Goosebumps!!! This is one of the best short films ever! Sheeeeeshhhhh, so powerful! The angles, shots, lighting, script, and story-everything is just perfect!!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us!
Absolutely incredible work dude ⚡ You continue to amaze me with how much high quality stuff you keep putting out there on such a consistent basis. Absolutely love the editing in this especially 🖤
Can I ask you a question? Why you use close shot in the beginning of the film? Why not long shot or sound design in black? Of course you are great filmmaker. I just want to know your perspective.
I am speechless. The story is above all the cinematography and production of your short film and is superb craftsmanship. I aspire to reach this level of creativity in my films.
Jacques you nailed the sound here, well done. The moving scenes from the outside is also great, I've seen so many movies where it always feel like either the car is going to slow or fast compared to the visuals outside. Excellent.
Sooo happy to hear that, thanks mate! I really can't take any credit for the sound. Post was done by my friend Harm from ZING AUDIO www.zing-audio.com He is AMAZING!
Hi Jaques ! Great emotional / psychological script and acting you directed here and what an amazing virtual production behind the scenes !! Great shots, lighting and editing too! Bravo! I was wondered how you made it look so clean and stable with excellent audio... the studio helps and rendered totally realistically ! Real cinematic and well done! Wishing you a fulfilling new-year in 2025 ! Best, Mike
Thank you so much Mike, your words are a real encouragement to me! I will break the production down in the BTS as best I can but we used quite a bit of lights to create this picture :) Thanks for the well wishes, hope you have an epic year also!!!
@ Great job!🔥 The most important part is learning,👍🏼 and I’m really happy you’re sharing your first steps. Unlike me, you’re not chasing perfection, as your work is already perfect-that’s so inspiring!🔥🙏🏼😅
Jis, skitterend ou maat! Ou Kara was saam met my skool en ons het heerlik saam met Pieter-hulle saam gewerk aan 'n aanlyn TV kanaal so paar jaar terug. Amazing om te sien hoe almal groei! Roerende verhaal yster!
LOVED this. Well done, Jaques. Beautiful and simple story. Gorgeously shot. Also had LOST vibes, which I personally adore. All in 3 mins? I'm inspired.
@jacques_crafford yes I did enjoy it, its amazing 🙌 The story line, composition, camera angles and graphic ,set ups and fake background 😅🤣 wow this is amazing❣
Always happy to watch your videos. Great story, great performance great editing. My only critique will be the aperture is too wide open for the interior shots. It blurs the background too much
Thanks Miano! I'm always open for some constructive criticism and I really appreciate that you first acknowledged the good. There are 2 reasons why I shot wide open: 1. If the LED screen is too much in focus it starts to feel fake quickly. 2. I didn't have enough time to setup all the lights to shoot deeper since we did the entire film in 8 hours.
Yeah they're both professionals. Reynardt and Kara played together in a local soap for years so the chemistry was good. I feel that they both smashed it!
Haha, I genuinely decided to do this because you asked for it so glad you got to see it brother! I've been shying away from dialogue because it can quickly go south with bad acting and it also gets expensive but your comment challenged me out of my comfort zone!
Good short, like it. But I do see that something is off with how the street is moving outside - esbecialy back and front window. Like paralax is wrong or something
Thanks, happy to know that something worked. This was my first time doing virtual production so I learned a lot. If it counts for anything, this was shot in 8 hours.
Don’t listen to the haters script was good, cast was great, pacing was really good, shots were simple and effective, grade was class, the sound was dope, left me wanting more. Keep going no matter what.
Thanks for your feedback Ratan. To be honest, this was my first time doing virtual production and most of the time I felt it looks pretty believable. I know for sure there are scenes that could be improved but I'm sure I'll nail it next time!
Personally I dont understand why so many movies and tv shows go for this washed out cinematic look.. The more they focus on this, the worse the actual movie is.. Tell good stories..
Goosebumps!!! This is one of the best short films ever! Sheeeeeshhhhh, so powerful! The angles, shots, lighting, script, and story-everything is just perfect!!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us!
Wow, thank you so much for your kind words Lester. It's a real encouragement to me!!!
