Absolutely incredible work dude ⚡ You continue to amaze me with how much high quality stuff you keep putting out there on such a consistent basis. Absolutely love the editing in this especially 🖤
Yooooh! The big man himself, what a treat!!! Thanks brother, these gestures really mean the world to me. Working with you has revolutionised my thinking and my work has only gotten better since we started hanging out. Thanks for your great support, I'm super excited to see what you have in store for 2025 :)
Goosebumps!!! This is one of the best short films ever! Sheeeeeshhhhh, so powerful! The angles, shots, lighting, script, and story-everything is just perfect!!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us!
Beautiful. Just Beautiful. Absolutely Beautiful. Left me with goosebumps all over. From the story, to framing of the shots, to the camera angles, to the lightinggggggggggggg...everything on point. WOW, am short of breath! What a masterpiece. Jacques, you are such an inspiration. Please, I hope I would not be asking for too much If I ask too see a sequel of this film?
I watched the behind-the-scenes first and was already blown away, but seeing the final product? It’s nothing short of an emotional masterpiece come to life. Truly incredible. well done!
Yussou thanks André, really appreciate it! I love the freedom that comes with these short films, makes me feel like a child again, where anything is possible!
Jacques you nailed the sound here, well done. The moving scenes from the outside is also great, I've seen so many movies where it always feel like either the car is going to slow or fast compared to the visuals outside. Excellent.
Sooo happy to hear that, thanks mate! I really can't take any credit for the sound. Post was done by my friend Harm from ZING AUDIO www.zing-audio.com He is AMAZING!
Jacques Crafford, your work is a true masterpiece and a constant source of inspiration. You've motivated me to push my creative boundaries and pursue filmmaking with passion and purpose!" 😊 Thank you ❤
I am speechless. The story is above all the cinematography and production of your short film and is superb craftsmanship. I aspire to reach this level of creativity in my films.
Hi Jaques ! Great emotional / psychological script and acting you directed here and what an amazing virtual production behind the scenes !! Great shots, lighting and editing too! Bravo! I was wondered how you made it look so clean and stable with excellent audio... the studio helps and rendered totally realistically ! Real cinematic and well done! Wishing you a fulfilling new-year in 2025 ! Best, Mike
Thank you so much Mike, your words are a real encouragement to me! I will break the production down in the BTS as best I can but we used quite a bit of lights to create this picture :) Thanks for the well wishes, hope you have an epic year also!!!
@jacques_crafford yes I did enjoy it, its amazing 🙌 The story line, composition, camera angles and graphic ,set ups and fake background 😅🤣 wow this is amazing❣
LOVED this. Well done, Jaques. Beautiful and simple story. Gorgeously shot. Also had LOST vibes, which I personally adore. All in 3 mins? I'm inspired.
I love the story. ❤ Some people fear AI video but is just another tool that will allow independent filmakers to create awesome fantasy and scifi environments that were once the purview of big studios alone. The future is in fact the merging of AI video as in characters and landscapes with live action flesh and blood actors as some independent filmakers are already doing.
Thanks mate. I'm keen to see where AI is going. I think the potential is big but not sure if it will ever replace true authentic emotion coming from these actors as they draw from real experiences.
@jacques_crafford hence my point that the future lies in the combination of AI video with live action flesh and blood actors because as you pointed out it will never become a replacement but a tool just like CGI has been for over a decade.
Jis, skitterend ou maat! Ou Kara was saam met my skool en ons het heerlik saam met Pieter-hulle saam gewerk aan 'n aanlyn TV kanaal so paar jaar terug. Amazing om te sien hoe almal groei! Roerende verhaal yster!
Jacobus! Bra yus... eks altyd super dankbaar vir terugvoer van jou af! Regtigwaar dit beteken so baie vir my. Dankie vir jou ondersteuning deur die jare. Jy was een van die eerstes wat my destyds inspire het om dit voltyds te pursue en ek sal dit altyd onthou. Hoop ons kan iets saam doen op 'n stadium!
Haha, I genuinely decided to do this because you asked for it so glad you got to see it brother! I've been shying away from dialogue because it can quickly go south with bad acting and it also gets expensive but your comment challenged me out of my comfort zone!
