Show Your Work 2006

Kris Galuska · June 19th, 2006, 08:27 PM

Check out my Film Noir short on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RsN0CTTpVo

The audio is a little distorted, but so is YouTube.

It was shot on HD so it is kind of disappointing to see it this small, but it is still one of the most visually appealing videos on YouTube (of course that is not saying very much)

-Kris

Luke Springer · June 19th, 2006, 08:47 PM

Very good! I liked it, other than the quiet interrogation room scene. What camera did you use? Nice work.

Thanks,
Luke

Gregory S. Ouellette · June 20th, 2006, 12:33 AM

couldnt view, my reply was for colin. sorry for the misspost

Jaadgy Akanni · June 20th, 2006, 03:36 AM

I wasn't able to access Giuseppe's link, che sfortuna! But i got to see Colin's work. That's some good Shtuff! Colin you're definitely there with your work. The edits have excellent rythm, great exposure, lighting...sweet.

Tim Johnson · June 20th, 2006, 10:46 AM

i dunno theres some pretty high end videos on there.

Kris Galuska · June 20th, 2006, 12:25 PM

I was just joking. I love YouTube.

It's just that the professional videos are few and far between. If you have any links to any I'd love to see them so I can support them.

YouTube could be a great place for the independent community, but right now it is overrun by cheesy web cam footage.

Oh, and did you watch my video. I’d love your opinion.

Thanks,

Kris

David Delaney · June 20th, 2006, 04:22 PM

We have put together a new show on Wrestling. Any input is appreciated.
We are also looking for video music directors that want to get there stuff noticed. If you have rights to a music video that you have directed and want to get shown on a psp, ipod and cell phone - contact us at bionicbuddha.com

Feedback always welcome!

Bob Zimmerman · June 21st, 2006, 08:04 AM

pretty good. What camera did you use? I like some of your shots like when the guy was running down the hallway.

Kris Galuska · June 22nd, 2006, 12:56 PM

Thanks, we used a Sony FX1. YouTube doesn't really show it off though.

Riley Harmon · June 26th, 2006, 12:10 AM

Just thought I'd share a bit from this docudrama i am working on as 2nd unit camera and vfx http://rileyharmon.com/wordpress/?p=53

Kurirai Adamson · June 26th, 2006, 02:46 AM

It's been quite a while since I've posted anything on DVINFO. I bought my Canon XL1s from a fellow member, Joseph Benoit.

After a couple jobs, some new equipment, software and accessories, here's my BEST WORK to date:

http://www.adamsonmedia.com/HoanCarol_web.wmv

Constructive feedback is most appreciated from you fellow DV'ers.

Thanks!

Greg Boston · June 26th, 2006, 06:33 AM

All in all, pretty good stuff. Here are my thoughts.

The oval mask in some of the opening shots is a bit too aggressive. Pull it back out and soften the edges a bit more.

The motion overlay of the rings during the vows kind of says 'cheesy effect'. I would take it out. The background motion effects at the ending montage are much nicer and they don't distract the viewer at that point.

The 'old film look' is another mis-placed effect. It doesn't work because by looking at the rest of the video, you can see that 'this shot' takes place at the same day and time. This would have been a good effect if you were doing a history of the couple and had some childhood VHS video to cut into the story but not for a brief shot in current day. Since the couple are kissing in this shot, a slo-mo would help enhance the romantic moment they are sharing.

A couple pan and tilts were not at steady pace but that's just practice and a much more expensive tripod head. That's why good ones will cost you more than what you paid for the camera. They are fluid dampened and have counterbalance springs that will make those camera moves silky smooth.

All in all, a good job and certainly one that can be made better with a few changes. The basic camera work with shot selection, angle, and exposure are there so you have some good material to edit with.

That's just my opinion and others may dis-agree so don't take it as gospel. I only pointed out those things that distracted me as a viewer.

regards,

-gb-

Jon Fordham · June 26th, 2006, 06:37 AM

The multi Award Winning feature film Four Eyed Monsters, is screening as part of indiewire's national screening series Undiscovered Gems!

Please check out the following link to see if your city is on the list, attend the screening and vote!!!

http://foureyedmonsters.com/index.php/screenings

Four Eyed Monsters made its world premiere at the 2005 Slamdance Film Festival, before screening at the 2005 SXSW Film Festival and ultimately winning the Best New Director Award for Arin Crumley and Susan Buice at the 2005 Brooklyn International Film Festival...

indiewire selected Four Eyed Monsters as one of the top ten undistributed features of 2005.

