The Making of The Moonlight Man Part 2: Behind the scenes for the horror short film "The Moonlight Man" by Danny Donahue featuring DIY filmmaking tips and low budget tricks.
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@sunnyr91267 жыл бұрын
You are REALLY talented. I found "The moonlight man" today and it is different from many other horror short films I have seen. To make his eyes blink was the touch that left me feeling scared when I finished watching it. You really know that everything is in the details. Great work!
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! That's great to hear!
@doriswhite13486 жыл бұрын
Mel, That's what set's Danny apart from so many other indie filmmakers -- his attention to detail. And then there's his talent . . ..
@ellalalive42716 жыл бұрын
Mel Películas NO
@legomigginy40547 жыл бұрын
The blinking part made me feel really frightened, it was so creepy
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It definitely made it feel more alive to me, so I'm glad it struck a chord with others too!
@legomigginy40547 жыл бұрын
Have you won any short film comps or any awards
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
I was a finalist in a 15 second horror short contest a couple years back, but haven't really entered anything else. So mostly no.
@legomigginy40547 жыл бұрын
Man, you would smash, you should try making more
@Notchella17 жыл бұрын
A director, make up artist and story boarder: You're amazing sir :D
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Gotta do it all when you don't have a crew! Thanks!
@Notchella17 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to be a director and make my own short horror and you've really inspired me :)
@HardHittingBass6 жыл бұрын
I would want to watch this become a full length feature that hits theaters directed by you one day, would be so awesome
@blueflutterbyfrenzy4 жыл бұрын
The making of this was awesome. You're ideas are amazing!! Super creepy and original!!
@dannyfdonahue4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TheGinnerMatty5 жыл бұрын
The blinking eyes made it alive, a real living entity. It took it from a monster in fantasy to something that’d made its home in the city. Well done, I hope to see more, maybe even a full movie (30 minutes maybe?)
@ThePoeActor7 жыл бұрын
Really good work on the monster design. Loved it! Thanks for posting this.
@eyecomeinpeace27074 жыл бұрын
Mr. Donahue, you are a man of many talents. Kudos to you and your actors. Your Moonlight Man shorts are actually quite scary. Who needs Slenderman, when you have a new bogey man in town. Moonlight Man.
@dannyfdonahue4 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks!
@markwheeler80416 жыл бұрын
Blinking was a nice touch!
@ayayron32787 жыл бұрын
For horror being my #1 genre, I can pretty much tell the good from the bad almost immediately. And I thoroughly enjoyed your short film, but when I watched "the making of the moonlight man", I was kinda blown away from all the "tlc" you put into just a 3 minute video. You really do care about the details. That being said I highly respect you and your work. Don't worry, you WILL make it big one day, it's just a matter of when. I hope you see this, because I think it could actually make your day. Oh and yes, I am definitely subscribing!
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It really means a lot to hear that! With most of the projects I've done, I'd probably do some things differently if I had to make them all over again, but for the most part I'm pretty happy with the results here and it's very encouraging when other people respond positively to the work! It takes a lot of time and effort, especially when one has to creatively out-think budgetary constraints, so I'm really happy people are enjoying the results. Thanks again for watching and subscribing and for the kind words!
@themanhimself56505 жыл бұрын
Blink was definitely worth the extra time. Nice work👌
@CZsWorld7 жыл бұрын
That's so funny. I just started adding eye blinks to my logo for during the Al Dente Creepypasta videos.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Nice! A creepy little blink can go a long way on a monster!
@BittersweetBoys5 жыл бұрын
So inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing behind the scenes.
@vincentveryvile50516 жыл бұрын
You inspire me a lot.
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
VincentVeryVile Thanks, glad to hear that!
@thereelweebakira29607 жыл бұрын
definitely think the blink was a great idea. Gave exactly what you thought it would. realism!.
@NorthernDiaries7 жыл бұрын
This is really inspiring as I am a one man crew myself. Never stop posting these making videos. It made me want to get out and shoot something right away.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thank you -- it's a great feeling to think it might help give somebody else a push to keep shooting! There are lots of other people's videos out there that did the same for me!
