The Monk
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Watch our other work on http://www.mavifilm.com/
Actor Credits:
The monk: George Chang
The Hindu girl: Oma Ramlakhan
Production Credits:
Written, produced and directed by: Bora Aytun
Original music: J. Scott Zeiter
3D modeling and animation: Murat Aytun
Editing and compositing: Bora Aytun
Many thanks to:
George Chang for being such a good sport and his sharp talent for comedy;
Chris Redfern for enduring freezing weather just to hold up the reflector;
David and Dan Levine for letting me use their office space for many Blue Screen evenings, and being so supportive.
MANY THANKS TO everyone who supported this little production; by way of encouragement, patience, offerings of help and time and of course, Green Lights!
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vitamindevo
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HAHAHAHAHA brilliant, although who really cares about the car, its funny as hell.
- 3 years ago
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vitamindevo
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freqnasty
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Kinda cliched now after all the Tarantino kung fu spoofs etc .If it were a Christian spoof it would be tired already and even the asian monk has been done already many times before in asian campaigns.
Advertisers trying to attach emotional values to lumps of plastic and metal by spelling it out like this is almost old school these days. I did like the Indian woman in in the car with the Chinese monk. A bit of forbidden mixed racial car sex never goes amiss in a car campaign.
It's well executed (how can it not be these days with prosumer HD/PC's/finalcut etc) but ultimately uninspired. And I like toyota cars. - 4 years ago
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freqnasty
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seattleuntimely
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Great use of Green Screen and location footage. My only advice is that the end gets a bit frantic, maybe the girl is unnecessary? Otherwise, great pod. GL.
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seattleuntimely
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bsundancer
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Hilarious v-cam. Great production value. GL
I can't believe this is not on Tv yet, what's going on? - 4 years ago
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bsundancer
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m444
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Excellent - very endearing -
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m444
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skyhangar15
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Shot very well. Good decision to have the keys in his hand at the end. It was fast paced so it didn't feel like 57 seconds.
See how I spend my 57 seconds link advertising
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skyhangar15
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jrm217
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awesome job!
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jrm217
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Rednaxela
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that was all around great. did not feel like 57 seconds. mark your calendars, it's going to air. please see my latest animated VCAM for XM radio.
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Rednaxela
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Refractor
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Good karma.
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Refractor
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journalist_pal
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short and good pod GL
plz check ut my pod
Among the graves
link - 4 years ago
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journalist_pal
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jvideo
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well done sir! i suppose a GL is moot at this point.
Great sound!We just finished a Prius VCAM. not as polished as yours, but would love your thoughts.
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jvideo
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michaelinsane
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I love the concept! It was a very fun project. Question, how did you get the native 16:9 to come out after videoegg got a hold of it???
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michaelinsane
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soutzoukaki
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too...overused idea
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soutzoukaki
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williefab
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GL! And thanks for what you wrote about "CODEPENDENCY, What IS it?" and "GOT FAT? Dangers that lurk..." Yeah, humor's how I like to learn.
And, I just uploaded a new one "Computers Kill?" (your neck and back), and how to not become a hunchbacked surfer!" Hope "they" ok it.
If not, all my stuff --blogs too-- are at www.hanala.podcastpeople.com -- c'mon up and see me sometime.
oxo to Phillie! Go EAGLES!
Hanala -- williefab videos
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williefab
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ViewStreet
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Interesting Editing- very playful! Greenlight!
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ViewStreet
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andyco
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Yup. The glitter issue needs resolution. Thanks again for your advice. We're taking it.
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andyco
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damagedfilms
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GL! great job. very funny!
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damagedfilms
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andyco
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We worried about the glitter too. Even CGed some! We think it's obvious when you view it full resolution, but we're biased. Think it'd be too much for L'Oreal if we dubbed in "stripper dust!"?
Check a less compressed version: www.bluegroup.tv/lixo/loreal.mov
Thanks for your comment... We think you might be right on.
