Lawriejaffa wrote:Rightie!
Well first of all the name dissolution i think is quite poor, most people associate that with er its obvious definition, 'to dissolve' (in effect) tho it can refer to meanings that are more destructive. However, the biggest prob is of course, the length, and the number of syllables, (typos in there probably lol)
First of all, you're bashing on grammar errors, for example a certain amount of syllables and length. This creates a problem with yourself when you type "typos in there probably lol" Who needs grammar and spelling corrections now? If you're taking the time to bash someone's film, take the time to do it correctly.
Next of course is that there is absolutely nothing wrong with the title. Code of Dissolution is very original and is a near perfect title to the film. If you knew the plot of the film, then of course I might accept your ''criticism"
Code of Dissolution, (6) hardly flies of the tongue, you might want to consider having 1 word, with more impact that gets more to the point, that you are doing a 'techno thriller'
Just of the top of my head, id consider a name like, 'Cipher' something that reflects the edge of 'cool' that really, techno thrillers usually try to utilise, something easy to read.
Cipher?! The title is absolutely fine, deal with it and I say again. You don't know the plot, so naturally you shouldn't be coming up with titles for the film.
As for the trailer itself, the 'motion picture association approved' i really wonder why people add these, unless it has been approved, it just makes a trailer look ridiculous. (fine for a trailer parody see 1812) but you don't do this, so don't cheapen your film trailer by using it.
Looks ridiculous?! It's an independent/amatuer film, which for that matter. Is a low budget film in attempt to look AS PROFFESSIONAL AS POSSIBLE! At all costs. If anything, the MPAA trailer aproval makes it look more cool. Oh, and 1812 is not a parody, you just insulted John too.
For the first 28 seconds, the trailer is quite professional, it cuts fast in pace, the sound is alright, it adds the atmosphere of a techno thriller (hence identifying its genre also.)(note with the I AM KING ltd, if it is a limited company, thats fine, if not then don't put it in...)
Whatever you do, DO NOT BE DISSING MY COMPANY! Legit or not, it's still awesome. Again, looking for proffessionalism is amatuerism. He can put it in if he wants.
'I unintentionally hacked into someones computer' this is not very convincing, and bear in mind the suspension of disbelief in the audience only works if you convince them your fiction is 'reality'
Of course your character may say that line for any reason in the film, but in the trailer, it does raise an eyebrow, that your film cannot afford.
Raising an eyebrow is a sign of interest. And interest is always good in the film industry. Whether it be good or bad. Mel Gibson tripled his money on The Passion with mere "interest".
Howard Emerson graphics et all, are not too bad, (a little artificial those graphic effects of the page, but entirely acceptable but very 'television' in style...
Now you're bashing the television industry? Television is golden, I bet you watch over 4 hours of it a day.
Now back into footage, our hitman looks great lightwise but the recoil when he fires, is way way over the top. So much so, that not only gun afficiandos will recognise this...
K, I spell checked this and still have no idea what you mean, could you possibly rephrase?
The news footage sequence is visually quite impressive, but your performer obviously has not had enough time to go over his lines, for his eyes move about, (this makes the news section look amatuerish which you can ill afford) corrected simply by having your news guy keep looking straight.
I'd like to see a news cast when a reporter does not look at his or her notes. Oh, and ''amatuerish'' isn't a word.
The rest of the trailer runs pretty well, and is charming enough but, your ending, where is your link to your site? your contacts. for example.
Not everyone is always trying to plug their site, I give kudos to Kenny. It's bloody annoying after a while.
Coming Soon (its there sure but)
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Coming Soon
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K Entertainment
www.dafadsasd.com
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I don't understand any of this.
Bear in mind also to use music outwith your legal copyright er right, to do so (im not presuming you haven't but so many do here!)
Not over thirty seconds. Not illegal. Oh, and let's see a film you've made with an original score, and an original composer that doesn't sound so terriblly techno, I'd puke.
In any case, your trailre is NOT a teaser, it is a trailer (you might have intended to make a teaser but this has not happened
This is NOT true, since when are you the one who decides what's what? It is a teaser.
As another tip in general, be careful, if you are that kind of nerdy chap who has lots of nerdy looking friends, for if you use them primarily you may end up having a film that looks more like a homevideo of the college chess tournament than a feature
(be wary to use people that arent all young, and arent of a same look)
K, it was far stretched constructive criticism until this point. You're "general" tip is not helping him filmmaking wise at all. First off, I am the main character, I am a filmaker, and I am a nerd. I know it, I accept it and realize my life is so much better spent in the books and in the film getting somewhere in life, as apposed to playing basketball or smoking doobies. I for one, would like to see a picture of you, Mr. Cool. How nerdy are you? I'm betting far more nerdy than the cast of nerds in the homevideo of the college chess tournament.
Good luck though, cant wait to see it finished
Sorry to be a jerk. I'll forgive you because you're new, and you don't know things.