Meter (action trailer spoof)

[BionicZombie42]

awesome video but what is that metal song you played

that song was badassness sprinkles on a cake fuckin amazingness

[TopDog69]

God I love that camera movement at 00:14

[sminmorph]

Yay muse

[davidfuchs]

Cool. I'm always strapped for time for my school projects, so trailers are a fun way to get the point across and focus on as many money shots as possible :)

I'm interested: what camera were you using?

[DustoMcNeato]

It's the Sony HVR-V1U. I LOVE it! I also love the Z1U, but I like my little guy better.

[Ontoe]

Man, you really know your cinematography! Nice DP and editing work.

[LivingOnVideo13]

Let's Get This Party Started

[Cheddercup]

best catch phrase ever

[laurenandahna]

again...you are are a special one!

[jazbees]

For me, the behind-the-scenes piece was more entertaining than the actual trailer. Something about this one just felt half-done to me. The concept is fun, and the cinematography and effects were well-done, but it didn't feel like it went anywhere.

[NthDegreeStudios]

well, where's it supposed to go? it's a movie trailer

[jazbees]

Movie trailers are designed to create the desire to see the film that they promote. The best fake trailers I've seen still created a feeling of, "If that were a real film, I'd want to see it." I didn't get that here. I saw a lot of well-presented individual moments, but it didn't feel connected enough to imply where the faux story was going. No story = no emotional draw = no audience.

[NthDegreeStudios]

I get where you're coming from, and I totally agree. But I think that here, it seemed effective the way he did it. But that's just my opinion, and I'm totally not trying to argue against yours

[DustoMcNeato]

Well I'm glad I sparked some debate! I think you both have good points. I agree that a good trailer should draw you in and make you want to see the full story for sure. But part of the joke of this one (maybe I failed at this) was that the story of the fake movie is SO stupid, how could it possibly be a full movie, and so once you've seen the trailer, what else is there? But it certainly isn't supposed to go anywhere. Just be fun and silly and hint at an absolutely plot-less Hollywood movie. :)

[NthDegreeStudios]

That's exactly what I got out of it, so you succeeded as far as I'm concerned. That's what I like about this, actually. You took a completely ridiculous concept for a movie and made a completely badass trailer for it. Which I think is awesome. So, good job.

[huntmandude2]

Hey I have always loved your videos. I am the manager of a school media program and I always use your videos for what we should be filming and editing like. unfourtunantly that is a far away goal that I don''t think we will ever reach. Keep up the great work.

[igorcabbab]

Loved it! Esp. :031-0:32!

[baronofhawkland]

Absolutely Brilliant.

What camera did you use?

[DustoMcNeato]

Thanks! Sony HVR-V1U

[LivingOnVideo13]

Loved it!

[moonfacesaz]

I also love the use of stockholm syndrome in this, excellent music for it. Liking this idea for an action movie too!!! :-D

[MicahTheBeast]

Wow, that rocks. Did you shoot this on a Canon 5D mkII or something? It has a great blockbuster-esque look.

[DustoMcNeato]

I wish I had that Canon, but this is my Sony HVR-V1U (which I do love!) Some post production and color enhancement help get the movie look too. Oh and I shot 24p.

[MicahTheBeast]

Well, great work then! I've just got a Panasonic DVX100 right now, but I need to step into the HD world one of these days. Regardless, it's the talent that makes the difference, not the camera... that's why your videos always rock.

[mnmkidd]

It's amazing you can take something boring like parking meters and hipe it up and make something exciting out of it.

[holyburritoimmexican]

wat editing software was this?

p.s. awesome vid, very funny

[DustoMcNeato]

Thanks! I use Premiere Pro CS3

[irishbear76]

I thought using Muse's "Stockholm Syndrome" for the music was a brilliant move.

Everytime I hear the song I have thought that it is the kind of music you would hear

in an action movie. The meter clicking down to zero was also great.

[backwardshoe]

That was really nicely done; awesome.

[akatsuki53]

Haha, the effects in this trailer are better than that of Street Fighter:The Legend of Chun-li.

[Graehaus]

LOL, I gotta agree.

[RSooperfly]

omg that was hilarious! lol

ACTION PACKED!

[eveghost]

I love that he parked so far away when there were like a hundred open meters...;D

[KickArseToothbrush]

MUUUUUUUUUUUUSE!

[babyHEARTx]

.. This summer? meaning next year? D: ..

[MasterOGA]

This video turned out good, because you kept it short for once! Good job man

[bajabusta]

if you need extras, let me know I will fly down from Seattle!

[take450]

LMAO that was freaking hilarious!!!

Maybe try adding some smoke behind that explosion next time though so that it looks a little bit more realistic. :D

[BruceMcManly]

Looks awesome. Kudos.

[Nic33rd]

Awesome, awesome, awesome!

[imtang0708]

SWEET!!!!

[Blargaldalien]

"In a world,where parking ain't easy or free. We see one man's struggle ,to stay ahead of the law..."

[dittopookie]

hahaha. love the jumping off the overpass. xD

[RobinWc43]

No nO! He is not to look at the explosion!

[revilo314]

Is this M. Night Shyamalan? If so, the man is a meter and the woman is an alien dressed as a monster, and it is really the 1800s.

[BlahBlahYouWho]

...but it's all just a dream, really.

[Kie77]

Such a professional job. This looks great

[helloitsmasterhulk]

Great work , should should really sign up for the partnership program and make some money from this you deserve it!

[primus567]

hahha badass..

[NthDegreeStudios]

hahaha. love when he jumps off the overpass. epic!

[mramckoy]

Always makes me laugh!

[Wicky2k6]

first.

And is this real?

[drschizo]

of course

[dascottjr]

That's the trailer of my life, man. In Corning, we call them "Ticket Nazis". The worst part is that there are no meters, so we can't add more coins. It's two hours per zone, and only those two hours. Very frustrating if you work on that street. Anyway, good work. :-)