Second-Hand Romance

[KingJeremy]

May I be the first to say... YES!

I am very excited to see what you come up with. I didn't have an opportunity to order the title produced by the collaborative efforts of several of the members (sorry guys drawing a blank on the title...I'm gettin old) even though I very much wanted too, but I will make sure I order this when it's completed.

Again, a hearty thank you for puttin forth the effort.

KJ

[mysticblueca]

Looks Awesome and waiting VERY patiently.

[revtek]

Yeah, I basically wish I could just freeze myself a la Eric Cartman, and wake up when it's done. It looks great.

[robolvr]

Can't wait to see more!

(And the other title is UPGRADE.)

[fembotfan]

What state are you filming in? I like seeing new cities and the thought of seeing something this awsome filmed makes me want to at least ask. Keep on rockin and filming.

[ANNA]

Looking for a suggestion - there's this makeup that gives an ever-so-barely-noticeable sheen to skin... and after dealing with hundreds of makeup stylists, damned if I can remember what the stuff was.

Urban Decay Shimmer powder?
Also if you want to give the skin a more vinyl feel try drying on Australian Tea Treatment Peal off Facial mask. It dies tight to the skin and makes it act a little more plastic like. I am pretty sure this is what they used in that Perfect-woman commercial. Shimmer powder is a little softer though and will give it a matte shine rather than a glossy, which might be a little more attractive and less noticeable for Fection's character.

Also you might want to lightly have a hair stylus come in and make sure there are no loose hair, and well as have the make up artist stencil the hair line. If done right it will look natural and give the actress a more perfect feel to her features.

Finally use TEETH WHITNER. I hate when peoples teeth look natural on a character that should be "perfect" its not a big investment and really can bring out a smile.

Not sure what level your filming skills are, and I am not offended if you don't take any of my advice. But Fections Second Hand Angel is some of my all time favorite work. And soem day would love to see it come full circle, completed and published. So I have high hopes for any project that carriers any resemblance to his work.

If I can be of any assistance ask, I own a small record label, and though I can't offer cash I can offer music lic and sound help. um, and don't take offense, if your project looks like it is going to be completed.

Excited to see your work and very excited to see Candy portrayed, I think that character deserves it.

[ANNA]

Oh I just looked at your previous work.
Seriously, huge advice, and no I am not expert.
Use filters in post and clean up your frame. Also, get the cam off the camera mans shoulder. Avoid letting it be shoulder level straight on. Get your man on a ladder, or put it on some type of wheeled post the site level at 6-8feet.

Shoulder height screams to a viewer amateur, and most viewers with out know it identify this shot as weak or "b".

Finally if you can (I know this is not aways possible,) try not to let the cam be stationed during a shot, keep it a "drift" even if its slight. It will hold your viewers attention better.

For Candy's short out scenes, not sure what you plan but one of my friends for a tv series said that he avoided using digital effects. He let the sount effect and the actress make the moment happen. He flashed a red can on a focus area of the body when ever she malfunctioned. Then used actual sparks from a grinder (though small when it called for it.) Then in post, he enhanced the lighted areas with filter an a layer of the image over itself giving it the snese the light was from inside the body. That with some great sound looked really good. I guess that technique is pretty common though I know I am missing some parts I am sure if your interested in it you will figure it out.

I have never tried it myself, I think less is more in an upcoming shoot with a similar theme I plan to let the actress to every thing and shoot the room with intense lighting, then simply use a cigarette for my smoking effects.

Sorry for all the advice I get a little excited.

[WilloWisp]

For Candy's short out scenes, not sure what you plan but one of my friends for a tv series said that he avoided using digital effects. He let the sount effect and the actress make the moment happen. He flashed a red can on a focus area of the body when ever she malfunctioned. Then used actual sparks from a grinder (though small when it called for it.) Then in post, he enhanced the lighted areas with filter an a layer of the image over itself giving it the snese the light was from inside the body. That with some great sound looked really good. I guess that technique is pretty common though I know I am missing some parts I am sure if your interested in it you will figure it out.

Got to ask: Which particular TV show was this?

[sarabot]

I vote more CANDYBOT! I love fection's work

[Frostillicus]

For Candy's short out scenes, not sure what you plan but one of my friends for a tv series said that he avoided using digital effects. He let the sount effect and the actress make the moment happen. He flashed a red can on a focus area of the body when ever she malfunctioned. Then used actual sparks from a grinder (though small when it called for it.) Then in post, he enhanced the lighted areas with filter an a layer of the image over itself giving it the snese the light was from inside the body. That with some great sound looked really good. I guess that technique is pretty common though I know I am missing some parts I am sure if your interested in it you will figure it out.

Got to ask: Which particular TV show was this?

Sounds a little like the effects in Cherry 2000 when she shorted. I agree though! If this is something that we haven't seen yet, please let us know (and see if you can get a hold of the unreleased footage/takes/out-takes/cuts/walkthroughs/auditions...)

Hopefully all that great footage will be saved from this production too!!! (nudge, nudge -- hint, hint)

[ANNA]

For Candy's short out scenes, not sure what you plan but one of my friends for a tv series said that he avoided using digital effects. He let the sount effect and the actress make the moment happen. He flashed a red can on a focus area of the body when ever she malfunctioned. Then used actual sparks from a grinder (though small when it called for it.) Then in post, he enhanced the lighted areas with filter an a layer of the image over itself giving it the snese the light was from inside the body. That with some great sound looked really good. I guess that technique is pretty common though I know I am missing some parts I am sure if your interested in it you will figure it out.

Got to ask: Which particular TV show was this?

sorry for my slow response, I am trying to contact him. We are not close, as I said I am not a pro he is someone that is, and oddly our conversation went more along the lines of. "Hey I am doing a music video for this guy he needs kinda a robot theme.."

he replied "I thought you were in to music?"

to which I replied "He offered to pay and I am in to money before music"

he laughed and asked me what I needed then cmae back, and here is the fun part:

"A few years ago I did this show with a robot girl in it or something, what we did was.."

you know the rest.

but in the point of interest I have emailed him.