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Have you ever tried to shoot a "oner"? The idea of telling any kind of story using only a single shot should make your brain hurt. Today we are joined by the filmmakers behind the one shot wonder noir drama "Worm". The whole darn thing is shot from the snorricam angle for goodness sake! 

You can watch this award winning feature film for FREE right here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBr8zfQc-zU&t=2564s

 

Now when you watch that movie, you may be thinking to yourself, "why does that guy look so familiar?" Well it's because the film's writer, director, and star happens to be Andrew Bowser AKA Onyx The Fortuitous. Ring a bell? Maybe "Weird Arby's Guy" will ring it louder. 

 

These guys have been making some really cool stuff for a really long time. It was a huge honor and a genuine blast to have them on the show. 

 

Check out more of their work at any of these sites: 

eye35films.com

youtube.com/bowservids

@Bizarre_states

 

SHOW NOTES:

5:30- Getting the team together

11:30- The story behind “Worm”

16:30- Shooting an entire feature from the Snorecam angle

19:00- “We didn’t plan on black and white”

20:30- Lighting a single shot feature film

23:00- Blocking a single shot feature that covers an entire town

26:30- The whole movie is available to watch for free?!

27:30- The possibility of remaking “Worm” with a full budget

29:30- The dawn of Onyx the Fortuitous (Weird Gamer Guy)

34:30- What’s up next for Onyx? 

37:30- Talking about Bizarre States podcast

41:00- Bringing the team back to Oklahoma

43:00- Bye to Bowser! 

46:00- GAME: Actor’s Worst Nightmare

52:50- Kelly reads a craigslist missed connection

55:00- Plug yo-selves! 

We're kicking off the new year with a bang folks. It's rare to meet someone that has worked on quite as many ginormous movies as Steve Mathis. The guy has over 90 credits to his name, and I guarantee you'd heard of most of them. Here's just a few examples:

Back to the Future

Black Panther

Thor: Ragnarok

Mrs. Doubtfire

Terminator Genysis

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Ender's Game

Jack Reacher

End of Watch

Ted

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

X Men Origins: Wolverine

Moulin Rouge!

Clear and Present Danger

...and much much MUCH more. And for some reason Steve decided to give us an hour of his time to pick his brain about his life working in the film industry and the many stories he has to tell. The coolest part is, Steve lives right here in Oklahoma City. 

 

SHOW NOTES: 

03:00-Meet Steve Mathis, gaffer for every movie ever made (almost)!

06:45- Why does someone like you live in Oklahoma?

12:30- Stumbling into The Squeakqual.

15:00- What exactly is a gaffer?

19:00- Reminiscing about the old days (before walkies).

25:30- Humility and making a living

32:30- A little Sean Connery story

37:00- Working on a Marvel movie (Wolverine, Thor, Black Panther, etc.)

45:00- Working on the Planet of the Apes movies

53:00- Go SEE movies in the theater, dammit!

55:30- The incredible technologies of blockbuster sets.

60:15- Some solid advice for making a living in film.

1:05:30- GAME: Genres- “Back of the Future”

1:10:30- Byeeeeeeee!

What the crap is this podcast about? Listen to this slick trailer that will answer all of your questions and more. 

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It’s easy to think of the film industry as a big overwhelming machine. Its full of countless department heads and thousands upon thousands of dollars worth of gear. But for every Goliath, there is a David with his little sling and a lot of passion. That’s truly the best way to describe Outsiders Productions. A small group of friends that have learned by doing. Not by going to the most expensive film schools and spending millions on their movies; but by creating new things and newer things, refining and polishing their skills to get where they are.

 

You can now see the work these guys do on Season 2 of Play It Loud at www.playitloudshow.com.

 

A note from Brian:

The fact that Adam’s track is missing on this episode kills me, but thanks to some fancy sound wizardry, you can hear the wisdom he brings to the conversation clearly. I will say I considered just not releasing the episode because of the technical issues, but I thought to myself “did you even listen to what Adam and Kenny were talking about? Don’t let your own personal failure keep you from finishing what you started.”

 

I typically enjoy making these episodes as lighthearted and fun as we can, but every once in a while I find myself sharing the studio with folks that just bring incredible wisdom and candor to the conversation. These guys are solid dudes. SOLID dudes. So I hope you enjoy this interview, technical warts and all.

 

I will most definitely have Adam and Kenny on the show again, and we will most definitely have everything working correctly.

 

SHOW NOTES: 

02:30- Getting to know Adam and Kenny!

08:45- The beginnings of the Outsiders.

14:45- Bonding through tribulation.

17:00- Family built through filmmaking.

19:30- Learning to fail better.

24:00- Balancing the dream’s pursuit with family.

27:00- How being a husband and father has changed the game.

37:00- Respecting the time of others and yourself.

46:30- Comparison is the thief of joy.

52:15- The best test of character is the spotlight.

55:45- Some crazy Outsiders shenanigans.

 

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In the second installment of the epic adventure down the rabbit hole of the film industry, Brian sits down with international voice actor, Rachael Messer. She is known for her work with My Little Pony's companion series Midnight Mares and several video games including Warframe, and Heroes of Newerth. Together, they talk about getting started in voice acting, resources for dialects, and the occasional dangers of the overzealous brony. 

Check out her website at www.rachaelmesser.com for more info. 

Taking a look at the basics of performing sketch comedy.

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Musical improv is seriously one of the most baffling things I've ever seen. Whether it's your favorite rapper freestyling or Wayne Brady pulling out a full on song from thin air, improvising lyrics, melodies, and harmonies takes some serious skill. 

Or does it? 

Today we’re talking to Kendan Lacy and Kyle Gossett of OKC Improv! In previous episodes, we’ve touched on basic improv stuff and played plenty of short form games similar to who’s line is it anyway. Today we’re taking what we have learned and expanding on it to performing musical improv. Can you come up with lyrics off the top of your head? Can you go with the flow and sing a full on duet that neither of you have heard before? Kendan and Kyle pull back the veil and reveal the secrets behind the magic. 

Disclaimer: We had an issue with one of the mics that we didn’t catch until after the interview. So we apologize in advance for it not sounding the best it could have been. Argh. Technology is frustrating sometimes. 

SHOW NOTES:

02:35- Lauren Belflower(Susan from The Bra’d Squad) is guest cohost today!

04:35- Welcome Kyle Gossett and Kendan Lacy from OKC Improv

07:15- Improv teaches you great social skills 

14:35- Revisiting the rules of improv (yes and, no judgements, listen, etc.)

19:35- What is a “gift”?

27:05- Introduction to musical improv

33:05- Short form musical improv games

35:35- Brian and Lauren attempt game: “Sad, Sadder, Saddest”

39:50- Short form game: “Compilation Album”

44:50- Creating an ensemble with harmonies on the fly

51:05- See one of Kyle and Kendan’s shows! 

 

LINKS: 

https://www.facebook.com/bitsingmusical/

www.okcimprov.com

www.patreon.com/okieshowshow

 

 

SPONSORED BY: THE FILM PRODUCERS CONFERENCE AT MOORE NORMAN TECHNOLOGY CENTER 

When: Oct. 19 & 20

To sign up:www.mntc.edu/short-term-classes/film-producer-conference or call to enroll at 405-801-5000

SPONSORED BY: THE FILM PRODUCERS CONFERENCE AT MOORE NORMAN TECHNOLOGY CENTER 

When: Oct. 19 & 20

To sign up: www.mntc.edu/short-term-classes/film-producer-conference or call to enroll at 405-801-5000

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