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andyco
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andyco
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No, I missed your comments somehow. Thanks for the GL though. My favorite line from this is "Okay, whatever." Makes me giggle.
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andyco
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DavidGeorge
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GL Very clever and well executed.
Check out Sister Beatrice Explores. She doesn't drive.
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DavidGeorge
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andyco
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Nice ad! Looks great, strong thoughtfully executed concept, but I really appreciate your attention to sound.
I've noticed that we have similar criticisms on other vcams. Wouldn't mind reading your thoughts on my VCAM if you have 30 seconds.
Look forward to seeing your ad on TV. Good job.
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andyco
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Crank_Design
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I laugh each time I see this...it just doesn't get old.
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Crank_Design
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DaveToon
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Great job. Original and funny!
GL.
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DaveToon
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MAINEYANKEESFAN
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Pretty good but not a huge fan. I still thing XM Makes Me Money is much better! Sorry!
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MAINEYANKEESFAN
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mrgee61
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Of course GL, no doubt.
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mrgee61
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jennadorn
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Very inventive and well executed. Some cuts could be tighter but that's just a minor detail with a commercial that is truly good!!
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jennadorn
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toenexx
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Funny, keep up the good work. Check out my L'Oreal commercial and tell me what you guys think.
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toenexx
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Kwarner
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Very funny and creative! Finally something that doesn't scream "buy buy buy me because I'm pretty!" = GL from me.
When you have a moment, please take a look at my first uploaded pod; Susan Cagle, and let me know what you think. Thanks!
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Kwarner
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amylou
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Fun and entertaining. My Alms Giving pod is also about monks. I'd appreciate your comments if you get a chance to watch it.
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amylou
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DBP
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Clever and funny, very effective
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DBP
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videogeek
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amazing. well done. gl.
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videogeek
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jensenjw
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Hi, I wanted to share with you my latest pod Give Em Belle!. It's about a young politician struggling in a local election in Florida. You saw my last pod and had good comments for me, so I thought you'd be interested. Thanks a bunch... looking forward to any comments you've got...
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jensenjw
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IronMegabyte
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Wow. This is a full on commercial production with great art direction, elaborate sets and complex camera movements. (Or is that just really amazing green screen?) Well done.
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IronMegabyte
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BreadandCircus
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I liked it.....very nice.
CHeck out my pod on bike recycling.
link
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BreadandCircus
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chrispmonkey
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This ad was fantastically put together. For a second I thought it was already on tv lol. I cant wait to see it air!!!
Green Light!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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If you have time could you check out my VC2 ad for L'Oreal, its called "Old to Young" please give me suggestions on making it better and please give it a GL. Thanks. - 4 years ago
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chrispmonkey
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pantazonia
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I wish I could give you another GL on this VCAM. It is really great! Congrats for reaching the top of the board. Looking forward to seeing new productions from you in the near future.
When you get a chance, please check out my latest pod BIG BUGS , and let me know what you think about this reverse perspective on the world. Thanks!
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pantazonia
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merritt
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This is great. The effects supported a good concept and the end when she has the keys in her hand was adorable.
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merritt
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lathe
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That was fun. Great chroma key and backgrounds (and story of course). GL
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lathe
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Commodore42
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loved it!
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Commodore42
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cheetacofilms
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creative. You did a lot of work on it.
Also, it's great you gave the actors and your productions staff credit on your piece. Kudos! - 5 years ago
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cheetacofilms
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cheetacofilms
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creative. You did a lot of work on it.
Also, it's great you gave the actors credit on your piece. Kudos! - 5 years ago
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cheetacofilms
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catafilm
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bias prejucie
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catafilm
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DBP
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good sense of humor. Used green screen? Didn't have to.
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DBP
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blando3
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Nice work and cool green screen work. GL!
Check out my Sony VCAM if you have a minute...thanks!
