A SNIPER'S TALE

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2013
  • "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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  • @rdsii64
    @rdsii64 9 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      rdsii64

    • @rockyshropshire9851
      @rockyshropshire9851 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @leemaxwell6646
      @leemaxwell6646 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      rdsii64

    • @zxcvzxcv2743
      @zxcvzxcv2743 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      rdsii64

  • @wheeler9900
    @wheeler9900 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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
    @domingogemigniani6785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @Airbornefighter-hr7lt
    @Airbornefighter-hr7lt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @mikewalrus4763
      @mikewalrus4763 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @josephnichols8044
    @josephnichols8044 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @ceincllc41
    @ceincllc41 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    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!

  • @thelongranger9238
    @thelongranger9238 8 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    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 TH-cam community. Looking forward to your future productions you'll be creating as well. Thanks again.

  • @kenlieking5792
    @kenlieking5792 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    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.

  • @abinmathew5272
    @abinmathew5272 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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

  • @jimmybrock7660
    @jimmybrock7660 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @TrunkyDunks
    @TrunkyDunks 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is awesome!! Great job guys, fantastic

  • @miguelcorleone6633
    @miguelcorleone6633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @nicholashunt3677
    @nicholashunt3677 9 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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

  • @randyhanson9378
    @randyhanson9378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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...

  • @jarheadzader
    @jarheadzader 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @cueballgaming482
    @cueballgaming482 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @mdw1013
    @mdw1013 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hats off!!!#snipers#Respect!!

  • @pierrefourie5753
    @pierrefourie5753 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @marktownsend4582
    @marktownsend4582 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @magiscichoam
    @magiscichoam 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic script. Superb narrative. Bravo, again.

  • @tonioyendis4464
    @tonioyendis4464 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    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!

  • @HiddenRath
    @HiddenRath 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @gregot5567
    @gregot5567 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Akaash449
    @Akaash449 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @JCLlindo
    @JCLlindo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jake same

    • @cendyrendy1333
      @cendyrendy1333 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tô Việt Hồng bfjdjd

    • @fetti214
      @fetti214 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jake why don’t you join Pussy

    • @AHazra-mh8op
      @AHazra-mh8op 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too

    • @user-uf5bz7em5n
      @user-uf5bz7em5n 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cendyrendy1333 عائلته تىىاةاه في تjshshxxhhduchdhxjdis

  • @brianarevalos
    @brianarevalos 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome enjoyed it!!

  • @forwardeyes0341usmc
    @forwardeyes0341usmc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Egotiztik
    @Egotiztik 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @aandc2005
    @aandc2005 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

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

  • @BananaVista
    @BananaVista 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great little film. Well done.

  • @kgthompson5814
    @kgthompson5814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @MrGusflyer
    @MrGusflyer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @ghostsniper3223
    @ghostsniper3223 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nicely done!!!

  • @Bikerbob59
    @Bikerbob59 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice work. Well done.

  • @ydkh7807
    @ydkh7807 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ravusursi893
    @ravusursi893 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @AirsoftTacticalNY
    @AirsoftTacticalNY 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Quepedo

    • @pinnaclemile
      @pinnaclemile  9 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @user-tw6if6tw6h
      @user-tw6if6tw6h 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      اكو مترجم Arebk

  • @alfiefarrar4116
    @alfiefarrar4116 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is amazing 😉

  • @keithneal8903
    @keithneal8903 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
    @alazhar7869 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @fmh357
    @fmh357 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @victorranero6484
    @victorranero6484 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

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

  • @alicepayne8753
    @alicepayne8753 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    real good. op Jericho was awesome too

  • @lastiromaterestu6272
    @lastiromaterestu6272 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @luisnguyen5455
    @luisnguyen5455 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @howardfortyfive9676
    @howardfortyfive9676 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @markshaggy7914
    @markshaggy7914 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really cool & brilliantly shot clip.

  • @scatbacker
    @scatbacker 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @derekutley3614
    @derekutley3614 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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!

  • @MrOtisWilliams
    @MrOtisWilliams 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @haskellwarrior2443
    @haskellwarrior2443 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wanna say i loved this film.

