We won a contest. We made a video response/thank you to iKlipz. at DVinfo.net

Michael Rapadas · January 16th, 2007, 09:46 AM

My crew put together a video during summer of 2006. It was crappy and I didn't expect it to win at all, however, it won me a brand new sony fx7 from iKlipz.com! They asked us to make a fun, creative, video response, and we did. Please comment and tell me if you enjoyed watching this or not. Thanks!!!

mysite:
http://www.invisionitstudios.com

direct video link:
http://www.invisionitstudios.com/iKlipz.html

Michael Rapadas · January 17th, 2007, 12:24 AM

sorry, the previous link didn't work, it works now!

Nate Schmidt · January 17th, 2007, 01:06 AM

Congrats on the win! The response video was funny but it seemed a little long and repetitive to me, but other than that it was good. That's a nice looking studio you've got there.

Michael Rapadas · January 19th, 2007, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate Schmidt

Congrats on the win! The response video was funny but it seemed a little long and repetitive to me, but other than that it was good. That's a nice looking studio you've got there.

thanks for the reply and time Nate!

Michael Pulcinella · January 19th, 2007, 06:15 PM

Some funny stuff in that clip! It was a little rough around the edges and self-indulgent at times but you guys are obviously talented, young and exuberant and bound to do great things. Get to work!!

Brian Luce · January 19th, 2007, 06:22 PM

Considering that when I was 16 my biggest concerns were bangin' my girlfriend, getting a driver's license, and saving my money for a new surfboard, I'd say I'm impressed! You guys are way ahead!

I agree-- the length could be cut in half.

I liked the frenetic but wholesome tone.

The girl is cute (does she have an older sister btw?)

What causes those jaggies on some of the video? Can you eliminate them?

Michael Pulcinella · January 19th, 2007, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Luce

Considering that when I was 16 my biggest concerns were bangin' my girlfriend, getting a driver's license, and saving my money for a new surfboard, I'd say I'm impressed! You guys are way ahead!

I agree-- the length could be cut in half.

I liked the frenetic but wholesome tone.

The girl is cute (does she have an older sister btw?)

What causes those jaggies on some of the video? Can you eliminate them?

I agree. I'm in my 40's and just getting started in DV. I wish I had the youth and energy of that crew! They are the next wave of filmmakers. With maturity will come discipline...but don't lose the "inner child".

Yes, the girl is very cute...does she have a MOTHER for me?

Steven Gotz · January 19th, 2007, 09:24 PM

The jaggies are because you forgot to deinterlace the footage. It would look fine on a tube TV, but never put interlaced footage on the 'net.

Michael Rapadas · January 20th, 2007, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Gotz

The jaggies are because you forgot to deinterlace the footage. It would look fine on a tube TV, but never put interlaced footage on the 'net.

great advice! haha, i just learned that now...

Michael Rapadas · January 20th, 2007, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Luce

Considering that when I was 16 my biggest concerns were bangin' my girlfriend, getting a driver's license, and saving my money for a new surfboard, I'd say I'm impressed! You guys are way ahead!

I agree-- the length could be cut in half.

I liked the frenetic but wholesome tone.

The girl is cute (does she have an older sister btw?)

What causes those jaggies on some of the video? Can you eliminate them?

I guess the digital world of filmmaking got to us because of today's technology. I just learned that I should've deinterlaced the video, so i could take the 'lines' out, but I'm currently busy on another project; maybe in a few weeks. And sorry, my bestfriend doesn't have an older sister LOL!! (she says thanks for the compliment...)

THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM AND TAKING THE TIME TO ACTUALLY WATCH OUR VIDEO.

Derrick A.Jones · January 20th, 2007, 09:22 AM

The videos was great man! Really like the MySpace videos. Pretty funny

Gabriel Yeager · January 20th, 2007, 12:35 PM

Wow Michael, Crew! You guys are awesome! What you guys are doing now, is what my dream is... I am only a freshman in highschool and trying really hard to get myself to were you guys are. Great job! Keep up the filming and inspiration!

Don't ever quit!
~Gabriel

January 16th, 2007, 09:46 AM	#1
Michael Rapadas Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South San Francisco, CA Posts: 91	We won a contest. We made a video response/thank you to iKlipz. My crew put together a video during summer of 2006. It was crappy and I didn't expect it to win at all, however, it won me a brand new sony fx7 from iKlipz.com! They asked us to make a fun, creative, video response, and we did. Please comment and tell me if you enjoyed watching this or not. Thanks!!! mysite: http://www.invisionitstudios.com direct video link: http://www.invisionitstudios.com/iKlipz.html Last edited by Michael Rapadas; January 17th, 2007 at 12:16 AM.

January 17th, 2007, 01:06 AM	#3
Nate Schmidt Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Welland ON Posts: 515	Congrats on the win! The response video was funny but it seemed a little long and repetitive to me, but other than that it was good. That's a nice looking studio you've got there. __________________ "We've done the impossible, and that makes us mighty."

January 19th, 2007, 09:24 PM	#8
Steven Gotz Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 1,520	The jaggies are because you forgot to deinterlace the footage. It would look fine on a tube TV, but never put interlaced footage on the 'net. __________________ Steven Gotz http://www.stevengotz.com

January 20th, 2007, 09:22 AM	#11
Derrick A.Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Petersburg,FL Posts: 94	The videos was great man! Really like the MySpace videos. Pretty funny __________________ This is what i do for the love of Video Production.. Derrick Jones..........

January 20th, 2007, 12:35 PM	#12
Gabriel Yeager Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, NorthWest USA Posts: 788	Wow Michael, Crew! You guys are awesome! What you guys are doing now, is what my dream is... I am only a freshman in highschool and trying really hard to get myself to were you guys are. Great job! Keep up the filming and inspiration! Don't ever quit! ~Gabriel __________________ Gabriel Photography

January 17th, 2007, 12:24 AM	#2
Michael Rapadas Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South San Francisco, CA Posts: 91	sorry, the previous link didn't work, it works now!

January 19th, 2007, 06:15 PM	#5
Michael Pulcinella Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ridley Park, PA, USA Posts: 269	Some funny stuff in that clip! It was a little rough around the edges and self-indulgent at times but you guys are obviously talented, young and exuberant and bound to do great things. Get to work!!

January 19th, 2007, 06:22 PM	#6
Brian Luce Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,290	Considering that when I was 16 my biggest concerns were bangin' my girlfriend, getting a driver's license, and saving my money for a new surfboard, I'd say I'm impressed! You guys are way ahead! I agree-- the length could be cut in half. I liked the frenetic but wholesome tone. The girl is cute (does she have an older sister btw?) What causes those jaggies on some of the video? Can you eliminate them?