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smorrissey,

thank you! most people think it's too dark!
:) jenn

that was cool....nice artwork....very creepy monster eye wink...makes me want to buy the product.

CUTE! I relate.

Hanala (williefab videos)
Have you looked at "Got FAT?"

Excellent artist footage.

By far the most artistically rendered.

beautifully executed idea. but I always leave some ideas of my own, like more sound fx & foley! you got the pencil. but no sound when he scratches his, head screams in fright, or goes whew at the end. when he rubs on the loreal, when the black plague recedes etc.
I used to work at a recording studio, so i think about this stuff.

Wha?
Too dark for TV?!
The number one primetime show franchise in America features graphic autopsy footage. The UFC features truly horrific violence and gets huge ratings with men 18-45 (L’Oreal Men’s main marketing demographic, BTW). How the heck is this charming homage to German Expressionism too scary for TV!

holy monkeys this is good. I've never seen a better commercial. If L'Oreal doesn't pick it, I personally will picket their booth in Nordstroms.

It took me more than one viewing to realize that the sketch was the same artist drawn as an older man; this lends to it's re-watchability. Nicely polished - the production qualities added to the music track really emphasize the content/intent.

This is funny and effective. Great work!

If you have a chance, please take a look at my pods.
THE FIGHT OVER IMMIGRATION link
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I think this is brilliant! If that stuff can fix his skin, then it can definitely fix mine. :)

Thanks for the GL on my pod, "Retiring in Exile."

too scary for TV? have people watched TV lately?

Great effort and animation. Too scary for TV.

That was a very cool piece. I really enjoyed the special effects. GL and I hope that it makes it on TV.

I did think that the audio was a little overdone and you might want to consider bumping your levels down a bit. The sound of the pencil is over the top and the climaxing music seems a touch high. (But we all know that they make commercials louder than the rest of TV anyway right!)

Also, take a look at my Pod when you have a chance. I would love to get your feedback. Thanks.

Totally cool, one of the best of these that I have seen. I love pic of the old guy and the hand turning into a sketch. GREENLIGHT!

My doc: link

GL Wow! That is so cool!

Check out Sister Beatrice Explores. Her skin's a little dry lately.

wonderful my dears.

Go Jenn and Daniel, you works of art, you!

Go Jenn and Daniel, you works of art, you!

I love this video especially when the eye pops open! I think it should be on tv!

You never know what Loreal will and won't like. Because this product is for men, I'm going to guess that edgier is better. Regardless it's a really well done piece.

I love it!... 499 times!

bravo!

Hmmm. I'm not sure about how many aspects of the scoring work. If that is the case (that the scores reset), I feel sorry for the kid in our category who's spent countless hours GL'ing every pod, promo and vcam that posts. Besides those in his own category of course. Have you noticed this dynamo? He should run for office! The other day he actually GLit a pod uploaded without audio! "Wow" indeed.
I always give people the benefit of the doubt though. He could've sustained some hearing loss from the faucet in his VCAM. That thing sounds like Niagra.

Jenn, I'm surprised your VCAM isn't rising faster. I understand peoples' thoughts on L'Oreal (believe me, mine involves stripper dust) but I just try to think of a target audience. Considering our market I think horror films and gentlemen's clubs might not be a bad fit. L'Oreal can run yours on the Sci-Fi channel, and bury mine on Spike.

Anyway, as an original supporter, I hope that people rally to your efforts. In my (rarely humble) opinion it is vastly superior to the majority of the VCAMS I've seen in any category.

Keep me posted on your next pod. Good Luck.

good job GL!!!!!

super graphics - great idea - handsome guy!!!

unclear what its saying

wow, is it really the consensus the L'Oreal would not like this? interesting. i mean, i thought it was clear that the lotion was saving this man from the villian...hmmm. i'm surprised a little that the reaction has been so strong about the dark material. thanks for the feedback everyone, i do appreciate it very much!

GL! Unfortunately I have to agree that it is probably not what L'Oreal is going to want... But the video was awesome! My only critical comment on the piece itself is that I wish the time-lapse portions were a little smoother, difficult I know, but if accomplished, it would really push the overall quality of the piece. Great concept, loved the shocking eye opening moment synched up with the music... You could make a horror movie out of this...

Give our XM VCAM a look if you get a chance...
Thanks!

Wow, great special effects and novel idea. Professionally done, but best of all—I like it. GL.

I invite you to take a look at my pod, Spanish Challenge Quiz

great effects and use of music. L'oreal may not like it but I did.

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if you have 6 minutes.

Wow. Great production quality. Great drawing as well. It might not penetrate such a pleasing taste to the viewer though. Perhaps if the beauty of loreal held more time on screen....

Nice

Thank you for stopping by and giving your feedback on the commercial. Please, if you have time, take a look at my pod on Breed Specific Legislation. It has yet to make it to #10 spot. Thanks again! ~ Jenn

Nicely done...it reminded me of Evil Dead 2 a little bit. Great special FX!
Greenlight!

Let me know what you think of my Sony spot. Thanks!

Very imaginative. Scary and fun to watch!

L'oreal, good for you to go after a new, trendy and timely market!

AWESOME!!! Great concept, wonderful effects and what a handsome man! Jenn, you are on your way. Reach for the stars......

Thank you for the well-thought and nicely put feedback. I really love it when producers take the time to really write a critique. However, I disagree with the fundamental core of your argument. :) It's very removed from reality, unless drawings come to life and attack all of us. The subject is skin care, and our actor's skin is attacked but then saved by the skin-care product. Lastly, fear is the motivator behind most advertising and media. No offense meant in this reply- just wanted to give my opinion. :)

Good to see a really unique approach in this VCAM category. Visually very interesting and well executed.

Strategy-wise, I feel like the tone is wrong given the product. Sinister sells if the payoff is light or if the sinisterness is a million miles away from reality. Because you changed the state of his skin... and this is about skin-care... I feel like it's a little too close to home. And you ramp that 'fear' to 10. Still interesting to watch.

Kudos to the drawer... he's got talent!!

Brilliant concept! So well executed and shot. Your editing/effects is really solid all around.
I continue to appreciate your feedback on my pods so if you have a chance and wouldn't mind checking out my new one -- "Acting on a Dream" -- I would really appreciate it. It's about a hollywood actor who directs his first independent film.
many thanks and GL from me.

Amazing production quality!

Excellent..film making. Nice pace. Good build. I liked the music too.

I notice the character is married. Hm. Is that how he happens to have the product in his cabinet?

Good.

a little dark, sure, but deserving of a red light? :)

Love it! Good job!

too dark, the special effects are great.

Nice work, voice over at the end is a little too long. Suggest an edit here. Otherwise nicely done...GL

That's frighteningly effective!

Neghie,
Thank you! I give credit toDavid Norfleet for the scary soundtrack. I imagine L'Oreal may want this VCAM in October for the Halloween ads.

Cool!

Man...awesome graphics, but it was kind of....dark. Little scary even, but you I get the point...and thats the point. GL.

Daniel Heard is the artist, animator, and actor in this commercial. He is also the collaborator on the entire production, so he gets 50% of all its earnings. So, feed a starving artist, won't ya? :)