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Originally Posted by novass
I liked it. I really like the concept for showcasing cars as well.
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We have a winner!!! You sir got it
This is exactly what was trying to be achieved - this actual video was a "quick and dirty" that was used to sell the concept to some folks - and believe it or not, that "less than 3 minute" clip was an effort involving a crew of 3, 4 cameras and about 3 hours of actual filming.
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Originally Posted by novass
The static pictures and the cuts went by a little too quick IMO I think if you lingered on the details like the engine bay, interior, etc a little longer it might give viewers a better taste of what the car looks like, inside and out. You could also do something like a slow walkaround with the video camera also.
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Yep - we were pressed for time to get the filimg done and without a chance to reshoot footage with bad audio etc and no time for more static shots this is what we ended up with - but for sure lingering on the engine and pausing inside to admire the interior is a must.
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Originally Posted by novass
I wasnt sure at first about putting the pictures in until I realized what you were trying to accomplish (if im not mistaken) of showing the whole package. With all moving shots its often hard to take a good look at the car, especially at speed. For this you could also try slowing the camera down as the car passes during one sceen to give people ample time to view the car, though it may present a resolution problem.
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This is probably why all those videos on youtube and streetfire couldn't help sell free money
you never get to appreciate the car visually as a whole.
Slowing down the scene as the car passes is a great idea - we were thinking of even an actual slow drive by to maintain the resolution. (all things that take yet more filming time - setting up for each scene is a 30 minute endevour - so we want to maximize and optimize time spent (not that I won't love spending another 12 hours with the CTR, the problem is tying up the test driver and other crew for the same time.)
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Originally Posted by novass
If you are going to supply a multitude of pictures and info outside of the video, then all of the above may not be needed.
This would be an amazing sales presentation to perspective buyers of a car. Supply a downloadable zip filled with various pics, info and a short video showing the car in action.
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Great minds think alike... (or was it fools seldom differ?
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Originally Posted by novass
Maybe a quick information screen in the beginning would be nice too listing some vital info about the car featured like hp, engine size, etc. Nothing too lengthy, just the "meat" of the car.
I like 666fast's idea of being able to see the speedo or possibly the tach to show the car's true potential.
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We covered this with the parties concerned - and the fear is seeing the speedo displaying illegally high speeds for one thing, and then the careful balance between thrilling show-off and car-abuse.. especially for very high dollar rare cars that are for sale.. Imagine the guy shoping for an L88 ... he may not be that impressed by the burnouts and drift scens
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Originally Posted by novass
But I think its a great idea for, well, showcasing particular cars. I like the fact that the video is all about the car too. No music, no talking just the essentials. I think too many people get carried away with overly artistic shots and metaphors equating the car to some mythical beast or other such nonsense.
Anyway, enough of my incoherent babbling. Job well done!  |
No music.. no talking -- no artsy fartsy interpretive dance moves.. just cars.. cars .. cars...
