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Some Feedback Please · February 4th, 2010, 08:29 AM

I have poked around on the forum a few times, posted a few times. Well I thought it was time to step up and get some constructive feedback. I am posting a link to one of our "coming soon wedding trailers". Let me know what you think.

A little company background so you know where we are coming from: We have two shooters, myself (Brian) and my buddy Mike. We also co-own the company together. The same two shooters work together on all the weddings/events. We alternate who edits the final products.

We are looking for some likes, dislikes, improvements, keep up the good work, whatever will help us get to the next level.

Thanks in advance.

Here is the link.

-Brian

Aaron Mayberry · February 4th, 2010, 10:48 AM

The music (and quite a few scenes) begs for some voice over audio. I think you'd see a vast improvement adding some of the vows, or laughter, etc.

Ken Diewert · February 4th, 2010, 12:16 PM

Brian,

Overall, I thought it was very good... but if you do want to take it to the next level... just a few things I noticed.

shot of bridal prep at 00:30 may have been better if shot from the window side of the room as the glass door is distracting and the lighting is mixed temp.

Straightaway shot down aisle starting at 00:55 - tripod isn't level. Looks to be the same at 01:06 recessional. You should be able to fix it easily in post.

I would have liked to see a little camera movement in the form of a slider or glidecam (not handheld!). If you said you shot this solo, I wouldn't expect it but because you have two capable camera ops, I'd expect a little more.

I think you've proven that you can shoot safe, now maybe it's time to move beyond to the next level.

All in all though it's very nicely done.

Brian Mercer · February 4th, 2010, 01:34 PM

Thank you both for the response. Very helpful and I welcome more.

Ken, suggestion on the slider vs the glidecam? I have been looking at the glidecam for a couple of months. Everything I read seams to point toward getting the vest and arm due to weight and extended use. Only able to purchase one, which do you think is the more immediate purchase?

-Brian

Stephen J. Williams · February 4th, 2010, 03:13 PM

Brian..

I agree with Aaron... A little bit of VO would have taken this to another level.
What's the name of the font that you chose to use?

I have just recently started using a slider. Before I was more of a static shooter. I would try to achieve a shallow DOF on almost every shot. I was desperately missing a good way to add in camera movement (besides handheld). A slider gives me the moves I was looking for.

Great video...

Steve

Kren Barnes · February 4th, 2010, 04:08 PM

Thanks for sharing Brian! I am sure that your clients loved it...

My 2 cents :)

-need to add some movements to your shots, static shots are too safe...
-I would agree with the voice over suggestions...
-If you are making a trailer you have to ask the question "would someone (aside from the bride and groom) be inclined and excited to watch the entire video after seeing the trailer...
-Not a fan of slow instrumentals for trailers but that is just a matter of style...

overall this is a nice video..keep up the good work!

Kren
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Brian Mercer · February 5th, 2010, 10:02 AM

Thanks Kren.

Sarah Pendergraft · February 18th, 2010, 04:48 PM

Hey Brian,

You have a lot of solid shots in there. Along with what the others said about adding in some VO, I would say watch the constant dip/fade to black between shots. It can be very effective when used properly and sparingly, but when done too much it becomes distracting IMO. Good work!

Brian Mercer · February 18th, 2010, 07:37 PM

Sarah,

Thanks for the feedback and for taking the time. Really appreciate it.

February 4th, 2010, 10:48 AM	#2
Aaron Mayberry Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Flint, MI Posts: 212	The music (and quite a few scenes) begs for some voice over audio. I think you'd see a vast improvement adding some of the vows, or laughter, etc. __________________ www.styleandmotion.com - Modern Wedding Films based in Michigan www.miweddingblog.com - Michigan's dedicated wedding blog

February 4th, 2010, 12:16 PM	#3
Ken Diewert Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Posts: 1,200	Brian, Overall, I thought it was very good... but if you do want to take it to the next level... just a few things I noticed. shot of bridal prep at 00:30 may have been better if shot from the window side of the room as the glass door is distracting and the lighting is mixed temp. Straightaway shot down aisle starting at 00:55 - tripod isn't level. Looks to be the same at 01:06 recessional. You should be able to fix it easily in post. I would have liked to see a little camera movement in the form of a slider or glidecam (not handheld!). If you said you shot this solo, I wouldn't expect it but because you have two capable camera ops, I'd expect a little more. I think you've proven that you can shoot safe, now maybe it's time to move beyond to the next level. All in all though it's very nicely done. __________________ C100, 5DMk2, FCPX

February 18th, 2010, 04:48 PM	#8
Sarah Pendergraft Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 49	Hey Brian, You have a lot of solid shots in there. Along with what the others said about adding in some VO, I would say watch the constant dip/fade to black between shots. It can be very effective when used properly and sparingly, but when done too much it becomes distracting IMO. Good work! __________________ Sarah Pendergraft www.penweddings.com

February 4th, 2010, 01:34 PM	#4
Brian Mercer Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 53	Thank you both for the response. Very helpful and I welcome more. Ken, suggestion on the slider vs the glidecam? I have been looking at the glidecam for a couple of months. Everything I read seams to point toward getting the vest and arm due to weight and extended use. Only able to purchase one, which do you think is the more immediate purchase? -Brian

February 4th, 2010, 03:13 PM	#5
Stephen J. Williams Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 768	Brian.. I agree with Aaron... A little bit of VO would have taken this to another level. What's the name of the font that you chose to use? I have just recently started using a slider. Before I was more of a static shooter. I would try to achieve a shallow DOF on almost every shot. I was desperately missing a good way to add in camera movement (besides handheld). A slider gives me the moves I was looking for. Great video... Steve

February 4th, 2010, 04:08 PM	#6
Kren Barnes Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Canada Posts: 415	Thanks for sharing Brian! I am sure that your clients loved it... My 2 cents :) -need to add some movements to your shots, static shots are too safe... -I would agree with the voice over suggestions... -If you are making a trailer you have to ask the question "would someone (aside from the bride and groom) be inclined and excited to watch the entire video after seeing the trailer... -Not a fan of slow instrumentals for trailers but that is just a matter of style... overall this is a nice video..keep up the good work! Kren ______________________________ Vertical Video Works \| Official Site

February 5th, 2010, 10:02 AM	#7
Brian Mercer Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 53	Thanks Kren.

February 18th, 2010, 07:37 PM	#9
Brian Mercer Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 53	Sarah, Thanks for the feedback and for taking the time. Really appreciate it.