"Confidence" short film by JP

JP · 02-10-2003, 06:37 PM

I'm not really sure how much exposure these smaller releases have been getting (Mellow Films: Ch 1 & this), but I'm gonna keep makin em.

There's not really a story here--just a little concept I suppose. I also got to take some different approaches to animation & test some stuff out.

Anyway, here it is--3 days in the making:

http://home.start.no/~farnoy/movies/confidence.zip
(thanks to Fred Arnoy for the upload)

& be sure to read the included short director's notes

Santiago · 02-10-2003, 06:39 PM

Great, downloading right now, ohhhh man, i love your work so much.

Santiago · 02-10-2003, 08:20 PM

That was pretty damn cool, excelent music, the scenary was a bit basic, and everything looked really similar, but it doesn't matter, looks really intresting.

7.5/10

JP · 02-10-2003, 09:48 PM

Thanks.

Y'know, it's getting harder and harder to get feedback these days. If anyone downloads the movie, just let me know what ya think--for better or worse. I'm just curious.

Yorick · 02-10-2003, 09:51 PM

that was good!

Jesterfoot · 02-10-2003, 10:21 PM

downloading..

Scarecrow · 02-11-2003, 12:49 AM

I want more JP FILMS!!! They're always a treat.

Evan · 02-11-2003, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Santiago Miglionico
That was pretty damn cool, excelent music, the scenary was a bit basic, and everything looked really similar, but it doesn't matter, looks really intresting.

7.5/10

JP · 02-11-2003, 03:24 AM

If anyone would like to add this to their page, they're welcomed to.

Morfolk · 02-11-2003, 09:29 PM

the camera shots were really well done... very good job...

Gorosaurus · 02-11-2003, 10:29 PM

Definitely not showcasing your full potential in any respects, but giving a very good sampling of it. Beautifully crafted in a dark, dreary, creepy manner, the mood is as good as any movie one could expect from JP. There is a bit of a message there, and, I must add, being of the same class as JP, I understand and agree totally.

7.5/10
An above-decent watch; pleasing for it's runtime. Not really offering anything new visually, but comes with a decent 'story.' Probally deserving of an 8 or higher, but I've got a headache, so everyone's gonna' suffer with me. Darn tootin'

Fat Puppy · 02-11-2003, 10:37 PM

It reminded me of that old Apple commercial for some reason.
Anyway, I agree with Santiago.

JP · 02-12-2003, 01:26 AM

Alright, that's pretty cool. I'm glad you're all liking it.

Yeah, the animation is pretty simple I s'pose. In all honesty though, I actually kinda liked it (with the exception of when the buildings kinda 'smudged'). I've always liked that sorta style--keeps me moving along with the film and interested in completing it.

Anyway-- My shorter films (including the upcoming Manhattan Folds & the first episode of Lost Theater will have about the same level of animation--well, Manhattan Folds to an even lesser extent. I'm testing out some new story-telling ideas and things like that.

By the way, I should also add that I'll be keeping up with my little bit of animation and camerawork, but I'm expecting Santiago & Steele to blow by me in a rocket ship with their animation... perhaps that's why I'm testing out some new story-telling ideas.

KC Vikander · 02-12-2003, 02:34 AM

I thought it was good. Did you make it for your graduation or somthing?

JP · 02-12-2003, 02:46 AM

Thanks. Yeah--It wasn't a formal assignment or anything, just a little project for myself to remember whats going on in my head.

Lord Trasher · 02-12-2003, 06:48 AM

Simple, yet effective.

Gustave · 02-12-2003, 08:59 AM

It got good... But then it kept repeating itself on scene 9.... Anyone else get this problem?

JeremyM · 02-12-2003, 11:44 AM

This is Definitely not one of your best, but this movie delivers everything to nice camera angels, to good music that fits the mood.
7.5/10

Jesterfoot · 02-12-2003, 02:35 PM

Cool, movie. The scenery wasn't as good as it was in Doom, but I still liked it. 8/10

Jakob · 02-12-2003, 02:43 PM

pretty cool movie

7/10

JP · 02-12-2003, 09:30 PM

Kinda interesting to see--the non-3dmmers have had a better response to this movie than my others.

