Coach Report post Posted September 7, 2012 Wow, you guys did an amazing job with that video - I just keep watching it over and over. Great job on the hunt too, but I love how you capture the "essence of the hunt" as the driving force. Too bad the hunting shows on TV, backed by big money and sponsors haven't figured out what you have. Thanks so much for taking the time to make that and share it here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted September 7, 2012 Excellent video!! Congratulations on a fine hunt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted September 7, 2012 Fricken awesome video!!! You captured the feeling and spirit of the hunt better than any other video ever posted on here! I loved it! Congrats on the great hunt! Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted September 7, 2012 super video and nicely done gentlemen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WOODSAZ Report post Posted September 8, 2012 Thanks for all the kind words everyone! Hoping to have a couple more before years end. Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 300ultramag. Report post Posted September 9, 2012 perfect. not going to lie that video is fantastic. looks like the weather cooperated too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted September 9, 2012 If you don't mind, I think the video editing was amazing - could you give some ideas of how that is done? What I'm asking is, were those shots with the fades and other effects done more with the camera, or through the editing software? Obviously there is a lot of artistic thought in the selection of scenes - I particularly liked the tagging sequence, cutting out the slots on the tag and the process of attaching the tags - I get that, but the way it's presented is so well done. There's clearly an art to transforming "regular" video footage - I could take video of one of my kids or friends tagging an animal, and it would look like shakey blurry, hurried footage you see on youtube all the time - any insight you could provide on how you seem to slow everything down, get that close-up effect and make it so artistic - I'd love to learn how that's done. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WOODSAZ Report post Posted September 9, 2012 Coach- Thanks Again. The fades, and transitions are done in the video editing program. The slides are done using a slider. I have a Konova K3 slider that can either be set on its own legs or mounted on a tripod. One of the things I try to do its put together a "shot list" either on paper or just in my head well before a hunt. I try to have the flow and sequence put together prior to going out to shoot. I do this for photography and the video. Look at it as scouting.. Get inspiration from other videos and photographs you seen and put your own twist on it. Video is based on still photography and understanding composition is key to a good photo or video. The human eye is naturally drawn to certain compositions and you take your shots per those "rules". Those rules are meant to broken too sometimes. The other thing that is probably the most important thing is lighting and seeing how it effects your subject. One of my problems I have is (especially when I have a tag in my pocket) is to take the time and video or photograph in prime light conditions. Unfortunately prime lighting times coincide with prime critter movement... Just like glassing the tripod is your friend in still photography and video. Use the cameras capabilities to create the feel you want. I shot this with a DSLR not a video camera and used a lens with a large aperture to control the depth of field which can make an ordinarily boring shot, interesting. One of the hardest things to do especially if you are hunting also is to MAKE yourself stop and take THOUGHTFUL shots. The guys I hunt with always give me crap because Im lagging behind taking pictures and video but after the hunt always appreciate the fact its well documented. If I had any type of advise its to learn basic photography concepts and it will make your photography better and also your video. Youtube is an amazing resource when it comes to video and photography tips too. Just search it and you will learn a ton I promise. Another thing to think about is taking video of "fill" shots, to use in your editing. These can be as simple as a leaf fluttering in the wind or a squirrel running up a tree. They're short but when used to fill in between scenes it adds body to the video and helps in making transitions as well. Honestly there is a revolution happening when it comes to documenting our passion of hunting. Like you said in a previous post the hunting shows that are out today are sponsor driven many times but also so many focus on an "over the shoulder" view of the hunt. With the amount of hunting footage out there I think people are getting tired of it. I can honestly say if I never had to watch a video of an eastern whitetail shot out of tree stand I wouldn't be that upset.. But in saying that you can take something like that which has been shown a million times and still make it intersting with a little artistic perspective. See some links below to some videos that are paving a new way to documenting and showcasing what we love to do. As far as companies go, Sitka seems to be leading the way. This is were I want to be someday. https://vimeo.com/45541560 https://vimeo.com/41513497 https://vimeo.com/25003719 https://vimeo.com/38869837 https://vimeo.com/30883590 https://vimeo.com/48019910 Hope this answers some of your questions. If you have any more please let me know. Ill do my best to answer them! Thanks, Jay 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
