We come to love by learning to see an imperfect someone perfectly

[daniyal]

Hi,

I am just sharing my first wedding video for 2014.

I have documented my mistakes and experiences over here >>> http://nazrinsalim.wordpress.com/20...arning-to-see-an-imperfect-someone-perfectly/

[video=youtube_share;vLio_w-bBnY]http://youtu.be/vLio_w-bBnY[/video]

This wedding, I shot handheld for 50% of the time. Which I rarely did previously.

Do throw back some feedback and criticism.

 

[Bamboopictures]

Good experiment! Here are some thoughts on editing handheld shots

Handheld doesn't have to look handheld. You can stabilise with Warp stabiliser or slow-mo the steady bits
For fast paced video editing, (1-2 secs/shot) one can hardly tell static handheld shot from tripod shot
Handheld is for POV. It suggests that the shooter's participation or subjective view is important.
Therefore it can be distracting when the opposite effect is desired.( Objectivity, invisibility)
There is almost no place out of ENG or POV for handheld pan-tilt. For editing, these shots are usually unusable.
There is ABSOLUTELY no place for (unstabilised)handheld crabbing. Use a slider unless your stabiliser plugin can perform miracles.
Two-hand handheld trucking in-out can be steadier than an out-of-balanced steadicam
Avoid high shutter speed for handheld. Jello is very obvious.
Handheld doesn't have to be shaky. Use the forehead ridge, shoulders, elbows, knees, pinkie, stomach, to create 3 points of contact.
Finally, edit(mentally) first, shoot later. (Tip: play the soundtrack in your head while you shoot)
This will help you decide if the minor shakes of handheld add to the energy/emotions of the piece or detracts from it.

 

[saveDqueen]

Hello,

Since Bamboo commented on your camera technicality, let me talk about something else.

I can sense the creativity initiative from your side, I do not know if its the case but I felt that you were trying a documentary style with the usage of cut-aways and talking heads.

Exposures control was not constant, alot of highlights were blown and seemingly in consumer terms "wah very bright". e.g. - 2:00 to 2:08

Framing, CPL filters and variable ND filters would help, help yourself with this info.

Choices of lens could be better, some framings were awkward with cut-offs at neck. e.g. 2:23 to 2:27

Prediction and pre-discussion of events rundown would help to cue on the choice of lens at different situations.

The following statement is made based on personal opinions:

Effects could be made to cue cuts, but the choice of using flares at several cuts were puzzling as there were no hint of light source. e.g. - 2::30 to 2:32

Maybe someone else can give an overall conclusion of improvements to be made.

Peace out

 

[pettypoh]

nice work, bit different from previous others

handheld - must use lens with IS =D ... the only other i tried handheld without IS is via ultra wide lens then it's acceptable

do you think the music selection would have been better using something with a little bit more "slow fast" (duno how to describe) - as in with change in tempo (slow in beginning, more uplifting in the middle and climax near the end)

the editing > i might have used most of the interview scenes as a voice-over for "slow close-up intimate moments" and have these mainly in the beginning (to buildup), then middle part have more action shots with faster cuts and at the end lots of group shots big smiles kind

=)

 

[daniyal]

Power lah Seniors. Thank you for taking some time out of your busy schedule to watch it. Commented. Really appreciate it.

Rodney>>> Yes Boss. Noted on all your pointers. That's how I shoot handheld. Creating 3 support points. Samyang lens do not come with IS. Much of the footages, I didn't use because of the constant and fast bumpiness. Unusable.
- The 1 or 2 seconds shots, going to try on my paintball video.

This will help you decide if the minor shakes of handheld add to the energy/emotions of the piece or detracts from it.
- You are right. I was just trying to do it without any apparent reasons in 02:35-02:37 and the last one the group photo in black and white.

saveDqueen>>>

I can sense the creativity initiative from your side, I do not know if its the case but I felt that you were trying a documentary style with the usage of cut-aways and talking heads.
- Watch too much of Nat Geo. Was kind of influence by it.
- I was trying a workflow where I can do more out of the 2 days event. Previously, I would spend additional half day to do the "interviews" section.

Exposures control was not constant, alot of highlights were blown and seemingly in consumer terms "wah very bright". e.g. - 2:00 to 2:08
Framing, CPL filters and variable ND filters would help, help yourself with this info.
- Yes Yes. Agree with you. Going to use them for the next one.
- My fear was that the bride could be too underexposed that I cannot salvage later in post.
- Oh yes. Framing, it was more of estimation on my LCD screen. I should have pasted a rectangle sticker to mark out a rectangle box.

Effects could be made to cue cuts, but the choice of using flares at several cuts were puzzling as there were no hint of light source. e.g. - 2::30 to 2:32
- Will need to figure that out. Because I was using the flares as a transition. Your point is noted. Will explore that for the next one.

pettypoh>>> Tell me about IS lens. Didn't think of it while shooting. Samyang lens, no IS.

the editing > i might have used most of the interview scenes as a voice-over for "slow close-up intimate moments"
- I think you are referring the middle part where there are no voice-overs. I agree with you. It felt a bit empty.

Thank you so much. Some of your pointers, I need to go read up and do it. I did not think about it. Seriously, thank you so much.

 

[mccm33]

Hi,

I am just sharing my first wedding video for 2014.

I have documented my mistakes and experiences over here >>> http://nazrinsalim.wordpress.com/20...arning-to-see-an-imperfect-someone-perfectly/

[video=youtube_share;vLio_w-bBnY]http://youtu.be/vLio_w-bBnY[/video]

This wedding, I shot handheld for 50% of the time. Which I rarely did previously.

Do throw back some feedback and criticism.

Well done bro,feeling happy for you both,great job done.Thanks for the share