UWOL # 6 Nightshift by Bryce Comer

Bruce Foreman · November 23rd, 2007, 11:59 PM

Excellent piece of work for your first go at wildlife, and at night too.

a couple of others commented on your voice overs, these are tough to get the hang of but here is what I've learned.

Don't let the music dominate so much, when you are narrating drop the music level down quite a bit. Sometimes it is better to stop and restart the music when the comment is done, so the music helps "Bridge" from one sequence to the next.

Or take it down so that it is just a barely detectable "undercurrent" but don't let it compete with what you have to narrate.

Sometimes it works best to let each type of audio have it's turn and dominate in it's turn. The ambient audio in the scene, the narration, and music.

Hope this helps somewhat.

Bryce Comer · November 24th, 2007, 01:42 AM

Thanks everyone for all the very constructive feedback.
I have to admit, that i was aware of a lot of the problems in the video, but didn't allow myself enough time for editing after getting back later than expected from a trip interstate. The whole UWOL thing has been a wonderful learning experience for me, & i have learnt so much from every one here. You are all so enthusiastic about wildlife & inspire me to go on & may many more wildlife films. I only hope that i can bring the standard of my future films up to the standards of what so many here can produce.

Many thanks,

Bryce

Bob Safay · November 24th, 2007, 07:01 AM

Bryce, now looky here, last night I enjoyed Norway, and this morning I am "visiting" Australia. A great job of capturing wildlife at night. You must have had a good strong light source for some of those shots. I particularly enjoyed the diversity of wildlife from possum to birds. Also, I think the way the light ran across the title was very effective. Overall, a really great job. Bob

Gordon Hoffman · November 24th, 2007, 08:26 AM

Bryce
Well if you can do this good in the dark man look out. For your first I think your off to a good start. As mentioned a few things could be improved but I think that's comes with practice. Really nice piece.

Gordon Hoffman

Bryce Comer · November 27th, 2007, 01:02 AM

A really big thanks to all those who have given me feedback on my film. I really appreciate your comments & will take everything onboard for the next round.

Thank you, & see you in February!

Bryce

November 23rd, 2007, 11:59 PM	#16
Bruce Foreman Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 1,518	Excellent piece of work for your first go at wildlife, and at night too. a couple of others commented on your voice overs, these are tough to get the hang of but here is what I've learned. Don't let the music dominate so much, when you are narrating drop the music level down quite a bit. Sometimes it is better to stop and restart the music when the comment is done, so the music helps "Bridge" from one sequence to the next. Or take it down so that it is just a barely detectable "undercurrent" but don't let it compete with what you have to narrate. Sometimes it works best to let each type of audio have it's turn and dominate in it's turn. The ambient audio in the scene, the narration, and music. Hope this helps somewhat.

November 24th, 2007, 01:42 AM	#17
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Thanks everyone for all the very constructive feedback. I have to admit, that i was aware of a lot of the problems in the video, but didn't allow myself enough time for editing after getting back later than expected from a trip interstate. The whole UWOL thing has been a wonderful learning experience for me, & i have learnt so much from every one here. You are all so enthusiastic about wildlife & inspire me to go on & may many more wildlife films. I only hope that i can bring the standard of my future films up to the standards of what so many here can produce. Many thanks, Bryce

November 24th, 2007, 07:01 AM	#18
Bob Safay Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,557	Bryce, now looky here, last night I enjoyed Norway, and this morning I am "visiting" Australia. A great job of capturing wildlife at night. You must have had a good strong light source for some of those shots. I particularly enjoyed the diversity of wildlife from possum to birds. Also, I think the way the light ran across the title was very effective. Overall, a really great job. Bob

November 24th, 2007, 08:26 AM	#19
Gordon Hoffman Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta Canada Posts: 619	Bryce Well if you can do this good in the dark man look out. For your first I think your off to a good start. As mentioned a few things could be improved but I think that's comes with practice. Really nice piece. Gordon Hoffman

November 27th, 2007, 01:02 AM	#20
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	A really big thanks to all those who have given me feedback on my film. I really appreciate your comments & will take everything onboard for the next round. Thank you, & see you in February! Bryce