The Pool

The Pool · 04:39 PM

I recommend you download the 3DMM file because the YouTube movie is a bit choppy.

Many thanks to Fredrick for test viewing.

Fredrick · 03-01-2008, 08:43 PM

No worries, hope you got something out of it.

I liked this better than your last. Review coming in a not so distant future!

Space Goat · 03-01-2008, 09:01 PM

Another great surprise. Interesting concept and good music selection, as usual. I added a download mirror for you.

bl0ppin · 03-01-2008, 09:06 PM

That was pretty stunning, I really liked your use of pace and i thought the length was absolutely perfect.

I was slightly concerned it would get repetitive, but obviously you'd already thought of this, so it wasn't.

Have you ever seen the film Run Lola Run? The concept of this is similar to that.

Richard Bevis · 03-01-2008, 09:06 PM

Thanks alot Goat.

edit: and thanks Adam! I KNEW someone would mention Lola Rennt. Yes I've seen it a hundred times I love it.

Slade · 03-01-2008, 09:36 PM

Haha I was about to mention that exact film too. Damn you guys, you stole my chance to look slightly knowledgable on something.

Very interesting film, I liked it. And that lightning sky effect was great in its simplicity, I might have to steal that at some point.

Richard Bevis · 03-01-2008, 09:43 PM

Franke Potente is actually on TV right now oddly enough.

bl0ppin · 03-01-2008, 09:47 PM

haha WEIRD.

HMC · 03-01-2008, 09:50 PM

A pleasant surprise. Cool movie, dude. Good execution, well-paced. The only thing that bothered me was all the flashing crosshatching objects at the beginning, which was kind of distracting. Otherwise, well done.

Aaron Haynes · 03-02-2008, 02:01 AM

Agreed with HMC, the crosshatching was so erratic it nearly ruined the establishing shots of the movie.

Interesting idea, I like that the concept wasn't explained, but taken at face value. It's always cool to see a good idea left alone to stand on its own strength rather than buffered by needless exposition. Full review soon.

Based Scrooge · 03:07 AM

Raz · 03-02-2008, 03:20 AM

Oh man. I don't mean to be a dick or anything but I was very disappointed, For me, it just seemed to be a bit too long for what was effectively a guy running to save a woman from drowning. I try to imagine what the film would be like without the score which is clearly lifted from another film (not that that can be held against a 3d movie) and it just seemed like a long music video with no real development or twist to keep the viewer interested.

I mean, it was fairly annoying how long it took the guy to get there and the obstacles he faced were so bizarre and cliche it really never made me feel he HAD to get here. It's so unclear that it's pretty confusing. Why is there a fire?

In terms of scenery I completely agree with HMC and Aaron, the grey and white textures flickering at the beginning are hugely distracting. And once you've seen it, whenever you go back to that shot it's really noticable. I know how hard it is to make 3dmm scenes look interesting but in my opinion they look a hell of a lot worse when they are blended in and flickering because of the shitty restraints of the program. It's just so unpleasing to the eye. This also happened in several scenes.

I appreciate that you're at least trying to do something different. I'll always watch whatever new film you do. I just think sometimes you go into things that you just can't convey visually if that makes sense. You have some interesting ideas but I'm still waiting on something that I really like from you. I enjoyed Dance Of the Firefly's but I saw that as more of an exercise than a film. I'm pretty drunk at the moment but I'll review it properly if you want. I'm just trying to be constructive.

Michael Sandford · 03-02-2008, 03:26 AM

I thought it was a good, solid film...
it was a Bevis film for sure.

only problems I have, was the shoe tieing animation was a little strange. and the scene where he's running towards the pool (2:49 on the youtube movie) and it's meant to be sorta spinning? yeah I thought that was a little strange.

but yes, good movie! made quickly and well! THUMBS UP!

EDIT: and it needed patrick! Augustin, Kim and Patrick!

Richard Bevis · 03-02-2008, 07:33 AM

It didn't call for Patrick! Anyway thanks fellas, I'll work on the crosshatching in future.

