A SNIPER'S TALE

Фильм және анимация

"Life is about choices. In spec ops, it's choices that define you."
This is a narrative about an elite sniper who is in a compromised position and must choose between two hard choices, stay and provide overwatch for his unit or bug out and save himself. In these final moments he sees only one memory, the mission that got him into this elite unit.
Disclaimer:
This is the thesis project for my digital cinematography degree. This project had to stay within the policy and guidelines concerning excessive violence on screen dictated by the university. Therefore, I chose the dramatic versus action format for this film. All the violence depicted in this film is by implication only.
Credit Note:
All of the music, SFX and VFX were created by us or obtained through royalty free/Creative Commons licensing either by free download or purchased. Most of the SFX were retrieved from the Apple Loops library via Soundtrack Pro. The entire film was edited in Final Cut Pro 7. The VFX clips were created in After Effects CS6. Red Giant's Magic Bullet Suite (Colorista II and Looks) for Final Cut Pro was used for color correction and grading.
The film was shot on location in both Parker and Boulder County, Colorado, in July 2013 and edited in August 2013. This film was shot on the Sony FS100UK HD camera with Sony and Nikon lenses in the 1080/24p FX mode at 24 fps (except for the timelapse shots which were recorded at 1 fps).

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  • @pinnaclemile
    @pinnaclemile9 жыл бұрын

    Hey fans. Thank you so much for your time, consideration and comments. We apologize for not making another military-based project in a while, but we've had scheduling conflicts. Our schedules have been slowly realigning, so hopefully we'll be able to make another project in the coming year (2015). Happy Holidays and we hope you all have a fantastic New Year.

  • @jasoncanalita1141

    @jasoncanalita1141

    8 жыл бұрын

    +emptycanfilms nice video bro...

  • @16marlynmagdaraog99

    @16marlynmagdaraog99

    8 жыл бұрын

    i love watching this every time i want.

  • @glenedwards7780

    @glenedwards7780

    7 жыл бұрын

    speechless the gunman

  • @kamhongtong8092

    @kamhongtong8092

    7 жыл бұрын

    emptycanfilms

  • @user-my4js1tp8l

    @user-my4js1tp8l

    6 жыл бұрын

    emptycanfilms - BTS ااا

  • @rdsii64
    @rdsii649 жыл бұрын

    Being a retired Marine I can apreciate any film on a military subject. This is by far some of the best work I have seen on youtube. The story has a feel that only a veteran could create, and told in a manner that only a veteran could tell. It has the grittyness that could only come from real experience carrying a pack and rifle. THIS IS A JOB WELL DONE!! Semper Fi

  • @pinnaclemile

    @pinnaclemile

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your feedback. From the veterans and non-vets on this project, we thank you for your service. I am former Navy and served in a fleet air reconnaissance unit. My buddy, the military advisor on this project, is a former Army Ranger with four combat tours under his belt. We tried to get as close as we could to Mil-spec without going over time and budget.

  • @yassinawollolij1642

    @yassinawollolij1642

    6 жыл бұрын

    rdsii64

  • @rockyshropshire9851

    @rockyshropshire9851

    6 жыл бұрын

    rdsii64 wish I was back in the Reg myself, reaching out to touch em lol

  • @leemaxwell6646

    @leemaxwell6646

    6 жыл бұрын

    rdsii64

  • @zxcvzxcv2743

    @zxcvzxcv2743

    6 жыл бұрын

    rdsii64

  • @wheeler9900
    @wheeler99008 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this vid. It reminds me of a time a while back now out training in the scrub. I was standing, and looking directly at a sniper. He was about 3m away but could not see him. Even though I knew he was 'somewhere', for some reason I was fixated on another more 'obvious' target. After 10 min - 15 min, the guy stepped forward and said boo. I think I let a little poo out. Yes patience is the greatest weapon and a weapon even good and technically accurate movies can never quite master.