  • @roryburgess8332
    @roryburgess8332 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @effsix5811
    @effsix5811 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @bryanshirley365
    @bryanshirley365 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

  • @mattsullivan78
    @mattsullivan78 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @GIScott66
    @GIScott66 9 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @victorranero6484
    @victorranero6484 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @Spooky-4000
    @Spooky-4000 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome video really cool.

  • @hobobear188
    @hobobear188 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved it!

  • @Thetequilashooter1
    @Thetequilashooter1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @solosniper86
    @solosniper86 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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!

  • @pinnaclemile
    @pinnaclemile  9 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    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.

  • @350toocute
    @350toocute 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thumbs up..Keep up the good work!

  • @rogerbaculio206
    @rogerbaculio206 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yeah. love it

  • @MrEnkelmagnus
    @MrEnkelmagnus 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @superpsion
    @superpsion 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good One ... I love it !

  • @boringlyfactual6368
    @boringlyfactual6368 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent. Simple and complex.

  • @donciers221
    @donciers221 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Good job sniper!

  • @user-qp7hl6dg1v
    @user-qp7hl6dg1v 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    اذكرو الله وصلو على النبي المصطفى المختار❤️❤️😍😍

    • @user-ih7jx6ui2j
      @user-ih7jx6ui2j 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      الفلم ابي اشوفه كامل كيف؟

  • @renanalves8461
    @renanalves8461 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Top,aí sim que é um snap de verdade.

  • @m6542
    @m6542 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that was very good I liked it so much 👍

  • @danielcordova8040
    @danielcordova8040 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @judithcampbell3354
    @judithcampbell3354 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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

  • @ceasercoston1674
    @ceasercoston1674 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going from Being a PIG to Becoming an HOG...Having Earned a Hogs Tooth !!! is the Most Rewarding thing a Young Man can do I enjoyed the subject Matter Noticed a few Flaws but all in all a good depiction of "Sending It" ...Semper Fi 8541 !!!!

    • @MrAngry3232
      @MrAngry3232 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol quit your bullshit!

  • @jamesherman1350
    @jamesherman1350 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video. Well done.

  • @ellokittymew
    @ellokittymew 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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.

  • @0rochi21
    @0rochi21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Snipers: perfectionsts, patient, adaptable, Master of stealth, The Surgeon's Scapel when the Hammer cannot be used. One Shot, One Kill.

  • @johnbriggs8575
    @johnbriggs8575 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this

  • @paveldumitru8754
    @paveldumitru8754 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect ..minunat ..urmaresc ..

  • @HaykeBerdenPhotography
    @HaykeBerdenPhotography 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @winstonrestrepo7432
    @winstonrestrepo7432 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    God plays all our American snipers

  • @tikkimann89
    @tikkimann89 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Moose2134
    @Moose2134 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One hell of a career choice! Let’s see more!

  • @exposingthedarknesswiththe9190
    @exposingthedarknesswiththe9190 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

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

  • @derbossvonhugoboss8972
    @derbossvonhugoboss8972 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The film is just cool

  • @richardturk7162
    @richardturk7162 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well done I enjoyed it.

  • @jasansan5043
    @jasansan5043 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding

  • @Jm_phii
    @Jm_phii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @bacotid3002
    @bacotid3002 5 ปีที่แล้ว +521

    Indonesia jempolnya mana

  • @reginaldlarsen274
    @reginaldlarsen274 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty impressive production.

  • @michaelshell1287
    @michaelshell1287 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    so cool

  • @jopo6876
    @jopo6876 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Most random 12 mins of my life...

  • @sniperguerreirodeselvaramo5961
    @sniperguerreirodeselvaramo5961 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excelente

  • @blakolawton5205
    @blakolawton5205 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @animulovers3881
    @animulovers3881 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing♥️♥️♥️

  • @adrianwolf4570
    @adrianwolf4570 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @dronus
    @dronus 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds Like He's from Louisiana

  • @mayaprogress5594
    @mayaprogress5594 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dope vid inspiring

  • @fattcatt79
    @fattcatt79 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @deadlyzone8304
    @deadlyzone8304 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For some strange reason this is what I watch for motivation to join the army even tho I'm not going to be a sniper but possibly something along the reconnaissance route