millertime24 8 #1 May 19, 2009 Ok guys here's my first ever vid that I edited. Tell me what you think and feedback is appreciated. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfdRRoNaO5Q&feature=channel_pageMuff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #2 May 19, 2009 Hey Mike! Nice jump for a first! Exit could have been just a tad earlier to better catch them out of the plane. Distance could be made smaller, with a .3 lens it puts em' pretty far away anyway. You could have gotten down to them a bit more, but that comes with a little practice and watching your own vids, getting familiar with your gear. Was good seeing you look around at breakoff, seeing you checking for traffic on all sides after deployment. All in all, a few more jumps, watch your own vid to learn...you'll be driving in there in no time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #3 May 19, 2009 Thanks Spot.If you'll notice those 2 really didn't give much of a count so the exit was a bit off (notice I about got kicked in the head). A .42 lense is all I have so that what I was working with on that one. I thought that "as far away from each other as they are I need to be back a little to get both of them". Hopefully my skills will increace and you can keep giving me good feedback to better myself. Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #4 May 19, 2009 With a little practice, you'll become familiar with no-count exits, watching hips instead of heads/lips, etc. Takes time. You should see my first jump with wings. I'm glad I wasn't wearing a camera helmet. BTW, good on ya for waiting! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #5 May 19, 2009 Thanks man. Your opinion means a lot to me. Next weekend there might be a heli at West Plains and Ill definately get a vid of that. Hopefully eveything stays in focus.. Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChangoLanzao 0 #6 May 19, 2009 Quote Ok guys here's my first ever vid that I edited. Tell me what you think and feedback is appreciated. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfdRRoNaO5Q&feature=channel_page I would also recommend that you develop a library of royalty free music tracks that you can legally sync to your videos in the future. While it's nice that you credited Royal Bliss for the music, it's still not a legal use. My guess is that the band or their label might be particularly sensitive based on the fact that they even limit the length of the tracks on Napster to 30 seconds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #7 May 19, 2009 Thanks. I didn't really know how that worked. I thought if I purchased the cd and gave them credit then it was ok. How does one come up with a royalty free music list? I just want to make sure I do it the right way in the future.Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChangoLanzao 0 #8 May 19, 2009 QuoteThanks. I didn't really know how that worked. I thought if I purchased the cd and gave them credit then it was ok. Yup ... that's a very common misconception. QuoteHow does one come up with a royalty free music list? I just want to make sure I do it the right way in the future. CLICKY Jamendo.com is my favorite. If I made that link correctly, it is the result of a search for music that you are free to sync to your video's and sell. For video's that you are not going to sell, the selection is much larger because all you need is the license to sync the music and freely distribute it. Jamendo uses Creative Commons licensing; you can read about it on the Creative Commons site. There are many other sources too. Just search this forum for royalty free music. It's been discussed at length here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #9 May 19, 2009 Cool man! Thanks for the help. Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #10 May 19, 2009 Ive been looking through some royalty free stuff and I seem to be having trouble finding popular bands and songs. I'm just curious how the dz is able to have modern, popular music that they are allowed to put on the video's that they sell?Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #11 May 19, 2009 Quote I'm just curious how the dz is able to have modern, popular music that they are allowed to put on the video's that they sell? What makes you think they are allowed? ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #12 May 19, 2009 I would hope from a CYA aspect that they have permission, otherwise they're making money utilizing other peoples work and I seriously doubt thats what's happening. But, who knows? I could be wrong.Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChangoLanzao 0 #13 May 19, 2009 Quote Ive been looking through some royalty free stuff and I seem to be having trouble finding popular bands and songs. Very few "popular" bands offer royalty free tracks. That doesn't mean the you can't find great stuff. You just have to spend some time sampling. It's out there. Of course, it will be a matter of your own taste in music. Remember, it's not about the music in the end; if people don't like the music you use, they can just turn the volume down and play whatever music they prefer as they watch your video. Concentrate on the video part of it ... you need to learn how to fly, shoot, and edit the visual. In the end, your video should be good enough that it doesn't matter what music you put it to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChangoLanzao 0 #14 May 19, 2009 Quote I would hope from a CYA aspect that they have permission, otherwise they're making money utilizing other peoples work and I seriously doubt thats what's happening. But, who knows? I could be wrong. You're most probably wrong making that assumption. If they are using popular music tracks, the chances are very good that they are doing just that - making money utilizing other people's work without permission. They get away with it because they basically have a low profile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YahooLV 0 #15 May 19, 2009 Hopefully eveything stays in focus turn off your auto focus and you'll do fine. I find it also help to jump with my eyes closed. Those guys scare me! hehe nice job!http://www.curtisglennphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #16 May 19, 2009 QuoteI would hope from a CYA aspect that they have permission, otherwise they're making money utilizing other peoples work and I seriously doubt thats what's happening. But, who knows? I could be wrong.Not all dropzones do use mainstream music... and I have stopped using it when I make videos as well... for year end stuff I'll generally create my own music using Sony ACID Music Studio... For distributing weekend jumps I use Cinescore in conjunction with Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 Pt. You can see a few examples on my smugmug page @ http://www.scottgunstills.comLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #17 May 20, 2009 Read your own tag line !!! thats why ! smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASTKU 1 #18 May 26, 2009 Did you start zooming in at the end?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #19 May 26, 2009 Yeah the way my camera is set up makes the riser come near the back of the camera (where the zoom is on mine). I fixed it with some gaffers tape and got quite a bit of good vid at West Plains. Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rover 11 #20 May 26, 2009 I'm suprised - assuming that your info is correct - that no one has jumped down your throat for jumping camera with less than 200 jumps. Come on guys, you're slipping 2 wrongs don't make a right - but 3 lefts do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #21 May 26, 2009 Quote I'm suprised - assuming that your info is correct - that no one has jumped down your throat for jumping camera with less than 200 jumps. Come on guys, you're slipping He's already received that discussion and lecture input in person. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