  • @domingogemigniani6785
    @domingogemigniani67853 жыл бұрын

    The tone of voice of the narration made watching this relaxing not to mention all around well done. good job my friend...

  • @ceincllc41
    @ceincllc416 жыл бұрын

    That was an awesome documentary! I salute all men and women in the arm forces. Your dedication, bravery, patience and sacrifice will not go un-noticed. Thank you very much for your service. God bless!

  • @derekchristophernordbye7710

    @derekchristophernordbye7710

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for what you said. Served from 1987-1992. Yes. I'm THAT old!!!

  • @vilazonovila7098

    @vilazonovila7098

    Жыл бұрын

    Uo

  • @vilazonovila7098

    @vilazonovila7098

    Жыл бұрын

    zZZ

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    @vilazonovila7098

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @vilazonovila7098

    @vilazonovila7098

    Жыл бұрын

    ZZZZZ ft P u h A ty y

  • @abinmathew5272
    @abinmathew52727 жыл бұрын

    You guys are great. All your projects absolutely fantastic and realistic. I hope you can create a lot more military related films. Best regards, Abin Mathew

  • @josephnichols8044
    @josephnichols80446 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful job. You captured a realistic perspective. I look forward to more work from you.

  • @jaamacgarbiye9881

    @jaamacgarbiye9881

    4 жыл бұрын

    Joseph Nichols welcome

  • @thelongranger9238
    @thelongranger92388 жыл бұрын

    I want to say what a magnificent job you did with your production. I was glued to the screen the whole time. I honestly had to laugh at the critics who had issues with the sniper barely being seen here or there. You have to show the sniper somewhere during the movie to know there is some reason for even watching. Otherwise what would be the point watching something that you can't really see...lol. Also... IT'S A MOVIE for Pete's sake! I have to give it a AAA+ rating. Thanks for sharing it with our KZread community. Looking forward to your future productions you'll be creating as well. Thanks again.

  • @Airbornefighter-hr7lt
    @Airbornefighter-hr7lt3 жыл бұрын

    As a veteran I have to say, this was very accurate and exceptionally well shot.

  • @mikewalrus4763

    @mikewalrus4763

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love your sense of humor - "exceptionally well shot" indeed! Pity about the way he waves a torch around at the start mind, tells everybody where he is! On a normal night you don't need extra light outside - there is enough as it is!

  • @nicholashunt3677
    @nicholashunt36779 жыл бұрын

    Haha I like this as a future sniper i like to look into the training and I liked how at the end the entire story changed really nice job

  • @cueballgaming482
    @cueballgaming4829 жыл бұрын

    A great watch. Top job emptycanfilms. I look forward to seeing more from you guys in the future.

  • @miguelcorleone6633
    @miguelcorleone66332 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. A acquaintance of mine was a USMC sniper. He enjoyed what he did being out in the jungles dealing with the elements.

  • @mdw1013
    @mdw10138 жыл бұрын

    Hats off!!!#snipers#Respect!!

  • @HiddenRath
    @HiddenRath8 жыл бұрын

    Great tale, I love snipers they are awesome. But really nice work on the video, keep it up :)

  • @ronilovilla9880

    @ronilovilla9880

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi

  • @jarheadzader
    @jarheadzader7 жыл бұрын

    Pretty darn good work. I usually pick these things apart but in this case it would only be nitpicking. Good job!

  • @TrunkyDunks
    @TrunkyDunks8 жыл бұрын

    This video is awesome!! Great job guys, fantastic

  • @aandc2005
    @aandc20057 жыл бұрын

    These empty can films are great! This one is another example of great film making!

  • @SHALYDICKSONOCT1

    @SHALYDICKSONOCT1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi

  • @chung6523

    @chung6523

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hdru

  • @ravusursi893
    @ravusursi8938 жыл бұрын

    Well done! A few operational and gear errors but all in all, a great little film!! Big thumbs up from me!!

