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boomie
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Please give my latest edit a watch and let me know how I can improve
https://www.newschoolers.com/watch/743676.0/The-Lake-Effect---Pre-Season-Part-2?c=11

I think the biggest thing I need to work on is color grading, and a little better stabilization. The second shot in the edit is terribly filmed hah, but I liked the shot too much to get rid of it.

Anyways I'm looking for tips on how to make them better, and how to color grade. Thanks a bunch!
Dec 16 2014 1:32PM
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boomie
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Bump
Dec 16 2014 4:57PM
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kemosabe
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that was a pretty successful edit in my opinion. It started out as something I did not really like too much, when it moved to a different mountain (the one with the 3 swap) at 1:16 the feeling improved. Also at that part of the edit you used follow cam shots that looked better than the stationary shots at the first night spot (0:28) . The music was fine and not a problem. I suggest that you just try to get different angles if you are filming stationary. The shots at the end had better light but thats easy to prevent for next time filming. You are correct that some shots need color correction.

I liked the edit +k, but what is "the lake effect"? what does that mean?

What did gear did you use to film this?

Nice job dude,

Marcus
Dec 16 2014 5:22PM
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boomie
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Marcus.Athat was a pretty successful edit in my opinion. It started out as something I did not really like too much, when it moved to a different mountain (the one with the 3 swap) at 1:16 the feeling improved. Also at that part of the edit you used follow cam shots that looked better than the stationary shots at the first night spot (0:28) . The music was fine and not a problem. I suggest that you just try to get different angles if you are filming stationary. The shots at the end had better light but thats easy to prevent for next time filming. You are correct that some shots need color correction.

I liked the edit +k, but what is "the lake effect"? what does that mean?

What did gear did you use to film this?

Nice job dude,

Marcus


Thanks, I agree that the edit started off kind of slow, but at the same time I wanted it to have some sort of build up. I'll definitely take changing the angles up more into consideration. Any suggestions on how to color correct?

"The Lake Effect" is simply the name of the video series. Duluth is a city that is located next to Lake Superior, and gets what is known as "Lake Effect" snow.

I used a Canon 7d to film with a Tamron 17-50, and a Tamron 70-300. I used a rode video mic with a deadcat for the audio.

Thanks for the advice! +K
Dec 16 2014 7:10PM
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wellthisisold
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That was solid. One thing that bugged me was how almost of the stationary rail shots were filmed from the top of the feature, but that's just my opinion.

As for color grading, what software are you using? I'm sure that if you Googled some tutorials you'd find something helpful.
Dec 16 2014 7:33PM
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boomie
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Myles.That was solid. One thing that bugged me was how almost of the stationary rail shots were filmed from the top of the feature, but that's just my opinion.

As for color grading, what software are you using? I'm sure that if you Googled some tutorials you'd find something helpful.


Yeah, the filming from the top of the rail is definitely a habit of mine that I need to mix up. I use Adobe Premiere for editing. I didn't really mess around with the color correcting on this, but I'm a little familiar using the fast color corrector in Premiere.
Dec 16 2014 7:47PM
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losh
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wtf better? it was banger. if there is one thing i would have done is added more cinematic ambiant (whatever you call it) of like the mountain or make the ones longer you had. Like when your going up the lift and his ski is swinging. i love these shots for some reason. but all in all it was dope af, mad props bro
Dec 16 2014 11:00PM
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losh
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i loled at the "what does lake effect mean" question cause i live real close to lake Erie and lake effect is our life lol.
Dec 16 2014 11:01PM
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CameraWiz
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Actually a sick edit! I'd say stabilization is the only thing that really needs to be worked on. It's also hard to color grade on cloudy days so the best time to practice is on partly cloudy days when you get all the colors in one shot so can color grade the whole video at once rather than having to keyframe or really change the colors. (The colors looked perfectly fine for the feel of the edit in my opinion)
Dec 16 2014 11:32PM
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Forcillo
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Biggest thing I would say is get better at using a tripod. There was noticeable shakiness in 90% of the tripod shots, and if your stationary shots aren't smooth then there's no point in using a tripod.
Dec 16 2014 11:51PM
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boomie
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ForcilloBiggest thing I would say is get better at using a tripod. There was noticeable shakiness in 90% of the tripod shots, and if your stationary shots aren't smooth then there's no point in using a tripod.


Word, I get what you mean. I think I need to add more drag and just practice panning at a more constant rate. Anything special to do with using a tripod that I'm missing?

Thanks
Dec 17 2014 12:05AM
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averageMIskier
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I've said before that this was hella dope. However Duluth is a beautiful city, lake superior is gorgeous, along with the architecture, try to incorporate that into your shots. If your calling it Lake Effect, your gonna have to pay some homage to the great lakes, and the surrounding area.
Dec 17 2014 12:17AM
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boomie
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graemeskiiiiiI've said before that this was hella dope. However Duluth is a beautiful city, lake superior is gorgeous, along with the architecture, try to incorporate that into your shots. If your calling it Lake Effect, your gonna have to pay some homage to the great lakes, and the surrounding area.


Yeah I usually would do this, but every time we'd film it was cloudy, foggy, or dark ha. I definitely will add some more scenery for future edits. I want these edits to have some scenery, but not like overkill. I'm planning on making a movie at the end of the season and plan on using more of those type of shots in them as well.
Dec 17 2014 12:33AM
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