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New Highlight Video · January 8th, 2010, 08:56 AM

One of my recently finished highlight videos. Let me know what you like / dislike. Thanks for watching.

Main Camera >> Canon XH-A1
Details and Upstairs at Reception >> 5D Mark ii
Stabilizer >> Steadicam Pilot

Martin Wiosna · January 9th, 2010, 11:04 PM

I like the stabilizer work, like the color correction, I like that the sound track is different.

Only thing (its just my opinion) maybe a little too much up/down panning.

On an unrelated note, I'm surprised that cake cutting is such an isolated event. I always thought everyone would want to see it when it happens, but every wedding that I've seen lately or been to its just a bride/groom thing...

Scott Hayes · January 13th, 2010, 02:07 PM

your camera work is really solid. but honestly, that song gives this video a
cheese factor. Let's just say it would have a longer shelf life had you chosen
a different piece of music, and incorporated some audio in there to go along with
such great shooting.

Erik Andersen · January 14th, 2010, 03:00 PM

Matt, the piece has great energy, and I think the song is a good choice.

In terms of story telling, you shouldn't be cutting between the ceremony and the reception decor, it doesn't seem to make sense. If you are looking for cutaways during the ceremony, they should be reaction shots of family/guests in the church. Or if you are looking to extend the ceremony segment of the video, keep the shots longer and include some of the vows.

In general you should attempt to bring in audio from the event, even just clapping/cheering, to ground your video in the reality of what happened rather than how it was shot.

The final shot with the rings is great, but stay away from fonts like Zapfino and drop shadows. They are sort of a wedding video throwback. Try sans-serif fonts.

Kren Barnes · January 22nd, 2010, 12:07 AM

That was a solid video...however if you are using a fast song it's good to cut to the beat..We always use upbeat tempo songs in our highlights

Kren
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January 14th, 2010, 03:00 PM	#4
Erik Andersen Major Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 218	Matt, the piece has great energy, and I think the song is a good choice. In terms of story telling, you shouldn't be cutting between the ceremony and the reception decor, it doesn't seem to make sense. If you are looking for cutaways during the ceremony, they should be reaction shots of family/guests in the church. Or if you are looking to extend the ceremony segment of the video, keep the shots longer and include some of the vows. In general you should attempt to bring in audio from the event, even just clapping/cheering, to ground your video in the reality of what happened rather than how it was shot. The final shot with the rings is great, but stay away from fonts like Zapfino and drop shadows. They are sort of a wedding video throwback. Try sans-serif fonts. __________________ Canon 5D Mark II \|\| L-Series Lenses \|\| Steadicam Pilot \|\| Final Cut Studio www.lovestorymedia.com

January 22nd, 2010, 12:07 AM	#5
Kren Barnes Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Canada Posts: 415	That was a solid video...however if you are using a fast song it's good to cut to the beat..We always use upbeat tempo songs in our highlights Kren _____________________________ Vertical Video Works \| Official Site Last edited by Kren Barnes; January 22nd, 2010 at 01:16 AM.

January 9th, 2010, 11:04 PM	#2
Martin Wiosna Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: thomaston, ct Posts: 141	I like the stabilizer work, like the color correction, I like that the sound track is different. Only thing (its just my opinion) maybe a little too much up/down panning. On an unrelated note, I'm surprised that cake cutting is such an isolated event. I always thought everyone would want to see it when it happens, but every wedding that I've seen lately or been to its just a bride/groom thing...

January 13th, 2010, 02:07 PM	#3
Scott Hayes Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 692	your camera work is really solid. but honestly, that song gives this video a cheese factor. Let's just say it would have a longer shelf life had you chosen a different piece of music, and incorporated some audio in there to go along with such great shooting.