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Nov 23, 2021

This is a tone sizzle I edited for a screenplay I wrote called IRL (In Real Life). For demonstration purposes only.

STORY: A programmer at a social media fights for his life after an online mob calls for his assassination for social justice after he offends a violet social media mob.

I used this sizzle to convey the story and tone of a hypothetical future and film based on the screenplay. I wrote IRL five years ago when cancel culture started going mainstream and around topics that were setting the Internet on fire at the time.

Since then, several of the scenes I wrote seem eerily familiar while others haven't panned out... yet. The screenplay was inspired by Jon Ronson's "So You've Been Publicly Shamed" and the hypothetical concept of assassination markets and blockchain technology that can be used to fund them.

Films used in sizzle:

The Purge 2
The Purge 3
Disconnect
The Crash
Thomas Crown Affair

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Nov 23, 2021

835 5:50

Nov 23, 2021

Phil Abatecola's Scene Reel 2016

Three scenes from my body of directorial work.

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Nov 23, 2021

835 3:24

Nov 23, 2021

Make The Cut - Adobe and Imagine Dragons Editing Contest

Three years ago, I made this entry into into Adobe's "Make the Cut" with Imagine Dragons and Vimeo. While not chosen as a winner, I am proud of this cut. I think it conveys something like a story, which was my goal. I wanted to show a progression rather than just a bunch of random motion graphics and images, which tends to plague music videos.

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Nov 23, 2021

826 2:34

Nov 23, 2021

Phil Abatecola's Visual Reel 2016

A visual treat from my body of directorial work.

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Nov 23, 2021

886 2:02

Apr 10, 2021

The Tear VFX Evolution 1

During the Covid 19 pandemic I learned some visual effects while locked away so that I could continue to move the project forward.

TOOLS USED:
After Effects
Photoshop
Red Giant - Particular, Form, Knoll Light Factory and Supercomp
Nebula Kit
VC Orb

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OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKS
https://www.instagram.com/Distant_Signal
https://www.twiter.com/adissig

TIP IN CRYPTO:
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Apr 10, 2021

943 0:15

Mar 23, 2020

Changelings #3 - "Free"

The 3rd commercial created for the upcoming, blockchain based social network, Hive the first fork of Steem. I styled it after 1970's documentaries and as though it was an old, rediscovered 16mm print that was scanned broadly enough to reveal the optical track and sprocket holes.

My aim was to convey natural, spontaneous order, community, work, interconnectedness and communication.

Footage and music is sourced from footage licensed under creative commons. Below are links to their respective sources.

HIVE:
https://www.hive.io

FOOTAGE:
Optical Track
https://youtu.be/toOk-_Iydqo

Bees
https://youtu.be/MLd8Si1w4WY
https://youtu.be/_AA3Ej1Ev98
https://youtu.be/H_4Ojj46Gxo
https://youtu.be/beFy3_4iHvs

Timelapse
https://youtu.be/a7HWRzIXRwE

MUSIC:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Film__Documentary/Flight_1960

CHECK OUT THE TEAR!
https://www.thetearsees.com

DISTANT SIGNAL'S FORUMS!
http://thesignalisstrong.com/forum/

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OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKS
https://www.minds.com/distantsignal
https://www.instagram.com/Distant_Signal
https://www.twiter.com/adissig

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OTHER DISTANT SIGNAL PROJECTS
Dollar for Dollar: https://youtu.be/eL8j8CIqFuw
Darkness Calls: https://youtu.be/PCkCdV_JtVc?list=PLGHlpAIKcYapGwmKZzxEUIWCJUvA3Jp94
Milkshake: https://youtu.be/OW_Zx9x1tOE

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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/abatecolasan/
WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Mar 23, 2020

925 0:21

Mar 20, 2020

Hive.io Commercial #2 - "Be"

The 2nd commercial created for the upcoming, blockchain based social network, Hive the first fork of Steem. I styled it after 1970's documentaries and as though it was an old, rediscovered 16mm print that was scanned broadly enough to reveal the optical track and sprocket holes.

