*RARE* Great Crested Grebe Dance at DVinfo.net

André Bisson · March 14th, 2015, 06:54 PM

Footage I shot of the special Great Crested Grebe Dance. This was shot over 4 hours. Make sure to watch the whole thing not to miss anything! Music by Marcelo Fernandez. If you enjoyed it please share!

Many thanks. Andre Bisson.

Brian Dollemore · March 15th, 2015, 03:34 AM

Fascinating! I love the 'bit-parts', too - the lapwing, moorhen and coot. And especially the 'heavies' using the adjacent runway, and who don't seem to be noticed at all by the stars.

Gerd Kogler · March 15th, 2015, 05:26 AM

Andre,

If you cut the 'bad bits' (uncontrolled pans, grass obstruction} out, and reduce the time total to about
5 minutes, it will be better. Remember: shorter is usually better, especially with repeating action.
The audience only judges you for what they see, the degree of difficulty or time you spent in taking the
footage does not come into play.
What magnification does your lens give you?

Cheers,

Gerd

Vishal Jadhav · March 16th, 2015, 01:06 AM

Nice Video

I agree with Gerd on the suggestions, its such a impressive one

There would be great value in adding some closeups if you have giving a impressive perspective for some moments, keeps the viewer like it more

great effort here

vishal

André Bisson · March 16th, 2015, 07:27 AM

Yes, I agree, it would be better to shorten such a video, but I didn't want to take too much away from it. Remember, this was 4-5 hours, 5 mins would wreck the detail of it I think. The scenary, maybe there was too much grass, but then again it does make you feel like you are there.

As for the pans, yes, it was very tricky to film because of the distance I was away. I wish I had more close-ups, but I don't have a sniper camera for that yet.

My lense can go up to about 600mm.

It's awkward, just getting that close meant I had to get closer than I should have. It's difficult.

Thanks for the suggestions though, I'll bare what you said in mind when I go out filming next. I might do some cropping on my next video to get some close ups.

The video will be shortened if it is used for news etc.

Thanks,

Andre Bisson.

March 14th, 2015, 06:54 PM	#1
André Bisson Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Preston UK Posts: 32	RARE Great Crested Grebe Dance Footage I shot of the special Great Crested Grebe Dance. This was shot over 4 hours. Make sure to watch the whole thing not to miss anything! Music by Marcelo Fernandez. If you enjoyed it please share! Dance of the Grebes - Brockholes Wildlife Reserve on Vimeo Many thanks. Andre Bisson.

March 15th, 2015, 03:34 AM	#2
Brian Dollemore Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: England Posts: 38	*Re: RARE* Great Crested Grebe Dance** Fascinating! I love the 'bit-parts', too - the lapwing, moorhen and coot. And especially the 'heavies' using the adjacent runway, and who don't seem to be noticed at all by the stars.

March 15th, 2015, 05:26 AM	#3
Gerd Kogler Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NSW / Australia Posts: 76	*Re: RARE* Great Crested Grebe Dance** Andre, If you cut the 'bad bits' (uncontrolled pans, grass obstruction} out, and reduce the time total to about 5 minutes, it will be better. Remember: shorter is usually better, especially with repeating action. The audience only judges you for what they see, the degree of difficulty or time you spent in taking the footage does not come into play. What magnification does your lens give you? Cheers, Gerd

March 16th, 2015, 01:06 AM	#4
Vishal Jadhav Major Player Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pune, Mah , India Posts: 445	*Re: RARE* Great Crested Grebe Dance** Nice Video I agree with Gerd on the suggestions, its such a impressive one There would be great value in adding some closeups if you have giving a impressive perspective for some moments, keeps the viewer like it more great effort here vishal

March 16th, 2015, 07:27 AM	#5
André Bisson Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Preston UK Posts: 32	*Re: RARE* Great Crested Grebe Dance** Yes, I agree, it would be better to shorten such a video, but I didn't want to take too much away from it. Remember, this was 4-5 hours, 5 mins would wreck the detail of it I think. The scenary, maybe there was too much grass, but then again it does make you feel like you are there. As for the pans, yes, it was very tricky to film because of the distance I was away. I wish I had more close-ups, but I don't have a sniper camera for that yet. My lense can go up to about 600mm. It's awkward, just getting that close meant I had to get closer than I should have. It's difficult. Thanks for the suggestions though, I'll bare what you said in mind when I go out filming next. I might do some cropping on my next video to get some close ups. The video will be shortened if it is used for news etc. Thanks, Andre Bisson.