Informercial opening...opinions sought at DVinfo.net

Brian Luce · December 31st, 2006, 01:59 PM

What do you guys think of this opening. I wrote and directed it. A real dp lit it though. So i can't take credit for the lighting...

http://tinyurl.com/ujv5f

Steven Gotz · December 31st, 2006, 03:00 PM

Looks good. Silly, but it gains the viewers attention quite well. Made me think about where to put the thing in my house for just a moment. So I would say "mission accomplished".

Brian Luce · January 2nd, 2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven Gotz

Looks good. Silly, but it gains the viewers attention quite well. Made me think about where to put the thing in my house for just a moment. So I would say "mission accomplished".

If you ever see this product advertised on TV do NOT buy it. It's pure junk though you'd never know it from the commercial. It's actually inflatable and made of crap vinyl. Manufacturing cost is $11 per unit (in China). But if you call now we'll make you a special once in a lifetime deal for only $99! And we'll even throw in this sporty carrying case! A $50 value! blah blah...

Paul Cascio · January 3rd, 2007, 12:58 PM

I think you need to get to the product sooner or you'll lose people. Just my opinion.

Brian Luce · January 3rd, 2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Cascio

I think you need to get to the product sooner or you'll lose people. Just my opinion.

Thanks Paul. I trimmed it down a bit. It's shorter now. Btw, it's a 30 minute commercial...

Gunleik Groven · January 3rd, 2007, 08:20 PM

Point taken.

I wouldn't buy it, tho...

Gunleik

James Clarke · January 3rd, 2007, 08:33 PM

very professional

Jimmy McKenzie · January 3rd, 2007, 09:56 PM

Very nice ...

Although the lighting kudos you referenced could be accomplished quite easily. The highly directional single source 1 or 2k flood could have been a tad bit more subtle.

Otherwise, the content is perfect!

December 31st, 2006, 01:59 PM	#1
Brian Luce Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,290	Informercial opening...opinions sought What do you guys think of this opening. I wrote and directed it. A real dp lit it though. So i can't take credit for the lighting... http://tinyurl.com/ujv5f Last edited by Brian Luce; December 31st, 2006 at 07:33 PM.

December 31st, 2006, 03:00 PM	#2
Steven Gotz Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 1,520	Looks good. Silly, but it gains the viewers attention quite well. Made me think about where to put the thing in my house for just a moment. So I would say "mission accomplished". __________________ Steven Gotz http://www.stevengotz.com

January 3rd, 2007, 12:58 PM	#4
Paul Cascio Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, CT (Home of EPSN) Posts: 1,192	Too long maybe I think you need to get to the product sooner or you'll lose people. Just my opinion. __________________ Paul Cascio www.pictureframingschool.com

January 3rd, 2007, 08:20 PM	#6
Gunleik Groven Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Espa - Norway Posts: 151	Point taken. I wouldn't buy it, tho... Gunleik __________________ Red? Sure!

January 3rd, 2007, 08:33 PM	#7
James Clarke Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: BARBADOS Posts: 125 Images: 4	very professional

January 3rd, 2007, 09:56 PM	#8
Jimmy McKenzie Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Waterloo Ontario Posts: 721	Very nice ... Although the lighting kudos you referenced could be accomplished quite easily. The highly directional single source 1 or 2k flood could have been a tad bit more subtle. Otherwise, the content is perfect!