +0000 Ruthvideo 57024@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I just finished a docu/comedy, that I been working on for some time. I've been coming to this forum for years. I hope you guys will take the time to look at some of the clips I have posted on YouTube, and tell me what you think, good, or bad. Thanks.http://www.youtube.com/user/gotoruthvideo </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/cracking-down-on-student-films#post-56345 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:22:16 +0000 composite1 56345@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><em>"...My first student film, the story sucks so bad that I had to do miracles<br /> in the editing..."</em></p> <p>Sarge,</p> <p>Well the two main elements I've found that make student films awful is one, particularly in narratives your age and skill level are biggest problems. Most college students are under 21 and they have a limited background in life experience and interests. The majority of students make 'coming of age' films which are relevant to them but are tiresome to anyone who's seen the constant river of 'CoAF's' that have thundered past over the years. The other killer is skill level. Nobody gets past that one. However, on occasion there's some good writing and acting so the story though cliche' keeps you interested.</p> <p>When it comes to 'stories being abstract', like I said "students don't have a lock on that!" Take the new "Star Trek" movie. Though it was assuredly a fun film to watch, as a screenwriter I just shook my head and said, "Whatever, you convinced somebody to dump a cargo plane worth of cash to make it." I won't go into the plot holes, because I wouldn't want to spoil it for anyone who still hasn't seen it. The problem when you deal with a creative product from the purely 'business side' is the suits are too busy trying to make money. That's fine, but you also want to make something that will hold up when future generations see it too. </p> <p>The one upside of student films is they haven't gotten on that 'treadmill' yet so they are completely free to make whatever comes to mind, no matter how bad....</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/cracking-down-on-student-films#post-56344 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:09:42 +0000 SargeHero 56344@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I remember my first student film, the story sucks so bad that I had to do miracles in the editing so it could at least have some decency. My university does not offer a bachelor in film, just a certificate and many of the students are from English, art or social science. I study economics and my approach to video/film is the business side, so I try to concentrate my film ideas in a way I could make income with them. The student films that I have seen so far have some abstract story, the usual theme of social problems and I wonder, why the rest of the university population does not bother to go see the student films? I'm trying to figure out a way to change this, make something different and along the way make profit, but I think I may fall in the "cliche's". What can I do to make films without falling in the cliche's? Right now I'm working very hard in my video business, knocking on doors offering my services, dealing with legal stuff to incorporate the business and I have this strong feeling that by making films in a different way I could make the clients come to me instead. To me films are an excellent marketing strategy for future income.   </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/cracking-down-on-student-films#post-56253 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:34:11 +0000 composite1 56253@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>210,</p> <p>Now as an instructor I 'officially do not hate Student Films' and make all attempts to encourage a student's growth. With that in mind, I will drop in the occasional "You sure you want to do that?" Funny thing is; student's don't have a lock on bad films. When I'm in the rental store or watching HULU there are many times I ask out loud, "How'd they get the money to shoot this Dog?" </p> <p>The main thing I keep in mind is something one of my mentors said, "That you got your film made is the miracle." So with that I do my best to keep an open mind. Technically, when I was in filmschool I already had 5 years as a pro under my belt and had probably worked on or produced more films than most of the students in my class would ever make in a career! Since I was a 'ringer' it's kind of cheating to say "I made a student film."</p> <p>What's fun about student films is watching them go through the process with such fanciful enthusiasm and then watch the 'cold brick of reality' make it's beautiful arcing trajectory to connect with such brutal efficiency as they learn to contend with the real-world aspects of making movies. Those who can handle it, make their movies. It's not much different making films as a pro. You just eventually learn to wear a hard-hat!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/cracking-down-on-student-films#post-56250 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:42:52 +0000 2ten 56250@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> That's funny.  But at least you went to film school.  I think I am in the category of wannabe, neverwillbe, mightbe...hopetobe..  I've mentored some high school students trying to write their own scripts though and the cliches do tend to be all over.  Even from these "cool 17 year olds" I end up thinking, really, nobody does this or talks like this.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/cracking-down-on-student-films#post-56248 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:13:52 +0000 composite1 56248@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>(insert long sigh) Yes, I admit I too made a 'Student Film'. Had to otherwise they wouldn't have let me graduate. That said, I did my very best to avoid as many cliche's as humanly possible to keep it from looking totally like a student film. Actually, I hate student films. Most are so horrific that when an actual gem pops up I can literally hear Handel's "Messiah" with full orchestra and angelic choir loud and clear.</p> <p>The following film "Script Cops" by Scott Rice brings to realization of the 'crackdown' on student films that's long been overdue.</p> <p>vimeo.com/channels/staffpicks</p> <p>Unfortunately, this video can't be embeded so if you want to see it, just copy the link and drop it in your browser search bar.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/raw-new-docu-comedy-feature#post-52653 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:54:31 +0000 Garbonifilms 52653@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> So, the movie had its first public screening this past Monday and I used some of the feedback from some audience members with some parts of the film to make like a third trailer (55 seconds, so maybe more of a teaser promo). If you'd like to check it out:</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OEbewe9gi8">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OEbewe9gi8</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/raw-new-docu-comedy-feature#post-52237 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:59:34 +0000 Garbonifilms 52237@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>I'm Gilbert.</p> <p>I have been working on a feature docu-comedy (with some serious parts) that is scheduled to have its premiere at a university theatre in the area later this month. It is about 88 minutes long. It is my first feature film. Most of the interactions are with people who may not be considered real actors, but there are a couple of cameos with TV personalities.