And don't forget to subscribe to the Four Eyed Monsters Video Podcasts using iTunes!!!

Denis Danatzko · June 26th, 2006, 07:07 AM

I thought the choice of music was great, though I agree with the film-like sequence maybe being out of place. IMO, it just doesn't fit well.

Good job on capturing the b&g's sense of anticipation.

Other observations: the audio of the vows struck me as ever-so-slightly muffled, though the level of the music behind it was excellent...just right, (though you certainly captured the emotion of the moment).

Bottom line: were the "clients" happy?

Kurirai Adamson · June 26th, 2006, 07:21 AM

Greg,

Very nice feedback. I can definitely use that advice. And yes, looking back at the b&g vows the overlay was a bit overkill. That was actually two 'lower-thirds' in use. I felt if I put just one on the bottom I'd have to put some kind of caption in it. I tried it on the side but the ring would be in the bride's face. You're right I could've done without it.

The old film effect...I see what you mean. Use that sparingly...check!

A fluid head tripod...savin' up for a nice Bogen....check! Thanks a bunch!

Denis,

There's a story on that muffled vows thing. I used Sound Forge to rescue them in hopes to avoid having the b&g say them over in a mic! You shoulda heard it before...whew! But I hear ya on that one. Better mics....check!

Guys,

Thanks a million! I respect the vast pool of experience I've come upon here and will take advantage of it. Bottom line...my clients were VERY pleased! I may make some of the suggested changes with their blessing though.

Later!

June 19th, 2006, 08:27 PM	#466
Kris Galuska Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NY, NY Posts: 59	Don't Speak (Film Noir) Check out my Film Noir short on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RsN0CTTpVo The audio is a little distorted, but so is YouTube. It was shot on HD so it is kind of disappointing to see it this small, but it is still one of the most visually appealing videos on YouTube (of course that is not saying very much) -Kris

June 20th, 2006, 12:33 AM	#468
Gregory S. Ouellette Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 42	not bad couldnt view, my reply was for colin. sorry for the misspost Last edited by Gregory S. Ouellette; June 20th, 2006 at 07:10 AM.

June 20th, 2006, 03:36 AM	#469
Jaadgy Akanni Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: new york city Posts: 346	I wasn't able to access Giuseppe's link, che sfortuna! But i got to see Colin's work. That's some good Shtuff! Colin you're definitely there with your work. The edits have excellent rythm, great exposure, lighting...sweet. __________________ I will be KING!

June 20th, 2006, 10:46 AM	#470
Tim Johnson Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 101	i dunno theres some pretty high end videos on there. __________________ (Wishes to be more informative and helpful than a nuisance)

June 20th, 2006, 04:22 PM	#472
David Delaney Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,121	New v5tv.com shows - wrestling arghh! We have put together a new show on Wrestling. Any input is appreciated. We are also looking for video music directors that want to get there stuff noticed. If you have rights to a music video that you have directed and want to get shown on a psp, ipod and cell phone - contact us at bionicbuddha.com Feedback always welcome!

June 19th, 2006, 08:47 PM	#467
Luke Springer Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 60	Very good! I liked it, other than the quiet interrogation room scene. What camera did you use? Nice work. Thanks, Luke

June 20th, 2006, 12:25 PM	#471
Kris Galuska Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NY, NY Posts: 59	I was just joking. I love YouTube. It's just that the professional videos are few and far between. If you have any links to any I'd love to see them so I can support them. YouTube could be a great place for the independent community, but right now it is overrun by cheesy web cam footage. Oh, and did you watch my video. I’d love your opinion. Thanks, Kris

June 21st, 2006, 08:04 AM	#473
Bob Zimmerman Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 888	pretty good. What camera did you use? I like some of your shots like when the guy was running down the hallway.

June 22nd, 2006, 12:56 PM	#474
Kris Galuska Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NY, NY Posts: 59	Thanks, we used a Sony FX1. YouTube doesn't really show it off though.

