This is the longest video I've done so far and my first attempt at a film noir inspired thriller. Still got a few glitches but overall I am really happy with how it turned out and was a lot of fun! Hope you can stick it through to the end.
Cheers,
Tony

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Shit happens...
Nice story and the end makes one shiver...
As you said, few glitches, but over all well done.
The second attempt talking with cigarette in mouth looked much better.
Not sure why you did not do the effort in the first scene...
Nice


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Very nice, Tony. Like a comic book (graphic novel) come to life. 

Great clip!
I echo TSL's comments and add that it was hard (for me) to hear the main character over the background (rain) noise a various points.

Jeff



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Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed it. Agree with your observations,so still some tidying up to do. I think the cigarette issue was an oversight, originally I had it attached to the teeth and later worked out it was better to attach it to the lower jaw so it moved when he spoke.obviously forgot to change it in the opening section. Soundtrack definitely needs more work.
Cheers,
Tony

I think you did a fine job. Yeah, little things here and there but nothing a quick fix wouldn't cure.
Cool story as well.

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Thanks Peter, I hope to have more stories soon.
Cheers,
Tony

Well done. 
Thanks for sharing. 

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Really enjoyable story, there were some really awesome shots. I have the same problem with sound and having the environment behind it. My suggestion is to compress the voice with a little reverb. Find the sound frequencies (the bulk) of your voice and then EQ the rain to reduce the frequencies in the spectrum where the voice is. In your story, the voice is so important and critical and it is worth the extra effort. My favorite shot was when the camera enters the COP car and the dead body is illuminated by Lightning, that was a masterful shot. Bravo!
I am wondering, did you use 3 point lightning on the main actor? A rim light I think would make his face come out more... If there was a rim light, I just couldn't see it. 
Loved it!!!

Great Story and camera work! The lighting was excellent. I also had a little trouble hearing the narration at certain parts. Great job overall.

Greg