
#1
Posted 30 August 2012 - 12:05 PM
I pulled this together for a competition that needed a 90 seconds or less video of UK Wildlife, but didn't get through. I'm interested to see what people think of it, is it just too darned quick to be effective? I was trying to inject some energy in to it by using fast cuts to a fast paced music track. Please let me know what you think.
Many thanks,
Jo
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#2
Posted 30 August 2012 - 12:52 PM
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Posted 30 August 2012 - 01:20 PM
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#4
Posted 30 August 2012 - 10:23 PM

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#5
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#6
Posted 31 August 2012 - 03:03 AM
but i also find the pace too hectic, it leaves no time to me to absorb and "digest" the imagines.
After 0:30 the lengt of the sequences is fast but good, before i personally find it too hectic and not adequate to the beautiful recordings.
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#7
Posted 31 August 2012 - 04:14 AM
Great feedback, thanks. Yes, I like the pace of it, but as you say varying the pace in places would help to make it less hectic. I've just moved to Final Cut Pro X, so if I'd edited this piece in there instead of Final Cut Express I think it would have been a lot easier to move things around so that the crescendos emphasised the action better.........I like the style though, so if I do another one I'll try some of your suggestions.
Many thanks,
Jo
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#8
Posted 31 August 2012 - 01:34 PM
I've not been in the water at all at home this year and it made me determined not to let the same happen next year!

#9
Posted 31 August 2012 - 06:05 PM
Good work that you can be proud of.
Why did it not get selected? Who knows how the judges judged. What they were looking for. Competitions have a big random element. These things are all very subjective so never lose heart.
Maybe some timing changes might have helped.
And there were a couple of out-of-focus spots that probably should have ended up on the cutting room floor.
But, all in all, I enjoyed watching it.
Regards
Peter
#10
Posted 01 September 2012 - 08:39 AM
I liked your video...you kept it under 90 secs and it works. Give FCPX a little time and you'll see how intuitive it can be.
Steve
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#11
Posted 01 September 2012 - 12:35 PM
Thanks Simon, always learning, which is good. Seems to be a general consensus that it was a little too fast....next time it will be better!!!Nice one Jo. The images were stunning, but I agree it was maybe a tad too fast. It's great to try new formats and styles out though as it stops you getting in a rut!
I've not been in the water at all at home this year and it made me determined not to let the same happen next year!

That's a real bummer that you've not managed to get in the water this year.....but I guess family has been a priority this year...bet it's worth it though!!
Was down at Selsey this afternoon under the lifeboat pier and was lucky to find a pair of Tompots having quite a spat, they totally ignored me and were having a real go at each other....reminded me a bit of the fight scene from Bridget Jones, very funny!!

See ya,
Jo
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#12
Posted 01 September 2012 - 12:50 PM
Am enjoying learning FCPX, it's similar enough to be familiar to FCE, but just need to get used to where everything is and the extras that I've not had before.
Thanks again both.
Jo
PS. Nice video Steve

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#13
Posted 01 September 2012 - 12:52 PM

Yes little Oliver has kept us VERY busy but I actually got away for the first trip of the year a couple of weeks ago and we are off again next week with lots planned over the next 6 months so don't feel too sorry for us

Cheers, Simon
#14
Posted 01 September 2012 - 03:02 PM
You can find plenty of good tutorials for FCPX here and their discussion forum can be very helpful. http://www.kenstone....page_index.html
Don't feel bad for Simon, he'll be diving in the Cocos Islands, Costa Rica very soon. I'm jealous.
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#15
Posted 02 September 2012 - 12:51 AM
Morning Simon,Tompots! You could make a feature film about them if you had enough time!
Would be great to join you down at Selsey some time Jo, just let me know when you head down there again and I'll see if I can make it.
Yes little Oliver has kept us VERY busy but I actually got away for the first trip of the year a couple of weeks ago and we are off again next week with lots planned over the next 6 months so don't feel too sorry for us
Cheers, Simon
Tends to be a bit last minute as we have to check the weather, but will let you know.
Hmmm.....now I definitely don't feel sorry for you at all!!!

Jo
Edited by Jo Horrocks, 02 September 2012 - 12:53 AM.
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#16
Posted 02 September 2012 - 12:53 AM
Brilliant, thanks Steve.......that'll come in very handy.Hey Jo,
You can find plenty of good tutorials for FCPX here and their discussion forum can be very helpful. http://www.kenstone....page_index.html
Don't feel bad for Simon, he'll be diving in the Cocos Islands, Costa Rica very soon. I'm jealous.
Steve

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#17
Posted 02 September 2012 - 02:20 PM
Don't feel bad for Simon, he'll be diving in the Cocos Islands, Costa Rica very soon. I'm jealous.