  • @marktownsend4582
    @marktownsend45824 жыл бұрын

    Sacrifice is the most challenging test...What are you willing to give up to win...Great words indeed..👊👊

  • @gregot5567
    @gregot5567 Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding again,. Excellent photography!!! Keep up the good work!

  • @pierrefourie5753
    @pierrefourie57535 жыл бұрын

    Goosebumps, memories, great work!!!!!!!

  • @abiridiaraabiridiara4271

    @abiridiaraabiridiara4271

    3 жыл бұрын

    2

  • @abiridiaraabiridiara4271

    @abiridiaraabiridiara4271

    3 жыл бұрын

    😁😁🤜🤛👍👍🙋‍♂️🤝🤝🙏🙏

  • @BananaVista
    @BananaVista8 жыл бұрын

    Great little film. Well done.

  • @magiscichoam
    @magiscichoam6 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic script. Superb narrative. Bravo, again.

  • @lastiromaterestu6272
    @lastiromaterestu62726 жыл бұрын

    Is the best film army... Thank you very much

  • @jimmybrock7660
    @jimmybrock76605 жыл бұрын

    Narration sounds like you snipe alligators in the bayou too...Great job on this.

  • @AirsoftTacticalNY
    @AirsoftTacticalNY9 жыл бұрын

    Great feel through this whole video. You really captured this well. Awesome videography and shot composition too. Even the scripting was great!

  • @christianarmenta6982

    @christianarmenta6982

    9 жыл бұрын

    Quepedo

  • @pinnaclemile

    @pinnaclemile

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Justin. We're glad that you liked it and we appreciate the feedback.

  • @user-tw6if6tw6h

    @user-tw6if6tw6h

    6 жыл бұрын

    اكو مترجم Arebk

  • @kgthompson5814
    @kgthompson58142 жыл бұрын

    This is excellent 👌 very well done the narrating is superb I felt like I was about to watch a full length Oscar winning film. Keep up the work.

  • @forwardeyes0341usmc
    @forwardeyes0341usmc8 жыл бұрын

    good stuff man , hope to see more of your vids one day

  • @JCLlindo
    @JCLlindo8 жыл бұрын

    I really liked this video. I am only a civilian, but I am pretty much in love with the military. Especially and kind of sniper. I really liked the pot twist at the end.

  • @Robertodelgadorocks

    @Robertodelgadorocks

    7 жыл бұрын

    Jake same

  • @cendyrendy1333

    @cendyrendy1333

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tô Việt Hồng bfjdjd

  • @fetti214

    @fetti214

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jake why don’t you join Pussy

  • @AHazra-mh8op

    @AHazra-mh8op

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @user-uf5bz7em5n

    @user-uf5bz7em5n

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @howardfortyfive9676
    @howardfortyfive96767 жыл бұрын

    Excellent short film set within SOCOM parameters. The *hoops you must jump thru in this PC correct (in their eyes) university's BS regs.* Been down that road myself. Great music near the end.

  • @Akaash449
    @Akaash4493 жыл бұрын

    Great job here, the best depiction of the life of a sniper

  • @Egotiztik
    @Egotiztik6 жыл бұрын

    Love the fact it was the sniper test, not a combat film!!!

  • @brianarevalos
    @brianarevalos8 жыл бұрын

    Awesome enjoyed it!!

  • @MrOtisWilliams
    @MrOtisWilliams8 жыл бұрын

    You guy's did a good job with this. It was very authentic.

  • @ydkh7807
    @ydkh78077 жыл бұрын

    this short movie can teach you how to be a really sniper .and to get the target . many thankfull uploader

  • @fmh357
    @fmh3576 жыл бұрын

    That was a nice little video. I enjoyed it a lot. It'd be a nice intro to a movie. But of course you'd likely do something other than the animations. Still a lot of fun watching.

  • @ghostsniper3223
    @ghostsniper32238 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done!!!

  • @effsix5811
    @effsix58118 жыл бұрын

    This was really cool and very well done. Good job!

