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7D does Porsches and Bourbon · November 7th, 2010, 08:04 AM

Xin Jin · November 7th, 2010, 11:50 AM

Very nice work. I enjoyed it a lot. I think the DSLR with their small form factor and inconspicuousness are predestined for documentary stuff. albeit all the drawbacks. and the hd makes it perfect for glitzy stuff - such as nice cars.

just one question - isnt that a recording of a fellony? drinking and driving =D?

Cheers

Charles Papert · November 7th, 2010, 11:22 PM

A few suggestions:

The Steadicam work is too frenetic--take your time, slow down, make it sexy like those cars!

Too many rack-focuses. A little goes a long way to avoid being gimmicky. Many more interesting ways to use shallow depth of field than that.

The primary interview looks like it was grabbed (closer to evening-news style than a one befitting a product overview/image piece). A more sophisticated lighting scheme and better use of background would have helped. Given that the gent seemed a bit on the sweaty side, a softer key may have caused less hot spots than the hard light used.

Editing style was a little patchy--jumped around in styles and rhythm.

Looks like a really fun day!

Scott Hayes · November 8th, 2010, 05:47 AM

Thanks Charles.

the interview I wanted to do that morning at the dealership, he kept making excuses. I had
to shoot him when he was back in town. I had to grab him in a hotel lobby area before he
left for another event.

November 7th, 2010, 11:22 PM	#3
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	A few suggestions: The Steadicam work is too frenetic--take your time, slow down, make it sexy like those cars! Too many rack-focuses. A little goes a long way to avoid being gimmicky. Many more interesting ways to use shallow depth of field than that. The primary interview looks like it was grabbed (closer to evening-news style than a one befitting a product overview/image piece). A more sophisticated lighting scheme and better use of background would have helped. Given that the gent seemed a bit on the sweaty side, a softer key may have caused less hot spots than the hard light used. Editing style was a little patchy--jumped around in styles and rhythm. Looks like a really fun day! __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

November 7th, 2010, 11:50 AM	#2
Xin Jin New Boot Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austria Posts: 19	Very nice work. I enjoyed it a lot. I think the DSLR with their small form factor and inconspicuousness are predestined for documentary stuff. albeit all the drawbacks. and the hd makes it perfect for glitzy stuff - such as nice cars. just one question - isnt that a recording of a fellony? drinking and driving =D? Cheers

November 8th, 2010, 05:47 AM	#4
Scott Hayes Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 692	Thanks Charles. the interview I wanted to do that morning at the dealership, he kept making excuses. I had to shoot him when he was back in town. I had to grab him in a hotel lobby area before he left for another event.