+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 13 of 13
Discussion: General Forums / General Discussion - Video I made for a contest - So Bicycling magazine is giving away a free bike (up to $5,000 value) for the
-
04-28-2009, 11:18 AM #1
Video I made for a contest
So Bicycling magazine is giving away a free bike (up to $5,000 value) for the best video submitted to their website.
I made this and was hoping for some feedback from you guys
Theme: Why I need a new bicycle.A captain of the most awesome IHS ever and remember to burn before you pillage.
Big-eye101: "A true catman post a day keeps the bad mood away"
Please do not take any posts made by Catman seriously. If you begin to take his posts seriously, please call us you are in need of serious psychiatric attention. We are available 24/7 at 1-973-409-3277, please scream into the phone as soon as it's answered, we will identify you as a catman follower from that and direct your call to someone who can attend to you immediately.
-
04-28-2009, 11:22 AM #2
- Join Date
- Mar 2007
- Location
- Conifer, Colorado
- Posts
- 883
Re: Video I made for a contest
not bad, the depression "Topic" probably isn't going to be much a winner though...
It inspires sympathy, which most people are Dicks and give little.
-
04-28-2009, 12:08 PM #3
Re: Video I made for a contest
I agree, but it's the only angle I could come up with for my video.
Good side is that the people at bicycling magazine are voting on it, not the general internet visitorsA captain of the most awesome IHS ever and remember to burn before you pillage.
Big-eye101: "A true catman post a day keeps the bad mood away"
Please do not take any posts made by Catman seriously. If you begin to take his posts seriously, please call us you are in need of serious psychiatric attention. We are available 24/7 at 1-973-409-3277, please scream into the phone as soon as it's answered, we will identify you as a catman follower from that and direct your call to someone who can attend to you immediately.
-
04-28-2009, 07:10 PM #4
Re: Video I made for a contest
When you say a new bike, are you talking about a regular ol' bicycle or a motorbike?
If it's a regular human-powered bike, then I don't really see how the whole depression thing is going to help.Acreo Aeneas
Content Development Team
Technology Relations Manager
Former 9th IHS Member. Long live the mobile infantry!
Novice Audiophile, Technology Enthusiast
"Arrrrgh! This waiting for BF3's beta is driving me up a wall!" - Acreo Aeneas
-
04-28-2009, 09:03 PM #5
- Join Date
- Jul 2005
- Location
- San Francisco
- Age
- 40
- Posts
- 712
Re: Video I made for a contest
What kind of ride are they giving away?
Im a Bianchi man myself.
SarcomaSarcoma.
-
04-28-2009, 10:14 PM #6
- Join Date
- Feb 2008
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Posts
- 1,481
Re: Video I made for a contest
I personally don't think the depression angle is the right way to go but it's up to the magazine's judges.
And the repeating "where are they!" with the sledgehammer is a bit...i dunno...bad-youtube-mash-up-ish.
-
04-28-2009, 10:35 PM #7
Re: Video I made for a contest
Originally Posted by Sarcoma
Anything from the April buyer's guide, up to $4,999. As you can tell, I'm a Cannondale guy
A captain of the most awesome IHS ever and remember to burn before you pillage.
Big-eye101: "A true catman post a day keeps the bad mood away"
Please do not take any posts made by Catman seriously. If you begin to take his posts seriously, please call us you are in need of serious psychiatric attention. We are available 24/7 at 1-973-409-3277, please scream into the phone as soon as it's answered, we will identify you as a catman follower from that and direct your call to someone who can attend to you immediately.
-
04-28-2009, 10:39 PM #8
Re: Video I made for a contest
Yes a regular ol' bicycle, does wonders for depression. Motorbike, meh, doesn't interest me Originally Posted by Acreo Aeneas
Soooooo, nothing constructive, just "bad-youtube-mash-up" ? Originally Posted by kevlarorc
ummmm thanks?A captain of the most awesome IHS ever and remember to burn before you pillage.
