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Hey M&A, could I get a critique on my reel?

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Downtofilm
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Hey guys, thinking about dropping this thing tomorrow and I would love some feedback before I drop it, its been quite the trial and error, its been cut from 3:30 to 2:15 which I am happy with!

I am super stoked I finally have something to show clients other than skiing!



Thanks guys!

Zac
Dec 15 2012 12:20PM
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[J_Gasper]
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That was very good. Id throw that one shot of the sunset shoot while the heli is flying by in there as well. I thought that particular shot was very well done..


Other than that, I loved it!
Dec 15 2012 12:30PM
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werndog
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that was so sick man. gave me chills. that being said, i think the ending was a bit abrupt with the music fading too quickly and the shot of the couple didn't seem like a good closing shot to me. I think a better closer would be the seagull flying through the sunset but that's just me. props
Dec 15 2012 1:40PM
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HWW
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First of all, I don't know whether you have talent, luck or skill (or all three), but you definitely made a damn good video.

Secondly, if you want criticism, then I will list some positive & negative things:
• loved the shot at 0:25
• really interesting how you follow movements, and not just the subject
• as mentioned above, maybe swap the last two shots around
• seagull shot was very dark and didn't seem right at the point in the vid

Good work though!
Dec 15 2012 1:51PM
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Downtofilm
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Thanks guys!

Glad you like the video.

I originally had it swapped and it did not look as good. I might try some other stuff.
Dec 15 2012 2:02PM
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snowisawesome
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I liked it a lot.  The last two shots seemed ok in my opinion.  They could be switched but it's hard to say without seeing it both ways.  The audio fade was fine in my opinion.
Dec 15 2012 2:08PM
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dunesquirrel
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that was great man. few things i noticed...
-i found the shot at :16 was a little too flat compared to the rest of the reel. probably just me though
- the shot at :50 with the waterfall could have been framed a bit better. i found that the foreground which looked like a plant took up too much of the frame and took away from the waterfall a bit.
-as said above the audio and fade to black could've been smoother. i also felt that your last few shot was not close to your strongest. something to consider.

I love the movment in your shots. gives a really dynamic feel.

Dec 15 2012 2:42PM
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MillPiddy
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Great job man you got some real talent. Great use of motion and i thought the video's continuity was spot on. I'd keep the ending clips the way they are. (ending with the couple gives a solid this shits just beginning vibe)
Dec 15 2012 4:44PM
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EARL
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Really enjoyed that!
Dec 15 2012 8:16PM
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DIX~
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Looks good. That dub misty cliff jump was fucking massive looking
Dec 15 2012 8:26PM
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cwillygood
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dont really have much to say than amazing! loved the movement, colors, exct. i like how you changed it up from everything to biking, skiing, cars, weddings exct. makes for a great reel! very impressive!
Dec 15 2012 8:41PM
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Mkvackay
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that was pretty good zac, cool to see some variety. still not sure on the forced anamorphic style, i know you haven't shot it previously and it seems like widescreen could have worked better for you in some shots
Dec 16 2012 12:00AM
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erikK
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Agreed, I've never been a fan of it for action sports
Dec 16 2012 12:08AM
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.qzyxya
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Wow that was amazing. Great work. I loved the movement shots, unbelievably smooth.
Dec 16 2012 12:17AM
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Downtofilm
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Thanks guys!

Bump!
Dec 16 2012 4:36PM
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Squaw6
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That was great man. What's the song?
Dec 16 2012 5:35PM
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BolderPro
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That was my favorite reel I've seen this year! So sick! I don't have anything to critique, but I am wondering how you got the first couple shots? Was it a slider? and was the shot of the mx jump with a tripod?
Dec 16 2012 9:44PM
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markc
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really great. i would have put that wedding shot in right before the two sunset shots, but thats just me. great video!
Dec 16 2012 11:48PM
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