It's definitely too long, so if you can speed it up or cut pieces out it would work much better. The visuals are nice, and everything got recorded nicely. Good job so far.
It's definitely too long, so if you can speed it up or cut pieces out it would work much better. The visuals are nice, and everything got recorded nicely. Good job so far.
I would agree it is too long. But you did capture very well. I think it might need something else to push it because it seems as if it's just like gameplay footage right now. many juxtapose shots or use some other technique to highlight the meanings.
I agree with Ben. This piece needs something to help establish your concept in the piece, as right now it is hard not to just see gameplay footage.Perhaps that is due to the media itself. Gameplay footage for any game usually consist of short sections one right after the other. Perhaps using less footage between cuts? Maybe make the focus more on the peons by zooming in.
Very good points. Thanks for the replies. I've been ruminating on how to tackle the inherent problems with this film form. I was thinking of including bits of text and dialogue from contemporary and past sources. Such as Herman Cain's now famous phrase, "and if you're not rich, blame yourself" juxtaposed against Marx's theories of capitol, and class exploitation. Cutting the footage down to the essential elements will be a bit more difficult than I expected. Everything I included, was included either for effect or visual continuity. Dropping what doesn't work is going to take a while. Probably cut out some of the earlier footage. There's a match on action shot that isn't necessary almost immediately. Yeah, I'm starting to get a grip on this. Thanks again guys. Keep the critiques coming. When i get home this afternoon, I'll continue editing and editing and editing.
Maybe you could structure it like one of those Soviet propaganda (since it's about class exploitation) newsreels they played back in the day? That way, what your footage is about comes across clearly. Then add one of those "old film" filters and title cards, and voila.
It's definitely too long, so if you can speed it up or cut pieces out it would work much better. The visuals are nice, and everything got recorded nicely. Good job so far.
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely too long, so if you can speed it up or cut pieces out it would work much better. The visuals are nice, and everything got recorded nicely. Good job so far.
ReplyDeleteI would agree it is too long. But you did capture very well. I think it might need something else to push it because it seems as if it's just like gameplay footage right now. many juxtapose shots or use some other technique to highlight the meanings.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ben. This piece needs something to help establish your concept in the piece, as right now it is hard not to just see gameplay footage.Perhaps that is due to the media itself. Gameplay footage for any game usually consist of short sections one right after the other. Perhaps using less footage between cuts? Maybe make the focus more on the peons by zooming in.
ReplyDeleteVery good points. Thanks for the replies. I've been ruminating on how to tackle the inherent problems with this film form. I was thinking of including bits of text and dialogue from contemporary and past sources. Such as Herman Cain's now famous phrase, "and if you're not rich, blame yourself" juxtaposed against Marx's theories of capitol, and class exploitation. Cutting the footage down to the essential elements will be a bit more difficult than I expected. Everything I included, was included either for effect or visual continuity. Dropping what doesn't work is going to take a while. Probably cut out some of the earlier footage. There's a match on action shot that isn't necessary almost immediately. Yeah, I'm starting to get a grip on this. Thanks again guys. Keep the critiques coming. When i get home this afternoon, I'll continue editing and editing and editing.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you could structure it like one of those Soviet propaganda (since it's about class exploitation) newsreels they played back in the day? That way, what your footage is about comes across clearly. Then add one of those "old film" filters and title cards, and voila.
ReplyDeleteHere are some old Soviet newsreels that might serve as a jumping off point:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRcBt904OJ0 (this one has narration)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taA1cr85-L8 (this one has title cards)
They're mainly anti-Nazi, but there are some bits about "stealing grain from communal farmers" and "giving factories to the capitalists"