Thanks brother, that is honestly the most important thing I want to hear. If you felt something with the message, then I have succeeded! Thanks for the support :)
@ Great job!🔥 The most important part is learning,👍🏼 and I’m really happy you’re sharing your first steps. Unlike me, you’re not chasing perfection, as your work is already perfect-that’s so inspiring!🔥🙏🏼😅
Always happy to watch your videos. Great story, great performance great editing. My only critique will be the aperture is too wide open for the interior shots. It blurs the background too much
Thanks Miano! I'm always open for some constructive criticism and I really appreciate that you first acknowledged the good. There are 2 reasons why I shot wide open: 1. If the LED screen is too much in focus it starts to feel fake quickly. 2. I didn't have enough time to setup all the lights to shoot deeper since we did the entire film in 8 hours.
its dangerous for a passenger and driver while driving not wearing their safety seat belt other than that nice work and love what you do, its incredible stuff
Can I ask you a question? Why you use close shot in the beginning of the film? Why not long shot or sound design in black? Of course you are great filmmaker. I just want to know your perspective.
Thanks brother! That's a good question. To be 100% honest, we didn't have the time or resources to film a longshot in a real city. We shot the entire film in 8 hours (that's how long we had the studio for). I opted for the close-up because it was a good way to start and end the film.
@jacques_crafford Thanks for your explanation. This question came to me because when I watch movies, they usually start the movie or sequence with a long shot. It seems like there's some kind of rule for it. And I'm curious to know the reason for your decision.
Absolutely incredible work dude ⚡ You continue to amaze me with how much high quality stuff you keep putting out there on such a consistent basis. Absolutely love the editing in this especially 🖤
Yooooh! The big man himself, what a treat!!! Thanks brother, these gestures really mean the world to me. Working with you has revolutionised my thinking and my work has only gotten better since we started hanging out. Thanks for your great support, I'm super excited to see what you have in store for 2025 :)
Amazing work. Everything was topnotch. Acting, videography, sound, lighting, plot. All of it !
Goosebumps!!! This is one of the best short films ever! Sheeeeeshhhhh, so powerful! The angles, shots, lighting, script, and story-everything is just perfect!!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us!
Wow, thank you so much for your kind words Lester. It's a real encouragement to me!!!
The sound design too. Really perfect, I can tell Alot was put into it. Just incredibly amazing
Beautiful. Just Beautiful. Absolutely Beautiful. Left me with goosebumps all over. From the story, to framing of the shots, to the camera angles, to the lightinggggggggggggg...everything on point. WOW, am short of breath! What a masterpiece. Jacques, you are such an inspiration. Please, I hope I would not be asking for too much If I ask too see a sequel of this film?
Move over Hollywood!! Congratulations on this flawless production brother.
Yoooh thanks so much David, really means a lot to me! I hope to do more of these, I really enjoyed filming and editing this!!!
I watched the behind-the-scenes first and was already blown away, but seeing the final product? It’s nothing short of an emotional masterpiece come to life. Truly incredible. well done!
Epic story, Jacques! 🤩🙌 I really loved the emotion and depth captured in such a short timeframe.
This was one of the best if not the best short films I‘ve ever seen. What a story, great colors and filmmaking overall. GENIUS!
Mate! THANK YOU! That means so much to me. Really appreciate your kind words!
Great work. Acting. Cinematography. Grade. Sound. Direction. And Ryan Reynolds would be proud of the script :)
Great cinematography.
Wow actually gave me goosebumps, thankyou for an amazing short film it has brightened my day.
So nice mate. this is so cool. Love the story. looking forward for BTS✌️
Throbing fits of emotiional tension. Love the acting, setting, story and cinematogrphy.
Love your work sir
I’m really impressed !! Knowing this was shot with the Sony fx3 !! Nice work !!
What is wrong with fx3?
@@viktordmitriev8778 ain't none wrong with it, i'm just discovering it !
Thank you so much, the FX3 is really something special!
@@jacques_craffordfacts,it’s low light capacity and sharp autofocus is just another level ..did you shot this on SLog3?
Positive story I like it, camera is amazing no unnecessary movements just pure simple thing Kudos to you Jacques as always.
Thank you my friend, that's all I wanted. No distractions just a feel good story!