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blando3
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titus
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That was fun. GL.
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titus
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annaclouds
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hope you can keep the score sky high...good job ^~^
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annaclouds
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jentenma
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Very good!
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jentenma
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ZanvanCole
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great piece...lol. GL
let me know what you think of my "B-Green"
thanks
Zan
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ZanvanCole
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Katotoy
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This is really good!
I don't think it mocks the religion itself or is being disrespectful in any way to Buddhists. I never heard anybody crying disrespect when its a priest or a nun that's parodied. This one's a Sister Act with a Buddhist twist.
Oh, I almost forgot... GL...
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Katotoy
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mavifilm
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Vervalicious,
Au contraire: This particular Monk fails to connect with Buddhism. This is why his master is giving him a last chance to pull it together or leave the Monastery. It's the Western desires that veer him off the path to enlightenment.
On the other hand, you may have a point. This misunderstanding (or lack of clarity on my part) may be the reason why it's not picked for TV.
Thank you for your feedback! - 5 years ago
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mavifilm
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vervalicious
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This absolutely mocks the religion of Buddhism. I'm not Buddhist, but I feel this is very disrespectful to those who are. Those who are amused by this should check their isms.
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vervalicious
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oneal5643
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ok, best one ive seen!.......G/L- -
...If you get a minute - please review: link - 5 years ago
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oneal5643
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abzi
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thanx :]
yh its the simlish version of doncha loldobba webbi jugga wugg na loi chi :P
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abzi
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LordZanto
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It makes want to buy that car!
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LordZanto
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abzi
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i can just imagine turning on the tv and this coming on!
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abzi
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jakewittman
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So funny, that was awesome, great production value, executed very well. gl man
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jakewittman
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DLVP
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That was extremely well done! Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing more good stuff come from you... If you get a chance check out my VCAM and let me know what you think... This is my first attempt... Thanks!
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DLVP
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AERE
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Very entertaining! Wish all commercials on TV would fall into the same category - then, non even a minute of "TV time" would be considered waisted. Originality keeps mind sharp and tuned; laugh makes life easier!
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AERE
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weskandel
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Did this get picked up for TV? GL.
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weskandel
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jensenjw
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LOL. Bizarre concept, but way funny and unique!
Great compositing work... GL for originality
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jensenjw
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Bane82
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HA HA! classic! nicely done! I am so jealous, you did a heck of a green screen job, something I still have to work on, but still, A+ and a GL from me!
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Bane82
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mavifilm
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Trevor, the Indian girl is there for the same reasons as he is. They simply meet where their hearts are.
Thank you all for your comments and GLs! Great to see we share a common sense of humor!
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mavifilm
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trevorw
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yeah. funny. GL. However, why is an Indian girl in the car with a Budhist monk?
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trevorw
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Serdar
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Merhaba Mavifilm ...
I would very much appreciate a GL now that this is up on the UK Current web site (i.e. where I live!).
link
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Serdar
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Serdar
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Merhaba Mavifilm ...
I would very much appreciate a GL now that this is up on the UK Current web site (i.e. where I live!).
link
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Serdar
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Kristinas
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Mavi Fiim I really Love this AD. You are so funnee. Everything works about this. It a nice build up to the Toyota. Keep up the good work and I look forward to more films from U.
Peace Out
Kristina
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Kristinas
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kendallfresh
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this is rad...really made me a laugh. clever. GL from kendallfresh! woo hoo!
check out my doc, 'the big brother show.' let me know what you think!
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kendallfresh
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mamina
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Great work, clever and funny! GL
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mamina
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usumacinta
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The use of culture with a "funny" twist It is been done before. I not sure I like that idea but you did executed very professional. GL for hard work!