@BWill905927 жыл бұрын
Hands down, Moonlight Man is still my fav short horror from everything I've seen. He's pretty iconic (but a nice guy really, lol)! Great acting by both actors and amazing camera work and sound. The eyeblink from Moonlight works wonders for realism and the pan back from the car after he's thrown her in/climbs in is really sinister. Love it.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thats awesome to hear that! Thanks so much! Hopefully you'll like the sequel as well : )
@jerrythecartoonist7 жыл бұрын
Dude, I'm going to share the HELL outta your stuff, because your shorts are REALLY awesome. Especially the practical effects. You've got way too much talent for such minimum views. You've got my support, dude. I believe you'll make it. And who knows, maybe some big studio will come up to you asking permission to make a full length Moonlight Man movie.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That kind of support from people really means a lot. I'm working hard to make that feature transition happen -- I figure it's just a matter of time, hard work, and good luck. Glad to hear you like my stuff -- thanks for checking it out!
@jerrythecartoonist7 жыл бұрын
No problem, man. "Real recognize real", as they say.
@ThatAnxiousArtist6 жыл бұрын
It's so nice to get a behind the scenes view!
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
@gregjones71967 жыл бұрын
You just answered what gave me the creeps about that shot when I saw the film. It was the blink. Well done!!!
@yudhyindraaa6 жыл бұрын
you,sir should get more recognition. your movies are awesome !
@brooklynyte4 жыл бұрын
I noticed the eye blink first time, definitely makes a difference!
@SuperCHERISHED5 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you for sharing how you created this scary short film! It was suspenseful!
@raphfelix63054 жыл бұрын
I really want to see more of the Moonlight man. he may have some vigilante hero in him. he eats people. and would love to see more advances in the face and hands. some articulation in the fingers. this character has the makings of becoming a big time terror. more, more, I must have more!!
@Blake_17 жыл бұрын
Wow, enough said I'm really impressed
@JoMarchltwd7 жыл бұрын
all your efforts and creativity are truly worth of million subscribes. I believe you'll go a long way.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I hope you're right!
@aliceslakepromise Жыл бұрын
Just today i was watching Moonlight man. Once i watched completely. Immediately i checked your channel for more content. Its really great loved everything and i really appreciate man. You deserve a lot more attention and fame. Keep on posting i pretty damn sure you will defeinetly reach where you want. Love from India❤
@dannyfdonahue Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and for checking out my work! Really glad you enjoyed it!
@teodorafotache63985 жыл бұрын
You are just amazing at this all the details on the moonlight man is great 👏👏👏
@itsyogirljedamarie4 жыл бұрын
Yo you did a freaking awesome job because When I watched the video I had chills down my back.
@dannyfdonahue4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@JacobBobb7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! I was always envious of those hands and actually made a pair for myself! Thank you so much! I love the detail and passion you put into your film. Inspiring!
@gem42505 жыл бұрын
I like the behind the scenes because then the film wouldn't give me nightmares. Thank you
@josephhoffman29926 жыл бұрын
I'm making a short film and this video has helped me so much in making the face! I knew what I wanted the face to look like but I had no clue how I was going to translate my art into a mask until this so thank you so much!!!
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@Sharkfurter7 жыл бұрын
It's really bullshit how little recognition you get. :/ KZbin is flooded with just the most cringey, predictable, and awful horror short films that get millions of views, yet you're stuck under a hundred thousand with professional quality shorts.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thank you -- that means a lot to hear that! My hope is that my work will gain momentum in time, and that if I keep putting my best work out into the world, people will eventually gravitate towards it! In the meantime though, thanks for watching my films and for being one of the few!
@Sharkfurter7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! You deserve it. I'm making my own short film soon and your Making Of videos are helping me out a lot.
@theL4Y3R7 жыл бұрын
i agree
@jasonchilado7 жыл бұрын
Danny Donahue wow great video! I really loved the moonlight man! i'm a 14 year old currently finishing a short horror movie I directed but the problem was it was very tricky to shoot at night, can you please give me advice on lighting in future movies I make :)
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
+nba73 Well, it is tricky and honestly I'm no expert at lighting myself. I'm trying to get better, but I'll give you some thoughts from my recent indie-lighting experiences. You'll likely need to shoot at a higher ISO, and fast lenses make a huge difference. Often it's good to "motivate" a light source -- create blue light that looks like Moonlight from a window, or a single source that looks like a lamp (or is a lamp, as practicals can be really key in situations like this). It's a very case by case thing, and you have to get even more creative if you don't have much lighting equipment. Finding existing light sources is also helpful (like I did here for The Moonlight Man). Edge light or rim light can also be useful to bring your subjects out of the darkness. Also -- don't be afraid of darkness, if the scene is dark, let the dark parts fall off to black -- just make sure there are lighter, highlighted parts of the frame to clarify shapes and keep the imagery clear.