Alway love seeing your work Jacques! The playing around with time loops creates an infinite possibility feel and that is magic! Well done!
Yussou thanks André, really appreciate it! I love the freedom that comes with these short films, makes me feel like a child again, where anything is possible!
i thought this was great and the virtual set was good well done
check out my channel here if u guys like cinematic videos, we'll be making more cinematic short films and videos like this
Thanks Stephen, I really appreciate it. I know there are some areas where it can be improved but I'm happy with the overall outcome :)
maaaan ohhh man...!!!! I Love using this camera and when I see stuff like this I get excited even more great job champ
The idea and the script are truly captivating. The shots are magnificent.
I love this camera, it's so versatile and high-performing.
Thanks brother, makes me so happy to hear this!
What a powerful short-story. 💯✨
well done
Yeeew thanks guys, really happy to hear you liked it!
AMAZING!!!!!
net so cool soos die bts video!!!
What a masterpiece. incredible work. the fact this was all shot on a set with this much perfect execution is mind blowing. need BTS asap 😀
Thanks brother, that's a huge compliment! We did everything in 8 hours. Can't wait to share the BTS with you :)
Jacques you nailed the sound here, well done. The moving scenes from the outside is also great, I've seen so many movies where it always feel like either the car is going to slow or fast compared to the visuals outside. Excellent.
Sooo happy to hear that, thanks mate! I really can't take any credit for the sound. Post was done by my friend Harm from ZING AUDIO www.zing-audio.com He is AMAZING!
I love seeing other locals doing amazing things! This was an amazing video. Congratulations to everyone involved. 😊
Thanks Morne, a bit of local support always goes a LONG WAY on here! Really appreciate it 🇿🇦
Your work never fails to inspire! Truly beautiful, cannot wait for the behind the scenes of this!
Brother, THANK YOU! That's a big compliment coming from someone like you. I genuinely hope that we get to work together this year!!!
Wow, just wow. That was absolutely brilliant. Can’t wait for the BTS for this 🎉
Thanks brother, so happy you like it! Looking forward to sharing the BTS :)
From top to bottom excellence 👍
Yaay thanks Tony, that makes me happy! Appreciate you taking the time to write this :)
Jacques Crafford, your work is a true masterpiece and a constant source of inspiration. You've motivated me to push my creative boundaries and pursue filmmaking with passion and purpose!" 😊 Thank you ❤
This was really good! Your lead actors were exceptional 👌
Thanks Jermaine, I'm sure they will really appreciate this. I'm so happy I feel like I chose the right ones and they smashed the performance :)
Super dope!!! Standing ovation
I am speechless. The story is above all the cinematography and production of your short film and is superb craftsmanship. I aspire to reach this level of creativity in my films.
Thanks Erik, that's a huge compliment and I really appreciate you taking the time to write this!
This was so powerful bro! The story, the cinematography, the sound design...all I can say is...message received!
Thanks brother, that means so much to me! I'm new to Virtual Production but I learned a ton!
Well done Jacques.. great short film. Thanks for sharing this!
Thanks mate, appreciate you taking the time to write this!
Glory to God, so powerful! Well done.
Hi Jaques ! Great emotional / psychological script and acting you directed here and what an amazing virtual production behind the scenes !! Great shots, lighting and editing too! Bravo! I was wondered how you made it look so clean and stable with excellent audio... the studio helps and rendered totally realistically ! Real cinematic and well done! Wishing you a fulfilling new-year in 2025 ! Best, Mike
Thank you so much Mike, your words are a real encouragement to me! I will break the production down in the BTS as best I can but we used quite a bit of lights to create this picture :) Thanks for the well wishes, hope you have an epic year also!!!
Spectacular Rated 7/10👌👌
I've just started watching the video and I already feel it epic short film. Wow ❤
Aaah thanks, hope you enjoyed it!
@jacques_crafford yes I did enjoy it, its amazing 🙌
The story line, composition, camera angles and graphic ,set ups and fake background 😅🤣 wow this is amazing❣
Man, this got me.❤ It’s so easy to get lost in the chaos, that small shift in perspective is all we need 🙏✨ Thank you!
Aaah man, that makes me so happy! If what we made only touched you in this way, it was worth it for me :)
this is really cool, can you share what lens you used?
