"BROKEN" Feature Film VFX Test Clip w/ Breakdown

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to give you an update on "B R O K E N" the feature film. We have finished the screenplay and it is in the hands of our producers. We are currently in development on the visual effects, conceptual art, etc for the flix. Wish us luck.

We wanted to share one of our vfx tests. It is rough but we did do a breakdown on how it was done for you to see the process.
Let us know what you think.

Check it out: http://www.whatisbroken.com/bk_vfx1_preview.jpg

For the for clip FULL click here: http://www.whatisbroken.com/bk_vfx_test.html

Also, I will be shooting another short film in the coming months while we are waiting for BROKEN to go into full drive. I haven't shot a frame since BROKEN and I am itching BAD!! More details to come...

Thanks again for all the support, the emails, and good wishes. The BROKEN: Special Edition DVD seems to have been very well receieved and according to all your emails and posts is helping a lot of filmmakers and storytellers. I wish you all the best of luck in your future projects!!!
Make it happen!

Keep your eye on the prize :thumbsup:
Alex
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Alex,

Awesome work!
I was happy to purchase the Broken DVD. I can't wait for more!

What software apps are you using?

Like what did you use for keying?

What did you use for the "electric hands" effect?

any plugins?

Alex,

Awesome work!
I was happy to purchase the Broken DVD. I can't wait for more!

What software apps are you using?

Like what did you use for keying?

What did you use for the "electric hands" effect?

any plugins?

Thanks! We used Apple's SHAKE. All done in Shake. The hands is a combo of a ton of tricks. I could tell you but then I would have to kill you. :D

Looks like some glow with a good ol' displacement map =)

Very nice looking! Was the test shot on film?

I, too, am curious to see what you can do with the feature. I purchased the Broken DVD and throughly enjoyed it. While my DP and I didn't agree with everything you said about how to shoot DV to make it look like film we still implimented some of your techniques. It's always good to hear how others tackle these problems.

Looks like some glow with a good ol' displacement map =)

Very nice looking! Was the test shot on film?

Thank! No MiniDV. Just to test out some ideas.

I, too, am curious to see what you can do with the feature. I purchased the Broken DVD and throughly enjoyed it. While my DP and I didn't agree with everything you said about how to shoot DV to make it look like film we still implimented some of your techniques. It's always good to hear how others tackle these problems.

Thanks! DP's always have there own way of doing things. The thing is to open yourself up to new ideas and not to be dogmatic about your art. :D

Thanks! DP's always have there own way of doing things. The thing is to open yourself up to new ideas and not to be dogmatic about your art. :D

Well said!