Showing posts with label promotional video. Show all posts
Showing posts with label promotional video. Show all posts

Friday, September 8, 2017

Slow storytelling and human B-Roll

360 Church Story with Darci Banter


360 Stories: Darci Banister from 360 Church on Vimeo.

Features: Low Drone shots showing Darci running (multiple angles to allow several cuts) Slow motion drone shots Cross fades (1:00, 4:26) Tilt camera from high to low. Two cameras during the interview Left to right camera movement (2:27) Beautiful wide environment shot (3:54) Circular camera movement (4:40) Slow tempo music matches the length of the shots (some are 4 and 5 seconds long) Technical: - Branding is 5 seconds long (has audio branding) - First voice audio does not come in until 11 seconds. - no branding at the end - Almost all transitions are cross-fades (except one or two) - Cross fade style seems to match the music

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Techniques for Making a Documentary Promotional Video

My First Documentary Promo Video and What I Learned - YouTube
by Dave Dougdale.

Film your interview with two cameras so you can cut between them for added interest and professional production value.  Don't have two cameras?  Borrow a friend's GoPro, or rent one on the cheap to give yourself extra options when editing.

Show your subject in action.

Show moments that express your subject's unique personality.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Discover Sharjah Through a Cinematic Journey

SOUL OF SHARJAH from Michael Beech on Vimeo.

An incredible, sweeping cinematic and auditory journey through Sharjah, a city of 1.4 million people in the United Arab Emirates.

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Effective Crowdfunding Videos

Radiomize - From 0 to Smart Car in 5 Seconds | Indiegogo
Uses humor, a few effective visual effects, and a great script to show why you want (and should buy) the product.

I want to buy one after seeing this video!  For the music and messaging.

Early birds get it for $49 plus shipping.  Or $69 adds One (1) set of Radiomize Bluetooth Speakers for a limited time, so hurry and order yours now (choice of 3 colors).




The Worlds Smallest 4K Camera - Mokacam | Indiegogo
The only camera with a rotating screen and magnetic snap-on battery.

Shipping begins on March 16, 2016, so it could be used to capture car travel and BTS footage from a film shoot in June.

GoPro quality video at about half of the cost!
 
- Motion activated
- 16 megapixels still camera 
- 35mm focal length
- Time Lapse mode
- Framerates: 4K@15fps, 1080p@60fps/30fps, 720p@120fps/60fps, VGA@240fps.
- Aperture is F2.8, and the ISO is between 100-6400.
- MicroSD card supports up to 64GB.
- Underwater case available
- stabilizer units available
- Temperature handling: Mokacam has been tested to work at -20C degrees.
 ** Does not come with a screen.  This must be purchased for an additional $49 retail, or $39 from the campaign.

Magnet strength:
There is only a single magnet on the back of Mokacam. It is very strong and will stick even when your car is moving fast on a bumpy road. It takes some strength to remove Mokacam from a metal surface.


$129 perk (plus shipping)
One Mokacam in any Color
Save 24% off the $169 retail price. Get 1 Mokacam in any color plus the waterproof case. Start your adventure.




Friday, August 22, 2014

Where to Find Free Music for Your Video Productions

incompetech.com
Music Composer Kevin MacLeod has posted over 2,000 songs that are completely free for personal or commercial use.
* Be aware that credit must be given somewhere; in your video, or in the video description.  Youtube videos using his music can be monetized.
* Can search tracks by genre or feel.
* most of the music used on Indy Mogul videos comes from this site.

JoshWoodward.com
Musician who does vocal and instrumental versions of his songs.
* About 170 songs available.
* Can cut between vocal and instrumental version of the same track for your video editing.

FreeMusicArchive.org
* Make sure to do a search that includes a filter allow "commercial purposes" so you don't accidentally use music that cannot be used commercially
* Over 3,000 tracks

RoyaltyFreeKings.com
* Scroll down to the bottom to see the free music available.

NoizeIndex on SoundCloud
* Much of their music is available with the Creative Commons attribution license

TheMusicBed.com
Songs are $30-40.
Good selection for making wedding films, or promotional videography with a decent budget.

Most of the links and information on this post came from:
The Ultimate Guide To Royalty-Free Music For Youtube! - Friday 101 - YouTube

Friday, July 12, 2013

Eduardo Garcia's journey - a lesson in professional storytelling


Active Ingredient from Citizen Pictures on Vimeo.

Why it works:
  • personal voice over
  • beautiful, captivating visuals
  • cuts are 1-2 seconds in length (keeps the viewer engaged)
  • background music track
  • cuts are very precise and intentional (no fluff)
  • background music does not detract from the subject's voice over
The viewer experiences his story as if listening to him speak in person.  We are his hunting companion, adventure partner, co-pilot, and friend.

"Time is precious and valuable and you should be doing something productive with it."
- Eduardo Garcia

Other notes:
- background music changes several times
- a few slow-motion shots
- dolly shots
- helicopter shot(s)
- tracking shots

Overall a very engaging 7 minutes and 45 seconds of video. Top notch film production quality, editing, and scripting.