My aim was to convey natural, spontaneous order, community, work, interconnectedness and communication.

Footage and music is sourced from footage licensed under creative commons. Below are links to their respective sources.

HIVE:
https://www.hive.io

FOOTAGE:
https://youtu.be/toOk-_Iydqo
https://youtu.be/MLd8Si1w4WY
https://youtu.be/_AA3Ej1Ev98
https://youtu.be/H_4Ojj46Gxo
https://youtu.be/beFy3_4iHvs

MUSIC:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Film__Documentary/Flight_1960

CHECK OUT THE TEAR!
https://www.thetearsees.com

DISTANT SIGNAL'S FORUMS!
http://thesignalisstrong.com/forum/

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FOLLOW ME ON STEEM & LBRY:
https://steemit.com/@distantsignal
https://open.lbry.io/@DistantSignal#3123568c0bcaeafaf9cf6277a9d48693368989e3

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OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKS
https://www.minds.com/distantsignal
https://www.instagram.com/Distant_Signal
https://www.twiter.com/adissig

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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/abatecolasan/
WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Mar 20, 2020

954 0:20

Mar 19, 2020

Hive Commercial #1

An odd commercial I created for the upcoming, blockchain based social network, Hive the first fork of Steem. I styled it after 1970's documentaries and as though it was an old, rediscovered 16mm print that was scanned broadly enough to reveal the optical track and sprocket holes.

My aim was to convey natural, spontaneous order, community, work, interconnectedness and communication.

Footage and music is sourced from footage licensed under creative commons. Below are links to their respective sources.

HIVE:
https://www.hive.io

FOOTAGE:
https://youtu.be/toOk-_Iydqo
https://youtu.be/beFy3_4iHvs

MUSIC:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/KieLoKaz/Free_Ganymed/Trip_to_Ganymed_Kielokaz_ID_363

CHECK OUT THE TEAR!
https://www.thetearsees.com

DISTANT SIGNAL'S FORUMS!
http://thesignalisstrong.com/forum/

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OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKS
https://www.minds.com/distantsignal
https://www.instagram.com/Distant_Signal
https://www.twiter.com/adissig

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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/abatecolasan/
WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Mar 19, 2020

983 0:44

Mar 01, 2020

Lens Flare with the Helios 44-2

While doing pickups for Snoop, I shot some fun lens flares with my Helios 44-2. Feel free to use. Please attribute Distant Signal if you do. Filmed on a Sony FS7. 1920x1080.

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https://www.minds.com/distantsignal
https://www.gab.com/Distant_Signal
https://www.instagram.com/Distant_Signal
https://www.twiter.com/adissig

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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/abatecolasan/
WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Mar 01, 2020

952 0:10

Mar 01, 2020

Random B-Roll of Echo Park

Feel free to use this shot of Echo Park. Taken when I was doing pickups for a short film. Please attribute Distant Signal if you do. 2048 × 858. Filmed on a Sony FS7 with the Helios 40-2 lens.

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OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKS
https://www.minds.com/distantsignal
https://www.instagram.com/Distant_Signal
https://www.twiter.com/adissig

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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/abatecolasan/
WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Mar 01, 2020

948 6:51

Oct 15, 2019

Changelings #55 - We're Back! New Title and Table Reading

We are back, folks! After a long hiatus from the Changelings Vlogs, I am bringing it back with some news about Changelings, now called... The Tear!

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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
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WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Oct 15, 2019

979 3:15

Apr 25, 2019

Changelings #54 - Visual Effects Supervisor

Finally some news! After deciding I needed more oomph to the special effects I knew I needed to look for a special effects supervisor.

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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/abatecolasan/
WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Apr 25, 2019

989 1:45

Apr 16, 2019

Changelings #53 - Changelings Fundition Crowdfund Delayed :(

Changelings crowdfunding campaign is delayed for at least another month. I have not been able to accomplish enough to successfully launch. More updates on Wednesday.

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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/abatecolasan/
WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Apr 16, 2019

979 1:20

Apr 06, 2019

Changelings #52 - Sick As $%@#!!!!

