Music Video shot on DVX100B

Lighting was harsh, and the editing was a little too slow-paced. The cuts didn't follow the beat of the song... with so many breaks from line to line, I wouldn't hang on any one shot for that long. Cuts are also a pretty harsh transition for a smooth-paced song.

And too much of the artist looking down his nose at the viewer.
 
um. thanks for the feedbacks... yeah the cuts are few and far between in the first 2 mins, the idea was to speed up towards the end. I guess I over did it.

My question is, do I need more new scenes, or would it be ok to cut with the scenes that I already have? one of my concerns was cutting back and forth between the same scenes, then I would look like I'm trying too hard to increase cut counts, while really not giving the audience anything new.
 
chromeboy007 said:
um. thanks for the feedbacks... yeah the cuts are few and far between in the first 2 mins, the idea was to speed up towards the end. I guess I over did it.

My question is, do I need more new scenes, or would it be ok to cut with the scenes that I already have? one of my concerns was cutting back and forth between the same scenes, then I would look like I'm trying too hard to increase cut counts, while really not giving the audience anything new.
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To make an effective music video there are pretty much two things that you need: plenty of shot selections, and camera movement.

For the former, I'd say that you do need a few more scene options. You can also shoot each setup from 2 or 3 (or more) different angles so that you have plenty to choose from with each.

For the latter, music moves, and you have only 3-5 minutes to make your impact. So move with the music... both in how you shoot and how you edit. Too many of your scenes are lock-down, and after a while they're just tiresome to watch. One or two lock-downs are okay, but I'd have another take in the same setting that moves.

And one other note, the walking shot where he pulls up the (obviously) hard-wired handheld mic, with no cable... a little cheesy, in my opinion.
 
I won't say anything that hasn't already been said. Its a learning process. Now that you know what you gotta do, either fix this video or make sure not to make the same mistake twice on the next.

It seems like you have access to some great artist. I sure hope you'll continue. I think you'll get better as each project presents itself. I shot my first music video this summer. My lighting was awful as well. Check out the forum link below if you wanna view. More importantly congrats on your video and KEEP IT GOING!!

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=181480
 
Yeah the mic thing was cheese... I know...

but men I love the indoor lighting... the simple light setups and the resulting shadows were all done on purpose. We started the day with some good ol' 3 point lighting, did a take, and I thought it was boring so I changed my approach and never used that take.
 
chromeboy007 said:
but men I love the indoor lighting... the simple light setups and the resulting shadows were all done on purpose. We started the day with some good ol' 3 point lighting, did a take, and I thought it was boring so I changed my approach and never used that take.
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It wasn't the fact that there were shadows... just that they were so harsh. You don't have to have 3-point lighting everywhere you go, though there are ways to use it that don't look like traditional 3-point. Your single light source would have benefited from some diffusion, just to take the hard edges off, and maybe just a little bounce on the other side.
 
In my opinion, you could've used some back lighting so it didn't feel so flat. But like others have said, just keep improving as you go!
 
I agree with C2V. You needed better lighting, better shot choice (i.e. movement) and some imagination. sorry for being harsh but would love for you too improve. Shoot another and i would love to see your changes!!! Go get em tiger!!!!!
 
Yeah, I also agree with everything said. Watch the lip synch being out in several parts too. You could really fix this and add more scenes, replace some of the cheesy shots with something else and make it more fast paced.

Check what some other people are doing for succesful music videos in this same genre and that will give you tons of ideas on what to add.
 
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