[Cody Dawg]

Okay, so I'm starting to get into the video thing several years behind my peers.

I have finally created my first movie - watch out Michael Moore, Spielberg, and Tim Burton!



Here is the link but note that it requires Windows Media Player (for right now) and it is 1MB.

Feedback is appreciated.

[RAILhead]

Redo it using a tripod -- the bg should be completely motionless to fit with the effect.

[KeriVit]

First of all, shame on you! WMP! I tried, but nope, didn't work. Cody!!!! I wanted to see your movie!

[Buckaroo]

Why on earth would you create it in Windows?

[sonicularulus]

if you wanna beat Michael Moore...you can easily do it with windows...
Spielberg.and Burton...get a MAC!!!
War of the Worlds...effects done with Shake...on a MAC!!!
That new Burton movie..done on final cut pro..ON A MAC!!!

[IceEnclosure]

pfft, .wmv... what are you thinking?

[awaspaas]

Like the music - you should sand out that little bump on the wall though.

[Cody Dawg]

You got it!





Thanks, awaspaas...

Sorry it's not in the "right" format, guys. I'm working on that - remember this is the very first time I've attempted anything like this.

[Cody Dawg]

if you wanna beat Michael Moore...you can easily do it with windows...
Spielberg.and Burton...get a MAC!!!
War of the Worlds...effects done with Shake...on a MAC!!!
That new Burton movie..done on final cut pro..ON A MAC!!!

I have a Mac.

[mojo2]

Relax everyone lamenting the WMP. That's the system in use by the service that hosts the video. You can install WMP on your Mac and still go to iHeaven when you iDie.

[mozak]

downloading ....

[Kevin]

WMV?

[demograph68]

That was an amazing job. I had no idea Cody was that skilled.

[deej5871]

Where did that music come from? Leo Laporte uses that same music at the end of his KFI podcasts.

[James L]

Cody,

Wow... you rock babe! Now, given that the background was pretty much the only thing IN the movie I don't mind it being a little shaky.

If you ever use a background like that for real though, use a still pick, not live video. It will be much more clear.

I really think you are onto something here. WAY to many directors clutter up their movies with actors, extras, sets, images, sounds, and dialogs. You have really gotten down to the bare soul of your film.

Bravo!!!

[MindFad]

What the hell?

[Cody Dawg]

James L

I really think you are onto something here. WAY to many directors clutter up their movies with actors, extras, sets, images, sounds, and dialogs. You have really gotten down to the bare soul of your film.

Bravo!!!

Thanks, James L- you made me laugh!

[lurkalot]

What you add to the tradition of cinema with this first movie is certainly on par with what you've contributed to other expressive media before. You've managed to translate the red line in your oeuvre -particularly your written work- into moving pictures. Your focus is admirable. Congratulations.

You've often criticized people in the movie industry for their political activism. For the sake of consistency, can we count on you to refrain from political commentary in the future, now that you've established yourself as a star movie maker with your debut film?

[Cody Dawg]

There was no director, remember?

[JoshuaZ]

Videos. Blah. Quicktime. Yes. Windows. No. Fire. Bad.

http://www.joshuazimmerman.com/vidblog/index.php

[ism]

Bit wobbly, titles a bit off centre. Otherwise a good first attempt, although I can't help thinking it's missing ...



... something!

[Cody Dawg]

Bit wobbly, titles a bit off centre. Otherwise a good first attempt, although I can't help thinking it's missing ...



... something!

That was quite apropos. So, you agree that it is in the running for the Nothing movie genre?

[ism]

As long as it's in the newcomers category; Hollywood has been doing quite a lot of Nothing style movies recently.

[Cody Dawg]

By the way, I love your moniker: "ism."

I've met your cousins, "tion" and "ology."

[Pendergast]

Where is the nothing?

I see a wall!

[wdlove]

Hi Cody,

Sorry I don't see the location of you movie at that site.

Also miss your signature, so cute.

