Semi OT: Scuba Video on Vimeo

Kimberly wrote on 10/15/2012, 2:43 PM

Hello All:

Here is a video I just put on Vimeo:

https://vimeo.com/51456840

This was made using my old Sony HC3 in a Sea & Sea housing. The housing gave no access to manual controls, hence the exposure and focus is a little funky at times. The lights are Keldan Luna 8-CRIs.

Anyway I am so jazzed because I have a new Sony CX760v and my new Gates housing is on order. Now finally I will have a housing as good as my lights : )

Regards,

Kimberly

PS. I forgot -- feedback please? Shots too long? Too short? Can you tell what most of the objects are? Too shaky? Etc. Thanks.

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vtxrocketeer wrote on 10/16/2012, 9:52 AM

I like fonts #2 and #4. Do you have the option of using small caps on either? If not, you could certainly use all caps and then adjust font sizes accordingly. While I don't think any look Buffy-esque, using small caps would be a step away from that highly stylized look.

Re: SmartSound: funny thing since I started using the tracks for my productions, viewers began to rave about my soundtracks. One said that I should cut a CD of the soundtrack (I didn't, nor did I clue them into how I "made" the music!). I think it's a combination of excellent choice of music from the library and ability to time music cues and, in some cases, adjust intensity of the music to the video content.

P.S. Is that floating "made with Vegas Pro 12" logo the watermark for the trial?

musicvid10 wrote on 10/16/2012, 10:38 AM

ToneBoosters is just a set of special audio meters that tells you if you're in line with US and EU broadcast level standards, a pretty good place to start for internet delivery.

The real problem is the overcompressed music source; I agree with others here that you should explore alternatives.

The video portion is evocative and compelling.

Kimberly wrote on 10/16/2012, 11:33 AM

Is that floating "made with Vegas Pro 12" logo the watermark for the trial?

Yes, the trial on VP 12. The watermark floats around for the trial. I've been meaning to test it since it was released.

Hey a funny thing I noticed on VP 12:
I created NB titles in 11, then highlighted the events and pasted them into 12. They worked fine. But when I created the NB titles in 12, then highlighted the events and pasted into 11, I got default "Enter Text" as if I was starting from scratch. Weird. But I was able to view thumbnails in the 12 Explorer window and drag them into 11. Sneaky workaround if all you want in 12 is that thumbnail view : )

I've used ACID Studio and the related 8-Packs with varying success. I've even "composed" a few things myself. Some of the music from audiotronix.com and incompetech.com is very pleasing, some not. I with Nick on this one -- music is a challenge.

Byron K wrote on 10/16/2012, 1:32 PM

Finally had a chance to view this. Very interesting to say the least! I'm no pro so from an average viewer looks great!

Could have used more shots of divers "exploring" some of the relics like we see on the nature shows etc.

Thanks for sharing!

Kimberly wrote on 10/16/2012, 2:53 PM

@musicvid:

The customary delivery is on DVD. Is this the ToneBooster you mentioned:

http://www.toneboosters.com/tb-ebuloudness/

Thanks!