Taking a Plunge at DVinfo.net

Dale Bohlke · July 14th, 2008, 12:57 PM

I have been shooting nature footage for the last year or so and finally have started editing. As you can see by my number of posts I am reading and learning much more than contributing. Critical comments of my attmpts to learn this field would be greatly appreciated. I am using a Sony FX1 and editing with Premiere Elements.

Examples can be found at: www.vimeo.com/1187048

Any constructive criticism will be helpful.
Dale

J. Stephen McDonald · July 17th, 2008, 09:29 PM

Interesting shots of the pelicans. It was generally pleasing to watch. There were a few spots where the glare of the setting Sun was a bit too bright and I didn't care for the music. A more soothing piece with less of a beat, might have been a better match for the quiet, evening scenes. If you checked the box which would allow other Vimeo subscribers to download the original upload, they could see a lot better picture quality. I'd like to see a longer version of it.

Dale Bohlke · July 18th, 2008, 06:30 AM

Thanks for the comments. Putting music to video is an area I am struggling with. Being new to vimeo I didn't realize the differences in quality available.
Dale

July 14th, 2008, 12:57 PM	#1
Dale Bohlke Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Ulm, MN Posts: 28	Taking a Plunge I have been shooting nature footage for the last year or so and finally have started editing. As you can see by my number of posts I am reading and learning much more than contributing. Critical comments of my attmpts to learn this field would be greatly appreciated. I am using a Sony FX1 and editing with Premiere Elements. Examples can be found at: www.vimeo.com/1187048 Any constructive criticism will be helpful. Dale

July 17th, 2008, 09:29 PM	#2
J. Stephen McDonald Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 909	Interesting shots of the pelicans. It was generally pleasing to watch. There were a few spots where the glare of the setting Sun was a bit too bright and I didn't care for the music. A more soothing piece with less of a beat, might have been a better match for the quiet, evening scenes. If you checked the box which would allow other Vimeo subscribers to download the original upload, they could see a lot better picture quality. I'd like to see a longer version of it. __________________ Steve McDonald https://onedrive.com/?cid=229807ce52dd4fe0 http://www.flickr.com/photos/22121562@N00/ http://www.vimeo.com/user458315/videos

July 18th, 2008, 06:30 AM	#3
Dale Bohlke Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Ulm, MN Posts: 28	Thanks for the comments. Putting music to video is an area I am struggling with. Being new to vimeo I didn't realize the differences in quality available. Dale