My best friend IMed me and said it reminded him of the troubles he had with his then 'girlfriend-to-be,' going through a depressing time--taking his frustrations out on his family & living to regret it.

Again--it was made in 3 days--so.. well, yeah. More of a sentimental movie than one to pay too much attention to the animation.

Not that I'm unhappy with the feedback--it's been getting a fairly good response.

Thanks to everyone who left a comment. Much appreciated =).

Invisbl Shado · 02-13-2003, 09:23 AM

Not bad JP, this reminds me of my single sadness and how I overcame it.

"You are all you have", a justified statement...

Entity · 02-14-2003, 05:23 PM

I of course graduated already, so I know what you went through. A very very justifiable movie. I graduated from Cascade High School in Everett, Washington (Near Seattle) and our school did a real shitty-assed job of "preparing us for life" so when we were told that now after twelve years of "life", we have to go out and "live" - everyone was like 'what the fuck do we do now?' I live in California with my girlfriend now, and it's like "How the hell do I do taxes?" and "Why didn't they teach us how to do ANYTHING EXCEPT WRITE SCHOLARLY PAPERS?!?" Everything else comes in time- you just have to pay attention to what's going on. I'm learning now how to do my taxes, (found out I already did them wrong before). Keep your ears open and you'll absorb whatever you need to know. Unless you're going to college- than you've a few years before you have to worry about it.

Anyway- enugh of my wisdom and shiat. Excelent movie- great animation- I loved the "All you have is yourself" that stays as the rest of the frame fades away, than the guy is standing all alone.
BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Thumbs up!!!!

JP · 02-15-2003, 05:06 PM

Dead on. This may be the 'simplest' film I've released, but I have to say that I've gotten some of the most satisfying reactions.

I'm glad you took the time to write that, Entity. That means a lot.

Kyle H · 02-15-2003, 07:11 PM

I like it. Kind of inspiring, almost.

02-10-2003, 06:37 PM	#1
JP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,200	"Confidence" short film by JP I'm not really sure how much exposure these smaller releases have been getting (Mellow Films: Ch 1 & this), but I'm gonna keep makin em. There's not really a story here--just a little concept I suppose. I also got to take some different approaches to animation & test some stuff out. Anyway, here it is--3 days in the making: http://home.start.no/~farnoy/movies/confidence.zip (thanks to Fred Arnoy for the upload) & be sure to read the included short director's notes
JP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,200

02-10-2003, 06:39 PM	#2
Santiago Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,471	Great, downloading right now, ohhhh man, i love your work so much.
Santiago Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,471

02-10-2003, 08:20 PM	#3
Santiago Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,471	That was pretty damn cool, excelent music, the scenary was a bit basic, and everything looked really similar, but it doesn't matter, looks really intresting. 7.5/10
Santiago Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,471

02-10-2003, 09:48 PM	#4
JP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,200	Thanks. Y'know, it's getting harder and harder to get feedback these days. If anyone downloads the movie, just let me know what ya think--for better or worse. I'm just curious.
JP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,200

02-10-2003, 09:51 PM	#5
Yorick Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 696	that was good!
Yorick Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 696

02-10-2003, 10:21 PM	#6
Jesterfoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 7,470	downloading..

02-11-2003, 12:49 AM	#7
Scarecrow Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,217	I want more JP FILMS!!! They're always a treat.
Scarecrow Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,217

02-11-2003, 03:24 AM	#9
JP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,200	If anyone would like to add this to their page, they're welcomed to.
JP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,200

02-11-2003, 09:29 PM	#10
Morfolk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,105	the camera shots were really well done... very good job...
Morfolk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,105

02-11-2003, 10:29 PM	#11
Gorosaurus Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 16,146	Definitely not showcasing your full potential in any respects, but giving a very good sampling of it. Beautifully crafted in a dark, dreary, creepy manner, the mood is as good as any movie one could expect from JP. There is a bit of a message there, and, I must add, being of the same class as JP, I understand and agree totally. 7.5/10 An above-decent watch; pleasing for it's runtime. Not really offering anything new visually, but comes with a decent 'story.' Probally deserving of an 8 or higher, but I've got a headache, so everyone's gonna' suffer with me. Darn tootin'

