New Music Video.
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Justin Kuhn
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Dude...when I saw homeboy on the tank I really wanted this to be dope...! But everything is static and locked off, no camera movement happening at all, the desat thing is only contributing to how flat the lack of movement makes it, you can't really see any expression on the dude and his performance is weak anyway, but not as weak as his boys', I bet you they talk trash behind his back.
Watch as many examples in the genre you're shooting as you can, figure out what you like, try and replicate it. Don't tell me how little you got paid to do it, if it's worth posting up here it's worth putting in some effort.
Watch as many examples in the genre you're shooting as you can, figure out what you like, try and replicate it. Don't tell me how little you got paid to do it, if it's worth posting up here it's worth putting in some effort.
wgzn
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for the love of God man. does EVERY single "rap" video HAVE TO include the same set of creative variables?
1. talking about (and or grabbing) your dick: CHECK
2. reference to "nigga" or "nigger" (but dont dare let anyone white EVER say either of those words): CHECK
3. rims that cant possibly function properly within the fender well of the vehicle they are on: CHECK
4. obnoxious jewelery: CHECK
5. clothes that dont fit the wearer: CHECK
aside from the fact that creatively, (shy of "big booty" girls) you address EVERY SINGLE "urban" cliche ever known to man (and i know, the client more often than not, dictates the creative direction - so i can let that go) you really, REALLY need to learn to light. especially in your targeted genre.
dark-skin subjects require LIGHT. not because i or cameras are racist. but because ANY dark surface doesnt reflect light. if you are going to be a rap video producer, you SERIOUSLY need to deal with lights.
HMI, tungsten, halogen, fluorescent, gels, barn doors, source4s, softboxes, bounce cards, gobos, cucos, etc... all things you need to be adept with!
you have said before that you took classes on lighting. well - they clearly didnt take. you cant just go randomly shooting with you and a camera - ESPECIALLY in your target genre, and expect a good result.
the guy on the cannon needs like a diffused 1k (or bigger) on a stand off to his left just to be able to see his face.
im sorry if im coming off as hostile, but im tired of seeing you post the same thing again and again without really taking any of the advice that people here have given you.
its not about the gear - its about your ABILITY to USE that gear...
i can let go of the fact that creatively, youre just doing what every other director in your target genre has done. IF you could start taking some advice that youve been given. and if your budget doesnt cover lighting - adjust your estimates. or find a clientele who can afford to do what needs to be done. OR adjust the creative direction to suit both...
and on top of all of that, this post belongs in the screen grabs area. not in the general forum...
1. talking about (and or grabbing) your dick: CHECK
2. reference to "nigga" or "nigger" (but dont dare let anyone white EVER say either of those words): CHECK
3. rims that cant possibly function properly within the fender well of the vehicle they are on: CHECK
4. obnoxious jewelery: CHECK
5. clothes that dont fit the wearer: CHECK
aside from the fact that creatively, (shy of "big booty" girls) you address EVERY SINGLE "urban" cliche ever known to man (and i know, the client more often than not, dictates the creative direction - so i can let that go) you really, REALLY need to learn to light. especially in your targeted genre.
dark-skin subjects require LIGHT. not because i or cameras are racist. but because ANY dark surface doesnt reflect light. if you are going to be a rap video producer, you SERIOUSLY need to deal with lights.
HMI, tungsten, halogen, fluorescent, gels, barn doors, source4s, softboxes, bounce cards, gobos, cucos, etc... all things you need to be adept with!
you have said before that you took classes on lighting. well - they clearly didnt take. you cant just go randomly shooting with you and a camera - ESPECIALLY in your target genre, and expect a good result.
the guy on the cannon needs like a diffused 1k (or bigger) on a stand off to his left just to be able to see his face.
im sorry if im coming off as hostile, but im tired of seeing you post the same thing again and again without really taking any of the advice that people here have given you.
its not about the gear - its about your ABILITY to USE that gear...
i can let go of the fact that creatively, youre just doing what every other director in your target genre has done. IF you could start taking some advice that youve been given. and if your budget doesnt cover lighting - adjust your estimates. or find a clientele who can afford to do what needs to be done. OR adjust the creative direction to suit both...
and on top of all of that, this post belongs in the screen grabs area. not in the general forum...
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brandondull
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Yup your right... Bashing on peoples artwork is postive advice.
Brandon, they happen to be right about everything they posted. The entire thing is underlit, it's not kinetic at all, and in the first half of the video, there isn't a single cinematic shot. To be brutally honest, this looks like a string of home video shots.
Now, you can learn from what they say and improve your skills, or you can swear at them and remain at the level where you are. That choice is yours.
Now, you can learn from what they say and improve your skills, or you can swear at them and remain at the level where you are. That choice is yours.
I showed this to my spouse.
The first thing she said is the lighting was poor.
Honestly, we can't see anything. Add sunglasses to the mix, and the absence of a properly lit scene or scenes is more acute.
If you post a video here, which you have done previously, you are inviting comments.
Don't shoot the messengers (or swear at them).
Good luck
The first thing she said is the lighting was poor.
Honestly, we can't see anything. Add sunglasses to the mix, and the absence of a properly lit scene or scenes is more acute.
If you post a video here, which you have done previously, you are inviting comments.
Don't shoot the messengers (or swear at them).
Good luck
brandondull
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Thanks for reporting me David!
This thread is now closed.
This thread is now closed.
Still, good luck.
My professional opinion, first and foremost thank you for posting your work here. I will share my opinions on the video + overall project.
1) The song is not good. This is from Artist to the production
2) While your shots look clean I feel that they are under exposed. Maybe raising the gain , reflecting light or even finding the correct time of the day to shoot certain scenes would have helped.
IMO you need camera movement to make a video like this work, static tripod shots are not for this kind of song. Tighten your edits, chop it faster, give us some better angles, get more creative.
Overall I would tell you to keep at it and only use these comments to make you a better director.
1) The song is not good. This is from Artist to the production
2) While your shots look clean I feel that they are under exposed. Maybe raising the gain , reflecting light or even finding the correct time of the day to shoot certain scenes would have helped.
IMO you need camera movement to make a video like this work, static tripod shots are not for this kind of song. Tighten your edits, chop it faster, give us some better angles, get more creative.
Overall I would tell you to keep at it and only use these comments to make you a better director.
steev'sHVX
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take the camera off the tripod.
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