  • @keithneal8903
    @keithneal89036 жыл бұрын

    Good job on the production of this film being a Medical Retired Marine I can remember the speeches that was given to the class for indocs. Listening to the stories if a few.

  • @alazhar7869
    @alazhar78698 жыл бұрын

    I like sniper movie...like this and two thumbs for it...;)

  • @Bikerbob59
    @Bikerbob598 жыл бұрын

    Nice work. Well done.

  • @Spooky-4000
    @Spooky-40007 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video really cool.

  • @MrGusflyer
    @MrGusflyer6 жыл бұрын

    well done thats all i gota say, and i enjoyed watching .

  • @markshaggy7914
    @markshaggy79145 жыл бұрын

    Really cool & brilliantly shot clip.

  • @victorranero6484
    @victorranero64848 жыл бұрын

    you guys need to continue with Frost's sniper missions!

  • @alfiefarrar4116
    @alfiefarrar41167 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing 😉

  • @paveldumitru8754
    @paveldumitru87544 жыл бұрын

    Perfect ..minunat ..urmaresc ..

  • @scatbacker
    @scatbacker6 жыл бұрын

    loved it all would make a great intro...very professional congrats.~S~

  • @kenlieking5792
    @kenlieking57925 жыл бұрын

    When I was young my dad would take me deer hunting with him. The result.of it was that I feel in love with deer hunting. He never taught me how to hunt from a stand saying it's not truly one on one. Instead he taught me how to stalk my pray. My dad was a big man. He stood 6' 4" tall and around 215 pounds. I stood in awe at how quietly and patiently he moved threw the woods. Pains takingly slow. It was very hard for me at first, and if I were to make a mistake he'd give me a look that sent chills down my spine. As I grew I became very adapt to this style of hunting.and as an adult, I became very good at it too. I almost never hunted from a deer stand unless it was requested by a property owner or something to that effect. I've killed many deer in my life. More than anyone I've ever hunted with. Including my dad. And the vast majority of deer killed were the result of the painstakingly slow, quite, patient stalking technique. Many times in my life it surprised the heck.out of me that I was able to get so close to an old buck before I snuffed him out. I'm too old and beat up now days. And my patience has grown to thin to hunt in that Manor. But any veteran deer Hunter will tell you it's next to imposible to get as close to a white tail deer as I have in my life. Sometimes I think I may have missed my calling and would have made a jam up sniper. I taught my boys to hunt in the same way over the years, but they were never quite as good as their old man. Good video. I enjoyed it very much.

  • @nicolopez4963

    @nicolopez4963

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good to know…

  • @thoiieshibi2862

    @thoiieshibi2862

    2 жыл бұрын

    Isn't deer hunting illegal?

  • @jovitadelatorre2120

    @jovitadelatorre2120

    Жыл бұрын

    ttt

  • @alferdoalbama9579

    @alferdoalbama9579

    Жыл бұрын

    Your dad are asshole, why he hunt innocent animals 😠

  • @gabrielleterminator1488

    @gabrielleterminator1488

    Жыл бұрын

    .

  • @luisnguyen5455
    @luisnguyen54555 жыл бұрын

    Was training sniper , not really mission .thanks for posting ( ARVN veterans)

  • @alicepayne8753
    @alicepayne87537 жыл бұрын

    real good. op Jericho was awesome too

  • @Thetequilashooter1
    @Thetequilashooter14 жыл бұрын

    Great video. It was like an intense action movie but shorter.

  • @solosniper86
    @solosniper866 жыл бұрын

    No action in the video. I was expecting some, but this video was incredible! I felt like i was watching a AAA film. Great job!

  • @tonioyendis4464
    @tonioyendis44646 жыл бұрын

    To have the patience and courage to get face down in the mud & dirt, to blend in while at the same time dealing with the elements, poisonous snakes, and other critters, while staying focused on the mission and the shot, is just mind-boggling to me!

