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[XCheck]

Heya friends...

I've crossed that bridge. Putting a reel online was one of the most difficult decisions - for a hundred reasons. Eventually it had to be done. It's just over four minutes long, with a list of credits at the end that'll be too boring to watch for you...

You can download a smaller version (427x240, 34 MB) here, and a larger version (640x360, 70 MB) here. Please do Save As... before playing.

It's far from polished, but I thought I would share anyway. Even though it's titled as a 'Film Maker' reel, it's for Operator/DP kind of jobs.

A few images from the reel:

I'll appreciate your input.

Jerry

 

[Chris Messineo]

Jerry,

There are some wonderful shots in there! I love the diversity.

Overall, it felt a bit long and a little repetitive to me.

I think if you tightened it up it would be awesome.

Chris

 

[Mark Dog]

liked it X , was all of it done with the dvx ?? i agree with CM not on the length but stay with one thing then goto the next show everthing chronoligical and in date order but overal ur work is great very pretty pictures lol

peace n luv

Mark Dog

 

[XCheck]

Thanks, guys.

Well - I feel like I need to address some of the comments. The repetition is kind of intentional - it actually tells a story, even though it may not be obvious to the uninitiated. I am seeing the 'bit slow', and I am already thinking about where to make it a faster pace.

Here is the dilemma, though: If I market myself as a DP, I feel that the imagery need to 'sink in'. In other words, the viewer needs to register what's actually in the picture. I realize that a lot of it happens on a subconscious level even with a faster cut, and if I were editing a film for 'general audience', I might choose entirely different pace than if it's for a potential collaborator on a film project. I might be totally wrong, though - it's just my gut feeling.

I hope to have another cut some time next week - more polished. If anyone has specific suggestions on which shots you feel are too long/uninteresting/redundant, feel free to give me your honest feedback.

...was all of it done with the dvx ??

Yes, all but two shots are with DVX100a. The two shots of horses were in HVX200 in 60fps. I was driving through central Pennsylvania when I came upon these beauties, so I just got out of the car and 'experimented'. I am hoping to get more HVX footage into the next version of the reel - but that will probably happen later this summer.

Cheers! :beer:

Jerry