Fredrick · 03-02-2008, 10:31 AM

DID I NOT TELL YOU TO FIX THAT CROSSHATCHING?

Richard Bevis · 03-02-2008, 10:37 AM

Uh, I don't remember, did you?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilzenan

Why is there a fire?

Because the tree was struck by lightning.

Fredrick · 03-02-2008, 10:40 AM

I may have referred to it as flashing, but yes. Anyway, working on my review now.

Richard Bevis · 03-02-2008, 10:43 AM

Ah. Well either way I'm never doing it again.

Fredrick · 03-02-2008, 01:44 PM

Reviewed. Short review, but it's a short movie. I'm unable to write as many paragraphs as delicate as Mr. Haynes or Mr. Goro.

Richard Bevis · 03-02-2008, 02:01 PM

Cheers Fredrick. Can you add it to the review database on here as well?

Fredrick · 03-02-2008, 02:08 PM

I will, eventually.

Dominator Dan · 03-02-2008, 02:33 PM

Awesome little movie
I think it woulda been cool if each time he 're-ran' the route the dead bodies from the previous ATTEMPTS were still there.

but yeah, great concept, although yeah what jay said, BIT CLICHE but it ain't no Jim McGraff so you don't have to worry about that

Air Rick · 03-02-2008, 04:47 PM

I thought it was great, regardless of cross-hatching and camera work.

It entertained and did a great job of doing so.

Tuna Hematoma · 03-02-2008, 05:13 PM

I thought the redoing stuff was a neat idea, but it kind of dragged on. Full review whenever I update my site :P

David Crowe · 03-03-2008, 01:04 AM

There's a small mistake during the scene where the lightning makes Augustin fall over. When it closes up on his face he's wearing his default costume.

I have to say that the concept was too cheesy and just made me think 'Typical Richard Bevis'. You should try writing a short script or use somebody elses, because your directing skills are good and you could probably apply them well to something with an actual plot. I enjoy watching your surreal movies like this one but it's mainly just because of the animation/scenery. It would be good to see you do something else that's more focused on the plot while still maintaining your directing style.

03-01-2008, 08:43 PM	#2
Fredrick Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,113	No worries, hope you got something out of it. I liked this better than your last. Review coming in a not so distant future!
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03-01-2008, 09:06 PM	#4
bl0ppin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,644	That was pretty stunning, I really liked your use of pace and i thought the length was absolutely perfect. I was slightly concerned it would get repetitive, but obviously you'd already thought of this, so it wasn't. Have you ever seen the film Run Lola Run? The concept of this is similar to that.
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03-01-2008, 09:36 PM	#6
Slade Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 9,390	Haha I was about to mention that exact film too. Damn you guys, you stole my chance to look slightly knowledgable on something. Very interesting film, I liked it. And that lightning sky effect was great in its simplicity, I might have to steal that at some point.
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03-01-2008, 09:47 PM	#8
bl0ppin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,644	haha WEIRD.
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03-01-2008, 09:50 PM	#9
HMC Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,715	A pleasant surprise. Cool movie, dude. Good execution, well-paced. The only thing that bothered me was all the flashing crosshatching objects at the beginning, which was kind of distracting. Otherwise, well done.
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03-01-2008, 09:01 PM	#3
Space Goat Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,042	Another great surprise. Interesting concept and good music selection, as usual. I added a download mirror for you.

03-01-2008, 09:06 PM	#5
Richard Bevis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,190	Thanks alot Goat. edit: and thanks Adam! I KNEW someone would mention Lola Rennt. Yes I've seen it a hundred times I love it.

03-01-2008, 09:43 PM	#7
Richard Bevis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,190	Franke Potente is actually on TV right now oddly enough.

03-02-2008, 02:01 AM	#10
Aaron Haynes Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 15,125	Agreed with HMC, the crosshatching was so erratic it nearly ruined the establishing shots of the movie. Interesting idea, I like that the concept wasn't explained, but taken at face value. It's always cool to see a good idea left alone to stand on its own strength rather than buffered by needless exposition. Full review soon.

