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BLINDFOLD - First Attempt on a Pre-Wedding Video · February 1st, 2010, 12:39 AM

Well, first attempt in making a video, really!

Honestly, I've never had any formal lesson or experience in video making. So most of these were stuff I learnt by watching the work of pro-videographers. But I really enjoy the process and hoping to be able to create more pre-wed & wed videos, improving my experience along the way.

I'm sure there are lots of room for improvement in my video. I can already spot many mistakes such as color setting in some scenes etc. So, if anyone would kindly give me any constructive feedbacks I would greatly appreciate it!

Apologies as I uses an Indonesian song for the vid. But I chose it because its got the dynamics that fits nicely into the scenes IMHO.

Cheers!

John

Jordan Nash · February 1st, 2010, 06:43 AM

It looks really good. The only thing I would change is the 180 deg rotation during the ring scene. It can be confusing to a viewer.

The classic example of this would be a car on stage driving left to right. Then returning right to left. The viewer assumes that the car has turned around.

Stephen J. Williams · February 1st, 2010, 06:27 PM

John...

Welcome to the board... At first when I started watching this I was expecting a video with a little bit deeper story-line. Then I got the feeling that it wasn't there so I kinda clicked through a few parts (don't be mad)... Although now that I have a little more time... I took a second look and ended up liking what you put together. Where I thought the story was kinda lacking it all tied together once I saw the proposal shot. Then I was able to see what you were going for.
I really liked your opening shot to the engagement....
The only critique from me would be that some of your shots were a little over exposed (the ones in the park).
Bravo!

Steve

Johannes Soetandi · February 2nd, 2010, 09:47 AM

@Jordan
I did it intentionally so that the scenes doesn't look the same with the previous ones. I was hoping the flashback scenes would take away the focus a bit so when it's rotated 180 deg the viewer won't notice too much. But I'm not sure if I've achieved my goal there..

@Stephen
thanks Stephen, no hard feeling taken! :)
Yes, I must've forgotten to turn the ND Filter all the way up during that scene. It's a lesson learnt for me to always adjust the picture before filming! Thanks for your time to watch it and comment on this :)

February 1st, 2010, 06:43 AM	#2
Jordan Nash Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne, IN (USA) Posts: 85	It looks really good. The only thing I would change is the 180 deg rotation during the ring scene. It can be confusing to a viewer. The classic example of this would be a car on stage driving left to right. Then returning right to left. The viewer assumes that the car has turned around. __________________ Blog

February 1st, 2010, 06:27 PM	#3
Stephen J. Williams Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 768	John... Welcome to the board... At first when I started watching this I was expecting a video with a little bit deeper story-line. Then I got the feeling that it wasn't there so I kinda clicked through a few parts (don't be mad)... Although now that I have a little more time... I took a second look and ended up liking what you put together. Where I thought the story was kinda lacking it all tied together once I saw the proposal shot. Then I was able to see what you were going for. I really liked your opening shot to the engagement.... The only critique from me would be that some of your shots were a little over exposed (the ones in the park). Bravo! Steve

February 2nd, 2010, 09:47 AM	#4
Johannes Soetandi Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 387	@Jordan I did it intentionally so that the scenes doesn't look the same with the previous ones. I was hoping the flashback scenes would take away the focus a bit so when it's rotated 180 deg the viewer won't notice too much. But I'm not sure if I've achieved my goal there.. @Stephen thanks Stephen, no hard feeling taken! :) Yes, I must've forgotten to turn the ND Filter all the way up during that scene. It's a lesson learnt for me to always adjust the picture before filming! Thanks for your time to watch it and comment on this :)