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Joseph Hutson · August 15th, 2007, 09:26 PM

Here is a commercial I made today and yesterday. Youtube doesn't do justice for a high def camera like the Z1U. I don't have my own website with aserver so I have to show it on youtube. bummer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrLwsiFzDBM

All criticism welcomed.

I am only 16...so...

Joseph

Douglas Spotted Eagle · August 16th, 2007, 01:04 AM

Joseph,
not at all a bad piece of work!
Mixing aspect ratios is generally frowned upon, I noticed at least 3 different aspect ratios in there.
Since it's a commercial, some additional "teaser" text might be useful to help lead into the final "Back to School" title card.
Thanks for sharing your work.

David Stoneburner · August 16th, 2007, 07:00 AM

It works. I agree with the above comments. Here some other things to think about. The problem with editing programs, is that it is too easy to put in a bunch of different effects and wipes. A good rule is to "not use an effect for the effect's sake". This means to make sure any wipe or effect you use has a purpose that enhances or supports the message. Watch most commercials, and you will see that the dissolve or a dissolve variant is the most commonly use transition in television. I liked your humor, it was funny, which is good. Keep up the good work.

Joseph Hutson · August 16th, 2007, 10:23 AM

I wasn't happy with the different pixel ratio...I knew I wasn't going to be the only one who noticed. hahaa

Thanks David and Douglas!!!

Joseph

Joseph Hutson · August 16th, 2007, 11:14 AM

By the way, what did you mean Douglas with "Since it's a commercial, some additional "teaser" text might be useful to help lead into the final "Back to School" title card." I didn't understand what you meant.

Thanks,
Joseph

August 15th, 2007, 09:26 PM	#1
Joseph Hutson Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 131	Latest commercial!!! Here is a commercial I made today and yesterday. Youtube doesn't do justice for a high def camera like the Z1U. I don't have my own website with aserver so I have to show it on youtube. bummer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrLwsiFzDBM All criticism welcomed. I am only 16...so... Joseph

August 16th, 2007, 01:04 AM	#2
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Joseph, not at all a bad piece of work! Mixing aspect ratios is generally frowned upon, I noticed at least 3 different aspect ratios in there. Since it's a commercial, some additional "teaser" text might be useful to help lead into the final "Back to School" title card. Thanks for sharing your work. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

August 16th, 2007, 10:23 AM	#4
Joseph Hutson Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 131	Not happy either I wasn't happy with the different pixel ratio...I knew I wasn't going to be the only one who noticed. hahaa Thanks David and Douglas!!! Joseph Last edited by Joseph Hutson; August 16th, 2007 at 10:58 AM.

August 16th, 2007, 07:00 AM	#3
David Stoneburner Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 493	It works. I agree with the above comments. Here some other things to think about. The problem with editing programs, is that it is too easy to put in a bunch of different effects and wipes. A good rule is to "not use an effect for the effect's sake". This means to make sure any wipe or effect you use has a purpose that enhances or supports the message. Watch most commercials, and you will see that the dissolve or a dissolve variant is the most commonly use transition in television. I liked your humor, it was funny, which is good. Keep up the good work.

August 16th, 2007, 11:14 AM	#5
Joseph Hutson Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 131	By the way, what did you mean Douglas with "Since it's a commercial, some additional "teaser" text might be useful to help lead into the final "Back to School" title card." I didn't understand what you meant. Thanks, Joseph