RED One Frames.

Just putting a few of the RED grabs on the system and doing some correcting. Due to the camera's display setup, almost all the shots ended up overexposed by about 20 percent. Below is the RAW frame as displayed by the 'RedLog' setting in RedCine. The raw data.

What's so impressive to me, is how much detail is maintained, and how perfectly controllable the image is. A standard video camera with the below image would be a nightmare to work with, but the RED One?

Some very quick grading slapped on with the Cineform tools in Premiere.

Saving Private John?

Another frame shows Cameron.

A few seconds in Premiere, and pow. With the RED footage encoded using Cineform's Prospect 4K, this footage plays and renders real time. I had both the Color Balancer filter and the Color Corrector filter on, and it played better than HDV on my PC. Unbelievable tool, and amazing footage. Of course, this doesn't reflect the final grade, but does speak well of the tools on this film.

Fact: This stuff is fantastic.

Fact: All the GOOD looking color grading (the theater, the horses, Mrs. Jackson and the tree) was done by Mr. Burgess. These are the frame I just threw out as an example. And if anyone wants to play with some raw stills, let me know. We can upload some.

God Bless!

~ In Christ, John.

Full article in the Kaufman Herald:

Young filmmakers make movie magic

By Christina Campbell

"By tackling a tough topic that is affecting families across the nation, two Kaufman County filmmakers are venturing from their traditional short films with Christian theme.

“This movie has a lot of relevance to everyone,” producer John Moore said. “It doesn’t just speak to a Christian audience, it speaks to everyone.”

Moore said explaining that The Widow’s Might is a film about a woman about to lose her home to tax foreclosure.

Characters John and Gator learn of the widow’s trouble and want to help, though they find the bureaucracy of taxes to be a complex situation.

“Gator is sure if he asks the mayor he can help,” Moore said. “However what they learn is it is more complicated than that.”

Moore and partner David Heustis’ last film Heartstrings won the Audience Choice Award at the 2007 San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival."

The full article can be read here.

http://www.kaufmanherald.com

Day 9: Set Photography

Day 12: Behind The Scenes of The Widow's Might

This was the 12'th and final day of the first shoot. It was sad, having to part and go our separate ways, until we get back together again in August. But we will be back together again in August, and that's when the real fun begins...

So, here is Day 12. Excluding the filming of the night scenes outside the court house.... We'll post photos of that soon.


Day 12: The Widow's Might Behind the Scenes Journal from John Moore on Vimeo.

Day 11: Behind the Scenes of The Widow's Might

Hey guys. I got a little wild this time, and embedded the video using Vimeo. I don't know much about it, other than that it's a higher quality compressor for sure. I'm going to post both the Vimeo and YouTube versions, so please leave a comment and tell me which you would prefer from now on.

Vimeo:


Day 11: The Widow's Might Behind the Scenes Journal from John Moore on Vimeo.

YouTube:



Ok: Which would you prefer?

Day 10: Behind the Scenes Videos

And Day 10 is here!

Upcoming will be a video about "Gary" our Crane, and a teaser trailer is coming down the road. Keep checking back! Also, there is cool stuff (clips from the film) soon to be going exclusively to those subscribed to the email list. Ya might want to check that out and subscribe. Especially since we finally got it working... Turns out that some people thought they subscribed but it didn't always work. Now it works. For real.

www.WidowsMightTheMovie.com



~ In Christ, John.

Day Three: Set Photography

Photographs courtesy of John Moore, Cameron Heidrick, and Johnny Reighard.

HeuMoore Featured in Prime Time America Story on SAICFF

Prime Time America's Paul Butler recently interviewed HeuMoore about the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival. Also featured in the show is Doug Phillips. Mr. Phillips explains the philosophy behind the SAICFF, and talks briefly about the new prizes, which exceed one hundred thousand dollars.

From the website:

One of the most significant modes of communicating truth through story in our culture today is the medium of filmmaking. Doug Phillips, President of the SAICFF, provides helpful insight into the theological foundations for Christian Filmmaking and has an important announcement for this year’s Jubilee Award.

Independent Christian Filmmaker John Moore also joined this discussion.

Click here for the whole story and radio feature, as well as an excellent set of interviews with the Botkin's regarding Isaac Botkin's book 'Outside Hollywood'. I found these interviews to be encouraging and thought provoking.

God Bless!

~ In Christ, John.

Day 9: Behind the Scenes Videos

And Day 9 is here! In the theater, having fun. We had a lot of support and extras come out, despite the busy July 5'th date and short notice. We're very thankful to everyone who came!

This was the day we worked with Dr. Routh, and he shared so many wonderful stories and thoughts. This is a particularly unique and enjoyable video...

Day 8: Set Photography

Photographs courtesy of Johnny Reighard, Cameron Heidrick, and John Moore.

Day 7: Production Videos.

Day nine was a nice relaxing day overall. A lot of material shot, a lot of fun on set.

See for yourself!

By the way, real footage from the RED is coming, as well as a promotional trailer. Keep checking back for an official date.

Closing comments and prayer, on day nine.

The end of day nine.

Dr. Routh gives a few closing comments, before Dad closes the evening with prayer.

Day 6: Behind the Scenes Video

Here is Day 6.

Good stuff here...

Day 5: Behind the Scenes

And now, Day Five.

As the disclaimer states, there isn't much to day five. Day six will be posted around 10 o'clock tonight. (July 12'th.)

Day 4 - Production

This is Day 4 of our production. In my opinion, this is one of the best videos of all the BTS clips. Definitely take a look!

Jeremiah has gone above and beyond make sure to capture details whenever he is on set. Days 2 and 3 were shot on a little Canon palmcamera, not really high quality material. The stuff Jeremiah shoots is pristine.

So enjoy!

~ In Christ, John.

More Framegrabs from the RED

Lights! Camera! Kaufman?

So, we were recently featured on the frontpage of the Kaufman Herald website. Soon to be in the paper.

Click here to read!

Spreading the word!

If you've seen us in a publication or have posted about us on your blog, be sure to let us know!

~ In Christ, John.

Day 3: Behind the Scenes

More shots from the film

Day Two: Behind the Scenes and On Set Photography.

Move your mouse over the slideshow to control it frame by frame. Some of the captions are too long to read in the four second time limit. Moving your mouse away from the slideshow will make the controls disappear, for a full view of the image.

Day One: Behind the Scens and On Set Photography

Move your mouse over the slideshow to control it frame by frame. Some of the captions are too long to read in the four second time limit. Moving your mouse away from the slideshow will make the controls disappear, for a full view of the image.

The Widow's Might: BTS: Day One

Behind the Scenes of The Widow's Might: Day One

BTS videography and editing by Jeremiah Warren.