Klein_Helmer Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Greetings chaps,I am happy to announce that I, along with several talented collaborators, have completed my second film, American Man.American Man, is a story of redemption.American Man, is an exclamation of ecstasy.American Man, stars a young man who had ceaselessly wandered, looking for answers in any place but the church. He had indeed fallen away, but upon his return, we slaughtered the fattened... well, to be honest, we ordered pizza, and put gold around his neck. We reminded him that there is yet room in this world for clean fun.Ladies and gentlemen,American Man!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I have no idea what to say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroTypical Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Where'd you study martial arts, Klein? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Why do you hate America with a deep and vicious loathing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klein_Helmer Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I have no idea what to say...I have rendered you speechless.I knew the film was powerful.May I give you a nudge in the right direction? Perhaps you could start by talking about what you most liked, and conclude by mentioning the parts that were not particularly to your liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prisonchaplain Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I have no idea what to say...I think you hit the nail on the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prisonchaplain Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I have rendered you speechless.I knew the film was powerful.May I give you a nudge in the right direction? Perhaps you could start by talking about what you most liked, and conclude by mentioning the parts that were not particularly to your liking.Hmmm...clicking on the link and anticipating what was to come--that proved to be a real highlight for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klein_Helmer Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Where'd you study martial arts, Klein?Oh my goodness.First of all, know that you can expect nothing but measured, cordial courtesy from me on this board.In response to your question, I studied and competed in TKD from the time I was very young until my early twenties. At that point I started training in MT - unfortunately injuries and the perils of vice have kept me out of gyms and indeed the very way of martial arts for years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 The video had some funny moments but overall seemed "forced". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I have rendered you speechless.I knew the film was powerful.May I give you a nudge in the right direction? Perhaps you could start by talking about what you most liked, and conclude by mentioning the parts that were not particularly to your liking.I was being nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 When you said "film" I thought you meant something other than a video of a fat sweaty guy dancing with a tennis racket to pirated, copyrighted music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klein_Helmer Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Why do you hate America with a deep and vicious loathing?What on earth?What has you on this train of thought?Are you winding me up?Hmmm...clicking on the link and anticipating what was to come--that proved to be a real highlight for me...Thank you for your thoughts. It was a labor intensive project, and it did not come without sacrifice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klein_Helmer Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 The video had some funny moments but overall seemed "forced".I am humbled by your compliment - and desirous of hearing your thoughts on how the film felt forced.Will you indulge me? In what ways could it have been made better?I was being nice And I appreciated it.Not only did you offer candid analysis, but you did it with a smile on your face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 What on earth?What has you on this train of thought?Are you winding me up?Perhaps you are unfamiliar with the "Why do you hate America?" meme, in which case the humor (such as it is) would escape you. Ask PC; he got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prisonchaplain Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Perhaps you are unfamiliar with the "Why do you hate America?" meme, in which case the humor (such as it is) would escape you. Ask PC; he got it.Uh...er...:::cough::: (in his best, most-neutral government agency monotone: I can neither confirm nor deny that I got it, or anything about anything at anytime in relation to anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I am humbled by your compliment - and desirous of hearing your thoughts on how the film felt forced.Will you indulge me? In what ways could it have been made better?Hard to pinpoint but the interaction with the racket was much.What did you use to edit this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john doe Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Day jobs are a great thing to have as a back up plan. I suggest you don't quit yours anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klein_Helmer Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) When you said "film" I thought you meant something other than a video of a fat sweaty guy dancing with a tennis racket to pirated, copyrighted music.Zing! Edited March 1, 2012 by Klein_Helmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klein_Helmer Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Perhaps you are unfamiliar with the "Why do you hate America?" meme, in which case the humor (such as it is) would escape you. Ask PC; he got it.Uh...er...:::cough::: (in his best, most-neutral government agency monotone: I can neither confirm nor deny that I got it, or anything about anything at anytime in relation to anyone. I must have missed that one.Hard to pinpoint but the interaction with the racket was much.What did you use to edit this?I see, and I appreciate your candor.This film was edited with the atrocious windows movie maker. I am pleased to say that, American Man, will be the last in a short line of projects made on a shoestring budget. From this point forward, only the finest in cameras, microphones, lighting, and editing software will be implemented. The difference in the final products should be distinct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroTypical Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I watch a lot of videos on Netflix that are associated with the phrase "made on a shoestring budget". I can honestly say that none of them even remotely resembled what I've witnessed here in American Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klein_Helmer Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Day jobs are a great thing to have as a back up plan. I suggest you don't quit yours anytime soon.I watch a lot of videos on Netflix that are associated with the phrase "made on a shoestring budget". I can honestly say that none of them even remotely resembled what I've witnessed here in American Man.Helmer Time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Helmer Time.Ah, that's your rap. Or is it some form of "Miller time"? Or maybe a variation of "Mormon Standard Time"? Or a misspelling of your special new cooking spice?One word in this sentence is misspelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I watched about 1 minute of it before clicking out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john doe Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Well it's become apparent that you're here merely for the comedic value. The question is, how many are laughing with you and how many are laughing at you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klein_Helmer Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) Ah, that's your rap. Or is it some form of "Miller time"? Or maybe a variation of "Mormon Standard Time"? Or a misspelling of your special new cooking spice?One word in this sentence is misspelled.Bees in the what now?I watched about 1 minute of it before clicking out of it.Then sadly, you did not even make it into the B reel (the A material being of course saved for last).I am however desirous of your analysis. What was your overall impression of the film? What might have been altered to get you further into the piece? Edited March 2, 2012 by Klein_Helmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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