@Phil4RealMusic6 жыл бұрын
You are TALENTED! I need you for my film!
@eubruhnn6 жыл бұрын
your passion is truly heartwarming
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@wetpaintpictures99057 жыл бұрын
Very awesome it's cool to see a break down of this to see how the film was born keep it up guys just subscribed excited for what's next.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
@j.jmarlon14177 жыл бұрын
this is creativity on a level where I don't get why you haven't done or been a part of atlas an independent film.....or have you? This is sooo awesome!
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That's very encouraging. As of now I haven't directed a feature yet, independent or otherwise, although I'm working very hard to get my first one moving -- and soon. It's very difficult, and unfortunately the process tends to have a lot more to do with connections than it does with ability, but I very much appreciate the compliment! Here's to making my first feature in the near future!
@j.jmarlon14177 жыл бұрын
Danny Donahue I remember watching a short you did with the Johnny Cash song, further up the road. it was so weird and interesting that it kept me motivated the rest of 2016 to keep writing and filming. please keep it up!
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Well that's super cool! I'm glad it helped to keep you inspired. That shoot was really difficult. We made a false floor out of some plywood to put people under so they could reach up and play "the hands", but it was really difficult for them to be trapped under there in the dark and the heat for so long and it was even harder to get a scary looking performance out of them. We were also running out of time and I barely got enough coverage to even cut the thing together. In the end I was so let down by what I ended up with that I didn't want to sound design it. So instead I cut it to the Johnny Cash song to make it a fun project for myself again, and used a bunch of reversed footage, jump cuts, even footage from before and after takes to patch it together into something useable. In the end we still got something, and if it inspired somebody else, then I'm especially glad I made it!
@yesimjane6 жыл бұрын
I love behind the scenes videos like this
@Usagi.moon.power.6 жыл бұрын
Hi I think you're really talented! I love your work! I'm definitely going to share your videos with my friends. Looking forward to see more!! :)
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
lipstickngore Thanks a lot!
@tdogfilms19393 жыл бұрын
Hey Danny! The breakdown of your storytelling and your personal advice has really provided a great education for low budget-indie filmmakers. I’m a really huge fan of the Moonlight Man, as well as your other work, and have been religiously watching the BTS to make a monster mask of my own. I am in the mask making process right now and am wondering what brand of liquid latex you used? There are so many brands out there and I want to make sure I get the right kind. I’m also not trying to break the bank being that I have a small budget. Thank you!
@dannyfdonahue3 жыл бұрын
Hey! Glad the vids have been helpful. What you want is slip/casting latex. There are lots of brands that come in a couple gallon quantities etc. I've bought it from Burman Industries in the past and Motion Pictures FX in Burbank. Prices vary but there's probably many options online if you poke around.
@gregjones71966 жыл бұрын
You should sell that mask. It's amazing!!
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Maybe someday. I might still need it if I make another Moonlight Man film down the line.
@gregjones71966 жыл бұрын
Oh no. I don't mean sell that one. You DEFINATELY need to make more of these Moonlight Man films. Do you know how mad people would be if you stopped making them because you sold away that mask? Not going to have them mad at me! Nooooo sir! LoL I'm saying you should make and sell them. I also think you should have or make a Master Class style DVD. I'd buy them both for sure!
@daveyleeriot5 жыл бұрын
Mass produce the mask. People will buy it!!!!
@penguinsrockrgr8yt2164 жыл бұрын
Danny Donahue OwOKE
@dlmartistry22105 жыл бұрын
Wow! Amazing work. I absolutely LOVE the mask! I just started mask making myself! Keep rocking it!
@Rohan.S.Patne.4 жыл бұрын
Best of luck for your future films! Very inspiring ❤️
@raphfelix63054 жыл бұрын
There's a link to some really cool fingers for your creation. The Moonlight man needs fingers that articulate well. Will we see more of this amazing monster?