</p> <p>Here is a trailer/prevue:</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oYd6IO-qmM"><strong>&lt;span style="font-family: Franklin Gothic Medium;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small;"&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oYd6IO-qmM&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;</strong></a></p> <p>Thank you for reading. If you watch the trailer, thank you.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/online-video-contest-remington-arms-tall-tale-athon#post-51166 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:46:23 +0000 BarkingShark 51166@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Create a funny 30-60 second original video showing your best excuses to avoid doing something in order to go hunting! Check out the wacky sample videos on Remington.com (along with complete contest rules).</p> <p><strong>Grand Prize Winner </strong>wins an all expense paid Deer Hunt with TV host Haley Heath (plus some other cool prizes)<br /><strong>5 Runner-Ups</strong> win a Model 870 Express Shotgun<br /><strong>15 Honorable Mentions</strong> receive Remington Country Store Gifts</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/student-directed-web-series-chemically-unbalanced#post-49941 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:31:41 +0000 jackalbane 49941@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi, I'm Elijah. I'm a self-taught director (self-taught as in watching others and trying to emulate) and a friend of mine and myself during my last semester of college decided why not put together a web series. Each episode is around 5 mins long, so it's not taking up much of your time. I did not take this task lightly. I really wanted to do my best. Sadly, I know I could have done better, but I guess that's natural.</p> <p>If anything, what I'm most looking for is critique. I know there's the obvious (i.e. in some episodes the continuity of objects, time of day changing, etc.) but any comments on it would be really helpful.</p> <p>Premise: Eric Poole is in love with a girl that already has a boyfriend. The only way he can think of to possibly attract her is to create a pheromone. The problem with messing with chemicals, though, is you can never be sure of the side effects.</p> <p><a title="Chemically Unbalanced Trailer" href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ChemUnbalSeries#play/uploads/14/35QcwDnxJBA">Trailer</a></p> <p><a title="Chemically Unbalanced's YouTube Channel" href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ChemUnbalSeries">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p>Thoughts?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/do-you-know-the-secret-of-the-magic-mushrooms#post-48793 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:31:55 +0000 DangerousJack 48793@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> <br />An new announcement:</p> <p>Finally it gonna happen! The Secret Of The Magic Mushrooms will be revealed soon…</p> <p>The event is taking place at the 1st August 2009 in form of the release of a DVD edition, limited to 1000 copies and containin lots of extra material, like an one hour long making of two language tracks and much more…</p> <p>Enjoy watching the official release-trailer:</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp1Ly9iRgRo&amp;fmt=18" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp1Ly9iRgRo&amp;fmt=18</a></p> <p>For more information go to <a href="http://psychoproductions.com" rel="nofollow">http://psychoproductions.com</a><br />or <a href="http://myspace.com/PsychoProductionsNRW" rel="nofollow">http://myspace.com/PsychoProductionsNRW</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/goofy-comedy-slapstick-collab#post-48765 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:32:14 +0000 starcityfame 48765@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi All,</p> <p>My friend Hans and I have started collaborating on a YouTube comedy series called "Cher on Crack, Sonny is Back." There was no other reason than to do something off-the-wall and be creative about it - not just stand in front of a camera and shout like so many others do (and get millions of hits for). Not knocking that, but everyone has different interests.</p> <p>Our interests are more about filming technique and post-production... a little bit of scripting and ad-libbing... and having fun with customes, props, green screen, animation, and plain silly entertainment in this angry and serious world.</p> <p>This video is our 3rd in a series which started out as a green screen test at first. This week, we will be shooting Part 4 with a more defined script. Please feel free to comment here or on YouTube... preferably YouTube. The cam is a Canon XHA1. Our lighting is not yet perfected. Hans Moore does some animation as a hobby. Both of us are recent filmmakers and will be switching from Ulead to Premiere Pro soon.</p> <p>YouTube link: </p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjmVcuHqHDM">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjmVcuHqHDM</a></p> <p>Thanks!!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/short-film-competition-call-for-entries#post-44005 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:10:43 +0000 imls1978 44005@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> DO YOU WANT TO BE A BIG STAR?</p> <p>Here´s what you have to do, chose a category of the ones below and submit your 3 to 15-minute short to BigStar.TV´s monthly short film contests and compete with other users to win $1,000.<br /> Open Contest. No specific level of expertise to enter!</p> <p>Comedy Short, Submit by March 20, 2009<br /> Student Film Short, Submit by March 31, 2009<br /> High Definition Short, Submit by April 15, 2009<br /> Animation short, Submit by April 30, 2009<br /> Thriller Short, Submit by May 14, 2009</p> <p>For official contest rules &amp; entry information please visit <a href="http://www.bigstar.tv/film-contests" rel="nofollow">http://www.bigstar.tv/film-contests</a></p> <p> Good luck and let’s get those cameras rolling!</p> <p>Martin</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/do-you-know-the-secret-of-the-magic-mushrooms#post-42510 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:19:05 +0000 wandalassiter 42510@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I think that everything that the magic mushroom theory does the truffle does better, and everything that magic mushroom theory doesn’t do the truffle does do.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/do-you-know-the-secret-of-the-magic-mushrooms#post-41537 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:14:18 +0000 DangerousJack 41537@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> The independent film foundry P.S.Y.C.H.O. PRODUCTIONS is about to release its first feature film "The Secret Of The Magic Mushrooms". A tale of great tension and disgust!<br /> Actually it’s a kind of tragical comedy with occasional occuring gross splatter and gore incidences…</p> <p>Here's a first teaser to watch:</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9doyt_cnCP4" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9doyt_cnCP4</a></p> <p>For some feedback, wether positive or negative , we would be thankful...</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/halloween-hole#post-40794 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:29:18 +0000 robGRAUERT 40794@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> not bad, not bad. The only thing I see that can be fixed easily in the future is the TV. Adjust your shutter speed so you don't see the "roll" on the TV screen...unless you wanted it there. </p>