Of Whispers - If Sheep Had Shark Teeth (music video)

[Zeakio]

Hey guys,

Just finished up another music video for a local hardcore band here in Melbourne, Australia. You can see the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_z_ZaHHXBM

OR if you hate youtube: www.nyvproductions.com/shst_web_export2.mov

Any comments about how the video was made are welcomed... I understand not everyone likes this kind of music, so if anyone does decide to reply, please try and focus on the vision and not the song.

It was a no-budget video... I used a DIY dolly for the shoot, which I wasn't too happy with during the shoot, but it ended up providing what I needed in the end. I was hoping to have used my new m2e adapter, but due to red rock not shipping all the needed parts I ordered.. I had to shoot stock HVX (which probably ended up for the best in the end). We shot in almost gale force winds.. nearly getting blown over while shooting! If I had the lens adapter on as well I don't think the video would have turned out as well (too hard to control in those conditions etc).

Any comments on how I could have made the video better please let me know so I can possibly try it out on my next video shoot!

 

[DGW]

You did a pretty good job in my opinion. I may have introduced a half dozen closeups of facial expressions, fingers on the fretboards, kick drum pedal, etc. to break the slight monotony of the predominant wide angle views for the length of song it was, but overall I'll bet the band was very satisfied with your work. Dan.

 

[Zeakio]

Thanks for that. That's the kind of feedback I need! I realise the song was quite long but if you like this kind of music I'd presume it'd keep your attention One of my mates said he'd like to have seen the kick drum pedal.. but I neglected to film it. I should probably get some of those shots next time (never been a big fan of them... but understand they can be useful).