Looking for Critique - Michigan State Gardens - Cocktail Hour/Photo Session at DVinfo.net

Matt Trubac · March 3rd, 2008, 12:34 PM

Here is a clip that I finished about a week ago. The clip is from the photo session and cocktail hour that took place immediately following the ceremony.

It was very important to the couple to have shots of their reception room, and also messages from their guests. Let me know how you think it worked.

thanks!

the clip...

Monday Isa · March 3rd, 2008, 01:55 PM

Hey Matt,
Solid work. Great stability on the cam through out and enjoyable. For this style of work your really nailing it. 2 things came to mind watching your video. 1 the opening shot of the flowers on the table was way to long, it was around 5-6 secs I would cut it down to 3. The other thing is you did a very nice job with including the interviews portion but for the next one use them more like voice overs. Having scenes from the photo session and reception on the screen as each person is speaking but also cutting to that speaker at some point. Hopefully that makes sense. Great job and thanks for sharing.

Monday

Steven Davis · March 3rd, 2008, 02:33 PM

I liked the video as well. And yes, that day is much better than it would have looked in pouring rain. I liked the spin on the tables as well. I do that, but not on purpose. hehe.

Good stuff, the color looked really nice.

Brian Peterson · March 3rd, 2008, 03:11 PM

There are too many clips that have zooms in them. At the midway point to the end there are at least 5 noticeable clips that have zooms that start and stop. This does not look good. Try to cut out the zooming.

Brian Peterson
Allure Films

Matt Trubac · March 4th, 2008, 12:20 PM

thanks for the comments.

I am glad to hear that the shots are smooth enough for your critical eyes. 90% of the shots were hand held. The others were on a monopod.

Monday, I agree with your comment about split edits on the interview footage. I do that all the time with corporate/documentary work. The clips just seemed to fit so well in the instrumental breaks of the song that it didn't even pop into my mind to work it that way.

I have been trying to give more attention to color lately. I didn't do much with this video. Just some basic level and saturation adjustment. The sun provided brilliant color, but was very harsh and introduced high contrast and exposure difficulties.

Vince Lucena · March 4th, 2008, 02:43 PM

Excellent closing shot...

Kiflom Bahta · March 4th, 2008, 06:05 PM

Great work. It was nice and simple but the framing on the cake could be improved,

Rich Woodrick · March 4th, 2008, 10:23 PM

Nice work Matt. I really like the music, it fit in very well with the interviews. Beautiful ending, but my only prob was most of the zoom ins could have been cut out.
Over all you did a great job.

March 3rd, 2008, 12:34 PM	#1
Matt Trubac Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 286	Looking for Critique - Michigan State Gardens - Cocktail Hour/Photo Session Here is a clip that I finished about a week ago. The clip is from the photo session and cocktail hour that took place immediately following the ceremony. It was very important to the couple to have shots of their reception room, and also messages from their guests. Let me know how you think it worked. thanks! the clip... __________________ Matt Trubac

March 3rd, 2008, 02:33 PM	#3
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	I liked the video as well. And yes, that day is much better than it would have looked in pouring rain. I liked the spin on the tables as well. I do that, but not on purpose. hehe. Good stuff, the color looked really nice. __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

March 3rd, 2008, 03:11 PM	#4
Brian Peterson New Boot Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 24	There are too many clips that have zooms in them. At the midway point to the end there are at least 5 noticeable clips that have zooms that start and stop. This does not look good. Try to cut out the zooming. Brian Peterson Allure Films Last edited by Brian Peterson; March 3rd, 2008 at 03:13 PM. Reason: spelling

March 4th, 2008, 12:20 PM	#5
Matt Trubac Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 286	thanks for the comments. I am glad to hear that the shots are smooth enough for your critical eyes. 90% of the shots were hand held. The others were on a monopod. Monday, I agree with your comment about split edits on the interview footage. I do that all the time with corporate/documentary work. The clips just seemed to fit so well in the instrumental breaks of the song that it didn't even pop into my mind to work it that way. I have been trying to give more attention to color lately. I didn't do much with this video. Just some basic level and saturation adjustment. The sun provided brilliant color, but was very harsh and introduced high contrast and exposure difficulties. __________________ Matt Trubac

March 4th, 2008, 02:43 PM	#6
Vince Lucena Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Va Posts: 91	Excellent closing shot... __________________ ......................... MotionOne Studios http://www.MotionOne.tv

March 3rd, 2008, 01:55 PM	#2
Monday Isa Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 913	Hey Matt, Solid work. Great stability on the cam through out and enjoyable. For this style of work your really nailing it. 2 things came to mind watching your video. 1 the opening shot of the flowers on the table was way to long, it was around 5-6 secs I would cut it down to 3. The other thing is you did a very nice job with including the interviews portion but for the next one use them more like voice overs. Having scenes from the photo session and reception on the screen as each person is speaking but also cutting to that speaker at some point. Hopefully that makes sense. Great job and thanks for sharing. Monday

March 4th, 2008, 06:05 PM	#7
Kiflom Bahta Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 203	Great work. It was nice and simple but the framing on the cake could be improved,

March 4th, 2008, 10:23 PM	#8
Rich Woodrick Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: La Porte, IN Posts: 43	Nice work Matt. I really like the music, it fit in very well with the interviews. Beautiful ending, but my only prob was most of the zoom ins could have been cut out. Over all you did a great job.