03-02-2008, 03:13 AM	#11
Based Scrooge Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,060	.
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03-02-2008, 03:20 AM	#12
Raz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 10,485	Oh man. I don't mean to be a dick or anything but I was very disappointed, For me, it just seemed to be a bit too long for what was effectively a guy running to save a woman from drowning. I try to imagine what the film would be like without the score which is clearly lifted from another film (not that that can be held against a 3d movie) and it just seemed like a long music video with no real development or twist to keep the viewer interested. I mean, it was fairly annoying how long it took the guy to get there and the obstacles he faced were so bizarre and cliche it really never made me feel he HAD to get here. It's so unclear that it's pretty confusing. Why is there a fire? In terms of scenery I completely agree with HMC and Aaron, the grey and white textures flickering at the beginning are hugely distracting. And once you've seen it, whenever you go back to that shot it's really noticable. I know how hard it is to make 3dmm scenes look interesting but in my opinion they look a hell of a lot worse when they are blended in and flickering because of the shitty restraints of the program. It's just so unpleasing to the eye. This also happened in several scenes. I appreciate that you're at least trying to do something different. I'll always watch whatever new film you do. I just think sometimes you go into things that you just can't convey visually if that makes sense. You have some interesting ideas but I'm still waiting on something that I really like from you. I enjoyed Dance Of the Firefly's but I saw that as more of an exercise than a film. I'm pretty drunk at the moment but I'll review it properly if you want. I'm just trying to be constructive.
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03-02-2008, 03:26 AM	#13
Michael Sandford Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 919	I thought it was a good, solid film... it was a Bevis film for sure. only problems I have, was the shoe tieing animation was a little strange. and the scene where he's running towards the pool (2:49 on the youtube movie) and it's meant to be sorta spinning? yeah I thought that was a little strange. but yes, good movie! made quickly and well! THUMBS UP! EDIT: and it needed patrick! Augustin, Kim and Patrick!
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03-02-2008, 07:33 AM	#14
Richard Bevis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,190	It didn't call for Patrick! Anyway thanks fellas, I'll work on the crosshatching in future.

03-02-2008, 10:31 AM	#15
Fredrick Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,113	DID I NOT TELL YOU TO FIX THAT CROSSHATCHING?
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03-02-2008, 10:40 AM	#17
Fredrick Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,113	I may have referred to it as flashing, but yes. Anyway, working on my review now.
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03-02-2008, 10:43 AM	#18
Richard Bevis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,190	Ah. Well either way I'm never doing it again.

03-02-2008, 01:44 PM	#19
Fredrick Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,113	Reviewed. Short review, but it's a short movie. I'm unable to write as many paragraphs as delicate as Mr. Haynes or Mr. Goro.
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03-02-2008, 02:01 PM	#20
Richard Bevis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,190	Cheers Fredrick. Can you add it to the review database on here as well?

03-02-2008, 02:08 PM	#21
Fredrick Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,113	I will, eventually.
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03-02-2008, 02:33 PM	#22
Dominator Dan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,564	Awesome little movie I think it woulda been cool if each time he 're-ran' the route the dead bodies from the previous ATTEMPTS were still there. but yeah, great concept, although yeah what jay said, BIT CLICHE but it ain't no Jim McGraff so you don't have to worry about that

03-02-2008, 04:47 PM	#23
Air Rick Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 6,733	I thought it was great, regardless of cross-hatching and camera work. It entertained and did a great job of doing so.
Air Rick Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 6,733

03-02-2008, 05:13 PM	#24
Tuna Hematoma Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 10,055	I thought the redoing stuff was a neat idea, but it kind of dragged on. Full review whenever I update my site :P

03-03-2008, 01:04 AM	#25
David Crowe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,736	There's a small mistake during the scene where the lightning makes Augustin fall over. When it closes up on his face he's wearing his default costume. I have to say that the concept was too cheesy and just made me think 'Typical Richard Bevis'. You should try writing a short script or use somebody elses, because your directing skills are good and you could probably apply them well to something with an actual plot. I enjoy watching your surreal movies like this one but it's mainly just because of the animation/scenery. It would be good to see you do something else that's more focused on the plot while still maintaining your directing style.