Where were you guys a week ago? Had this been turned in on time, I am pretty sure you would have made HW status. I really liked it, a lot. That turkey was really creepy! White balance was a taste off color, but other than that, a pretty technically sound video. Pretty believable "video camera" effect. Nice job. I really hope you guys submit to upcoming fights. Had I not already voted, this would have been my LW vote, for sure.

so i while was watching this i was really admiring your static screen effect and the viewfinder stuff your put on it, but what really made me shit my pants with envy was the CG turkey!! that is awesome! you could do some crazy fights with that kind of capability keep it up you guys should have HW next time for sure.

Again, so many of us went the dark route with this fight; we're a bunch of sinister people!

You pulled off the "Cloverfield" approach well, and the awesome turkey animation was a great payoff.

Even though the white noise static was well done, it kind of reminds me of answering machines (instead of voicemail) in movies - outdated, but we still use it because it's easier to convey its meaning to the audience. I wonder if there's an effective way to pull off this home movie feel with a digital tape/hard drive look, instead of static. (This is more of a conversation point than criticism.) Nice work!

Well done chris, at first I thought the turkey was holding a knife in its beak and when it turned out it wasn't I was a bit dissapointed but then it killed you and I felt better! Nice one.

Adam
www.inspirevideo.co.uk

Cloverfield style is awesome. I think the statis is pretty good. I dunno if the 'please stand by' should be off center like that. I forgot how they did it in Cloverfield. I also wish there were more digital effects that could replicate actual 'tape distortions' - it always ends up looking fake - or a filter that replicates the weird blocky Mini-DV errors.

Anyway, thought this was very very cool and it's too bad it didn't come in sooner! The CG is great too. I like the little details like the 'happy thanksgiving' text on screen and the proper date up in the corner. The decimated dinner table is a great shot. Assuming you shot this after your actual thanksgiving!

Good use of subtle sound effects on the turkey moving around, etc.

Overall, I would have made this a HW if it was in on time. I may yet change my mind, who knows!?! I'd give this film and easy A rating. Looking forward to seein' ya next time!!!

Also, I may want to contact that CG dude - could use some mad skills like that.