  • @mohitsharma5604

    @mohitsharma5604

    Жыл бұрын

    Gyaan na pel

  • @boringlyfactual6368
    @boringlyfactual63683 жыл бұрын

    Excellent. Simple and complex.

  • @haskellwarrior2443
    @haskellwarrior24436 жыл бұрын

    Wanna say i loved this film.

  • @victorranero6484
    @victorranero64848 жыл бұрын

    i've seen all your videos keep it up!!

  • @donciers221
    @donciers22110 жыл бұрын

    Good job sniper!

  • @GIScott66
    @GIScott669 жыл бұрын

    this is very cool for a thesis project. well done. i enjoyed it very much. well thought out.

  • @350toocute
    @350toocute6 жыл бұрын

    Thumbs up..Keep up the good work!

  • @MrEnkelmagnus
    @MrEnkelmagnus8 жыл бұрын

    This was really cool,i liked it. There we're some shoots i wondered what the hell he was doing but given the explanation i can see why they choose to go that route. It isn't a documentary, it is a film.

  • @derbossvonhugoboss8972
    @derbossvonhugoboss89727 жыл бұрын

    The film is just cool

  • @rogerbaculio206
    @rogerbaculio2067 жыл бұрын

    yeah. love it

  • @fattcatt79
    @fattcatt799 жыл бұрын

    I watch this over and over again i love it thumb up if you do

  • @sniperguerreirodeselvaramo5961
    @sniperguerreirodeselvaramo59616 жыл бұрын

    Excelente

  • @derekutley3614
    @derekutley36147 жыл бұрын

    As a Veteran I totally appreciated the movie. Yes it was fake BUT very well done and good storyline. I thought it was good. Who cares about what the haters say, there's always going to be haters about something lol. Keep up the good work y'all!

  • @m6542
    @m65426 жыл бұрын

    Wow that was very good I liked it so much 👍

  • @renanalves8461
    @renanalves84616 жыл бұрын

    Top,aí sim que é um snap de verdade.

  • @user-qp7hl6dg1v
    @user-qp7hl6dg1v4 жыл бұрын

    اذكرو الله وصلو على النبي المصطفى المختار❤️❤️😍😍

  • @user-ih7jx6ui2j

    @user-ih7jx6ui2j

    4 жыл бұрын

    الفلم ابي اشوفه كامل كيف؟

  • @tikkimann89
    @tikkimann899 жыл бұрын

    emptycanfilms great job i serve in the military and this was as close and realistic as anything i have seen on youtube but i am looking forward to more videos from you

  • @pinnaclemile

    @pinnaclemile

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ellius for your feedback and service. Half of the team that worked on this project, including myself, are veterans as well.

  • @roryburgess8332
    @roryburgess83326 жыл бұрын

    When I joined the Armed Forces in Canada. I joined the Air Force wanted to be a fighter pilot. Little did I know once you signed that dotted line you belong to the Armed Forces, and once you show skill in certain areas you belong to that area. Now that being said and I am not going to nit pick, its a movie not a documentary, It is very well done, I enjoyed this a whole lot more than American sniper. And yes his movement was too rapid in many cases. It can take, you will have to trust me on this one. 7 or 8 hours to move 200 yards when stalking. Enough said, Hope you got as good a mark as your sniper.

  • @randyhanson9378
    @randyhanson93783 жыл бұрын

    As a US Marine veteran, I respect this guy who took on the job as a sniper and executed the position that he was given...

  • @Hunt.Shadow
    @Hunt.Shadow5 жыл бұрын

    Класс.Super***Thank

  • @superpsion
    @superpsion8 жыл бұрын

    Good One ... I love it !

  • @jamesherman1350
    @jamesherman13502 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video. Well done.

  • @adrianwolf4570
    @adrianwolf45707 жыл бұрын

    this video and story line is brilliant , long life to the Marksman 5* /;)

  • @josemercado2243
    @josemercado22439 жыл бұрын

    My respect best of the best film (y)

  • @richardturk7162
    @richardturk7162 Жыл бұрын

    Very well done I enjoyed it.

