In previous posts, the subject of effects came up. Mainly, that Vegas' weren't extensive enough.
However, an "over-produced" video is the biggest give-away that a amatuer put it together. Say for instance, you're doing a photo montage. If you're using a different transition between each and every photo, then you're an amateur. The classy way to do those is with dissolves and motion. Just like every good documentary out there. If you've lost focus of what your subject is, and want the transitions to be noticed, you're a newbie.
All the networks and cable companies have equipment far exceeding ours. And yet, they don't get transition-happy or effects-freaky. They've been in the business long enough to know that it's the subject that matters most.
However, an "over-produced" video is the biggest give-away that a amatuer put it together. Say for instance, you're doing a photo montage. If you're using a different transition between each and every photo, then you're an amateur. The classy way to do those is with dissolves and motion. Just like every good documentary out there. If you've lost focus of what your subject is, and want the transitions to be noticed, you're a newbie.
All the networks and cable companies have equipment far exceeding ours. And yet, they don't get transition-happy or effects-freaky. They've been in the business long enough to know that it's the subject that matters most.