|
|
Post by rockjunquie on Feb 8, 2018 14:15:35 GMT -5
Updated to add the, hopefully, final version of the video format.
|
|
|
|
Post by aDave on Feb 8, 2018 14:31:21 GMT -5
rockjunquie Tela, Can you slow down your fade on your intro and closing and make them show a bit longer? The first one, IMHO, is really quick. The last one is better, but It could be a couple seconds longer.
|
|
|
|
Post by rockjunquie on Feb 8, 2018 14:36:37 GMT -5
Yeah I can. Do you see how awkward I am at self promoting? It feels weird to me to be so in your face. But, I understand. Thanks.  |
|
|
|
Post by aDave on Feb 8, 2018 15:00:27 GMT -5
Yeah I can. Do you see how awkward I am at self promoting? It feels weird to me to be so in your face. But, I understand. Thanks. It's great stuff. I can't recall, but I think I read somewhere that the fade should be about 5 seconds. Otherwise it can be distracting. I think the first one was around 2 seconds, and the last one was about 4. I'm no video expert, so please take that with a grain of salt. |
|
|
|
Post by MrP on Feb 8, 2018 15:01:50 GMT -5
rockjunquie I have no real clue how you are going to use these videos but if I don't know who you are I will have no real reason to click on the video. If the pendant is the thing I see before the video starts I know what it is about. I say pendant then the way you have it set up now..............MrP
|
|
|
|
Post by rockjunquie on Feb 8, 2018 15:02:21 GMT -5
5 seconds seems like an eternity to me. LOL! Short attention span, I guess. I'm converting the improved one now. aDave |
|
|
|
Post by rockjunquie on Feb 8, 2018 15:04:42 GMT -5
rockjunquie I have no real clue how you are going to use these videos but if I don't know who you are I will have no real reason to click on the video. If the pendant is the thing I see before the video starts I know what it is about. I say pendant then the way you have it set up now..............MrP Thank you! I am putting these on youtube to link to my shop. I was torn between picking a thumbnail. So, your opinion helps. I can choose a thumbnail that shows the piece. That way when people browse my videos on YT they'll see at a glance what is what. |
|
|
|
Post by aDave on Feb 8, 2018 15:06:44 GMT -5
rockjunquie I have no real clue how you are going to use these videos but if I don't know who you are I will have no real reason to click on the video. If the pendant is the thing I see before the video starts I know what it is about. I say pendant then the way you have it set up now..............MrP Thank you! I am putting these on youtube to link to my shop. I was torn between picking a thumbnail. So, your opinion helps. I can choose a thumbnail that shows the piece. That way when people browse my videos on YT they'll see at a glance what is what. FWIW, the thumbnail showing the product is a great idea! |
|
|
|
Post by rockjunquie on Feb 8, 2018 15:11:54 GMT -5
It'll take a little time before the thumbnail updates.
OK, there it goes. It's updated.
Also, I am expecting white gloves in the mail today or tomorrow and will start videoing all my jewelry.
|
|
|
|
Post by rockjunquie on Feb 10, 2018 13:48:50 GMT -5
Well, Amazon said my gloves were delivered Thurs. NOT! My package went missing. I ordered the gloves again and they should be here tomorrow. I'm really liking doing the videos. So much easier than pictures!!
|
|
|
|
Post by fernwood on Feb 11, 2018 7:43:06 GMT -5
That is a nice promo video. It can be tough to go from photographer to videographer.
A photographer often does not leave the video running long enough on a specific subject.
|
|
|
|
Post by rockjunquie on Feb 11, 2018 15:24:14 GMT -5
Ok, I got the gloves and put this video together. Not sure if I like it or not. OOOPs! Never mind- bad upload. I gotta do it again.
|
|
|
|
Post by rockjunquie on Feb 11, 2018 16:02:42 GMT -5
OK- lets try this again. Apparently, youtube hiccuped when I uploaded.
|
|
Luminin
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 400 
|
Post by Luminin on Feb 12, 2018 15:17:20 GMT -5
I have some experience in video editing, I could add voice-over or gentle music to the background if you'd like. You may want to overlay your logo and site instead of transitioning.
Just email me some raw footage and I'll play with it after work. ☺️
|
|
Luminin
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 400
|
Post by Luminin on Feb 12, 2018 15:23:36 GMT -5
Oh, guess I should begin mention the software I use. I use CyberLink's PowerDirector (version 16, just upgraded).
