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Can I get a Critique?
Sam Craft, Photographer
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Paris | TX | U.S | Posted: 2:03 PM on 07.25.09 |
->> I've just started dipping into the multi-media world and have lots of experience with computers and digital works but hardly any in audio. So my equipment is really basic at this moment so any advice with what would be good for a recoder/mic and some editing software would be great, PC or Mac.
Also here is one I did the other day, any critique's are welcome please. I can use any tips.
http://www.samcraft.com/MM/protest/ |
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Karl Stolleis, Photo Editor, Photographer
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Santa Fe | NM | | Posted: 2:08 PM on 07.25.09 |
| ->> The new Edirol recorder - 300 bucks, a mid priced shotgun mic and Final Cut Express. All you will really need and can handle video if you decide to go that route in the future. |
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Karl Stolleis, Photo Editor, Photographer
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Santa Fe | NM | | Posted: 2:08 PM on 07.25.09 |
| ->> sorry - 400 (I think) for the recorder |
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Karl Stolleis, Photo Editor, Photographer
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Santa Fe | NM | | Posted: 4:46 PM on 07.25.09 |
->> yep - it has built in mics that are stereo and good for voice stuff. It also writes directly to an SD card in MP3 format which is good. Final Cut Express will put things together and plays well with JPG images and MP3. Final output is a Quicktime which is easily converted to Flash.
Then just go to work. |
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PJ Heller, Photographer
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Santa Barbara | CA | USA | Posted: 4:53 PM on 07.25.09 |
| ->> Might also take a look at the Olympus LS-10 recorder. |
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Robert Scheer, Photographer
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Indianapolis | IN | USA | Posted: 6:33 PM on 07.28.09 |
->> Sam,
First off, nice images overall. Good moments, nice way to get in tight. But, lots of heads tend to be the same size. Mix up the head sizes throughout. Details are always nice to pop into pieces like this, and let you easily justify lengths over 90 seconds.
Your timing feels good, IMO. You get in and out pretty quickly, and don't linger too long on any one image.
The biggest thing I can suggest that would help your piece is to get some "A-roll" interviews. Starting off with the bullhorn is great, but give us five seconds of it, then drop it way down (barely audible in background). This way, you're not straining to hear words through muffled and blown audio (largely the fault of the bullhorns).
On top of the ambient protest bed, give us those good interviews with participants (be sure not to mumble or make noise). Just stick the mic under their chin and ask them something simple like "why are you here?" and let them give you audio gold. Two (or even one) good personalities on each side of the issue are all you'd need to take this to the next level. |
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Sam Craft, Photographer
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Paris | TX | U.S | Posted: 11:43 PM on 07.30.09 |
| ->> Robert thanks for the advice. I have another one I'm working of about a cowboy I interviewed at the rodeo earlier in the week. I will try to get some input on that as well, thanks again. |
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Robert Scheer, Photographer
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Indianapolis | IN | USA | Posted: 2:45 PM on 08.04.09 |
| ->> Cool. Have fun Sam! |
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