Shotgun | 2018 USC and NYU Application Video (Accepted)

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  • @ZainaGoesRawr
    @ZainaGoesRawr 6 років тому +917

    how? what? this is actually incredible. Your transitions are insane, like almost edgar wright level (and i don't say that lightly). Your cinematography is rediculous. Your visual story telling is on POINT. How are you a student applying for the same programs as me? I don't understand. Incredible work! You better get in!

  • @kendp4588
    @kendp4588 6 років тому +398

    You know what, your work is a film application sample in China, which watched and learned by many of the students who want to make a film portfolio in China. I just want to say, your storytelling skill is such mature. This is not like a student work, but more like an experienced filmmakers work. I'm a Chinese high school student now and I'm filming my own work as well, I hope I can successfully be accepted by some important film schools. men, never give up! you can be somebody!

    • @ManpreetKaur-tr6bz
      @ManpreetKaur-tr6bz 3 роки тому +3

      Dude! Do you have places which help make film portfolio? Great!! Please share contact information!

    • @batnomin8833
      @batnomin8833 8 днів тому

      Where do you study now? 😊

  • @amandalou9498
    @amandalou9498 6 років тому +357

    Beautiful beautiful beautiful. I’ve been watching all sorts of application videos for the past year-ish and this is the best one I’ve seen

  • @joshmargolis1424
    @joshmargolis1424 4 роки тому +226

    Damn this looks practically professional. Especially that opening sequences. Smooth af

  • @katiajannai2142
    @katiajannai2142 4 роки тому +72

    this walked so the Mandalorian could run

  • @minkim1272
    @minkim1272 5 років тому +48

    This was like a legit film out there in the cinemas.... Truely amazed.

  • @tchit8792
    @tchit8792 4 роки тому +17

    You're telling me a frickin high schooler made this??? Holy shit this is amazing.

  • @joshleongstudios
    @joshleongstudios 6 років тому +91

    This was fire! You've got a such a unique and punchy style. Loved it. Maybe I'll see you one day at film school haha

    • @luminarypics
      @luminarypics 3 роки тому +3

      You know you’ve made it when Josh Leong comments on your film.

  • @Erkster11
    @Erkster11 3 роки тому +47

    The moment the amber alert switched onto the radio, I was hooked. Currently binging your channel right now. You are a truly talented filmmaker 🙌

  • @youknowmyfriend273
    @youknowmyfriend273 6 років тому +195

    Wow you are incredibly talented. I hope to see your name on the big screen one day. Quick question, how do you get your sound so good? Is it just the quality of the mic or is something else involved. Thanks!

    • @LiamLoughran
      @LiamLoughran  6 років тому +57

      It's all about getting the mic as close to the subject as possible.

  • @tombate1613
    @tombate1613 5 років тому +15

    dude i've been binge watching these for ages and finally a good one. rate this highly

  • @jludwig5374
    @jludwig5374 4 роки тому +129

    How did you shoot in a fully packed diner? Are they actors or did the owners just let you shoot during opening hours?

    • @ovijasso8934
      @ovijasso8934 4 роки тому +2

      J, Ludwig someone please answer!!

    • @ЮтубЮтубович-ц5п
      @ЮтубЮтубович-ц5п 4 роки тому +1

      Yep, answer pls

    • @yazen3728
      @yazen3728 4 роки тому +43

      he talked about this in another video they go to there regularly so the owners let them shoot during opening hours

  • @WhicAct
    @WhicAct 6 років тому +24

    I love your color grading! Your stories always have a really good twist also!!!

  • @alexandria5416
    @alexandria5416 6 років тому +34

    wow. this was put together amazingly, hoping to see your name in theatres some day! I am an aspiring filmmaker in gr.11. This was truly inspiring. ☺️

    • @Anita-qw5zs
      @Anita-qw5zs Рік тому

      Heyy, are you pursuing filmmaking now, after graduating?

    • @CorrineNicole
      @CorrineNicole Рік тому

      @@Anita-qw5zs id also like to know

  • @KiAnnaNycole
    @KiAnnaNycole 6 років тому +48

    you captured the pace and time of the events all within minutes!

  • @AyannaCriswell
    @AyannaCriswell 2 роки тому

    This is the best application film I have ever seen. Holy shit.

  • @mikasaserket4785
    @mikasaserket4785 5 років тому +10

    Looking through other film application videos, yours byfar was the most attention grabbing and most entertaining one that I have seen. Really nice work!

