Very VERY nice! A couple of things you might change/add. The photo at 2:15 seems ever so slightly tilted counter-clockwise. I know it could be from the angle you took it from though. Also, since you're advertising the gallery, I'd HIGHLY recommend an elk image in the video and possibly another animal shot. A lot of buyers are looking for the animal shots and this may be the extra "push" they need to get in there. And finally, maybe have an image of you in the gallery standing next to your camera(s).
I think the starting photo after the title is relatively mundane, I'd lead with something like that cloud inversion sunset. Also, starting with some sort of collage where people can get a glimpse of many photos at once might be good, better chance of something catching their eye and staying tuned for the whole thing. The shots from inside your shop were great, they show how big and bold your prints are and also give one lots to look at, maybe you could lead with that.
Posted by Scott Fricke on July 7, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Well Done! Great images and the music really compliments them. The only thing I would add is a website address or other contact info.
Posted by Phillip Noll on July 7, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Very nicely done Erik! I agree a web address is a must.
On the technical side, do you mind if I ask how you created the show? Did you use ProShow or some similar software? Also, is the music royalty free? I'm working on putting together something similar and I'm always looking for tips on music and software to produce high quality shows like yours!
Dude, you ought to hire out your services for this type of thing. Like you'd really want to spend your time in front of a computer instead of outside, I know, but this is really good.
I'm no video designer, but I think it's great! I do think some of the comments are valid though, particularly about putting your website in there and tossing in an elk photo.
I'd be careful about adding wildlife images, unless you have a good collection of such images in your gallery. While it might entice some customers, you wouldn't want the elk photo in the video to be your ONLY elk photo... And yes, definitely get your website address in the video.
Kind of a nit, but... You might want to change the title of the video to Images of Rocky Mountain National Park, or add that as a tag. It might help your prominence in a YouTube search.
You seem to have some talent with that video editing software! The music works really well here. Now if you can just hire a photographer to get some decent pics of RMNP, you'll have a real nice video on your hands!
Erik, I think this is nicely done and a great use of the medium.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on July 10, 2008 at 3:27 AM
Nice video, Eric. I hope it pays off!
I know how much work this kind of thing is, I did a video memorial of my Grandfather with 'ken burnstien' effects over the stills, getting the transitions and music to work right can be tricky. You did a great job. Good marketing idea too.
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P.S. I suggest watching it using the High Quality option.
Very VERY nice! A couple of things you might change/add. The photo at 2:15 seems ever so slightly tilted counter-clockwise. I know it could be from the angle you took it from though. Also, since you're advertising the gallery, I'd HIGHLY recommend an elk image in the video and possibly another animal shot. A lot of buyers are looking for the animal shots and this may be the extra "push" they need to get in there. And finally, maybe have an image of you in the gallery standing next to your camera(s).
On the technical side, do you mind if I ask how you created the show? Did you use ProShow or some similar software? Also, is the music royalty free? I'm working on putting together something similar and I'm always looking for tips on music and software to produce high quality shows like yours!
Great work!
Philip, I used ProShow Producer and the music is something I purchased from DawnMusic.com several years ago.
I'd be careful about adding wildlife images, unless you have a good collection of such images in your gallery. While it might entice some customers, you wouldn't want the elk photo in the video to be your ONLY elk photo... And yes, definitely get your website address in the video.
Kind of a nit, but... You might want to change the title of the video to Images of Rocky Mountain National Park, or add that as a tag. It might help your prominence in a YouTube search.
I know how much work this kind of thing is, I did a video memorial of my Grandfather with 'ken burnstien' effects over the stills, getting the transitions and music to work right can be tricky. You did a great job. Good marketing idea too.