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usumacinta
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ghostdragoon
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it was kool something funny
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ghostdragoon
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UnderDaMoon
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That was pretty nutty,I just didn,t like the end
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UnderDaMoon
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UnderDaMoon
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That was pretty nutty,I just didn,t like the end
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UnderDaMoon
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missy74
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That was great, if I had a favorite monk he definately would be my hero mon
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missy74
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firstlight
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Have a look at my documentary
Testimony
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firstlight
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migsono
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This will definately get on tv.. very very very funny. Your timing is great.. comercials have a fast whip to them and few producers trying to make ads have figured this out.. good job!!! gl..
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migsono
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iris420
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I thought this one was funny!
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iris420
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kornei
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This is Great!
Thank You Toyota
Let me know - 5 years ago
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kornei
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Glimmer
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Tastefully humerous! I left this one smiling inside!
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Glimmer
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canofmeatfilm
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Mavi,
Yor sense of humor and professionalism will take you far. I'm not familiar with the HV 10, but your video, and rendering are awesome. I remembered that you enjoyed my last Network Promo, and had some great , constructive commentary. Check out the new one: "Where To?"
regards, Can of Meat Film
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canofmeatfilm
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badkitty
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Well, I loved it, but I've spent time in a Tibetan Center...
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badkitty
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jengo
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Thanks for your comments and green light on my mobile pod. This V-cam is great. Really well done! Definitely a green light from me.
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jengo
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bacala
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funny and cute! :)
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bacala
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Jason_Boone
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Hahaha. Brilliant! Absolutely perfect. I especially love the opening shot. And the master's voice is great. Excellent job! And thanks for checking out my video. I appreciate the feedback. Good luck with this.
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Jason_Boone
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rishi1020
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Great stuff!!
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rishi1020
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bingko
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Oh dear mother, this is hilarious! I really enjoy the sound design the most, especially the drawn out "corroooolla" mantra. GL
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bingko
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davje67
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very pro! fabulous writing and great acting...funny stuff! toyota will be calling!
thanks for your GL...i've been e-mailing the currents support team about the audio glitches on my promos. i'm not sure what's going on, but i don't think i can do anything to fix it on my side of things. any ideas? take care! - 5 years ago
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davje67
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DelWeston
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Great job, looks like something you'd already see on air. Wake up Toyota
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DelWeston
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thespecialk
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Thanks for you comment! WK is exactly to witness street art as it happens, since it is a process that takes place sort of in a secretive way ....anyways your add is great, i see it on air. very funny, i enjoy it. GL
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thespecialk
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SuperdoLL
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Hahaha.... GL from me ~
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SuperdoLL
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confuzioncity
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This is awesome!!!!
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confuzioncity
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zrink
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It has a zany, European feel to it. Very fun to watch and I hope it gets on the air.
Thanks for the comments on my mobile pod BTW.
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zrink
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MissIchigo
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I love it.
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MissIchigo
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The_Judge
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Good for television, it is fresh, well graceful fact and moderate handling of effects. My GL!
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The_Judge
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eleni
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very funny, nicely done. the opening "whatever" is one of the funniest things I have seen in a while. congrats on your GLs they really seem to be piling on your harmonious monk. cheers for the GL too on my green music. - eleni
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eleni
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mavifilm
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Thank you all for your wonderful comments! I'm glad so many is enjoying our humor!
Kidneyshapedheart, the sound being off key is a tribute to old Kung-Fu flicks dubbed for the Western audience. We tried quite a few takes before it looked right :)
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mavifilm
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Yesenia78
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very funny. well done. congrats!
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Yesenia78
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kidneyshapedheart
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The sound is off sync, but other than that IMPRESSIVE!
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kidneyshapedheart
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RonDeVue
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gotta go over the top, extremely well done! GL
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RonDeVue
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sevee
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Fantastic job Spunky man... It was a great theme and you all ova.. Loved it... Definately a greenlight, keep up the great work..
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sevee
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ethnobot
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Brilliant! Hilarious concept and beautifully delivered. Keep it up! I could easily see this one on TV!
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ethnobot