Really really miss an iChat.

wdlove

[Cody Dawg]

Hi WDLove!

How are you? I'll chat with you soon.

Go to the link.

At the bottom where it says "Select Your Download" click on "Free."

It will take you to another page. Scroll down. At the bottom you will see where it will count down about 15 seconds and then the link to download the link appears: Nothing.wmv

Download it and watch it using Windows Media Player - yeah, that's yucky, I know - but the site uses .wmv and the site is hosting it for free.

My next movie is coming soon.



Talk to you soon!

[iMOTOR]

nothing.wmv

I want my money back.

[andi*pandi]

agreed far too much work to view.

as for content, we should have a "write the hidden script" contest.

Mine is going to be somewhere along the lines of that old joke, with the punch line: "beige. I think I'll paint the ceiling beige."

[AB^2=BCxAC]

Seriously, WMP in a mac forum is dodgy.

[Cody Dawg]

You complainers can just make your own movie...you've got walls, too.

[besson3c]

Originally Posted by sonicularulus

if you wanna beat Michael Moore...you can easily do it with windows...
Spielberg.and Burton...get a MAC!!!
War of the Worlds...effects done with Shake...on a MAC!!!
That new Burton movie..done on final cut pro..ON A MAC!!!

Actually, there were done on a Mac. You can't do video on a MAC.

[besson3c]

Hey Cody,

Who is the saxophonist in the track? Has a Coltrane-like sound... is it Coltrane?

[Cody Dawg]

Hmmmm...

I'll see what I can find out.

I'm working on the sequel to "Nothing" right now and I'm also working on an exercise video.

Stay tuned!

[BlueSky]

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

I'm working on the sequel to Nothing right now and I'm also working on an exercise video.

Why doncha just combine the two and call it "Why is My Ass So Fat"?

[Cody Dawg]

But, but, but, butt,

My ass ISN'T fat!



But, I'll take a note on that and maybe "incorporate" your idea.

[greenamp]

I want that 1 minute of my life back.

I give this thread 1 star.

[Cody Dawg]

Wait'll you see the SEQUEL!

We worked on it last night...



<evil Dr. No laugh>MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA</evil Dr. No laugh>

[iLikebeer]

Originally Posted by greenamp

I want that 1 minute of my life back.

I give this thread 1 star.

Hollywood has taught me if a movie doesn't do it halfway through, just walk out.
I caught on pretty quick, so i only want back 15-20 seconds.
liked the music though

[greenamp]

Originally Posted by iLikebeer

Hollywood has taught me if a movie doesn't do it halfway through, just walk out.
I caught on pretty quick, so i only want back 15-20 seconds.
liked the music though

Well in all seriousness I'd have to give codydawg some credit, b/c the only reason I didn't turn it off was b/c it made me think something else was coming.

[Macola]

Too many hoops to jump through...give me a one-click solution

Now, back to listening to Harpo's "Rock and Roll Clown"....

[residentEvil]

Unless there is nudity, why bother?

[Salty]

Upload an mpeg or mpeg 4 file. I don't even have anything to view WMV

[deej5871]

Originally Posted by deej5871

Where did that music come from? Leo Laporte uses that same music at the end of his KFI podcasts.

Gee, what an insightful question. I sure hope it gets answered and not completely ignored.

[BlueSky]

By the way, Where did that music come from? Leo Laporte uses that same music at the end of his KFI podcasts.

[Artful Dodger]

Cody, Great Movie!! However, I don't ever remember giving you the rights to my autobiography. I demand royalties!!!!

[Cody Dawg]

Unless there is nudity, why bother?

Well, with my NEXT movie there WILL be nudity...just wait and see.



Artful Dodger, cool name, and thanks.

[residentEvil]

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

Well, with my NEXT movie there WILL be nudity...just wait and see.

hmm, animal nudity doesn't count. needs to be female

[dark3lf]

Oh, so it was a love story?

[alligator]

I have nothing to say.