Big-eye101: "A true catman post a day keeps the bad mood away"
Please do not take any posts made by Catman seriously. If you begin to take his posts seriously, please call us you are in need of serious psychiatric attention. We are available 24/7 at 1-973-409-3277, please scream into the phone as soon as it's answered, we will identify you as a catman follower from that and direct your call to someone who can attend to you immediately.
-
04-28-2009, 11:21 PM #9
- Join Date
- Mar 2008
- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
- Age
- 41
- Posts
- 1,666
Re: Video I made for a contest
Exercise is actually a very good way to battle depression in my experience, and yes, I battle with it too. Exercise obviously helps with weight control/loss, toning, etc. which can only make you feel better about yourself. It releases natural body chemicals which create a sort of high which can help fight negative emotions. It gives you time away from the normal day to day stresses and negative feelings associated with things going on in life.
|TG-55| Infantry Division - Captain
-
04-29-2009, 01:09 PM #10
- Join Date
- Jul 2005
- Location
- San Francisco
- Age
- 40
- Posts
- 712
Re: Video I made for a contest
Holy crap! You can get one hell of a ride for that kind of cash. Originally Posted by Catman1975
Anything from the April buyer's guide, up to $4,999. As you can tell, I'm a Cannondale guy
SarcomaSarcoma.
-
04-29-2009, 09:48 PM #11
- Join Date
- Mar 2008
- Posts
- 344
Re: Video I made for a contest
I assume from your request for feedback that you have time and are willing to rework your video before the deadline so here goes.
The face rubbing went on a bit too long at the beginning.
I liked the crazy boss thing but the acting was unconvincing (the tone of voice). Also, I expected the "boss" to smash that monitor but, uuh, I guess that would take a bite out of your "budget".
If you're going to do a character there is no half way, you have to really commit to it.
I think the depression angle is a viable one but you have to put a more upbeat spin on it. I'm not sure what it's been like where you are but the weather hasn't been too bad around here, why don't you go out and get some bike and trail sights and sounds? I couldn't hear that bike wheel, the cogs, etc. Contrary to what you may think sound is just as important or more than image in a video. The drawn out silences and lots of type on the screen also don't work very well, in my opinion. You'd be better off with more upbeat images and using voice-over. The beauty/dread of voice over is that you only have to get it right ONCE but/and you can try as many times as you like.
I can do voice over for you but I have a bit of an accent.
There is more but I want you to focus on those because I think those are the elements that make or break your video and I don't want to overwhelm or demoralize you.
If you need help let me know and I'll be happy to assist in any way I can.
-
04-30-2009, 12:27 AM #12
Re: Video I made for a contest
Thanks, Louco
Unfortunately, I really don't have the time to rework the video. I'm just always open to suggestions on how to improve. I didn't spend the time I wanted to on the video, but I thought it came out pretty well.
I appreciated the feedback.A captain of the most awesome IHS ever and remember to burn before you pillage.
Big-eye101: "A true catman post a day keeps the bad mood away"
Please do not take any posts made by Catman seriously. If you begin to take his posts seriously, please call us you are in need of serious psychiatric attention. We are available 24/7 at 1-973-409-3277, please scream into the phone as soon as it's answered, we will identify you as a catman follower from that and direct your call to someone who can attend to you immediately.
-
05-15-2009, 04:44 PM #13
- Join Date
- Feb 2008
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Posts
- 1,481
Re: Video I made for a contest
You asked for feedback and I gave it. I felt like the depression aspect was the wrong approach as others have said. I couldn't think of any descriptive word for what I was trying to say which is why I said what I did in the second sentence. The clip repeating several times is just something I often see in youtube videos of people falling, 'failing', crashing on skateboards, etc. I still can't think of a proper word for it though. It wasn't meant to be some derogatory sentence, I just can't think of a word to describe what it seemed like when watching that 2 seconds of the video. I think the sledge hammer may have had just as much effect or more if it had just been the two actual hits shown. Originally Posted by Catman1975
Reply With Quote
Thread Information
Users Browsing this Thread
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
Bookmarks