Also, what format was your first camera saving in? There's a good chance PowerDirector accepts it and can convert it easily.
|
|
|
|
Post by rockjunquie on Feb 12, 2018 16:27:57 GMT -5
Oh, guess I should begin mention the software I use. I use CyberLink's PowerDirector (version 16, just upgraded). Also, what format was your first camera saving in? There's a good chance PowerDirector accepts it and can convert it easily. Thank you so much for the offer. I tried music and decided against it. Is it better to have music? I've been learning HitFilm Express 4 as I go. My camera saves in m2ts. My software doesn't have a problem with it. I'm pleasantly surprised by this little camera. I am also learning it as I go. I found the manual white balance which works as well, if not better, than my expensive cameras. I'm finding that putting together the videos is easier than working with images. HitFilm is very intuitive once you get down a few basics. It also has white balance. I haven't used a video program yet that has it besides this. I tried a bunch of others, but no one program did all that I wanted until I found this. I have not used the one you mentioned, but Cyberlink is pretty good, in general. I tried some music and quickly found that if someone was perusing my vids, they'd get sick of the same song pretty quickly. So, I would need a variety of clips. Then I would run into copyright problems. What is your take on music? ETA- @overlay - I kinda want the beginning and end to be "in your face". If someone can remember my name, they can find my shop. Plus, I saved all the pieces that I reuse and just put them all together to form the clip. |
|
Luminin
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 400
|
Post by Luminin on Feb 12, 2018 16:38:07 GMT -5
Oh, guess I should begin mention the software I use. I use CyberLink's PowerDirector (version 16, just upgraded). Also, what format was your first camera saving in? There's a good chance PowerDirector accepts it and can convert it easily. Thank you so much for the offer. I tried music and decided against it. Is it better to have music? I've been learning HitFilm Express 4 as I go. My camera saves in m2ts. My software doesn't have a problem with it. I'm pleasantly surprised by this little camera. I am also learning it as I go. I found the manual white balance which works as well, if not better, than my expensive cameras. I'm finding that putting together the videos is easier than working with images. HitFilm is very intuitive once you get down a few basics. It also has white balance. I haven't used a video program yet that has it besides this. I tried a bunch of others, but no one program did all that I wanted until I found this. I have not used the one you mentioned, but Cyberlink is pretty good, in general. I tried some music and quickly found that if someone was perusing my vids, they'd get sick of the same song pretty quickly. So, I would need a variety of clips. Then I would run into copyright problems. What is your take on music? You probably don't actually want songs, more of ambient sounds, instrumental or classical for example, very quiet. You could also do voice-over, talk about the piece a little, ever watch a qvc infomercial? They blab too much, lot of empty words. But, it becomes the audio backdrop if you will. Silence can be unsettling or at the very least, off-putting. |
|
|
|
Post by rockjunquie on Feb 12, 2018 16:49:46 GMT -5
Thank you so much for the offer. I tried music and decided against it. Is it better to have music? I've been learning HitFilm Express 4 as I go. My camera saves in m2ts. My software doesn't have a problem with it. I'm pleasantly surprised by this little camera. I am also learning it as I go. I found the manual white balance which works as well, if not better, than my expensive cameras. I'm finding that putting together the videos is easier than working with images. HitFilm is very intuitive once you get down a few basics. It also has white balance. I haven't used a video program yet that has it besides this. I tried a bunch of others, but no one program did all that I wanted until I found this. I have not used the one you mentioned, but Cyberlink is pretty good, in general. I tried some music and quickly found that if someone was perusing my vids, they'd get sick of the same song pretty quickly. So, I would need a variety of clips. Then I would run into copyright problems. What is your take on music? You probably don't actually want songs, more of ambient sounds, instrumental or classical for example, very quiet. You could also do voice-over, talk about the piece a little, ever watch a qvc infomercial? They blab too much, lot of empty words. But, it becomes the audio backdrop if you will. Silence can be unsettling or at the very least, off-putting. Yes, I was thinking ambient music. While I work, I listen to mostly ambient music. I could do a voice over if I could ever get used to how my recorded voice sounds! Ewwww.... LOL! |
|
Luminin
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 400
|
Post by Luminin on Feb 12, 2018 17:40:41 GMT -5
The gaming group I'm in records several podcasts, that's one of the most commonly heard excuses for not signing up to record. "I don't like the sound of my voice!" No one does! Not at first. You either get used to it, or get over it lol 😂
|
|
Luminin
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2017
Posts: 400
|
Post by Luminin on Feb 12, 2018 17:42:18 GMT -5
Just try to have fun with it, do your best but don't judge yourself. The harshest critics are usually the self-critics!
|
|
