Posted by MediaBLITZ on 02/15/06 19:14

Are you far enough along to be able to identify where you are weak?

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heres an excellent DVD ROM
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Your best bet is for someone to see your work, critique it and point you in
a direction.

"Nick" <nospam@here.com> wrote in message
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>I do extensive DV filming on adventure holidays. I usually come home with
>~3 hrs of raw film. I use Premiere & Encore to make a holiday DVD lasting
>about 30-40 minutes. (A week at a beach doesn't make good films) I make 1
>or 2 films a year.
>
> Over the years I have (self taught) learnt something about how to tell a
> story and how clip lengths and choice of music sets the mood/tone of the
> film. I rarely use transitions (except for cross dissolve), as they most
> often just add some serious amateur look.
>
> I feel to have hit a wall when it comes to making better films. I have run
> out of ideas and need some expert advice. Here
> http://videoexpert.home.att.net/artic1/248angle.htm I found some info
> about interesting camera angles which I will try out. More advice like
> this and interesting ideas on how to edit is what I am looking for.
>
> When I read synopsis of books, they seem to come in two categories: 1) How
> to make a professional film, where you have full control of the scene and
> lighting. My films a holiday film, where this is obviously not the case.
> 2) Books teaching how to use various software programs. I don't need
> advice on how to drop a transition onto the timeline.
>
> Long story to describe what I am looking for.
>
> Any ideas or pointers anyone?
>

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