This was ohne of the best in not the best short films I‘ve ever seen. What a story, great colors and filmmaking overall. GENIUS!
Move over Hollywood!! Congratulations on this flawless production brother.
Absolutely incredible work dude ⚡ You continue to amaze me with how much high quality stuff you keep putting out there on such a consistent basis. Absolutely love the editing in this especially 🖤
I’m really impressed !! Knowing this was shot with the Sony fx3 !! Nice work !!
What is wrong with fx3?
@@viktordmitriev8778 ain't none wrong with it, i'm just discovering it !
Thank you so much, the FX3 is really something special!
@@jacques_craffordfacts,it’s low light capacity and sharp autofocus is just another level ..did you shot this on SLog3?
Excellent, congratulations to the whole team
Your work never fails to inspire! Truly beautiful, cannot wait for the behind the scenes of this!
Brother, THANK YOU! That's a big compliment coming from someone like you. I genuinely hope that we get to work together this year!!!
Positive story I like it, camera is amazing no unnecessary movements just pure simple thing Kudos to you Jacques as always.
Thank you my friend, that's all I wanted. No distractions just a feel good story!
i thought this was great and the virtual set was good well done
check out my channel here if u guys like cinematic videos, we'll be making more cinematic short films and videos like this
Thanks Stephen, I really appreciate it. I know there are some areas where it can be improved but I'm happy with the overall outcome :)
Alway love seeing your work Jacques! The playing around with time loops creates an infinite possibility feel and that is magic! Well done!
What a powerful short-story. 💯✨
well done
Yeeew thanks guys, really happy to hear you liked it!
Fantastic, cannot wait for the BTS. kudos man!
What a masterpiece. incredible work. the fact this was all shot on a set with this much perfect execution is mind blowing. need BTS asap 😀
Thanks brother, that's a huge compliment! We did everything in 8 hours. Can't wait to share the BTS with you :)
From top to bottom excellence 👍
Yaay thanks Tony, that makes me happy! Appreciate you taking the time to write this :)
Masterpiece 👌, waiting for the BTS.
Totally loved it 😊
The idea and the script are truly captivating. The shots are magnificent.
I love this camera, it's so versatile and high-performing.
Thanks brother, makes me so happy to hear this!
perfect grade
Amazing as always!! Great Job!!! Respect 🖤🎥
Brother! THANK YOU! As always, super grateful for your support!
This was really good! Your lead actors were exceptional 👌
Thanks Jermaine, I'm sure they will really appreciate this. I'm so happy I feel like I chose the right ones and they smashed the performance :)
Excellent, Congrats!
Can I ask you a question? Why you use close shot in the beginning of the film? Why not long shot or sound design in black? Of course you are great filmmaker. I just want to know your perspective.
woww just wowww
I am speechless. The story is above all the cinematography and production of your short film and is superb craftsmanship. I aspire to reach this level of creativity in my films.
Thanks Erik, that's a huge compliment and I really appreciate you taking the time to write this!
Jacques you nailed the sound here, well done. The moving scenes from the outside is also great, I've seen so many movies where it always feel like either the car is going to slow or fast compared to the visuals outside. Excellent.
Sooo happy to hear that, thanks mate! I really can't take any credit for the sound. Post was done by my friend Harm from ZING AUDIO www.zing-audio.com He is AMAZING!
Hi Jaques ! Great emotional / psychological script and acting you directed here and what an amazing virtual production behind the scenes !! Great shots, lighting and editing too! Bravo! I was wondered how you made it look so clean and stable with excellent audio... the studio helps and rendered totally realistically ! Real cinematic and well done! Wishing you a fulfilling new-year in 2025 ! Best, Mike
Thank you so much Mike, your words are a real encouragement to me! I will break the production down in the BTS as best I can but we used quite a bit of lights to create this picture :) Thanks for the well wishes, hope you have an epic year also!!!
That was really moving
Great work
Well done brother. I don't know, the messages in 3:38 hit me so bad. Keep going anyway.
Awesome visual🔥
Is the backgrounds was led?
Thanks mate! Yes it is :) It was my first time, not perfect but I learned sooo much!
