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nickryan
12-13-2006, 10:54 AM
I have just completed a short film 'A Lonely Sky' , starring Keir Dullea (2001, A Space Odyssey, The Good Shepherd), Paudge Behan (Veronica Guerin), Padraic Delaney (The Wind that Shakes the Barley, Legend). I wrote, directed and co-produced

There is approximately 5 minutes of entirely CGI effects in the finished film of 12 minutes and 40 seconds. This was all completed at 2k resolution (1920x1080) for projection in theatres as a scope print.

All the exterior/aerial sequences are CGI. Initially I felt I wouldn't have to explain that, but it seems to have fooled some people, which is the right reaction I guess!

I completed all the effects work by myself, with a lot of moral support from friend and colleagues.

There is a website up which has some effects breakdowns, trailers in Standard and High Definition, and some shameless self publicity in the form of a short 'Making of' documentary.

www.alonelysky.com

There are SD and HD trailers for the film on the front page.

I can't put the entire film up yet because of some festival stipulations or something like that, but will as soon as I can.

I look forward to hearing what you think

Cheers

Nick

http://www.alonelysky.com/images/IntroScreen_2.jpg
EricM
12-13-2006, 11:09 AM
Most Impressive.

It's very reminiscent of Kaufman's The Right Stuff (which I loved), but I'm really impressed by the quality of the cinematography, cast and effects. You put a lot of us to shame... Can't wait to see the rest and good luck for the festivals.
JoeBananas
12-13-2006, 12:17 PM
Congratulations Nick! It looks fantastic. I loved the vfx - its unobtrusive, and does exactly what its meant to.

Good luck with the festivals, it deserves to do well looking that good! :thumbsup:

Looking forward to seeing the whole film.
mattmos
12-13-2006, 01:04 PM
This looks like a 50 million dollar feature. The film and the effects are very high quality, amazing to pull it off with a zero budget and especially doing all the effects work yourself. Congrats, look forward to seeing when it reaches the festivals over here.
Ruairi
12-18-2006, 12:02 PM
Hey Nick,

Ruairķ here, just saying hi!

Btw, if anyone here doesn't know exactly who Keir Dullea is - he's DAVE in 2001.

Also, Nick here produced my new short film. So I owe him extra thanks for that. Anyways, best wishes for the film, and everything else. See you in pizza stop!

R.
nickryan
12-18-2006, 02:38 PM
Thanks to all for the fine comments. I really appreciate them. I was expecting more criticism to be honest! The standard of work here can be truly exceptional.


EricM - thanks, and yes it does indeed share a similar feel, and that is down to historical accuracy to a point. It's time and location are shared, but it ends there I think!

JoeBananas - hopefully I can put it up online soon.

Mattmos - only 50 million? http://forums.cgsociety.org/images/icons/icon12.gif

Hey Ruairi, thanks for the kind words, and please find below a visual representation of Keir then and now. I tried to get an image of him as the older man in 2001 but this one is familiar to people...beside one from my own film.

Cheers

Nick

http://www.alonelysky.com/Keir%20then%20and%20now2.jpg
Ruairi
12-18-2006, 03:17 PM
http://www.ruairirobinson.com/temp/Keir.jpg

Here's a couple...
nickryan
12-18-2006, 03:34 PM
Good man yourself!

The makeup on 2001 was pretty accurate (39 years apart 1966-2005!).

Nick
red-cube
12-28-2006, 11:03 AM
Well I was lucky enough to go along to the screening in the IFC in Dublin a while back. Had only seen the trailer before then, and was eager to see the film.
I have to say hats off Mr Ryan. Its two things for sure, (among others), a lovely story and a visual treat.
If you havent seen it try to. Its very much worth it.

Love the website too Nick. Shiny!
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