Our Best Yet -- Would love your thoughts

Our Best Yet -- Would love your thoughts · August 22nd, 2012, 10:50 AM

Despite being in business for 3 years now, I feel like there is just always something to learn, which will probably be the case in this ever-changing business for the rest of my life. That's ok.

But this video is by far one of my favorites, and the first where I feel like we really nailed it. The couple was an absolute major factor in that, as was their wedding party. They were all an absolute dream to work with, and their theme and decorations and details were an absolute dream for B-roll.

I would love to hear thoughts on anything that you think needs work, or anything that we could have done differently.

www.vimeo.com/foreverfossilize/laurenandraymond

Katie Fasel · August 26th, 2012, 05:01 PM

Thanks for your feedback, Ben.

We shoot on Panasonic HMC150s, and in 720/60p and edit in Final Cut. All of the audio in this video is recorded with a couple of Sennheiser wireless lav sets...one on the minister, one on the groom. I believe the groom was also mic'd up during his reading of the journal.

The main video still has to be tweaked, but eventually we'll build a bluray in Encore.

Kren Barnes · August 26th, 2012, 11:06 PM

Hi Katie,

This is a solid video..im sure the couple loved it. Your shot at 1:14 is awesome Your audios are well done however here are my 2 cents :) most of it mostly comes down to style and personal taste.

1. Zooming and Pacing have been mentioned already
2. The edit could be a little tighter ,not sure about some of the shot selections on some parts of the video especially the beginning. also some shots are too long and the story sequence was a bit off to me...
3. Your cam movements are ok but the use of a slider would take that to another level.
4. Im a stickler for shaky shots, as my team can attest to :)...when you have the shot in frame, i really don't see the need the move or touch the cam or tripod unless you are moving to another shot, it just creates uncessary slight movements or what i call "throbbing shakes"..unless of course you are on a monopod :)
5. Color grading would make the video standout more, it looks flat to me.
6. Not a big fan of slow motion...is that why you shoot 60p?

Regardless i think that as you get more experience you can definitely excel at your craft.

Cheers!

Kren

August 26th, 2012, 05:01 PM	#16
Katie Fasel Major Player Join Date: May 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 236	Re: Our Best Yet -- Would love your thoughts Thanks for your feedback, Ben. We shoot on Panasonic HMC150s, and in 720/60p and edit in Final Cut. All of the audio in this video is recorded with a couple of Sennheiser wireless lav sets...one on the minister, one on the groom. I believe the groom was also mic'd up during his reading of the journal. The main video still has to be tweaked, but eventually we'll build a bluray in Encore.

August 26th, 2012, 11:06 PM	#17
Kren Barnes Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Canada Posts: 415	Re: Our Best Yet -- Would love your thoughts Hi Katie, This is a solid video..im sure the couple loved it. Your shot at 1:14 is awesome Your audios are well done however here are my 2 cents :) most of it mostly comes down to style and personal taste. 1. Zooming and Pacing have been mentioned already 2. The edit could be a little tighter ,not sure about some of the shot selections on some parts of the video especially the beginning. also some shots are too long and the story sequence was a bit off to me... 3. Your cam movements are ok but the use of a slider would take that to another level. 4. Im a stickler for shaky shots, as my team can attest to :)...when you have the shot in frame, i really don't see the need the move or touch the cam or tripod unless you are moving to another shot, it just creates uncessary slight movements or what i call "throbbing shakes"..unless of course you are on a monopod :) 5. Color grading would make the video standout more, it looks flat to me. 6. Not a big fan of slow motion...is that why you shoot 60p? Regardless i think that as you get more experience you can definitely excel at your craft. Cheers! Kren __________________ Modern Wedding Cinema for the Modern Bride www.verticalvideoworks.ca