June 26th, 2006, 12:10 AM	#475
Riley Harmon Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 424	docu-drama Just thought I'd share a bit from this docudrama i am working on as 2nd unit camera and vfx http://rileyharmon.com/wordpress/?p=53

June 26th, 2006, 02:46 AM	#476
Kurirai Adamson New Boot Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Desoto, Texas Posts: 10	Have I Arrived?...You Tell Me! It's been quite a while since I've posted anything on DVINFO. I bought my Canon XL1s from a fellow member, Joseph Benoit. After a couple jobs, some new equipment, software and accessories, here's my BEST WORK to date: http://www.adamsonmedia.com/HoanCarol_web.wmv Constructive feedback is most appreciated from you fellow DV'ers. Thanks!

June 26th, 2006, 06:33 AM	#477
Greg Boston Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 6,117 Images: 1	All in all, pretty good stuff. Here are my thoughts. The oval mask in some of the opening shots is a bit too aggressive. Pull it back out and soften the edges a bit more. The motion overlay of the rings during the vows kind of says 'cheesy effect'. I would take it out. The background motion effects at the ending montage are much nicer and they don't distract the viewer at that point. The 'old film look' is another mis-placed effect. It doesn't work because by looking at the rest of the video, you can see that 'this shot' takes place at the same day and time. This would have been a good effect if you were doing a history of the couple and had some childhood VHS video to cut into the story but not for a brief shot in current day. Since the couple are kissing in this shot, a slo-mo would help enhance the romantic moment they are sharing. A couple pan and tilts were not at steady pace but that's just practice and a much more expensive tripod head. That's why good ones will cost you more than what you paid for the camera. They are fluid dampened and have counterbalance springs that will make those camera moves silky smooth. All in all, a good job and certainly one that can be made better with a few changes. The basic camera work with shot selection, angle, and exposure are there so you have some good material to edit with. That's just my opinion and others may dis-agree so don't take it as gospel. I only pointed out those things that distracted me as a viewer. regards, -gb-

June 26th, 2006, 06:37 AM	#478
Jon Fordham Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 242	Four Eyed Monsters Screenings!!! The multi Award Winning feature film Four Eyed Monsters, is screening as part of indiewire's national screening series Undiscovered Gems! Please check out the following link to see if your city is on the list, attend the screening and vote!!! http://foureyedmonsters.com/index.php/screenings Four Eyed Monsters made its world premiere at the 2005 Slamdance Film Festival, before screening at the 2005 SXSW Film Festival and ultimately winning the Best New Director Award for Arin Crumley and Susan Buice at the 2005 Brooklyn International Film Festival... indiewire selected Four Eyed Monsters as one of the top ten undistributed features of 2005. And don't forget to subscribe to the Four Eyed Monsters Video Podcasts using iTunes!!! __________________ Jon Fordham Director of Photography www.jonfordham.com

June 26th, 2006, 07:07 AM	#479
Denis Danatzko Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Metro area Posts: 579	Thoughts from someone still learning... I thought the choice of music was great, though I agree with the film-like sequence maybe being out of place. IMO, it just doesn't fit well. Good job on capturing the b&g's sense of anticipation. Other observations: the audio of the vows struck me as ever-so-slightly muffled, though the level of the music behind it was excellent...just right, (though you certainly captured the emotion of the moment). Bottom line: were the "clients" happy? __________________ Denis ------------ Our actions are based on our own experience and knowledge. Thus, no one is ever totally right, nor totally wrong. We simply act from what we "know" to be true, based on that experience and knowledge. Beyond that, we pose questions to others.

June 26th, 2006, 07:21 AM	#480
Kurirai Adamson New Boot Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Desoto, Texas Posts: 10	Greg, Very nice feedback. I can definitely use that advice. And yes, looking back at the b&g vows the overlay was a bit overkill. That was actually two 'lower-thirds' in use. I felt if I put just one on the bottom I'd have to put some kind of caption in it. I tried it on the side but the ring would be in the bride's face. You're right I could've done without it. The old film effect...I see what you mean. Use that sparingly...check! A fluid head tripod...savin' up for a nice Bogen....check! Thanks a bunch! Denis, There's a story on that muffled vows thing. I used Sound Forge to rescue them in hopes to avoid having the b&g say them over in a mic! You shoulda heard it before...whew! But I hear ya on that one. Better mics....check! Guys, Thanks a million! I respect the vast pool of experience I've come upon here and will take advantage of it. Bottom line...my clients were VERY pleased! I may make some of the suggested changes with their blessing though. Later!