JakeFosterTV
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Hi, I'm gonna upload this to YouTube next week but I'd like some feedback on it first, so can I have your opinions?
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Review my new video please?
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tcodina
Loving YTtalk
Awesome video! Your intro is really nice, too, but the video itself is good enough to be shared on Youtube. Maybe it's a little bit long, in my opinion, but I guess people prefer long videos over short ones, because they usually want to see more. I don't think I can say anything else about it, it really is great ^-^
User_26183
Loving YTtalk
Intro is nice, though I recognise the static effect from the end of it, perhaps from Emma Blackery's older videos or something like that? From a very technical point of view I think you should try applying a very light grunge texture to the background (using Multiply as a blend mode but with a low opacity) as I think it would break up the empty space and enhance the gritty look that is achieved with the font and the pait splatters. Otherwise, the intro is very good.
Secondly, I would make your cuts a little faster, as it both reduces the time of the video (while keeping the same amount of content) as well as adding energy. Silence is very powerful and should be used sparingly such as to give a sense of awkwardness or to highlight a point.
I would personally also speak a little louder and more clearly too. The exposure of the background isn't great, though you, as the subject of the shot, look fine. I would personally shoot with my back to a wall, using a two point lighting set-up, with the sun (if possible) as the keylight, and then a softbox as a fill.
Tell me if I am being too technical! I didn't mind the content and you delivered it well, though I wouldn't normally watch this sort of vlog - I prefer humorous vlogs and videos, or serious videos that are more educational or trying to make a serious point.
On the whole, a good video, and I think it is ready for upload - just bear in mind things like your lighting and exposure when shooting your next one.
P.S. I say this to a lot of people, but if you can, shoot flat colour and then grade the video nicely in the computer. Shooting flat may not be available if you are a compact camera, which is one of the major advantages of using a DSLR (as well as the bokeh that you can achieve in the background, which helps to make you pop out).
Secondly, I would make your cuts a little faster, as it both reduces the time of the video (while keeping the same amount of content) as well as adding energy. Silence is very powerful and should be used sparingly such as to give a sense of awkwardness or to highlight a point.
I would personally also speak a little louder and more clearly too. The exposure of the background isn't great, though you, as the subject of the shot, look fine. I would personally shoot with my back to a wall, using a two point lighting set-up, with the sun (if possible) as the keylight, and then a softbox as a fill.
Tell me if I am being too technical! I didn't mind the content and you delivered it well, though I wouldn't normally watch this sort of vlog - I prefer humorous vlogs and videos, or serious videos that are more educational or trying to make a serious point.
On the whole, a good video, and I think it is ready for upload - just bear in mind things like your lighting and exposure when shooting your next one.
P.S. I say this to a lot of people, but if you can, shoot flat colour and then grade the video nicely in the computer. Shooting flat may not be available if you are a compact camera, which is one of the major advantages of using a DSLR (as well as the bokeh that you can achieve in the background, which helps to make you pop out).
JasonHorton
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A bit too much room above your head, but otherwise looking good!
