Just finished a 60-second spot, take a look...
 

Well, this is my first 60-second spot with any type of budget. It's for a landing net manufacturer called Adventure Products. (www.adventureproducts.com)

http://www.reelinspirations.com/adve...ucts/ego_3.wmv

Would love any feedback on the spot. The only thing I didn't do was compose the music and do the voiceover.

Thanks,

Jim

Nicely done!

Did you do the "Wire-frame net" work yourself?

Very nice.

Mike

That looked great! If you don't mind me asking, what was your budget on that project? You used an HVX right?

Nice! I have two recommendations, which relate directly to each other -
1) His hat throws a shadow on his face, and although I understand we are supposed to focus on the product I find its people viewers generally connect with -

2) If removing his hat wasn't an option (as fisherman love their hats), was a reflector of any kind used to try and light up his face?

Mike - Yes, I modeled the net in Lightwave and then rendered out two different versions using the same Layout project. One full 3D, the other a wireframe.

Noah - Actually, I shot with a Z1U for the above water shots and a Sony VX-1000 for the underwater shot. Since I'm just starting out, I didn't think I could charge what I thought it was worth. The client paid me $1,700 of which I will net $1,000 after expenses. (boat rental, music, voice over, etc.)

Ari - Yes, I had a reflector, but not enough 'crew' to help out. That kind of bothered me too, but the focus is the net.

Thanks for the compliments.

Jim

James

How'd ya get that overhead shot? Who did the graphics? Nice Job!

James, Nice job on a small budget, I'm sure it will lead to bigger things. Congrats.

Nice work! Demonstrates the product very well I thought. Only other thing I might have added was a couple ECUs on the net with a bass fighting around in it with the classic slow-mo. Especially if that net is made not to tangle line... something I really hate about most nets I've ever used :)

Thanks again for the comments.

John, I shot with a Century Optics 6.0 non-zoom WA adapter from another boat. I didn't stand on anything other than the boat.

Also, I did all the graphics myself from scratch in Lightwave 3D and After Effects.

Thanks again,

Jim

Hi James,

Great video, I have a question about the support you were using while shooting from the boat? (did you use any stabilizer or anything like that?)

I think you should have used a better looking boat or really polished that one up. a better boat says "People who want the best buy these nets".

2) I'd avoid showing CF numbers unless is says something like "fishing net"

3) I thought you relied on that one shot of the net and fisherman too much. Would have preferred a few more angles.

4) have you considered using a testimonial or two?

5) you should charge more for a your abilities.