WOW
Looking forward to see the behind the scenes. I think seeing how you worked and spoke with the actors would be awesome. Thanks for sharing 🤍
Thanks Anton! Can't wait to share the BTS. I don't have any soundbites of me working with the actors, maybe next time I will record that!!!
LOVED this. Well done, Jaques. Beautiful and simple story. Gorgeously shot. Also had LOST vibes, which I personally adore. All in 3 mins? I'm inspired.
Scott! Brother that's a HUGE compliment. I was so inspired by your recent short, thanks for taking the time to comment, it's a great encouragement :)
@jacques_crafford means a lot, man. 🙏 Keep creating. I'm here for it
Amazing as always!! Great Job!!! Respect 🖤🎥
Brother! THANK YOU! As always, super grateful for your support!
This is incredible!!
I didn't understand the story, but I did watch early in the morning lol..cant wait to see BTS
Wow. So good!
Excellent job. This was powerful.
Thanks Nathan, so grateful for your support!
Fantastic, cannot wait for the BTS. kudos man!
Thanks mate, cant wait to share with you! Next week :)
Share behind the scenes like lightning script and artist ..etc ❤❤❤
Excellent, congratulations to the whole team
Thank you so much! It was a team effort indeed :)
Wow, just amazing!
Love it
woww
Masterpiece 👌, waiting for the BTS.
Thanks Q, can't wait to share with you!
my god that was amazing!
That was so impactful ! Can't wait to see the BTS
Thanks bro, BTS should be up next week!
Beautiful work ! wow
Love it!! Amazing work🔥👏🏼😃
YEEEEW thanks John, wish you could join us! Pumped about our next one :)
The best
Great Message!!! Beautifully Shot!!!
Thanks William! Really happy to hear that :)
Totally loved it 😊
Thanks Faisal!
That was really moving
Thanks bro, so happy to hear that!
I love the story. ❤
Some people fear AI video but is just another tool that will allow independent filmakers to create awesome fantasy and scifi environments that were once the purview of big studios alone. The future is in fact the merging of AI video as in characters and landscapes with live action flesh and blood actors as some independent filmakers are already doing.
Thanks mate. I'm keen to see where AI is going. I think the potential is big but not sure if it will ever replace true authentic emotion coming from these actors as they draw from real experiences.
@jacques_crafford hence my point that the future lies in the combination of AI video with live action flesh and blood actors because as you pointed out it will never become a replacement but a tool just like CGI has been for over a decade.
@@RoyCyberPunk totally sorry I misread your message, you are 100% right, just like that!
This is so amazing, the suspense and the storyline is crazy
Thanks mate, really happy to hear that you like it!
Good actor performance and you also did a great job Jacques 👏 best cinematic greetings from germany my friend 🎥
Thanks brother, that means the world to me! Always scary when you start using Dialogue but I feel like the actors smashed it :)
Beautiful work man. Fantastic!
Thanks Stu, always grateful for your support!
Jis, skitterend ou maat! Ou Kara was saam met my skool en ons het heerlik saam met Pieter-hulle saam gewerk aan 'n aanlyn TV kanaal so paar jaar terug. Amazing om te sien hoe almal groei! Roerende verhaal yster!
Jacobus! Bra yus... eks altyd super dankbaar vir terugvoer van jou af! Regtigwaar dit beteken so baie vir my. Dankie vir jou ondersteuning deur die jare. Jy was een van die eerstes wat my destyds inspire het om dit voltyds te pursue en ek sal dit altyd onthou. Hoop ons kan iets saam doen op 'n stadium!
@jacques_crafford Jis yster! Seën vir jou! Baie dankie vir jou ongelooflike woorde! Sien uit na nog baie amazing stuff van jou!
This is crazy 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks bro, much appreciated!
Excellent, Congrats!
Thanks Oraine! Grateful for your support
Heyy you granted my wish from four months ago! Thanks Jacques! Great work!
Haha, I genuinely decided to do this because you asked for it so glad you got to see it brother! I've been shying away from dialogue because it can quickly go south with bad acting and it also gets expensive but your comment challenged me out of my comfort zone!
@ omg wow. I'm so happy you went for it. That's amazing you pushed your comfort zone!
