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« on: April 01, 2010, 08:59:19 AM »

Well, this isn't a wedding video, but thought I'd put it up here anyway. Shot with the Panasonic Lumix GH1.

http://vimeo.com/10599243

Comments and criticisms welcome.
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« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2010, 03:57:22 PM »

It makes me want to move to Naperville... That house is almost identical to the one I dream of when I drift off while editing for too long.

I think your video was very well made and stands above most of the tours I have seen. I would suggest adding some dolly shots or even use a jib. This house is ideal since it has the hard wood floors; you would be able to get away with the little 3" caster dollies for your tripod. And with all of the headroom you would get some breathtaking crane moves even with an 8' jib. Also, the difference in audio was very noticeable from your VO to your on camera dialog. I don't know if you used a weak lav or a shotgun from too far but it was enough to bring me out of it. Of course since we are in the biz we notice these things quicker than others.

Having said all of that I think it was a great video and should serve the seller and Realtor very well. Your video was exposed well and showcased all of the pertinent amenities. My motion suggestions would be icing on the cake and you can get by without them. But the audio wouldn't take that much effort to get the VO to match the on screen dialog.

Great work! And don't be afraid to post more as you get them.

Cole
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« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2010, 09:37:23 AM »

Thanks Cole, I totally agree about the movement, I just don't have the equipment yet. Though I really want to pick up one of these:

http://indifocus.com/products_indislidermini.htm

I'm doing this video for free, as the home is a family friend. The Realtor said that Coldwell Banker is really pushing video these days, and if this one works out, he'll use me for the rest of his listings and also push me to all the other agents at his office.
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« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2010, 06:28:02 PM »

I totally understand about the equipment and trust me; I had to dig to find those critiques. It is a solid promo and I forgot to mention it will also serve you well as a demo. The trick seems to be finding a Realtor that sees the value and doesn't mind paying for it. I researched the process for making them but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I am too busy with corporate related gigs (which I gladly welcome) so I wouldn't be able to go at it full force. If things slow down I still have things in place to move forward. Keep us posted as you progress and keep up the great work.

One other thing that I stumbled on was that the Coldwell Banker Realtors website had a link for videos. I followed it to see if things had caught on in my area yet and I was surprised to see it wasn't for tours. It was local Realtors giving video resumes in an interview style talking head video. That is another possible angle to appeal to the Realtor is to help them get their faces on their websites.

I actually just went to get the link for those videos and it takes you to their Youtube Channel http://www.youtube.com/coldwellbanker# and they seemed to have expanded into how to videoss and what not. I think that is a great sign.

Good Luck.
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« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2010, 09:04:07 AM »

Nice demo.  I wouldn't be too unhappy with it.  My biggest nit-pick would be the audio outside at the start due to wind noise.  If you are in an area with quite a bit of wind it would be worth investing in a Rode Blimp or similar, though you may need an assistant to hold it Smiley 
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« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2010, 09:34:09 AM »

Eliminate that wind noise without the need of an assistant or an expensive blimp.  Check out the fur muffs at http://www.TheWindCutter.com
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« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2010, 05:12:25 PM »

I know they are a site sponsor, but unless they are some how magically different to the dead cats I've already tried then you still need more than just fur.   You need to create space between the 'dead cat' and the mic and not just wrap the mic in some fluff.   What makes these different Hank?  Perhaps if you have some real world tests, video included?
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« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2010, 07:42:15 PM »

Good idea, David.  I've got about three more days of tax figuring, then a video editing project and a web project to finish, but I'll put that on my list.

Naw, I just slip them over the mics.  They work on lavs, shotguns, handhelds, you name it, drastically cutting a good deal of the wind noise.  They work better than anything else I've tried, except other furs.  The only difference I've noticed between these and expensive fur muffs is the price.

I'm not going to stretch the truth over a $100/yr advertiser.  Ten G's maybe... Grin
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« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2010, 08:14:17 PM »

Yes, that was the in camera audio for that opening stand up. for whatever reason, it was the only take i didn't have my Zoom H4N running. I should probably reshoot it.
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« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2010, 03:49:27 PM »

Well, it's finally posted on the new coldwell banker youtube channel. (pretty neat if you haven't seen it yet)

www.youtube.com/coldwellbanker

if you enter zip code 60564 it's the closest video to center.
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« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2010, 07:09:39 AM »

Much better than the video next to it - by a long way .... Smiley
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« Reply #11 on: April 19, 2010, 10:45:01 AM »

Looked professional.  Better than most real estate videos I've seen.  (I just bought twelve acres in Washington state, and have purchased half dozen rental units in Oklahoma).

But we're not helping anyone by just back-slapping.  So let's get down and dirty -

  • 0:13:  talent cut at knees; apex of roof cut off; wind noise
  • I like the slow door opening & smooth, slow pans
  • kitchen looks a bit dark.  Better lighting would help.
  • I think some non-panning, non-tilting scenes intersperced could have helped.  Almost needed drammamine
  • Some scenes, like the last bedroom one, may have been better if not on auto-exposure.  Maybe let window blow out a little to keep room exposed better.
  • Like some of the other rooms, basement could have been lit better. Seemed too dark, gloomy.
  • Same with hallway scene at 3:20
  • Theatre scene could have been lit until screen image projected, then darkened for screen.

By cutting the talent at the thigh or waist, you could have included the roof apex.  (Never cut at knees; ankles; between knees & ankles; base of neck)
By using a lav mic with fur muff, you'd reduce wind noise two ways -
  1] lav puts mic closer to sound source, making prime source stand out better than background.
  2] fur cuts wind noise dramatically.
 
If wind noise was still an issue, you probably could have removed most the remaining noise in post because having mic close to lips makes voice substantial enough to separate from background better than with shotgun.

I think an on-cam light and a couple of flourescents on stands could have helped some of those room shots immensely.

This is mostly nit-picking.  Your basics seem sound.  You'll get better.
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« Reply #12 on: April 19, 2010, 12:24:28 PM »

Thanks Hank, fantastic advice as always. I have nothing in the way of lighting equipment, but it's on my list.

My friend whom I share equipment with is thinking of building something like this:


Which he would fill with daylight CFL's. Supposed to work pretty well, and be naturally diffused because it isn't a point source. Budget is always an issue, especially since we just dropped 3K on all this stuff.
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