I'm sick, but I was lucky enough to receive my first Litecoin donation from Steem user, @vincentnijman! Thanks! As soon as I'm better I'll press on.

VINCENT'S STEEM PAGE:
https://steempeak.com/@vincentnijman

DISTANT SIGNAL'S FORUMS!
http://thesignalisstrong.com/forum/

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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/abatecolasan/
WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Apr 06, 2019

1010 3:31

Apr 04, 2019

Changelings #51 - VFX, 3D Sculpting and MR. Green

I'm in talks with a fellow Steem user, Mr. Green to do some 3D sculpting for Changelings! If you love sci-fi and horror, you'll like his work. Also, I might... MIGHT have a very seasoned VFX supervisor coming on board.

The art within the thumbnail is by @mrgreen. Love it!

MORE OF MR. GREEN'S WORK:
https://steempeak.com/@mrgreen/

DISTANT SIGNAL'S FORUMS!
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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/abatecolasan/
WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Apr 04, 2019

289 3:42

Apr 02, 2019

Changelings #50 - Thank You!

I can't believe I've made it through 50 episodes! Thanks for sticking around!

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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/abatecolasan/
WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Apr 02, 2019

296 5:39

Mar 30, 2019

Changelings #49 - Footage Disappointment

Some of the footage from last weekends outings did not please me. Working on finishing the rewrites and boards this weekend.

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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/abatecolasan/
WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Mar 30, 2019

302 3:38

Mar 28, 2019

Changelings #48 - Rewrites and Photoboards

I've been making some substantive changes to the script. Gotta start the making the photoboards.

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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/abatecolasan/
WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Mar 28, 2019

314 3:34

Mar 26, 2019

Changelings #47 - Sizzle B-Roll Days 1 & 2

I've started shooting the Changelings sizzle. These two days were comprised of shooting foreground plates for some of the visual effects I have in mind for not only the short, Changelings, but also to build out the world and tone of The Tear.

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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/abatecolasan/
WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Mar 26, 2019

288 3:35

Mar 23, 2019

Changelings #46 - Three Locations

There are a few things I can shoot before I need my DP to earn his worth. I'm hoping some of the shots I gather this weekend can help set the mood of Changelings.

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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/abatecolasan/
WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Mar 23, 2019

270 5:50

Mar 21, 2019

Changelings #45 - Shooting Begins (for the sizzle)

Going to start shooting for Changelings this weekend. I need to take advantage of the fact that I have everything I already need.

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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/abatecolasan/
WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Mar 21, 2019

299 4:08

Mar 19, 2019

Changelings #44 - Special Effects Test & Location Update!

I heard back from our friends in Frazier Park and their ranch and Zane created some custom, blister effects for our creature transformation! Check them out!

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ZANE REYNOLDS:
https://www.instagram.com/zar_fx

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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/abatecolasan/
WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Mar 19, 2019

260 5:37

Mar 14, 2019

Changelings #43 - Back on Track!

Things are moving forward again now that I've adjusted my schedule and cleared some projects from my plate!

THANKS TO:
https://steempeak.com/@namiks
@namiks

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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/abatecolasan/
WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Mar 14, 2019

311 5:01

Mar 12, 2019

Changelings #42 - My Greatest Flaw

I talk about one of my greatest strengths also being my greatest weakness... at least it's possible. I give this 70/30 on the truth to bullshit scale.

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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/abatecolasan/
WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Mar 12, 2019

285 5:10

Mar 10, 2019

Changelings #41 - Foxtail Scout

Took another drive to Frazier Park, CA to see about Foxtail Ranch for the location of the short.

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PHIL ABATECOLA'S PERSONAL SITES:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/abatecolasan/
WEBSITE: http://www.philabatecola.com

MISSION
To create narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic.

Mar 10, 2019

Created 7 years, 3 months ago.

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Distant Signal is an online media group that produces narratives, comedies and documentaries that are short, fun, interesting and cinematic. From hilarious series to amazing true stories, Distant Signal will entertain, enlighten and push YouTube to beyond cat videos.

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