Music video I did!! Check it out

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corycross

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Filmed it 2 about 1.5 months ago, and just got done editing it last week.. Would have been done quicker but I have had alot of work, and I did it for free for them. But here ya go, Check it out!!

Group is called : "Aphrolyfe", the song is called "Aphroylife Theme"

Filmed with DVX100A, and used premiere pro and after effects

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8e2l_ol-lA

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Tell me what you think!!

I know I had 1 thing wrong in the video that I didn't like and its the camera shadow when they are on top of the roof, it drove me crazy!! But had to use the clips because its the only ones I had... Well, TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK!!


-Cory Cross
 
loooong intro, almost turned it offf then. cheesy text.

lips not in sync. turned off after bout a minute.

Sorry.
 
Very retro looking. I think you could have used more open shots instead of against a wall or the couch. The effects were very retro also, they were cheesy but it fit with the vibe of the song i thought.
 
i think it's lacking camera movement. The locked off camera and freeflow editing doesn't compliment each other. Take for example, a tracking shot for the couch scenes, a bit of a cliche but it's better than locking the camera off; also, on the roof, I know you had limitations with shadows but looking down a whole street means you'd be a fool not to make use of the depth. Just my 2 cents.
 
MotionFx said:
loooong intro, almost turned it offf then. cheesy text.

lips not in sync. turned off after bout a minute.

Sorry.
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ha oh you didn't like the text? why not? But thanks for checking it out anways. it gets better though after a minute, I swear. its only 4 minutes long

-cory
 
craaig said:
i think it's lacking camera movement. The locked off camera and freeflow editing doesn't compliment each other. Take for example, a tracking shot for the couch scenes, a bit of a cliche but it's better than locking the camera off; also, on the roof, I know you had limitations with shadows but looking down a whole street means you'd be a fool not to make use of the depth. Just my 2 cents.
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yea, I would like to get a 35mm lens for my dvx soon, I usually just film sports with a fisheye, and yes you are all very right, I do need to work on it. its my 3rd music video I have ever edited so far.. More to come, and hopefully better next time!

ha thanks everyone
 
corycross said:
yea, I would like to get a 35mm lens for my dvx soon, I usually just film sports with a fisheye, and yes you are all very right, I do need to work on it. its my 3rd music video I have ever edited so far.. More to come, and hopefully better next time!

ha thanks everyone
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A 35mm adaptor would be a major bonus. I like your editing style, i think you'll be making some extremely interesting videos soon :) But if you're going to use that editing style put some movement into the camera, not just the edit :)
 
craaig said:
A 35mm adaptor would be a major bonus. I like your editing style, i think you'll be making some extremely interesting videos soon :) But if you're going to use that editing style put some movement into the camera, not just the edit :)
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Awesome!! Thanks alot.. yea I am actually selling my death lens because I don't use it much, and am going to be buynig a 35mm adapter. Thanks again!!

any other input would be great
 
sorry, i didnt read everyone elses posts before i posted.. But yes, i agree with them that camera movment would add a lot to the video, but as it is, it looks awesome, and i have watched A LOT of music videos. In your next video, get that 35mm adapter along with a dolly and possibly a cam crane if you can afford it, and you've got yourself an mtv video.. props..
 
mmiller884 said:
sorry, i didnt read everyone elses posts before i posted.. But yes, i agree with them that camera movment would add a lot to the video, but as it is, it looks awesome, and i have watched A LOT of music videos. In your next video, get that 35mm adapter along with a dolly and possibly a cam crane if you can afford it, and you've got yourself an mtv video.. props..
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ha hey thanks alot man. yea I do see what you guys mean. I will actually draw out what I want next time, See.. me and my 2 friends( the ones that do music) we all have ADD. as soon as I told them I wnated to make a music video for them they were liek aight lets do it now. so wedid, so prety much i had to think up how it was going ot look after we filmed it.. but yea thanks everyone on the input, I am actually looking to buy a 35mm adapter for my camera like in the next 2 weeks, and there will be another music video before you know it. Thanks alot!!

-Cory Cross
 

I really like the opening OVERHEAD LOOKING DOWN shot. I feel the song could start right after the 1st white flash that comes in. Definitely could of gone hand held instead of keeping it on the tri pod for some shots. Also, some shots could have been cut a little shorter.

But man, I have to say I liked it overall. I felt that the song does match the tone of the video. If I were producing a video, I’d hire you. Good job Corry. Keep it up. Can’t wait to see the next one.
 
Juan Avilez said:
I really like the opening OVERHEAD LOOKING DOWN shot. I feel the song could start right after the 1st white flash that comes in. Definitely could of gone hand held instead of keeping it on the tri pod for some shots. Also, some shots could have been cut a little shorter.

But man, I have to say I liked it overall. I felt that the song does match the tone of the video. If I were producing a video, I’d hire you. Good job Corry. Keep it up. Can’t wait to see the next one.
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haha thanks man!

I actually just got my letus35 fe in the mail today, waiting for a lens for it from ebay, NEXT VIDEO IN A MONTH!!. I will keep in mind what everyone has said! Thanks alot

-Cory
 
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