Well done brother. I don't know, the messages in 3:38 hit me so bad. Keep going anyway.
Thanks brother, that is honestly the most important thing I want to hear. If you felt something with the message, then I have succeeded! Thanks for the support :)
omg goosebumps! great work
Thanks that means so much to me!
I love this masterpiece sir…
I’m a young filmmaker hoping one day I’ll work with you 🤗
Thanks Gabby, you are most kind! Hope your journey unfolds into something beautiful :)
@ thank you so much
Great work!!! 👏👏👏
Thank you so much!
woww just wowww
Thanks Raja, much appreciated!
absolutely beautiful
Thanks brother, super grateful for your support!
perfect grade
Yeeew that's what I wanted to hear! Thanks man, means a lot :)
you inspire me to create cant wait for the breakdown please post it now!!! lol just kidding bro and happy new year
Thank you my brother, means a lot coming from someone with your talent 🇿🇦 Happy New Year to you also, looking forward to sharing the BTS!
Jis bra, dis regtig amazing 👌🏻
Dankie bra, waardeer dit so baie!
Wow amazing dp, good story too !
Thanks, you are most kind! Greatly appreciate your support :)
This is amaizing. I want to see the behind the scenes.
Thanks bro, cant wait to share with you!
Great work
Thank you so much Anastasia!
OOOK THANKS GUYS, Now evrybody is waiting for a BTS , IF IT WAS A GREEN SCREEN OR SOMETHING ELSE
Awesome visual🔥
Is the backgrounds was led?
Thanks mate! Yes it is :) It was my first time, not perfect but I learned sooo much!
@ Great job!🔥
The most important part is learning,👍🏼
and I’m really happy you’re sharing your first steps. Unlike me, you’re not chasing perfection, as your work is already perfect-that’s so inspiring!🔥🙏🏼😅
Always happy to watch your videos. Great story, great performance great editing. My only critique will be the aperture is too wide open for the interior shots. It blurs the background too much
Thanks Miano! I'm always open for some constructive criticism and I really appreciate that you first acknowledged the good. There are 2 reasons why I shot wide open: 1. If the LED screen is too much in focus it starts to feel fake quickly. 2. I didn't have enough time to setup all the lights to shoot deeper since we did the entire film in 8 hours.
@@jacques_crafford Now I understand your choices. Keep up the great work!
How is this soo freakin good man
Maaan that makes me so happy to hear that you like it, thank you!
Stunning!
Thank you so much! Happy to have your support!
Amazing work J
Thanks Gabriel!
I’m waiting for the bts !
Next week mate :)
What a way to start the 2025! 🔥🔥 🔥
Thanks bro, it really feels like kicking off on a high!!!
@@jacques_crafford Absolutely! Eagerly and patiently waiting for the BTS breakdown
its dangerous for a passenger and driver while driving not wearing their safety seat belt
other than that nice work and love what you do, its incredible stuff
Great work 👏 👍🏻 👌 💪 🙌
Thank you so much!
Can I ask you a question? Why you use close shot in the beginning of the film? Why not long shot or sound design in black? Of course you are great filmmaker. I just want to know your perspective.
Thanks brother! That's a good question. To be 100% honest, we didn't have the time or resources to film a longshot in a real city. We shot the entire film in 8 hours (that's how long we had the studio for). I opted for the close-up because it was a good way to start and end the film.
@jacques_crafford Thanks for your explanation. This question came to me because when I watch movies, they usually start the movie or sequence with a long shot. It seems like there's some kind of rule for it. And I'm curious to know the reason for your decision.
Awesome...
Thank you so much!
Reynardt looks like my cousin Christo 😅 Nice short! The story makes me feel like "LOST" meets "The Adam Project".
Haha what are the odds! Bra thanks, really appreciate it. I'm going to focus on pieces like this more in the future.
Nice! It's great so see more narrative stuff. Looking forward to it!
I am not crying.
Haha, that's all I wanted to hear. I had tears in my eyes while filming (true story).
Excellent performance great keep it up I'm from India bangalore
Thanks Vijay, appreciate the kind words!
Very Nice!
Yay thanks brother!
BEHIND THE SCENES pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Yeeeew incoming! Next week :)
Wow
Thanks Robert!