7 жыл бұрын
Very nice work! :D Question: How difficult was it to pull out the clay sculpture from the plaster Casting?
@SDWorksYT7 жыл бұрын
Amazing stuff man.
@jasonyang477 жыл бұрын
You're so talented!!
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Jason Yang Thank you!
@nixie._.x49866 жыл бұрын
OMG you should make Halloween masks and costumes and sell them you would make a lot of money
@v4leriya6 жыл бұрын
It was a great horror short!
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Val M Thanks!
@awakiarmandopato37727 жыл бұрын
really dope scary shit,you make me want to be in a scary film never consider it as an actor till I seen moonlight; very impressive work
@Modii1527 жыл бұрын
Interesting as always, please continue doing these behind the scenes, perhaps even in more detail with how it was done in after effects etc. :)
@silviajoni3377 жыл бұрын
great job 💖
@branjord7 жыл бұрын
this guy is crazy talented
@luisalfredo27226 жыл бұрын
You really ought to do something out of this, I'd definately watch it! 5 stars so far!
@user-cf5zr1rd8c7 жыл бұрын
Really interesting! Where did you learn creating your creatures? Any good resources?
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! Sculpting I taught myself and many of my other creatures were created using unconventional methods that I came up with on my own (using clay and other materials). I had some minimal knowledge of creating latex makeup appliances from film school, but to figure out how to properly make latex masks, I took a class over the summer with a guy named Jordu Schell, who is a legend in the mask-making and special effects industries. His class was extremely helpful and he's got a million little tips and tricks and industry secrets that really give his students an edge. What I described here in the video is just the bare bones basic steps of how to create a latex mask, and there are lots of videos and resources online that can give you more detailed instructions. If you're really interested in making high quality masks, however, I would highly recommend Googling Jordu to see if you can take one of his classes!
@sapoquehace52245 жыл бұрын
That mask turned out so good
@miguelvidal23355 жыл бұрын
That mask is amazing
@pauloecm6 жыл бұрын
Hey Danny! Your work is fantastic! Congratulationns!
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Cuevas M Thanks!
@alyssa78417 жыл бұрын
it makes me less scared when i see these xD
@JesusChrist-gz2tr7 жыл бұрын
YOU DESERVE MILLIONS OF SUBSCRIBERS!!! PEOPLE POST STUPID AND SHITTY VIDEOS AND GET MORE VIEWS, BUT THIS IS REAL ART
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Really great to hear that! Glad you like my stuff
@JesusChrist-gz2tr7 жыл бұрын
Danny Donahue I don't like it, I love it!
@randallrromero4 жыл бұрын
How do you design the monster sounds in all your shorts? They are great!
@RedTitan016 жыл бұрын
You just earned a new subscriber
@monsooniphone7 жыл бұрын
How brilliant. Well done you.
@sethdenton-hughes12086 жыл бұрын
The film was amazing. My friend and I are starting to use after effects for a film on a channel called mystic films. the film is the puppet so if you are interested you can check it out when it comes out.
@vivekthefilmmaker7 жыл бұрын
very impressive and inspiring. one of channel I am sure to follow now. keep up the work.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
vivek kumar Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it!
@vivekthefilmmaker7 жыл бұрын
Danny Donahue pleasure is mine. wishes for a glorious career for you.
@kittyreed31056 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done.
@LiL-ec1xm6 жыл бұрын
Hey that's real cool making it
@Arunsnura6 жыл бұрын
Hey danny its all amazing stories and very well filmed.. How you get the story line man its awsm.. a 3 minute horror film... good one.. expecting more from you...
@dylanclark6 жыл бұрын
I was inspired by your work with the latex mask, I’m hoping to make my own for a short. I was just wondering what kind of clay you used to sculpt the mask? Thanks!!!
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Shade Productions Thanks! It’s wed clay
@dylanclark6 жыл бұрын
Danny Donahue awesome, thank you sooo much! Can’t wait to see what you do next :)
@takki606227 жыл бұрын
YOU ARE SO TALENTED.
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
Yu Wang Hey thanks!
@ivansanz87286 жыл бұрын
Please, make soon the moonlight man 3. Thanks.
@BrianHewittfilms6 жыл бұрын
very cool, I did learn some cool things thanks man I am going to subscribe!
