Winter Wedding Trailer (minus snow) at DVinfo.net

Winter Wedding Trailer (minus snow) · February 25th, 2010, 06:39 AM

I hate posting critiques of peoples clips without putting one of my own up (hi Rich). So here we go.

I went for a stripped-down use of grading on this clip. Trying to make it look more natural than usual.

All criticisms welcome. especially if you like/dislike the vertigo shot.

John De Rienzo · February 25th, 2010, 08:04 AM

Hi Aaron,

Some really nice creative shots and good composition overall.

Not sure about the music and definately did not like the 'Time waits for no one' for
a wedding trailer!

Also noticed the gliding was a little unsteady. What glidecam are you using. Looks like it needs to be set up better.

I like vocals in clips. It adds more to the piece, but this was quite short so not a problem

Thx for sharing.

John De Rienzo

Richard Wakefield · February 25th, 2010, 08:21 AM

hey Aaron

basically everything John said there!

I esp loved the mirror-writing shot, and the silhouette shot. both worked really well.

And nice that it was short and sweet too. Def. whets the appetite for the B+G/guests

I always have a problem with clips that say 'coming soon' accompanying a shot of the Bride and Groom, but that's just my dirty mind, LOL ;)

cheers

Aaron Jones · February 25th, 2010, 10:19 AM

Thanks for your replies John & Rich.

John – I know what you mean about the music, but the couple loved the band so I thought ‘what the hell’. We use the Glidecam 4000, and I know some shots are unsteady, but they are getting better. I agree about vocals – I much prefer them, but as it’s a trailer I didn’t want to use it as it gave too much away rather than teasing the clients as it should.

Richard – You need to clean that mind of yours ;)
Seriously though, I know what you mean and I am looking into other ways of improving them. I just wanted to keep this one short and stripped down. Personally, I’m not the biggest fan of the “Two Families Come Together” bold entry text. I always read it in my mind as the bloke who does the V/Os for movie trailers (you know the one who sounds like he gargles nails). I wouldn’t be able to put one together without laughing too hard.

PS. I promise to work harder on the GC.

Cheers
Aaron

February 25th, 2010, 08:04 AM	#2
John De Rienzo Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London Posts: 313	Hi Aaron, Some really nice creative shots and good composition overall. Not sure about the music and definately did not like the 'Time waits for no one' for a wedding trailer! Also noticed the gliding was a little unsteady. What glidecam are you using. Looks like it needs to be set up better. I like vocals in clips. It adds more to the piece, but this was quite short so not a problem Thx for sharing. John De Rienzo __________________ De Rienzo Films www.derienzo-films.co.uk

February 25th, 2010, 08:21 AM	#3
Richard Wakefield Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 680	hey Aaron basically everything John said there! I esp loved the mirror-writing shot, and the silhouette shot. both worked really well. And nice that it was short and sweet too. Def. whets the appetite for the B+G/guests I always have a problem with clips that say 'coming soon' accompanying a shot of the Bride and Groom, but that's just my dirty mind, LOL ;) cheers

February 25th, 2010, 10:19 AM	#4
Aaron Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 88	Thanks for your replies John & Rich. John – I know what you mean about the music, but the couple loved the band so I thought ‘what the hell’. We use the Glidecam 4000, and I know some shots are unsteady, but they are getting better. I agree about vocals – I much prefer them, but as it’s a trailer I didn’t want to use it as it gave too much away rather than teasing the clients as it should. Richard – You need to clean that mind of yours ;) Seriously though, I know what you mean and I am looking into other ways of improving them. I just wanted to keep this one short and stripped down. Personally, I’m not the biggest fan of the “Two Families Come Together” bold entry text. I always read it in my mind as the bloke who does the V/Os for movie trailers (you know the one who sounds like he gargles nails). I wouldn’t be able to put one together without laughing too hard. PS. I promise to work harder on the GC. Cheers Aaron