Jo and Li Yan

[ArkhamAsylum]

Hi all,

Its my first time to go back to video after a year, my first attempt at wedding video coverage (freelancer) and my first time to post here. still have a lot to learn, please feel free and comment on points for improvement (will appreciate this).

Thanks!

http://eugeneranada.multiply.com/vid...nd_AD_Coverage

[khtee]

hi bro,

found some points for improvement:

1. a bit shaky. Did you on the image stabilizer (is it any?) ?
2. Video transition need to improve as some scene pop up suddenly which spoilt the song.
3. When the bride is saying the pledge.... you can lower the volume of the song or mute it temporarily.
4. try not to zoom in so often as it will "enlarge the shake" instead move forward will be smoother.

Overall, the idea is there. keep it up.

[ArkhamAsylum]

Originally Posted by khtee hi bro, found some points for improvement: 1. a bit shaky. Did you on the image stabilizer (is it any?) ? 2. Video transition need to improve as some scene pop up suddenly which spoilt the song. 3. When the bride is saying the pledge.... you can lower the volume of the song or mute it temporarily. 4. try not to zoom in so often as it will "enlarge the shake" instead move forward will be smoother. Overall, the idea is there. keep it up.

hi bro! Thanks for the pointers, I really appreciate it! Here are my replies ...

1. Shaky: yes, I reviewed the raw footage and noticed that 80% of the time I was reconfiguring my shot. Partially pressured by only having one cam and wanting to position myself to a good vantage point. Image stabilizer: only a monopod, I though this would help, but became a problem later on. Any recommendation for stabilizer bro?

2. Transitions: I wanted the scenes to change together with the music. I think I have overused it.

3. Audio levels: root cause was not having a dedicated mic (tele) for the audio. Later on when editing, I realized I could not crank up the volume further. Will consider your input next time on temporarilly muting the b/g music.

4. Zoom: thanks for this pointer, I never considered this

thanks so much bro! can really learn a lot here ...

[engr]

Hi bro. Dun think about stabilisers first. Decide where u want to go and move in fast then stay there. Hold it steady then work on the rest. A1 is good cam, u will be able to do a lot with it.

[ArkhamAsylum]

Originally Posted by engr Hi bro. Dun think about stabilisers first. Decide where u want to go and move in fast then stay there. Hold it steady then work on the rest. A1 is good cam, u will be able to do a lot with it.

hi bro, thanks! next time i'll do more planning before the shoot yes i used the A1 ... very impressed with what it can do.