District 9 RED One - Page 3

Joe G. · 08-14-2009, 07:45 PM

Were the prawns easy to work with? Do they take direction?

Jim Perry, Jr. · 08-14-2009, 09:53 PM

I just came back from watching District 9.
And wooh, very gory- heavy on the language.
I thought it was well written, very good story.

The effects was awesome, and for 30 mil (imdb)?
Looking foward to District 10.

Marcus Irvin · 08-14-2009, 10:36 PM

Saw D9 today on TI DLP in Plano, TX. I didn't know it was a RED film until seeing this thread tonight. Even though I still love film, it's cool to see a quality sci-fi movie that was never analog at any point.

Good but not great script. Lack of ending definitely leaves entry point for sequel.

This is the best CGI/live action mix I've seen so far. The aliens look completely real when still and very good when moving.

Outstanding work RED team and obviously great work by the filmmakers as well. Good craftsmen do great things with good tools.

michael zaletel · 08-14-2009, 10:51 PM

One of the most intelligent films I've seen in a long time. Helped me to erase the memory of this summers' Tranformers and GI Joe yawners.

I always stay to watch the credits and could not believe how many people worked on this film. Took two columns instead of one! ...and of course, seeing the RED logo at the end was sweet as always.

-michael zaletel

Drew Suppa · 08-14-2009, 11:28 PM

Well done; hopefully you guys will be onto something great here; let's check Variety on Tuesday.

Evin Grant · 08-15-2009, 12:02 AM

Trent, the grain pass looked very nice on this (I'm pretty sure I saw it digitally) do you know what process was used?

Great work BTW.

Michael Grugal · 08-15-2009, 12:37 AM

Just got out of the theater right now. Absolutely brilliant. Fantastic work.

DS Williams · 08-15-2009, 12:53 AM

Absolutely stunning. I think we're beginning to see the dawn of a new age in hollywood

Jonathan Smiles · 08-15-2009, 03:37 AM

CCTV cams where Canon HF100, we had both PAL and NTSC versions and settled on shooting 1080 25p with the PAL version.

Dust, we covered all the unused ports on the camera. Vents where not covered due to the heat.

Lens changes where done as fast as possible to minimise dust getting in.

At wrap, camera dept would blast off all the external dust using the nitrogen in the camera truck. Then every morning I would inspect the sensors and clean the OLPF as required, there was a prize for the dirtiest sensor!

Jonathan
RED Camera Supervisor on District 9

Cal Brunker · 08-15-2009, 06:35 AM

Saw it last night, totally blown away. One of the best, most original movies I've seen in forever!

Cal

08-14-2009, 07:45 PM	#21
Joe G. Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 671	Were the prawns easy to work with? Do they take direction? __________________ My latest comedy short (2.5min.) "Knock Knock" PFB

08-14-2009, 09:53 PM	#22
Jim Perry, Jr. Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 94	I just came back from watching District 9. And wooh, very gory- heavy on the language. I thought it was well written, very good story. The effects was awesome, and for 30 mil (imdb)? Looking foward to District 10. __________________ Jim Perry, Jr.

08-14-2009, 10:36 PM	#23
Marcus Irvin Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 37	Saw D9 today on TI DLP in Plano, TX. I didn't know it was a RED film until seeing this thread tonight. Even though I still love film, it's cool to see a quality sci-fi movie that was never analog at any point. Good but not great script. Lack of ending definitely leaves entry point for sequel. This is the best CGI/live action mix I've seen so far. The aliens look completely real when still and very good when moving. Outstanding work RED team and obviously great work by the filmmakers as well. Good craftsmen do great things with good tools. __________________ Standard Digital Disclaimer: Neither 3D nor 5K nor perfect color, focus, sound, or magic beans will replace a good story, well acted and skillfully edited. They took my Kodachrome away and they'll be coming for yours soon enough. Last edited by Marcus Irvin; 08-14-2009 at 10:48 PM. Reason: left out important kudos

08-14-2009, 11:28 PM	#25
Drew Suppa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 139	Well done; hopefully you guys will be onto something great here; let's check Variety on Tuesday. __________________ Drew Suppa S.O.C. Pending Cinematographer, Operator, 1st AC, DIT

08-15-2009, 12:02 AM	#26
Evin Grant Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,144	Trent, the grain pass looked very nice on this (I'm pretty sure I saw it digitally) do you know what process was used? Great work BTW. __________________ "All art is deception." My DP reel... http://www.evingrantdp.com http://www.YouTube.com/evingrant 360º Cinematography and camera rigs... http://www.360dop.com

08-14-2009, 10:51 PM	#24
michael zaletel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,584	One of the most intelligent films I've seen in a long time. Helped me to erase the memory of this summers' Tranformers and GI Joe yawners. I always stay to watch the credits and could not believe how many people worked on this film. Took two columns instead of one! ...and of course, seeing the RED logo at the end was sweet as always. -michael zaletel

08-15-2009, 12:37 AM	#27
Michael Grugal Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 157	Just got out of the theater right now. Absolutely brilliant. Fantastic work. __________________ Michael Grugal Disney ABC Television Group New Media Production Coordinator IATSE Local 600 Camera Operator

08-15-2009, 12:53 AM	#28
DS Williams Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 80	Absolutely stunning. I think we're beginning to see the dawn of a new age in hollywood __________________ "The more I light, the less I light."

08-15-2009, 03:37 AM	#29
Jonathan Smiles Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 202	CCTV cams where Canon HF100, we had both PAL and NTSC versions and settled on shooting 1080 25p with the PAL version. Dust, we covered all the unused ports on the camera. Vents where not covered due to the heat. Lens changes where done as fast as possible to minimise dust getting in. At wrap, camera dept would blast off all the external dust using the nitrogen in the camera truck. Then every morning I would inspect the sensors and clean the OLPF as required, there was a prize for the dirtiest sensor! Jonathan RED Camera Supervisor on District 9 __________________ Jonathan Smiles Digital Production Supervisor & Consultant - UK, Europe & Worldwide RED Tech, On Set Colorist, 3D Tech, DIT, Data, Workflow for Editorial/VFX/DI & 3D Credits: District 9, Red Riding 1983, Rafta Rafta, Green Zone, Anonymous, Vampire Killers, Unnaipol Oruvan IMDB, LinkedIn, Facebook Tel +44 7966 014163

08-15-2009, 06:35 AM	#30
Cal Brunker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 231	Saw it last night, totally blown away. One of the best, most original movies I've seen in forever! Cal __________________ Red # 4111

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