@ Great job!🔥
The most important part is learning,👍🏼
and I’m really happy you’re sharing your first steps. Unlike me, you’re not chasing perfection, as your work is already perfect-that’s so inspiring!🔥🙏🏼😅
This is so amazing, the suspense and the storyline is crazy
Thanks mate, really happy to hear that you like it!
I love seeing other locals doing amazing things! This was an amazing video. Congratulations to everyone involved. 😊
Thanks Morne, a bit of local support always goes a LONG WAY on here! Really appreciate it 🇿🇦
Wow, just wow. That was absolutely brilliant. Can’t wait for the BTS for this 🎉
Thanks brother, so happy you like it! Looking forward to sharing the BTS :)
This was so powerful bro! The story, the cinematography, the sound design...all I can say is...message received!
Thanks brother, that means so much to me! I'm new to Virtual Production but I learned a ton!
Jis, skitterend ou maat! Ou Kara was saam met my skool en ons het heerlik saam met Pieter-hulle saam gewerk aan 'n aanlyn TV kanaal so paar jaar terug. Amazing om te sien hoe almal groei! Roerende verhaal yster!
LOVED this. Well done, Jaques. Beautiful and simple story. Gorgeously shot. Also had LOST vibes, which I personally adore. All in 3 mins? I'm inspired.
Scott! Brother that's a HUGE compliment. I was so inspired by your recent short, thanks for taking the time to comment, it's a great encouragement :)
Man, this got me.❤ It’s so easy to get lost in the chaos, that small shift in perspective is all we need 🙏✨ Thank you!
Aaah man, that makes me so happy! If what we made only touched you in this way, it was worth it for me :)
That was so impactful ! Can't wait to see the BTS
Thanks bro, BTS should be up next week!
Wow. So good!
Excellent job. This was powerful.
Thanks Nathan, so grateful for your support!
I love this masterpiece sir…
I’m a young filmmaker hoping one day I’ll work with you 🤗
Looking forward to see the behind the scenes. I think seeing how you worked and spoke with the actors would be awesome. Thanks for sharing 🤍
Thanks Anton! Can't wait to share the BTS. I don't have any soundbites of me working with the actors, maybe next time I will record that!!!
Beautiful work man. Fantastic!
Thanks Stu, always grateful for your support!
Dope! What camera tracking solution do you use?
Thanks mate! For these scenes we didn't use any tracking because it was mostly static.
I’m waiting for the bts !
Next week mate :)
Love it!! Amazing work🔥👏🏼😃
YEEEEW thanks John, wish you could join us! Pumped about our next one :)
I've just started watching the video and I already feel it epic short film. Wow ❤
Aaah thanks, hope you enjoyed it!
@jacques_crafford yes I did enjoy it, its amazing 🙌
The story line, composition, camera angles and graphic ,set ups and fake background 😅🤣 wow this is amazing❣
absolutely beautiful
Thanks brother, super grateful for your support!
Always happy to watch your videos. Great story, great performance great editing. My only critique will be the aperture is too wide open for the interior shots. It blurs the background too much
Thanks Miano! I'm always open for some constructive criticism and I really appreciate that you first acknowledged the good. There are 2 reasons why I shot wide open: 1. If the LED screen is too much in focus it starts to feel fake quickly. 2. I didn't have enough time to setup all the lights to shoot deeper since we did the entire film in 8 hours.
@@jacques_crafford Now I understand your choices. Keep up the great work!
How is this soo freakin good man
Maaan that makes me so happy to hear that you like it, thank you!
Stunning!
Thank you so much! Happy to have your support!
The taxi driver is very good. Excellent acting. Is he a professional?
Yes, he’s an Afrikaans actor, Reynhardt Hugo
Yeah they're both professionals. Reynardt and Kara played together in a local soap for years so the chemistry was good. I feel that they both smashed it!
Good actor performance and you also did a great job Jacques 👏 best cinematic greetings from germany my friend 🎥
Thanks brother, that means the world to me! Always scary when you start using Dialogue but I feel like the actors smashed it :)
omg goosebumps! great work
Thanks that means so much to me!
BEHIND THE SCENES pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Yeeeew incoming! Next week :)
is there going to be a bts of this?
100% bro! Next week :)
This is crazy 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks bro, much appreciated!
