This was an exhibition of profound genius that will probably not be given the recognition that it should receive. So allow me to facilitate that process to the extent that one YouTube comment can. Your dedication to your elegantly poeticized philosophical treatise is clear from your self-induced cachexia. But it is more than just evidence of sincerity: it is part of the poetic message itself, which touches on indisputably universal human themes of mortality, identity, fate, free-will...Bravo!
@thatniggbeme7 Hi there. I used NeoScene just for the nature shots which were shot with the Canon HV30 (the shot of the hawk, the deer shots, the ocean, etc.). I believe I used the .MOV setting at the highest quality with the inverse telecline 24p. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching. -Mark
Someone gave me a card with an address to this video in Film and Culture class, and I tucked it away. I am so glad I followed through and checked it out. I wish you a lot of success in the future, I believe you have much to offer!!
very poetic... you look totally different from campus... well done man... found the card you gave me and had to check it out and make sure it wasn't a random porno
Dude... I saw you on campus and you looked normal but you look ridiculously slim in this film... how much did you weigh for this? good job by the way... very poetic...
@purefire121290 I appreciate you taking the time to watch the film, but it seems you missed the point I tried to convey. This is not a film that encourages suffering, but rather one that addresses it. This is a film that works to identify the causes of suffering and how we as a human race, at times, seem to shelter ourselves from the truth, possibly as a result of fear...fear that our idea of so called “happiness” is in reality a masked version of our concealed suffering. Continued...
@purefire121290 …Such a thing is exemplified daily by escapism…whether it is through the use of alcohol, drugs, or by something as seemingly innocent as sacrificing one’s dignity or moral value to be part of the norm. It is a film that contrasts such suffering with what I feel to be the ultimate source of beauty in its purest form: the natural world that surrounds us all. The world is a beautiful place, my unknown friend. Life is worth living. Thank you again for watching. -Mark
Dude amazing Mark! Scary thin I didn't realize you lost that much weight! See ya at work, didn't get all the way through but I'll finish it tonight. -Nick
My god! it was great sure but why starve your self, DO you feel pain? I can completely understand trying to portray the look of the character but WOW really really WOW!
Did this movie screen at a theater or something? Are you making big bucks for this? I don't see why anyone would put their health on the line for an indie flick.
@BenHughesStudios Firstly, thank you for taking the time to watch the film. Why did I lose the weight? I felt it was necessary in order to accurately portray the character I envisioned when I was writing the poem/script. I felt it would not only be less effective if I shot the film at my normal weight, but it would also be almost hypocritical in a sense as it would contradict what the character stands for. Continued...
@BenHughesStudios ...How did I lose the weight? I gradually cut down my food intake until I was down to about 250 calories a day. No, the movie isn't being screened at a theater (not yet, at least) and I'm not making big bucks, but I knew this would be the case before taking on the project. For the record, I did consult a physician prior to losing the weight and did it in what I consider the healthiest way one can go about it. Thanks again for watching. -Mark
Wow, talk about dedication. Hopefully you can gain back your weight after this. I suggest you start with a few KFC Double down sandwiches from heaven.
This was an exhibition of profound genius that will probably not be given the recognition that it should receive. So allow me to facilitate that process to the extent that one YouTube comment can. Your dedication to your elegantly poeticized philosophical treatise is clear from your self-induced cachexia. But it is more than just evidence of sincerity: it is part of the poetic message itself, which touches on indisputably universal human themes of mortality, identity, fate, free-will...Bravo!
EsperBlue 8 months ago
@EsperBlue Thank you greatly for watching and for the critique! -Mark
MarkFaragFilms 7 months ago
hi can u tell me whats the best settings for neoscene to get that awesome quality?
thatniggbeme7 10 months ago
@thatniggbeme7 Hi there. I used NeoScene just for the nature shots which were shot with the Canon HV30 (the shot of the hawk, the deer shots, the ocean, etc.). I believe I used the .MOV setting at the highest quality with the inverse telecline 24p. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching. -Mark
MarkFaragFilms 9 months ago
Art.
MarcHacc 1 year ago
Very poetic, beautiful work.
Keep it coming!
MarcHacc 1 year ago
@MarcHacc Thank you. I do, indeed, plan on making more films. -Mark
MarkFaragFilms 1 year ago
Someone gave me a card with an address to this video in Film and Culture class, and I tucked it away. I am so glad I followed through and checked it out. I wish you a lot of success in the future, I believe you have much to offer!!
slamascus 1 year ago
@slamascus I appreciate you checking it out. -Mark
MarkFaragFilms 1 year ago
mark you done a vary good job bro keep up the good work man
goddi13 1 year ago
@goddi13 Thanks for taking the time to watch. -Mark
MarkFaragFilms 1 year ago
very poetic... you look totally different from campus... well done man... found the card you gave me and had to check it out and make sure it wasn't a random porno
Redman5774 1 year ago
Dude... I saw you on campus and you looked normal but you look ridiculously slim in this film... how much did you weigh for this? good job by the way... very poetic...
