Oceanshutter 121 Posted December 29, 2015 I wanted to share a short film I made recently. Back in October, I was lucky enough for it to be selected to be shown at the San Diego Undersea Film Expo. It seems that most underwater films are very similar now days. So I wanted to challenge myself to do something a little different. Earlier this year, a young artist, named Nick Carro approached me to ask my permission to draw an image from one of my films that had an octopus in it. I was flattered, but had one condition...that was for him to show me the final piece. Not only did produce an amazing piece of art, but he also filmed himself doing it. He was kind enough to allow me to use some of his footage to make this film. This is different.....and I am curious to know what people think of it. It was a very difficult to edit, but I think it turned out pretty good. Let me know what you think. Enjoy! Dustin Or Youtube 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted December 30, 2015 Wow! This is an amazing piece of work, Dustin. I really like the way you have drawn together the various techniques and styles. It makes for fascinating - and very different - viewing. And terrific videography. Just fantastic! Congratulations. Thanks so much for sharing it with us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwiftFF5 119 Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) Wow, amazing work. I really liked the transitions where the artwork morphed into the live animal, or vice versa. I can't even imagine how you did that, but it is a very impressive technique. I generally like your work, but this may be the my favorite of all of the pieces that you've posted here. Can you tell that I'm impressed? Edited December 30, 2015 by SwiftFF5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggy 34 Posted December 31, 2015 Beautiful editing and transitions from live to the actual painting. Diggy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oceanshutter 121 Posted January 5, 2016 Wow! This is an amazing piece of work, Dustin. I really like the way you have drawn together the various techniques and styles. It makes for fascinating - and very different - viewing. And terrific videography. Just fantastic! Congratulations. Thanks so much for sharing it with us Thank you so much for watching it! Wow, amazing work. I really liked the transitions where the artwork morphed into the live animal, or vice versa. I can't even imagine how you did that, but it is a very impressive technique. I generally like your work, but this may be the my favorite of all of the pieces that you've posted here. Can you tell that I'm impressed? Thank you! Glad you liked it. Beautiful editing and transitions from live to the actual painting. Diggy Thanks Diggy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trimix125 73 Posted January 8, 2016 Hi,wohw,realy great!!!Regards,Wolfgang 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oceanshutter 121 Posted January 21, 2016 Hi, wohw, realy great!!! Regards, Wolfgang Thank you Wolfgang. Glad you liked it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troporobo 198 Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) Wow. Just wow. You both deserve awards for this! BTW since you asked for opinions, I will share one. The time shifting feels a little too artificial to me. I think I understand why you played with the speed, to match the soundtrack (which you did very well) but I would have preferred real time. That said, it works great as is! Edited January 21, 2016 by troporobo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oceanshutter 121 Posted January 28, 2016 Wow. Just wow. You both deserve awards for this! BTW since you asked for opinions, I will share one. The time shifting feels a little too artificial to me. I think I understand why you played with the speed, to match the soundtrack (which you did very well) but I would have preferred real time. That said, it works great as is! Thanks for the comment, and opinion. Glad you liked it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oceanshutter 121 Posted February 3, 2016 GJ!! Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canislupus 7 Posted February 3, 2016 Really good stuff here, good work!! Cheers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites