David J. Soto: Animator, author and voice artist in Tucson, Arizona.

I have finally started posting my episodes to The Bell Dimension, Part I at cine-machine.com

If you are interested in working with us on this project, please email sample voice reel, requirements, etc., to cine-machine@outlook.com

Thanks! ...dave

"Desperately CRAZY for You!", a murder mystery about a detective who faints at the sight of blood: storyboard and screenplay sample; "The Bell Dimension Deux" sci-fi 5-minute Preview; Violin Teacher Dedication; Brotherly Love book launch; Mariachi and a silent auction to benefit Unscrewed Theatre, Tucson. May 29th 5-7pm; rsvp by 5/15. Thanks! beeflowerpower@gmail.com

I have just released my final PREVIEW of "the Angora Bell" that is 1 min 10 secs long and starts the story of imprisoning the wrong thief. The 5 min 45 sec FESTIVAL preview is also done.

If you live in the Tucson area, I'd like to show my Festival preview to a closed audience for feedback. I have a theatre for the showing, so please let me know if you'd like to attend.

I'll send out invites once everything is arranged.

Thanks!

...dave

cine-machine.com

So I've added a few videos I've done over the last few days at home using a low end green screen setup and ShotCut software to drop the green screen.

Both backgrounds and foregrounds were done in iClone 7.

These are just rough layouts of character movements. I did these within a day for each video with the final upload just over 3Mb for the live action only. It also took a day and a half to render a 3D scene only to see the maid's animation jerk. What a pain!

I created these so I can move forward and easily show what I mean as a director as I build the next preview of The Bell Dimension.

https://vimeo.com/409822579

https://vimeo.com/409819697

https://vimeo.com/408882636

All videos should be public. Yes, it's me dressed up without makeup.

I have received too many green screen samples so please don't send anymore. Upon reflection, it would be best if these are shot in studio as the "different greens" are not working as easily as I had hoped. Hopefully, one of the local studios will be able to help out after lockdown is over.

I want to thank everyone who sent in a "green screen" video.

I am also rewriting the script, but I will be study Plotto to see if I can figure this beast out.

...dave

As I move into creating a "new" Preview of "The Bell Dimension" I will be looking into "Green Screen" compositing as I prefer a real human to the 3D version.

If you happen to have a green screen, in costume and makeup that is "similar" to what is shown in the current Preview, I'd appreciate testing this out.

I'm looking for folks who can record themselves saying some of the lines in my preview at https://vimeo.com/397245744

A few lines I'm looking for are as follows:

FRANCINE: "Doctor, the baby was left on the doorstep." and "She sure is beautiful and so lively." and "Doctor, Mary has woke up." and "Doctor, there is a Nurse Holcomb on the line. She said it was urgent."

DYER: "What?" and "Huh?"

4shared.com and Vimeo give you some "free" options to upload your video, or upload to your preferred site. File formats preferred are mp4 as they are tiny.

You could also take your clip, i.e., avi, mov, etc., and using ShotCut Video Editor, a GNU free video editor, export out a small mp4 file that you can send via email.

I hope to hear from some of you as I work towards a "human" version of my preview. You will retain all rights to the footage and I can even post it here, if you like so others can see what you can create in the green screen realm.

Thanks!

...dave

thebelldimension.com

Oh my gosh! Have I been gone that long? I have "finally" produced a decent pre-viz story that's worth watching, when you have time. It's about 14 mins or so. I was told the "credits" are too long. There are some gaffs and this was mostly produced using Reallusion's iClone 7 and ShotCut Video Editor for output. This is based on "The Bell Dimension" book but has vastly changed as it is converted to film and the focus is narrowed.

Everyone be safe. Something to take you mind off what's happening and look forward to when this is all over and we can continue.

This Preview is a pre-viz with some minor issues. This film has been uploaded to FestHome.

https://vimeo.com/397245744

Thanks!

...dave

thebelldimension.com

Screenplay just published! Ya! http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Dimension-David-J-Soto/dp/1523480106/ref=sr_1...

Stage 32 members: A director/production company based in London has expressed interest in shooting my script in Wales and Giza/Deir el Bahri. I'm looking for an experienced producer and a funding expert to help develop this film. If you are interested, please let me know. This is just preliminary information gathering at this point. Script is available on WGA 1815583 in brief screenplay format. The book is being published and is not under final review before it is published. Thanks! ...dave thebelldimension.wordpress.com

Yikes! A year already. Working on this: thebelldimension.wordpress.com

I posted ver 2 of "the Angora Bell" on Zoetrope.com. 1st review: "a fun and fast read" and there were a few unresolved questions, but they are minor questions. I consider this quite an achievement as I finally feel the story and character arcs are complete. I have also created a PREVIEW with music and some lip sync which pretty much sets up the story. I appreciate any comments on the PREVIEW at angorabell.wordpress.com Thanks! ...dave http://angorabell.wordpress.com

I have a new Comedy Short script available for review and would appreciate any feedback. Thanks! ...dave https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/61274459/Fantasy%20Photo%20Booth%20v...

Just received a copy of Story Sense by Paul Lucey. This book is different from all the other Screenplay books I have read so far. Although it is really a 12 week writing class, the in-depth knowledge on story and character are invaluable so I will be busy for quite some time and hope to rewrite a stellar screenplay. I would appreciate any comments from anyone who has read this. Thanks! ...dave

Will you check out my work and tell me what you think? http://www.hanszimmerwantsyou.com/tracks/1417 Here is my personal website if you want to hear more of my work. http://nicholas-patrick.com