I am not crying.
Haha, that's all I wanted to hear. I had tears in my eyes while filming (true story).
This is amaizing. I want to see the behind the scenes.
Thanks bro, cant wait to share with you!
Great work!!! 👏👏👏
Thank you so much!
Excellent 🎉 which lens uses?
Thank you so much! Shot this on a set of DZO Vespid Primes
Wow amazing dp, good story too !
Thanks, you are most kind! Greatly appreciate your support :)
Reynardt looks like my cousin Christo 😅 Nice short! The story makes me feel like "LOST" meets "The Adam Project".
Haha what are the odds! Bra thanks, really appreciate it. I'm going to focus on pieces like this more in the future.
Nice! It's great so see more narrative stuff. Looking forward to it!
Great work 👏 👍🏻 👌 💪 🙌
Thank you so much!
Heyy you granted my wish from four months ago! Thanks Jacques! Great work!
Haha, I genuinely decided to do this because you asked for it so glad you got to see it brother! I've been shying away from dialogue because it can quickly go south with bad acting and it also gets expensive but your comment challenged me out of my comfort zone!
@ omg wow. I'm so happy you went for it. That's amazing you pushed your comfort zone!
What a way to start the 2025! 🔥🔥 🔥
Thanks bro, it really feels like kicking off on a high!!!
@@jacques_crafford Absolutely! Eagerly and patiently waiting for the BTS breakdown
you inspire me to create cant wait for the breakdown please post it now!!! lol just kidding bro and happy new year
Thank you my brother, means a lot coming from someone with your talent 🇿🇦 Happy New Year to you also, looking forward to sharing the BTS!
Amazing work J
Thanks Gabriel!
Very Nice!
Yay thanks brother!
Awesome...
Thank you so much!
Jis bra, dis regtig amazing 👌🏻
Dankie bra, waardeer dit so baie!
Excellent performance great keep it up I'm from India bangalore
Thanks Vijay, appreciate the kind words!
Wow
Good short, like it. But I do see that something is off with how the street is moving outside - esbecialy back and front window. Like paralax is wrong or something
Thanks, happy to know that something worked. This was my first time doing virtual production so I learned a lot. If it counts for anything, this was shot in 8 hours.
wow
Thanks so much
Bra asb maak nog baie!!!!! Be blessed!
BRAA! Dankie ou, ek voel hierdie is wat ek eintlik wil maak :) Waardeer jou!
@@jacques_crafford Sien uit na dit. Sal ook dit wil maak en dis baie inspiring.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yeeew thank you!
😊😊❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
Thanks a ton!
😌🙏
Thanks Vishal!
❤❤❤
Thanks a ton!
Let haters say S5ii and Z6iii etc are better than FX3.
FX3 is league ahead, it has proven its worth in Hollywood also.
Preaaach! Thanks bro
❤
Thank you my friend!
👍
Put your bloody seatbelts on!
Haha, would you believe I never thought about that!
4 minute video felt like 30 seconds.
This could be my biggest compliment yet, THANK YOU!!!
I’m not watching all this was it good
WTF are you on? Good job by the way Mr Jacques Crafford! I've been watching your stuff for the past couple of years, learnt lots! Thanks 🙏
@ sheeeeeeee
Send money and I’ll let you know. 🤦🏻
Thanks guys, he probably had a bad day!
Sir, the car scenes looked unnatural, Sorry, expected more
agree.
Don’t listen to the haters script was good, cast was great, pacing was really good, shots were simple and effective, grade was class, the sound was dope, left me wanting more. Keep going no matter what.
@@patrickbaitmen9290 is it possible to have constructive criticism without being a "hater"?
Give me a break 😅
Thanks for your feedback Ratan. To be honest, this was my first time doing virtual production and most of the time I felt it looks pretty believable. I know for sure there are scenes that could be improved but I'm sure I'll nail it next time!
Personally I dont understand why so many movies and tv shows go for this washed out cinematic look.. The more they focus on this, the worse the actual movie is.. Tell good stories..
Not really sure what you're referring to but if you can elaborate I'd love to hear all about it so I can understand your comment better.
❤❤❤
Yaaay thanks