  • @asenys240
    @asenys240 5 років тому +7

    Hello! This is an amazing short. Did you include the music that was presented in this video when you submitted it? I know it’s copyrighted music, I didn’t think that was allowed unless you bought the rights to it. Just curious, I was inspired by a song and don’t know if I’d be able to actually use it as audio. Thank you!

  • @olive-yello
    @olive-yello 5 років тому +8

    How were they able to make this? They got a cop, they got the restaurant to be ok with it, they obviously have a drone. But like.... jeez

    • @sabrinasucces2743
      @sabrinasucces2743 5 років тому

      Olivia Blackmon I noticed as well lol.

    • @kevinzhang3313
      @kevinzhang3313 5 років тому

      This is impressive, but it's amazing because that was actually quite simple to do

  • @FC-fq9nt
    @FC-fq9nt 4 роки тому +7

    I'm literally editing my video sample for USC and I see this 😂 how am I supposed to compete with this??? I'm so sad rn

  • @CraftedWaffle
    @CraftedWaffle 6 років тому +29

    I always binge watch a lot of film school applications and yours is definitely one of the best I’ve ever seen, how did you achieve the shot at 2:23 ? the only way I can think of is you filmed the day part first?

    • @LiamLoughran
      @LiamLoughran  6 років тому +29

      Got up before sunrise and filmed the first part of the shot where the car drives into frame. Then, waited for the sun to rise and filmed the car driving away.

  • @doeverything1736
    @doeverything1736 6 років тому +9

    This is some Edgar Wright type stuff right here. AMAZING!!

  • @hiarchie
    @hiarchie 2 роки тому

    2 minutes in and this actually seems like something id wanna watch 😭😭

  • @Spidermansthirdcousin
    @Spidermansthirdcousin 5 років тому +6

    How did you film the scene in the restaurant without the people being completely freaked out that you're filming??

  • @NandanV
    @NandanV 4 роки тому +23

    Dude I've seen so many application films and this one was the most interesting so far! I'm an engineering student but I love making videos and films like these. You're inspiring my dude keep it up!

  • @bambakimball
    @bambakimball 6 років тому +8

    That was great! I loved the simple but meaningful plot and story structure. Can't wait to see what more you have to come.
    P.S. Which college did you decide to attend?

  • @cuyaCT
    @cuyaCT 5 років тому +4

    Just asking, has film school been worth it so far? Your work already looks like it’s at the same level of film graduates’ thesis films.

  • @ImmaSayKOOHWIP
    @ImmaSayKOOHWIP 7 місяців тому +2

    really would've been cool to see the last scene. youtube put up a recommended video that ruins the entire ending.

  • @jacefilmconcepts9326
    @jacefilmconcepts9326 2 роки тому +1

    beautifully shot, film got a little boring for me 4 min in thanks! nice work

  • @mona-mo3sd
    @mona-mo3sd 3 роки тому

    h- w- ???? i'm speechless, i don't know what to say. just, wow.

  • @widebean6672
    @widebean6672 Рік тому +1

    This is so good! Could you remove the endcards though? They block the last shot and kinda leave a sour taste in the mouth because of that

  • @molly7556
    @molly7556 6 років тому +4

    wow you def deserved to get in, how do you get your wide shots so good? I've mastered close ups and medium shots but can't seem to get the wide ones!!!

  • @canofsardines
    @canofsardines 3 роки тому +2

    Just wanted to let you know, this film inspired my application film. I thought the MoTown driving montage at the start was SUPER dope so I took that as inspiration and kinda built my film out from there.

  • @intelligentrock4379
    @intelligentrock4379 5 років тому +2

    This so great and i love it , definitely looks like a quality movie scene xd 😁😁🤗

  • @cheddarshark
    @cheddarshark 4 роки тому

    woah super impressive work! hard to believe you're a student, this looks so professional

  • @nathan_johnson
    @nathan_johnson 8 місяців тому

    Anyone else have the thumbnail for the ‘next video’ come up right in the center and totally obscure the last 10 seconds or so? It seems he turned the car around?

  • @coltgar2465
    @coltgar2465 3 роки тому

    my god did you use an arri alexa or something the quality is as good as most films, also the transition at 2:23 is amazing

  • @ChisumRDR
    @ChisumRDR Рік тому +1

    I have a question since I'm making a film in the future is copyright music allowed to use in short films you wanna post on youtube/festival competitions you wanna send it too? It might be a dumb question lmao but i really don't know 😅.

  • @carmencordova7960
    @carmencordova7960 6 років тому +1

    This made me smile. Amazing job well done!!