02-11-2003, 10:37 PM	#12
Fat Puppy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 6,824	It reminded me of that old Apple commercial for some reason. Anyway, I agree with Santiago.
Fat Puppy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 6,824

02-12-2003, 01:26 AM	#13
JP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,200	Alright, that's pretty cool. I'm glad you're all liking it. Yeah, the animation is pretty simple I s'pose. In all honesty though, I actually kinda liked it (with the exception of when the buildings kinda 'smudged'). I've always liked that sorta style--keeps me moving along with the film and interested in completing it. Anyway-- My shorter films (including the upcoming Manhattan Folds & the first episode of Lost Theater will have about the same level of animation--well, Manhattan Folds to an even lesser extent. I'm testing out some new story-telling ideas and things like that. By the way, I should also add that I'll be keeping up with my little bit of animation and camerawork, but I'm expecting Santiago & Steele to blow by me in a rocket ship with their animation... perhaps that's why I'm testing out some new story-telling ideas.
JP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,200

02-12-2003, 02:34 AM	#14
KC Vikander Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,424	I thought it was good. Did you make it for your graduation or somthing?

02-12-2003, 02:46 AM	#15
JP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,200	Thanks. Yeah--It wasn't a formal assignment or anything, just a little project for myself to remember whats going on in my head.
JP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,200

02-12-2003, 06:48 AM	#16
Lord Trasher Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,739	Simple, yet effective.

02-12-2003, 08:59 AM	#17
Gustave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,821	It got good... But then it kept repeating itself on scene 9.... Anyone else get this problem?
Gustave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,821

02-12-2003, 11:44 AM	#18
JeremyM Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 606	This is Definitely not one of your best, but this movie delivers everything to nice camera angels, to good music that fits the mood. 7.5/10
JeremyM Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 606

02-12-2003, 02:35 PM	#19
Jesterfoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 7,470	Cool, movie. The scenery wasn't as good as it was in Doom, but I still liked it. 8/10

02-12-2003, 02:43 PM	#20
Jakob Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 84	pretty cool movie 7/10
Jakob Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 84

02-12-2003, 09:30 PM	#21
JP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,200	Kinda interesting to see--the non-3dmmers have had a better response to this movie than my others. My best friend IMed me and said it reminded him of the troubles he had with his then 'girlfriend-to-be,' going through a depressing time--taking his frustrations out on his family & living to regret it. Again--it was made in 3 days--so.. well, yeah. More of a sentimental movie than one to pay too much attention to the animation. Not that I'm unhappy with the feedback--it's been getting a fairly good response. Thanks to everyone who left a comment. Much appreciated =).
JP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,200

02-13-2003, 09:23 AM	#22
Invisbl Shado Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 970	Not bad JP, this reminds me of my single sadness and how I overcame it. "You are all you have", a justified statement...
Invisbl Shado Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 970

02-14-2003, 05:23 PM	#23
Entity Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 53	I of course graduated already, so I know what you went through. A very very justifiable movie. I graduated from Cascade High School in Everett, Washington (Near Seattle) and our school did a real shitty-assed job of "preparing us for life" so when we were told that now after twelve years of "life", we have to go out and "live" - everyone was like 'what the fuck do we do now?' I live in California with my girlfriend now, and it's like "How the hell do I do taxes?" and "Why didn't they teach us how to do ANYTHING EXCEPT WRITE SCHOLARLY PAPERS?!?" Everything else comes in time- you just have to pay attention to what's going on. I'm learning now how to do my taxes, (found out I already did them wrong before). Keep your ears open and you'll absorb whatever you need to know. Unless you're going to college- than you've a few years before you have to worry about it. Anyway- enugh of my wisdom and shiat. Excelent movie- great animation- I loved the "All you have is yourself" that stays as the rest of the frame fades away, than the guy is standing all alone. BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Thumbs up!!!!
Entity Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 53

02-15-2003, 05:06 PM	#24
JP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,200	Dead on. This may be the 'simplest' film I've released, but I have to say that I've gotten some of the most satisfying reactions. I'm glad you took the time to write that, Entity. That means a lot.
JP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,200

02-15-2003, 07:11 PM	#25
Kyle H Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 626	I like it. Kind of inspiring, almost.
Kyle H Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 626