Quick chase film I did.
Really no story behind it, just looking for some constructive criticism.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWDdhzAyV20
And..
Quick commercial I did.
Thought up, filmed & edited in a day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSJHKBrkeLI
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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If you are keen to get into a film area you need to pick what you want to do.
Cinematography
Directing
Editing
Special effects
It doesnt really pay to be an all rounder. In the past I have had editing jobs doing things like news broadcasts etc and for me it was easy but it was also really boring however its the easiest one to get a job in.
If you want to do cinematography you really need to pay attention to design principles, spacing in the shot as well as learn how to white balance and measure colour temperature properly.
Having said that I think your cuts could be allot better in the first movie. The transitions dont flow overly well. You need to pay attention to what side of the frame people leave and enter in when placing your edits.
There are a few parts I really liked including the ocean ripple sort of wave when the hooded chaser is coming towards the camera as well as when he runs past and the cape flys over the screen.
These are my first shorts/films I've ever really done.
It's hard to stick with one of the categories you've given me because at my school we only work in groups of 2 or 3, giving everyone multiple jobs.
The first and second film I did all the work for lol, from editing to acting to directing.
He gives us handicams and tells us to go out and film basically.
Trying to do a music video next, any tips on how to film that?
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Music videos normally rely on editing effects.
Maybe mess about with chroma keys and blue screening. You may not have access to a blue/ green screen but how aboout do something like film infront of a white wall and then key out the white from the wall. Adding a background in of course. It might look something trippy
lol here my teacher.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjNEDnqvNb4
We had to green screen him and add a lightsaber effect to the stick. I ended up with this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woAqglNQayM
....He thought it was amazing lol
Film is no different than any other art medium. Practice makes perfect.
And now I am sad.
I'm sorry you missed out. Shouldn't have replied though. You're on a list now. I really wish i had access to the videos.