  • @katelawler6913
    @katelawler6913 6 років тому +2

    oh my gosh, liam wow. you are just such a wonder like i wish emily was this talented. if only....
    shoutout matt doe he chill
    hmu sometime doe

  • @marykassel4762
    @marykassel4762 6 років тому +3

    Really awesome content! Saw you at MMEA you seem dope. I'm wondering how you shot in such low light conditions.

    • @LiamLoughran
      @LiamLoughran  6 років тому

      I try to use all the available light I can find (In this case street lights) and shoot at a wide open aperture whenever i'm in a dark setting.

  • @NotImportantBDW
    @NotImportantBDW 6 років тому +3

    Geez how much did you spend on that? I’d kill myself (kidding) if you don’t get in. Btw, what gears did you use??

    • @NotImportantBDW
      @NotImportantBDW 6 років тому

      Can you secretly tell me if you get in or not??

  • @atroyz
    @atroyz 4 місяці тому

    Excellent. Unfortunately the key shot of the entire film is covered up by an ad for the next film. Is there any way of disabling this function?

  • @tommydejosiafilms
    @tommydejosiafilms Рік тому +1

    Superb narrative filmmaking. Minimal dialogue. Strong storytelling through visual choices. Congratulations on a great job!

  • @savely2
    @savely2 4 роки тому +1

    some random nights I return here to see that match cut again... 2:20 like did u camp there all night? tape to mark the rough road? did u use ur camera to match it up? did u memorize where the tire stopped to match the rotation of the tire cap? i have so many questions this is beautiful

    • @LiamLoughran
      @LiamLoughran  4 роки тому +1

      Started shooting before dawn and camped out until the sun came up.

  • @whatthefrancisca5446
    @whatthefrancisca5446 2 роки тому

    THIS IS EPIC

  • @arianacassina9458
    @arianacassina9458 2 роки тому

    this is incredible

  • @jonniebeans4304
    @jonniebeans4304 6 років тому

    this oozes with style, dude.

  • @Blvke
    @Blvke Рік тому

    As a kenosha resident this is cool and weird at the same time lmao

  • @JackeusVinsonius
    @JackeusVinsonius Рік тому

    Give me a holler if you're ever looking for music!

  • @jennifergreco7904
    @jennifergreco7904 4 роки тому

    I love this video! Which website did you use to create the thumbnail?

  • @kayrajamal8488
    @kayrajamal8488 2 роки тому +1

    damn. incredible

  • @spacetalks3470
    @spacetalks3470 Рік тому

    Why's the title SHOT GUN?

  • @ohyeah2269
    @ohyeah2269 4 роки тому

    Love love love

  • @bridgetmccarthy9840
    @bridgetmccarthy9840 6 років тому +1

    i love your stuff !! i’m from the suburbs of chicago too and i know my stuff isn’t advanced as yours but you seem really cool and lmk if you’d wanna collab sometime

  • @24rinjap
    @24rinjap 3 роки тому +1

    It is incredibly engaging. Love how the music matches the scenes too

  • @nicolemui1809
    @nicolemui1809 6 років тому

    Beautiful.

  • @saadsalman9713
    @saadsalman9713 6 років тому +1

    Holy shit dude this is so ridiculously good it's unbelievable! So, where did you end up deciding to go?

  • @zinanzhang9734
    @zinanzhang9734 5 років тому +1

    Did you use a DJI drone for aerial shots?

  • @aaroncorbeil3312
    @aaroncorbeil3312 6 років тому +2

    Awesome dude. Good luck.

  • @rainysyoutube2573
    @rainysyoutube2573 Рік тому

    It’s giving ‘Raising Arizona’

  • @c0nker
    @c0nker 4 роки тому +1

    Question: Can the same video or film sample be submitted for different college applications. For example, can i work on one short film and use it for 3 or 4 applications?

  • @nerdchat33
    @nerdchat33 Рік тому

    Damn.... this is good.

  • @irreverentjules-240
    @irreverentjules-240 Рік тому

    I've always wanted to write and shoot shorts. Great job telling a story with no words. Loved the background effects and the content as well. don't know a thing about it so I just create these crazy UA-cam episodes with one of my alter egos.

  • @alainastehlin
    @alainastehlin 5 років тому

    this is amazing!! keep it up!

  • @johnford902
    @johnford902 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for raising the bar.

  • @anshulshankhdhar8610
    @anshulshankhdhar8610 4 роки тому

    can someone tell me the name of the second song used (3:25) the first if runaway baby right?