Redman5774 1 year ago
@Redman5774 Thanks for checking it out. I dropped down to 93 pounds. I'm glad you found it poetic. Peace. -Mark
MarkFaragFilms 1 year ago
Dude...i think i'll go slit mine and a buddies wrists now...
purefire121290 1 year ago
@purefire121290 I appreciate you taking the time to watch the film, but it seems you missed the point I tried to convey. This is not a film that encourages suffering, but rather one that addresses it. This is a film that works to identify the causes of suffering and how we as a human race, at times, seem to shelter ourselves from the truth, possibly as a result of fear...fear that our idea of so called “happiness” is in reality a masked version of our concealed suffering. Continued...
MarkFaragFilms 1 year ago
@purefire121290 …Such a thing is exemplified daily by escapism…whether it is through the use of alcohol, drugs, or by something as seemingly innocent as sacrificing one’s dignity or moral value to be part of the norm. It is a film that contrasts such suffering with what I feel to be the ultimate source of beauty in its purest form: the natural world that surrounds us all. The world is a beautiful place, my unknown friend. Life is worth living. Thank you again for watching. -Mark
MarkFaragFilms 1 year ago
Dude amazing Mark! Scary thin I didn't realize you lost that much weight! See ya at work, didn't get all the way through but I'll finish it tonight. -Nick
demujen 1 year ago
@demujen Thanks for checking it out, Nick. -Mark
MarkFaragFilms 1 year ago
That was intense. Very well put together! Great job all around.
jjpanthers 1 year ago
@jjpanthers Thank you. -Mark
MarkFaragFilms 1 year ago
german subtitles would be great...looks nice, but too many unknown words.......sry
den1ssimo 1 year ago
@den1ssimo Thank you for watching. I'm actually trying to get Spanish, French, Italian, and German subtitles. Hopefully they will come soon. -Mark
MarkFaragFilms 1 year ago
where did you film this at?
whoopiedoo 1 year ago
@whoopiedoo Thanks for watching. It was filmed at a local park near the Tampa/Clearwater area in Florida. -Mark
MarkFaragFilms 1 year ago
Awesome film and awesome message.
DatinoArts 1 year ago
@DatinoArts Thank you. -Mark
MarkFaragFilms 1 year ago
Fantastic excellent impressive now go and get a plate of soul food!
nublackmusic 1 year ago
@nublackmusic Thank you for watching. -Mark
MarkFaragFilms 1 year ago
My god! it was great sure but why starve your self, DO you feel pain? I can completely understand trying to portray the look of the character but WOW really really WOW!
Medievalfilms 1 year ago
@Medievalfilms Thanks for watching. -Mark
MarkFaragFilms 1 year ago
Great job! Where did you get the sound effects?
ComputerElite 1 year ago
@ComputerElite Thanks for watching. I recorded all of the sound. -Mark
MarkFaragFilms 1 year ago
Did the actor have to lose weight for the role?
shplup 1 year ago
@shplup Yes, I lost 45 pounds in 3 months to prepare for the role. Thanks for watching. -Mark
MarkFaragFilms 1 year ago
@MarkFaragFilms
How and why? That's just unhealthy!
Did this movie screen at a theater or something? Are you making big bucks for this? I don't see why anyone would put their health on the line for an indie flick.
BenHughesStudios 1 year ago
@BenHughesStudios Firstly, thank you for taking the time to watch the film. Why did I lose the weight? I felt it was necessary in order to accurately portray the character I envisioned when I was writing the poem/script. I felt it would not only be less effective if I shot the film at my normal weight, but it would also be almost hypocritical in a sense as it would contradict what the character stands for. Continued...
MarkFaragFilms 1 year ago
@BenHughesStudios ...How did I lose the weight? I gradually cut down my food intake until I was down to about 250 calories a day. No, the movie isn't being screened at a theater (not yet, at least) and I'm not making big bucks, but I knew this would be the case before taking on the project. For the record, I did consult a physician prior to losing the weight and did it in what I consider the healthiest way one can go about it. Thanks again for watching. -Mark
MarkFaragFilms 1 year ago
@MarkFaragFilms
Wow, talk about dedication. Hopefully you can gain back your weight after this. I suggest you start with a few KFC Double down sandwiches from heaven.
BenHughesStudios 1 year ago
Really well done, man.
Awesome
pjography 1 year ago
@pjography Thanks for taking a look, PJ. -Mark
MarkFaragFilms 1 year ago