Considering the low-budget Gareth Edwards worked with to complete this film as well as the equipments he used, I find this piece of work definitely inspiring in ways I can not even describe.

Couple of things that drawn me into the piece was the editing and cinematography. Those two really added the plus to this film’s story and aesthetics. It was top and beautiful, even with the shaky/documentary-esque effect, which Edwards was after. The only tiny-bit that bothered me was the CGI since some were quite noticeable, but I made light of it and was rather then impressed on what was achieved. After all, Edwards does have the equipment Cameron have. (Pfft) I’m glad I got to see it at LAFF. And also glad that it got picked up and now being distributed, with this teaser underway.

And to add, for one of Edwards’ 2008 VFX projects, BBC’s Attila the Hun, he only used After Effects and PS….Man.

Just got back from the LA Film Festival after seeing a screening of Monsters. It was a great movie and exceeded my expectations. It is definitely up there amongst District 9 and Gareth Edwards is a genius. The next Neil Blomkamp, perhaps? If only ppl weren’t crowding around him and gotten the chance, I would have bombarded him with tons of questions about all his computer/CG-work he put forth on the film, which could’ve been worse. Hah. It was amazing. Can’t believe it was made in a budget around $15,000. And the Q&A in the end was top.

Then afterwards, my friends and I spent the rest of our evening at LA Live, which has as much glow as Times Square or Las Vegas. So bright. XD Le sigh. ‘Twas a good night.

sooo GOOD NIGHT. :]