  • @movieman925
    @movieman925 6 років тому +1

    I hate to ask the question that shouldn't matter considering its about whats in front of the camera, what lenses for your short films you have been using lately?

    • @LiamLoughran
      @LiamLoughran  6 років тому

      50 mm and is my favorite focal length. Also used a 24 mm a lot on this project for the wider shots.

  • @sirwalrus1016
    @sirwalrus1016 6 років тому +1

    HOLY MOLY man your shots were so creative!

  • @EllaBogan
    @EllaBogan 6 років тому +2

    I love this so much the ending is amazing

  • @thomasgroff9926
    @thomasgroff9926 2 роки тому

    Hey, high school film student here...
    I was wondering how the licensing of the music in this film was done, and if it ended up being very costly. Is licensing cheaper if it's requested by a high school student (because of the smaller amount of visibility?)

  • @itstonycia
    @itstonycia 2 роки тому

    Aww the bab

  • @sammyleather4976
    @sammyleather4976 6 років тому +1

    Congratulations! I got into both school as well. Which one are you leaning towards?

  • @manavdehi
    @manavdehi 3 роки тому

    Ladies and gentlemen we have our next Edgar Wright 🔥

  • @oogabooga4753
    @oogabooga4753 2 роки тому

    i love your short but how are you allowed to use music so it won’t be copyrighted?

  • @pedroqueo
    @pedroqueo 2 роки тому

    Sorry to ask you, but what camera do you use for filming?

  • @internationalyoutuberhub2922
    @internationalyoutuberhub2922 2 роки тому

    Btw, you're so good looking omg. 🥺

  • @orchidtea12
    @orchidtea12 2 роки тому

    Can someone please explain the plot to me? I think I might have a grip on it, but I’m not sure.

  • @KiAnnaNycole
    @KiAnnaNycole 6 років тому +1

    wow, very well done!!

  • @thomaswilkinson3269
    @thomaswilkinson3269 4 роки тому

    has anyone ever said your camera work is like edgar wright?

  • @TheRealEthBootGD
    @TheRealEthBootGD 3 роки тому

    Awesome work! What song is used at 3:24?

  • @MUSKANSINGH-iw1kn
    @MUSKANSINGH-iw1kn 3 роки тому

    why the name shot gun? great film though!

  • @gfwfuking
    @gfwfuking 6 років тому

    It's awesome!! great work! I'm a not a native english speaker. So I can't listen the character's lines clearly. Could you add English subtitle for the movie? It will help us understand it better.

  • @wiserimagination
    @wiserimagination 3 роки тому

    You are so awesome and professional! Why do you even need to go to a film school?🔥🔥🔥

  • @madisynbabb
    @madisynbabb 3 роки тому

    loved this! the music was great lol

  • @merelmarr
    @merelmarr 4 роки тому

    I'm so glad I came across your video. I've been binge watching your short films and I'm obsessed. You are gonna do great things. What an inspiration!!
    Keep it up.

  • @beingyourself6813
    @beingyourself6813 5 років тому

    Did you shoot with one camera? And what camera?

  • @blackbird8010
    @blackbird8010 2 роки тому

    What was ur extra curliculars

  • @AaronCreates
    @AaronCreates 3 роки тому

    I see the Costa Rican beer cap😳

  • @haileymccoy1504
    @haileymccoy1504 6 років тому +1

    what college did you choose? love this btw!

  • @龟龟俺
    @龟龟俺 4 роки тому

    Professional......how....crazy.....

  • @susanaa.6692
    @susanaa.6692 3 роки тому

    I like this one and the other one The Story of Her. Both are so professional!

  • @brucechanfilms266
    @brucechanfilms266 2 роки тому

    A real Baby Driver

  • @anupalichoudhury2253
    @anupalichoudhury2253 4 роки тому

    So this is the level 😳

  • @kevinzhang3313
    @kevinzhang3313 5 років тому

    Drone camera?

  • @K-Dawggg
    @K-Dawggg 4 роки тому

    Fucking awesome

  • @judegnelson
    @judegnelson 6 років тому

    reminds me a lil too much of the short film ‘Real Gone’ hahaha

  • @Bledder
    @Bledder 5 років тому

    Cool use of filming in public!

  • @iuliadabuleanu5362
    @iuliadabuleanu5362 3 роки тому

    So cutest adorable bébé.

  • @Monsterassassin3
    @Monsterassassin3 6 років тому

    Do you like Edgar Wright