**help** epic edit online, would love feedback/critiquing*** at DVinfo.net

Josh Glowicki · June 5th, 2009, 02:13 PM

So i just wrapped up my first online edit where i mix matched frame rates on the same time line. i have been filming and editing for just under a year right now so im still kinda a noobie but whatever. i think it turned out well, but i would love to hear some feedback from you some of you guys. you know, filming, lighting, angles, ect. i know that all you guys are really professional and really know your stuff any words of advice would be nice. thanks for taking the time to read this.

Keaton Newsom - Online Profile - June 2009 on Vimeo

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Paul Hatcher · June 5th, 2009, 03:41 PM

Looks good, some great material and shots to work with. The A1 really shines here, the camera work is of a high standard. The colours are so vibrant. The reaction shot at 2:45 is great.

My Editing Critique
For this kind of material, I think the edit is a little loose and would personally cut at least 10% of the time by cutting quicker to the action in each clip. You seem to hang onto the end of the clips far too long, the MTV generation is used to a high cut/action ratio, otherwise it can seem to drag.

It is very linear and therefore looks like a series of clips, rather than a action mix. Mixing some mini montages of similar tricks, or maybe chopping clips in parts and remixing occasionally would add some extra interest.

A great effort though, these are just some ideas for you.

Josh Glowicki · June 5th, 2009, 04:24 PM

thank you for your helpful insight paul!! and now that i look at it, i think your completely right about cutting the clips a little sooner to keep the action going! thank you again for taking the time to watch the edit it is greatly appreciated.

Philip Younger · June 5th, 2009, 06:16 PM

I also found it very entertaining and well photographed - nice use of the fisheye BTW. I would also claim that some of the shots lingered a little and could have been cut out sooner to maintain the action.

I have seen similar shoots where the editor has inserted very short cut-in's of people's faces/expressions and used odd angles & ultra close-ups of skaters and skates etc but it's all about what you want to achieve - we can all criticise (in a professional manner) other people's work - hell I do with most zillion dollar budget feature films!

June 5th, 2009, 02:13 PM	#1
Josh Glowicki New Boot Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 15	help epic edit online, would love feedback/critiquing*** So i just wrapped up my first online edit where i mix matched frame rates on the same time line. i have been filming and editing for just under a year right now so im still kinda a noobie but whatever. i think it turned out well, but i would love to hear some feedback from you some of you guys. you know, filming, lighting, angles, ect. i know that all you guys are really professional and really know your stuff any words of advice would be nice. thanks for taking the time to read this. Keaton Newsom - Online Profile - June 2009 on Vimeo Josh Glowicki

June 5th, 2009, 03:41 PM	#2
Paul Hatcher Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London UK Posts: 31	Looks good, some great material and shots to work with. The A1 really shines here, the camera work is of a high standard. The colours are so vibrant. The reaction shot at 2:45 is great. My Editing Critique For this kind of material, I think the edit is a little loose and would personally cut at least 10% of the time by cutting quicker to the action in each clip. You seem to hang onto the end of the clips far too long, the MTV generation is used to a high cut/action ratio, otherwise it can seem to drag. It is very linear and therefore looks like a series of clips, rather than a action mix. Mixing some mini montages of similar tricks, or maybe chopping clips in parts and remixing occasionally would add some extra interest. A great effort though, these are just some ideas for you.

June 5th, 2009, 04:24 PM	#3
Josh Glowicki New Boot Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 15	thank you for your helpful insight paul!! and now that i look at it, i think your completely right about cutting the clips a little sooner to keep the action going! thank you again for taking the time to watch the edit it is greatly appreciated.

June 5th, 2009, 06:16 PM	#4
Philip Younger Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 207	I also found it very entertaining and well photographed - nice use of the fisheye BTW. I would also claim that some of the shots lingered a little and could have been cut out sooner to maintain the action. I have seen similar shoots where the editor has inserted very short cut-in's of people's faces/expressions and used odd angles & ultra close-ups of skaters and skates etc but it's all about what you want to achieve - we can all criticise (in a professional manner) other people's work - hell I do with most zillion dollar budget feature films!