Who Shot Mamba: The Stunning Test Footage

by The Cavalier on September 4, 2006 · 18 comments

We’ve been on somewhat of a hiatus with filming on the movie, although this is the week things ramp up again. The finish line, as they say, is within sight.

That being the case, we thought this was a perfect day to reveal some actual footage. A few notes:

1) When the movie actually is released, it’ll be on the site here (in Quicktime & Windows Media formats), not on YouTube. We just threw this up there because it was easiest.

2) What you’re about to watch is known as “raw footage”. No music, minimal edits, no sound effects or adjustments, etc, etc.

3) This was done very early on. In fact, it was shortly after this we realized we’d better bring on people other than just ourself.

4) While the following is “raw”, those who have seen it have also described it as “breathtaking”, “groundbreaking”, and “the next evolution in independent film”. Needless to say, it’s quite humbling.

Now, believe it or not, all of that took an efficient 12 days and cost only $47,000. Amazing!

{ 18 comments }

1 Howie aka Hype September 4, 2006 at 5:23 pm: I think every movie I’ve seen before this is irrelevent now.

“Mambo” hehe.
2 J.E. Skeets September 4, 2006 at 5:34 pm: I want my $10 back …
3 J.E. Skeets September 4, 2006 at 5:34 pm: … so I can give you a $20.
4 The Cavalier September 4, 2006 at 5:45 pm: This took a crew of 14 people also. Six make-up artists worked on Frosted Flakes in order to get him looking like Life.
5 becky September 4, 2006 at 5:52 pm: I’m officially frightened. I knew the evil overlord panda would be back.
6 MattB September 4, 2006 at 6:59 pm: I am cracking up right now, at the thought of people giving money to you.
7 The Festiva September 4, 2006 at 7:07 pm: “Fan-tastic!” says Calvin Arboretum of WKCAL Radio.

“Fan-tastic wok! Clearly draws from the works of both Fellini and Antonioni!” – Antonioni Fellini of WKCAL TV.
8 Sean September 4, 2006 at 7:17 pm: I loved the cool effects during the credits.
9 The Cavalier September 4, 2006 at 7:57 pm: To nobody’s surprise, MattB doesn’t understand this is a joke.
10 rogerl September 4, 2006 at 11:21 pm: Did you go to voiceover school?
11 MattB September 4, 2006 at 11:28 pm: I think I get it more than you know…the question is do you?
12 The Cavalier September 4, 2006 at 11:56 pm: Poor Matt.

What will you say when you like it and have no choice but to be impressed?
13 Shepard September 5, 2006 at 1:48 am: and what the hell is that pink elephant doing there?
14 t-bone September 5, 2006 at 11:01 am: the cavalier, u sound euro. like an Ilgauskas, Zydrunas.
15 scott September 5, 2006 at 9:41 pm: i am amazed. if i had the money, i would give it to you.
16 karl September 5, 2006 at 11:31 pm: wow. i mean, wow wow wow wow wowee wowee. in the words of the great dave chappelle imitating the great rick james (and echoing mattb but not really as seriously): “they shoulda neva gave you niggas money!!” anyways, i’ll be up the rest of tonight now with hot flashes, thanks
17 Shoopmonster September 6, 2006 at 2:08 am: Holy Crap! That just blew my mind.
18 Yahtzee September 6, 2006 at 8:38 pm: Cornholio!