Teaser/Trailer: Documentary about Jazz at DVinfo.net

Stefan Immler · March 8th, 2009, 09:47 PM

Hi all --

I put together a teaser/trailer of an ongoing documentary project about jazz in Washington, DC. So far I have only shot about 10% of the final footage (JVC HD100 in 720/24p), but I wanted to create a teaser at this early stage that I can use for fundraising. Most of the jazz artists are very famous. The audio hasn't been polished yet.

First time film maker here, so any comments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

District of Jazz on Vimeo

Thanks,
Gig

Mark Stavar · March 9th, 2009, 05:42 AM

Gig,

Some great footage there, great images, and the audio isn't bad at all.

Only thing that stuck out for me (this is the writer coming out), a couple of the pauses in the narration felt about a breath too long, so they had this tiny feel of being a bit artificial.

And one of the close-ups (white guy in a sports coat, maybe Jewish?) felt a little too tight for mine. I don't think there was any headroom at all, which quite match the others.

And there is a zoom in and out at about 2:01 - wasn't sure it it was art or something else.

But defs a nice piece and i think gives a good sense of the pacing and the flavour you are going for. Felt quite intimate to me.

Nicely done. I'd watch it.

marks

Richard Gooderick · March 9th, 2009, 06:32 AM

It seems to be shaping up well. Particularly for a first-time effort. Bravo.

I agree with Mark's comments and would add that the lighting is a little uneven, for no apparent reason.

Stefan Immler · March 9th, 2009, 06:07 PM

Thanks for your feedback, which is very helpful!

March 8th, 2009, 09:47 PM	#1
Stefan Immler Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington DC Posts: 162	Teaser/Trailer: Documentary about Jazz Hi all -- I put together a teaser/trailer of an ongoing documentary project about jazz in Washington, DC. So far I have only shot about 10% of the final footage (JVC HD100 in 720/24p), but I wanted to create a teaser at this early stage that I can use for fundraising. Most of the jazz artists are very famous. The audio hasn't been polished yet. First time film maker here, so any comments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated! District of Jazz on Vimeo Thanks, Gig

March 9th, 2009, 05:42 AM	#2
Mark Stavar Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 95	Gig, Some great footage there, great images, and the audio isn't bad at all. Only thing that stuck out for me (this is the writer coming out), a couple of the pauses in the narration felt about a breath too long, so they had this tiny feel of being a bit artificial. And one of the close-ups (white guy in a sports coat, maybe Jewish?) felt a little too tight for mine. I don't think there was any headroom at all, which quite match the others. And there is a zoom in and out at about 2:01 - wasn't sure it it was art or something else. But defs a nice piece and i think gives a good sense of the pacing and the flavour you are going for. Felt quite intimate to me. Nicely done. I'd watch it. marks __________________ mark stavar http://www.swandancer.com.au

March 9th, 2009, 06:32 AM	#3
Richard Gooderick Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 795	It seems to be shaping up well. Particularly for a first-time effort. Bravo. I agree with Mark's comments and would add that the lighting is a little uneven, for no apparent reason. __________________ http://www.gooderick.com

March 9th, 2009, 06:07 PM	#4
Stefan Immler Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington DC Posts: 162	Thanks for your feedback, which is very helpful!