  • @mattsullivan78
    @mattsullivan788 жыл бұрын

    Without blood and dropped bodies... it's a very good job to make it joyable. I love it

  • @danielcordova8040
    @danielcordova80404 жыл бұрын

    2020... had me feeling like he was talking to me

  • @judithcampbell3354
    @judithcampbell33547 жыл бұрын

    Thank you going to all our Snipers You are the reason for us winning Any wars I believe that in my heart. Wishing you all much safety and prayers for your return home in one piece, every one of you brave men! A'ho

  • @EdelburgaCayanong
    @EdelburgaCayanong3 ай бұрын

    So d'best video amazing 🎉💯👍👍👍♥️💖♥️🙏🙏🙏goodjob guys🎉❤

  • @agapitomelorques6364
    @agapitomelorques6364 Жыл бұрын

    Very " Professional Documentary " , Professional Discipline , Very Professional Patience ." *thank you for sharing video*

  • @Mickey-im3bg
    @Mickey-im3bg8 жыл бұрын

    Great film I'm not sure I feel the same way about the snipers philosophy.

  • @bryanshirley365
    @bryanshirley3656 жыл бұрын

    As a sniper.. You must make two decisions. Take the shot, or let them pass.

  • @lynottfan4four826
    @lynottfan4four8267 жыл бұрын

    Nice film, really liked that.

  • @hobobear188
    @hobobear1882 жыл бұрын

    Loved it!

  • @ellokittymew
    @ellokittymew7 жыл бұрын

    A relative of mine went through sniper training back when Carlos Hathcock was still an instructor in the sniper program. Hathcock's biography, "Marine Sniper" shows just how steady these guys have to be and as mentioned in this video, how impossible some of the missions were. A great read about one of the men who helped shape the sniper program.

  • @gusarifin7686
    @gusarifin76866 жыл бұрын

    Good sniper

  • @reginaldlarsen274
    @reginaldlarsen2742 жыл бұрын

    Pretty impressive production.

  • @blakolawton5205
    @blakolawton52054 жыл бұрын

    Every person lives a different reality in this world.. respect to all that go through this life without goin thru suicide

  • @jcmarchetaria95
    @jcmarchetaria957 жыл бұрын

    Asniper tale bom demais

  • @Jm_phii
    @Jm_phii4 жыл бұрын

    Wow discipline is the greatest key to anything you do and you require in love life without discipline no life

  • @cjamonwilliams
    @cjamonwilliams3 жыл бұрын

    Wanna see a whole movie like this!

  • @abhimanyoubhadu1410
    @abhimanyoubhadu14105 жыл бұрын

    very gratefully great

  • @exposingthedarknesswiththe9190
    @exposingthedarknesswiththe91906 жыл бұрын

    *~ THIS IS THE STANDARD ALL SNIPERS STRIVE TO BECOME, INVISIBLE!! ~*

  • @natansantossilva4477

    @natansantossilva4477

    5 жыл бұрын

    o

  • @hfghcffhvvvhgfdghgg5484

    @hfghcffhvvvhgfdghgg5484

    5 жыл бұрын

    خغد

  • @HaykeBerdenPhotography
    @HaykeBerdenPhotography10 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. I think, everyone with negative comments. Never served the army in real life.

  • @jasonwall7145
    @jasonwall71459 жыл бұрын

    very true and inspiring good job guys

  • @errol0188
    @errol01888 жыл бұрын

    awesome.i like this movies.

  • @dronus
    @dronus9 жыл бұрын

    Sounded like a southern native american. Overall the narration is what made me stay to watcg the full video, plus the scenery reminds me of Wa state. Good stuff.

  • @TheRealShowgun

    @TheRealShowgun

    9 жыл бұрын

    Sounds Like He's from Louisiana

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