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Re: The Root Kit

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Post by madethemcry » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 10:01 AM UTC

ripperdoc wrote: post #16

taylorbuley wrote: post #14

Which are the hackers that ping localhost? https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/projects/359366/photo-full.jpg?... I ping therefore I am, I guess.

I see it as an existential test. If you ping localhost, and it doesn't answer, is anything at all real anymore? ARE we living in a DREAM?? IISS ITt 4LL MANOFACTURED TROoTH????

Good idea. Will try this in my next lucid dream instead of pushing the light switch

Re: The Root Kit

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Post by logn » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 10:02 AM UTC

benregenspan wrote: post #15

Wasn't this already done in a truly exemplary fashion by Hackers (1995)?

Yup. Movies that mess with the best die like the rest.

Re: The Root Kit

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Post by BerislavLopac » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 10:15 AM UTC

taylorbuley wrote: post #14

Which are the hackers that ping localhost? https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/projects/359366/photo-full.jpg?... I ping therefore I am, I guess.

This should be the film's slogan, methinks. ;-)

Re: The Root Kit

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Post by batgaijin » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 11:45 AM UTC

s_henry_paulson wrote: post #30

Adding in all of the computer screens in post-production to make sure you get the code right? (1) Un-necessary (2) Expensive (3) No one really cares (4) If you know you're going to fuck it up, why not just plan and do it right the first time? Very few people will pause a movie to read code, and those people are such a small demographic, that to make them a target audience to the point that you're willing to go off th…

It's the demographic for the movie.

Re: The Root Kit

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Post by lloeki » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 12:10 PM UTC

derleth wrote: post #20

taylorbuley wrote: post #14

Which are the hackers that ping localhost? https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/projects/359366/photo-full.jpg?... I ping therefore I am, I guess.

Is it even possible for a ping to localhost to time out?

Change the localhost entry in the hosts file, for one.

Shoot yourself in the foot with iptables.

Had the IP stacked borked once too.

Re: The Root Kit

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Post by antihero » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 12:51 PM UTC

splicer wrote: post #22

benregenspan wrote: post #15

Wasn't this already done in a truly exemplary fashion by Hackers (1995)?

I wish there was another movie like Hackers. Accurate depictions are boring.

The computer that wore tennis shoes?

Re: The Root Kit

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Post by jschiefer » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 3:32 PM UTC

anigbrowl wrote: post #3

And then there's sound. One of the really quick ways you can tell a low-budget film from a major studio film, other than the logo, is by the sound. We've decided that we're only going to be recording the voice on set. What that means is that all of the other sounds, from footsteps to car engines, from smart-phones buzzing to a fist slapping against skin, all that has to be recorded and synched after the fact. Sound g…

Thanks for the tip. I'd love to talk more about getting good sound. Send me an email. jonathan at spiritusvult dot com. As far as it being expensive, I'll be doing all the post myself. I work cheap, for myself. ;)

Re: The Root Kit

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Post by jschiefer » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 3:36 PM UTC

s_henry_paulson wrote: post #30

Adding in all of the computer screens in post-production to make sure you get the code right? (1) Un-necessary (2) Expensive (3) No one really cares (4) If you know you're going to fuck it up, why not just plan and do it right the first time? Very few people will pause a movie to read code, and those people are such a small demographic, that to make them a target audience to the point that you're willing to go off th…

The reason I have to do it in post is because I don't have time to do it all correct before we start filming (scheduling and all). While it would be expensive, normally, I'll be doing all the post myself, so it's free. My target demographic really does care; that's why they're backing the movie in the first place.

I hope that clarifies.

Re: The Root Kit

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Post by jschiefer » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 3:40 PM UTC

randartie wrote: post #8

If only he would have mentioned who is going to act as his actual advisor when it comes to what 'hacking' really is these days.

It's pretty long, but here's a link to a chat I had with one of my technical advisors for The Root Kit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eFnyhwsnzE&feature=playe...

Re: The Root Kit

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Post by jschiefer » Thu, Dec 06, 2012, 3:44 PM UTC

hawkharris wrote: post #18

Having directed in the festival scene for a while, I respect the amount of energy and passion it takes to realize this kind of project. I think the concept looks great, and I'd like to offer two friendly suggestions concerning your pitch. First, as others here have pointed out, you should define and limit the scope of "hacking," as it relates to your story. Maybe consider how your movie will complement (or intentiona…

Thanks for that. I'd love to talk more about your festival experiences, as it's one route I'm debating on. Send me an email: jonathan at spiritusvult dot com. Thanks.