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate it
@valley68006 жыл бұрын
I REALY want this mask.
@alicecarter50276 жыл бұрын
You scared the poop out of me (I don't wanna hate but I like it!)
@funnyfarmpictures5 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@StanJohanson19737 жыл бұрын
very cool, and interesting
@samsangeeth426 жыл бұрын
Awesome 💞💞💞💞
@VictorRodriguez-fo7lk6 жыл бұрын
it´s a really great short horror film
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Victor Rodriguez Thanks!
@anthonyjames.5170 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant.
@radiocontrolegliders7826 жыл бұрын
Great work, if ur in vegas my son is a pro done pilot if you shoot a movie in vegas, see hattin praductions, love your movies, i grew up in the 80's and love the 80's horror films brother.. love your work and a im a Sag Aftra member, yours is hollywood quality work my freind..Great job...
@paulfrick1696 жыл бұрын
Awesome movie! I was suprised that you made the mask yourself. I thougt that it is makeup or a silicone mask from immortal mask s.
@lunanirel84663 жыл бұрын
But the sound the creature makes keeps me up til 5am lol
@justpyro31366 жыл бұрын
Seeing behind the scenes makes teh original funnier
@makenziealvarez46942 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell in more detail how you did the after effects blinking .
@lostsoul84086 жыл бұрын
Omg the I'm sorry makes the monster seem like the nices man
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Lost Soul He’s a nice dude!
@HeavyPUK3 жыл бұрын
Аnother question how did you make the mask? just poured latex into the mold and that's it?
@addisonsmith75696 жыл бұрын
Have you seen Gerald's Game on Netflix? There's a character called "Man made of moonlight" and he looks a bit similar to this mask
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Addison Smith I watched it recently. I believe he’s called the “space cowboy” in the book, although I haven’t read it myself. Personally I don’t see much visual similarity between the two.
@christiansobremonte14235 жыл бұрын
Could you please show us how you make the faces move during the film???
@diamondlonnerio49314 жыл бұрын
Was The Short Film Hard Too Make
@isaacx65606 жыл бұрын
What program did you use to edit it with?
@DiraPictures6 жыл бұрын
What camera you use and What picture profiles?
@bcbodycomp6 жыл бұрын
Freaking Awseome
@FilmmakingMan167 жыл бұрын
Heyy! I had one quick question. What kind of advertising did you do for The Moonlight Man to get so many views? Because I'm coming out with a horror short soon which I shot with my new professional camera and I worked really hard on it and I want it to get noticed.
@jasonchilado7 жыл бұрын
Filmmaking Man good luck!
@FilmmakingMan167 жыл бұрын
nba73 Thanks!
@DeAngelo776 жыл бұрын
So frickin cool
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@DeAngelo776 жыл бұрын
Danny Donahue No problemo
@nandooskitchan20523 жыл бұрын
Wow.. 😍
@mattm53247 жыл бұрын
That's amazing. What are the eyes made of?
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
They're latex, same as the rest. Different parts of the mask have different paints and finishes, but the base is all rubber.
@Mandragara7 жыл бұрын
What's the sound the creature made
@dannyfdonahue7 жыл бұрын
+Mandragara The sounds are actually all otter noises.
@HeavyPUK3 жыл бұрын
!!! PLEASE HELP !!! WHAT IS THE MASK MADE OF? WHAT LIQUID??????
@HeavyPUK3 жыл бұрын
!!! PLEASE HELP !!! WHAT IS THE MASK MADE OF? WHAT LIQUID??
@KOKOANAPAR6 жыл бұрын
Is there any way I could purchase a copy of the mask? I like this horror character. I really think you should make a full movie out of this, I can totally see it working.
@dannyfdonahue6 жыл бұрын
At the moment there's only the one. I have the ability to make more from the original mold, but haven't yet because it's pretty time consuming. I may in the future though -- especially if I could figure out a way to streamline the process a bit. Would be fun for people to be able to own copies of it.
@KOKOANAPAR6 жыл бұрын
Danny Donahue I would be really interested in getting a copy to like put on display, I know the films are short but in that small time frame I think you managed to create a horror character that may be my favourite! If u ever decide to sell any copies please let me know. Your films are excellent, very impressive!