ianreynolds1 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Not to spoil anything for those that haven't seen it - but I just watched the 4th episode of True Detective, and I wanted to say that in addition to the gripping tension of the final scene, it was also technically fantastic. IMDB tells me that Jeffrey Humphries was the Boom Op, but doesn't say who the mixer or other on-set crew were. Christopher McGuire was the steadicam operator as well. As a youngster it's incredibly inspiring in addition to the drama I mentioned. Regardless, if any of you come across this post, I just wanted to say congratulations on a fantastic scene, possibly my favourite one in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Beatty Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I'm not sure if it's on HBO Go, but the making of True Detective had some BTS footage that showed a two boom set up with MKH50/60 and CMIT. IIRC, another shot had a 3 boom set up. Another awesome thing was that the producers hired an animal handler to bring in a bird of prey to some of the exteriors- not to be on camera, but rather to frighten away smaller birds to allow them to capture clean dialogue. That made my heart grow 3 sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I thought the 6-minute tracking shot they did was pretty spectacular, given that this is a TV show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_HuFuKiq8U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundpod Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 My guess is there would be a cut when they tilted up to the chopper. (But I've been wrong before... ) Nonetheless a very impressive shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundpod Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Hmmm...just read the PR on that shot and it seems like I'm wrong again. One shot.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LED Sound Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I was fortunate enough to be the 3rd boom op for a few days on the show. Geoffrey Patterson was the sound mixer, Jeff Humphreys was the boom op, and Chris Cooper was the 2nd boom/Utility. All top notch guys. Eric Ledet New Orleans, LA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmgoodin Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Certainly a lot of logistics for that shot. Besides all the sound issues, it had Hi Speed cars, helicopter, several fistfights and gunshots, squibs, Makeup changes (blood appears) a lot of running and jumping even climbing over a 7 ft fence for principal actors. as it covers many large exteriors at night and 3 or 4 different interiors all had to be lit with practical lights or hidden instruments. Keeping all the film equipment, ADs and ACs and Boom ops and Generators out of the shot is a major problem in a shot like this. I watched the episode last night and it was so riveting I didn't even notice that is was all one shot. All the perfect timing made it seamless. Kudos to all who worked on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 courtney: " it was so riveting I didn't even notice that is was all one shot. " ah, then it worked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Totally agree with all of the above! An especially great episode to an already impressive show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I'm watching tonight. Patterson and Humphreys are A+ sound men as I'm sure the rest of their team is. Good show IMO. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Keeping all the film equipment, ADs and ACs and Boom ops and Generators out of the shot is a major problem in a shot like this. Don't forget the work of the VFX people in post, who toil to erase any cables, lights, rigging, reflections, or shadows that might otherwise mar the shot. This kind of thing happens all the time. I agree, the timing was just about flawless, plus it told the story and kept things moving very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianreynolds1 Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I agree with literally everything you've all said. I just watched it again right now. I don't know if I've ever felt so excited about something, at least not that I can think of recently. That bird of pray trick is awesome, too. Good for them! Doug - is this the video you've mentioned? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoYq2bDaGt4 Soundpod - You're right in a way! I was reading last night that they built in cut points like the chopper, just in case, but it turns out they didn't need to use them. Eric Ledet - my sincere congratulations goes out to you, as well as Geoffrey, Jeff, and Chris Cooper. This show is fantastic in every way. CM - I agree totally with the failure to notice, at least right away. About halfway through it popped into my head but I couldn't pull myself away long enough to realize, until I re-watched it afterwards. Marc - I agree about the work of the VFX crew, and should add the Audio Post team did a fantastic job as well - there were multiple layers of dialogue and effects, bullets whizzing past, the ringing of the ears, and so on. I'm glad we all seem to be in agreement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Yes, that's a dynamite mix, and it's amazing that so much of the dialogue sounds like real location sound to me. That's a helluva crew that can pull off a shot like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codyman Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Another awesome thing was that the producers hired an animal handler to bring in a bird of prey to some of the exteriors- not to be on camera, but rather to frighten away smaller birds to allow them to capture clean dialogue. That made my heart grow 3 sizes. Wow. That is amazing. Cleaner sound AND you get to have badass falcons on set? Best sound day ever! I was really impressed by the last part going over the fence, especially considering they were lugging around a Panavision 35mm camera on that sucker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Very well executed shot. Those are the shots film crews remember forever. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomboom Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 More side stories: http://io9.com/the-one-literary-reference-you-must-know-to-appreciate-1523076497 http://badassdigest.com/2014/02/19/see-a-gallery-of-great-true-detective-fan-art/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 From last night, I'm a huge fan of this show. Quality and hard working transmitted (or video on demand) from all departments. Congratulations V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bralleput Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 After watching the 6 minute clip (max on the 400ft mag the steadicam op had) I still feel setsound,ADR ,FX and wallawalla come by.No offence to the soundteam.Kudo's to the soundmix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjafreddan Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 I watched the episode last night and it was so riveting I didn't even notice that is was all one shot. All the perfect timing made it seamless. Kudos to all who worked on it. I know I'm late to the party, but I've just watched the fourth episode and like you I didn't realize it was "the six minute scene" until it was over. Intense to say the least and pushing the boundaries of what can be done in one take. All the planning and rehearing, the technical setup and the actual filming, just to get it right. Instead of having a couple of cuts. Fantastic! :-) Cheers Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Fred: " pushing the boundaries of what can be done in one take. " or... style over substance...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjafreddan Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Fred: " pushing the boundaries of what can be done in one take. " or... style over substance...? Come on, man! You're in the film making business; wouldn't you just jump at the opportunity to be part of filming a scene like that? I know I would.... Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 ninja: " wouldn't you just jump at the opportunity to be part of filming a scene like that? " been there, done that... (including some great shots on "ER") although there had been some great shots like it before, after QT did a "360" in ResDogs, every Tom, Dick, and Matilda beginning moviemaker had to do a 360 shot, clearly style over substance. (and, BTW, on "ER", these shots were a part of the show's style) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjafreddan Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 ninja: " wouldn't you just jump at the opportunity to be part of filming a scene like that? " been there, done that... (including some great shots on "ER") (and, BTW, on "ER", these shots were a part of the show's style) Good for you! :-) Long 360 shoots for me is swinging boom non-stop for an hour filming documentaries...not glamours at all but immensely rewarding for both mind, back and arms. :-) In my opinion the makers of True Detective had the intention to put the viewers "in the situation" by letting them tag along with the main character uninterrupted for six minutes. Worked for me... Cheers Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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