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The quality is poor and you did not even upload an HD version. I think its good that you are using your camera, but honestly you need to put a lot more effort into you work.
 
Might we try some constructive feedback?

The opening shot was a little plain. If shooting a sign like that straight on, try a wider shot to give it a little contextual background. Or, try a different angle to give the sign some interest.

The rest is a constant, unbroken shot, or is a series of very long shots. After the first fifteen seconds or so, it's hard to maintain interest. Try getting several different angles. If faces matter, get wides before your group gets on the ride, then get lots of close-ups and cutaways when they're on.

Get cutaways. Tell a story. What's happening around the ride? People in line? People eating carnival snacks? People watching the ride? There's so much more going on in that place. Show us!

Editing pace matters, and keeps the viewer's interest. :03-:05 between cuts will help, along with some driving music that helps set the editing pace.

Handheld, by the way, is very difficult with DSLR cameras. It's hard to keep it stable enough to look good. Viewfinder attachments (Zacuto, LCDVF, etc.) add another point of contact, which helps steady the shot. Shoulder support rigs help, too, but only if properly counter-weighted. A good tripod will help immensely, and is useful for the vast majority of shots.

Get out there and shoot, as practice does make perfect... and good luck!
 
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Alex H. said:
Might we try some constructive feedback?

The opening shot was a little plain. If shooting a sign like that straight on, try a wider shot to give it a little contextual background. Or, try a different angle to give the sign some interest.

The rest is a constant, unbroken shot, or is a series of very long shots. After the first fifteen seconds or so, it's hard to maintain interest. Try getting several different angles. If faces matter, get wides before your group gets on the ride, then get lots of close-ups and cutaways when they're on.

Get cutaways. Tell a story. What's happening around the ride? People in line? People eating carnival snacks? People watching the ride? There's so much more going on in that place. Show us!

Editing pace matters, and keeps the viewer's interest. :03-:05 between cuts will help, along with some driving music that helps set the editing pace.

Handheld, by the way, is very difficult with DSLR cameras. It's hard to keep it stable enough to look good. Viewfinder attachments (Zacuto, LCDVF, etc.) add another point of contact, which helps steady the shot. Shoulder support rigs help, too, but only if properly counter-weighted. A good tripod will help immensely, and is useful for the vast majority of shots.

Get out there and shoot, as practice does make perfect... and good luck!
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Sorry for My post & I understand 100%.. Just so hard to judge when the material was presented in this manner.
 
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