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Does this make us look like a douche?

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kalum.ko
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Hey M&A,

So with this years edit, I'm hoping to switch it up and lean a bit more to the 'storyish' side rather then just clips of spots. Hoping to go more for the style of Nipwitz Russia edit.

Here's a super rough cut of the style I'd aim for. Only 2 spots are in it.
Does the talking sound to Cliche, or just boring? Or doe's it work?

Let me know what you guys think!

Thanks!

Kalum

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Urban | Opening Spot First Cut [Kolabo] from Kalum Ko on Vimeo.




Jan 10 2013 1:40PM
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Coalescent
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Thank you for taking it to another level. Films need to go into more of a story line IMO.
Jan 10 2013 2:07PM
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Mag
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I've always been a fan of more talking in ski films, Probably the reason I think Candide Thovex's film is so good. Maybe amplify the voice a bit, was kinda quiet and hard to hear compared to the song.
Jan 10 2013 2:59PM
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dunesquirrel
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nah i really like it man. i like hearing what the rider has to say
Jan 10 2013 3:46PM
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powninja
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I like it!  I want to see more of the personalities of the skiers, and be able to see more of the story behind each spot.
Jan 10 2013 4:56PM
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homestar
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It's really sick! I would make the talking a little louder but it definitely doesn't make you look like a douche.
Jan 10 2013 5:55PM
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Bart.Man
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Threads for later. I wanna see this
Jan 10 2013 6:45PM
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FatWhore
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It works it sounds awesome. Just one tip, dont end in a timelapse. You should do BRoll #1 then Timelapse then BRoll #2 IMO.
Jan 10 2013 6:47PM
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Tanner-D
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Loved it skiing needs more story and more theme to the edits. People produce edits all the time with great camera work and shit but they lack originality!
Jan 10 2013 6:50PM
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jkauffman22
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I really liked having someone talk...
Jan 11 2013 12:35AM
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gravel
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The only thing I didn't like is the song jack from the edit i made 2 weeks ago. But otherwise well done.
Jan 11 2013 12:36AM
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g.off
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This style of edit/filmmaking I try and do as I find it much more interesting to watch and it becomes more appealing to others who aren't all that interested in the tricks.

It's definitely a good intro to an edit, my only criticism that its a almost a little too similar to Stept. The use of the black opening with the shutter sound effect and then the woosh along with the commentary and use of Alt-J seemed eerily familiar.

I really enjoyed the set up/take down and pre and post rail commentary though, important for people to know the work that goes into setting up, skiing and filming an urban feature.
Jan 11 2013 1:06AM
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kalum.ko
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Really appreciating this feedback! Thanks a ton guys!
Jan 11 2013 1:12AM
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Sklar
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treads
Jan 11 2013 9:21AM
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cydwhit
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this, also the edit was really kind of refreshing for an urban edit, definitely diggin the music and vibe!
Jan 11 2013 4:15PM
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[J_Gasper]
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i thought that was pretty good.


what camera was it filmed on?
Jan 11 2013 5:23PM
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kalum.ko
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Gh2 W/ Flowmotion man
Jan 11 2013 6:06PM
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JamesH
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I have to agree.

Seemed like an attempt at The 86 and Stept's approach to what they do.
Jan 11 2013 6:40PM
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pjbackwoods
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like it forsure. ive always liked edits/movies with alot of storyline and cinematic shots. i loved the are of flight over sunny because of this, sunny just seemed like a big urban edit but AOF had a great storyline
Jan 11 2013 9:24PM
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MTPOW
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I enjoyed that one minute edit style more than most edits by far
Jan 11 2013 10:07PM
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skiRay
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i didnt watch the whole thing, but i loved what i saw. like a few said, i quite like when there is story and talking in ski films. really helps viewers with both skiing and non-skiing backrounds get a look into the culture and mentality as a whole. well done!
Jan 12 2013 7:12AM
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MaxBerkowitz
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loved it!
looks so dope!
Jan 12 2013 8:06AM
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HWW
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Great clip, high quality.
Jan 12 2013 11:08AM
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[~_~]
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I like narration when its genuine. I normally feel that the absolute worst people to interview are sponsored athletes because they put on this bland "face" and sound like idiots while they try to appear normative and marketable. In your video it seemed genuine and not coached at all.
Jan 12 2013 12:22PM
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s.erickson
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Yeah, I like it but it is very stept
Jan 12 2013 9:20PM
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kalum.ko
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Grade Att. | Urban Almost Dark [Kolabo] from Kalum Ko on Vimeo.

PW: desat
On another topic...
Do you guys think the De-sat looks alright in this shot?
I was super weird light from where I was shooting, as well it was almost dark out so I had troubles get a dialed exposure...
Let me know your thoughts and what I should change.

Thanks!

Jan 15 2013 11:20PM
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cydwhit
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Wow! very nice shot, just ran in to your showreel today, pretty sick also. I think the shot looks fine on its own but the real test will be how it matches in with the others surrounding it, if the color grading is too dissimilar they could clash, just my two cents though
Jan 15 2013 11:26PM
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kalum.ko
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Thanks man.

Failed at the embed.

I'll try again...

Jan 15 2013 11:33PM
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kalum.ko
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Bump / Last try.


Pw: desat


Jan 16 2013 7:08PM
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