Post by [beej] on Sept 11, 2014 0:15:12 GMT -5
I was tempted to go with another Sansjason video, because truth be told dissecting his videos are a blast and there's a lot to learn from him. But instead, we're going with another MVZ legend, my friend and former partner...
LtownBob
Bob is one of the most well-respect and vital members in the history of The MV Zone. He is a former World Champion and Tag Team Champion (he won both belts on his first attempts). While Ryan React claimed to have invented story-telling videos, Bob's early catalog took it to a whole other level. Today we look at an underrated, often overlooked early LtownBob video...
Blood Feud
hxxp://www.mediafire.com/watch/lhgfk8n98udwiy0/[ltownbob]bloodfeud.wmv
(replaces x's with t's)
On the surface, this may just seem like another ROH story-telling video. When you look deeper, it provides the perfect lesson on PACE and MOOD.
Upon first view, the mood is the first thing that jumps out and grabs the video. The effects are high contrast, moody, somber...just like something you would expect from a video called "Blood Feud." It wouldn't make much sense logically to have sparkle or bright and colorful effects on such heavy subject matter. Bob also chose a song that further gets across the mood of the video; this isn't a joke, this is a serious issue between these two men. An issue both are willing to bleed for.
While not technically in today's lesson plan, this video also further demonstrates perfect use of promos. The are placed at the correct points in the song so as not to be overwhelmed by the lyrics or beat of the song, which gives everything a great flow. They are without a doubt the emotional center of this video, and really further compliment the mood that Bob has created for this video.
Perhaps the biggest lesson that can be applied from this video in terms of the current crop of newer editors is the pace. It's always tempting to hit every beat of a song. I struggle with it, as do most editors. The real mark of a great editor is showing restraint in deciding which beats to sync, and which beats to sacrifice to better serve the video as a whole. This video is not without sync. This video is however very selective of what beats to hit. You'll notice that the verses wholly focus on establishing shots and story based footage to set up the rollicking chorus. Long, drawn-out clips not only serve the flow of the song, but provide the viewer a chance to really sink into the story being told through the intense facials and heaviness of the acts being shown. Not only does this serve the emotional core of the video better, it makes the action-filled chorus sections all the more memorable.
In addition, looking at this practically as an editor, if Bob would have tried to hit every beat, not only would it have not been the classic that it is, he would have run out of footage at the 2 minute mark.
"Blood feud? What's dat like red and white cells fightin' each other or sumtin? tss tss"
The Lesson:
Do not be afraid of sacrificing some beats. Not every beat needs to be hit in most videos, and when you do, it often comes off as a jumbled mess of a video. Have a direct focus, and bend the "rules" of editing around that singular focus to shape a memorable and classic video!
Further Study:
Like what you just viewed? Check out some other LtownBob classics!
Change
hxxp://www.mediafire.com/watch/rwxv22id21c1406/[ltownbob]coltcabanachange.wmv
Love Me
hxxp://www.mediafire.com/watch/tqs5uzpn5v6z8zu/[ltownbob]Love_Me.wmv
Nothing Saves (Tag Match with beej)
hxxp://www.mediafire.com/watch/d0f1e7hvg21gpv3/[ltownbeej]_Nothing_Saves.avi
If you all enjoyed this sort of thing and would like it to become a weekly thing, please comment and let me know.
LtownBob
Bob is one of the most well-respect and vital members in the history of The MV Zone. He is a former World Champion and Tag Team Champion (he won both belts on his first attempts). While Ryan React claimed to have invented story-telling videos, Bob's early catalog took it to a whole other level. Today we look at an underrated, often overlooked early LtownBob video...
Blood Feud
hxxp://www.mediafire.com/watch/lhgfk8n98udwiy0/[ltownbob]bloodfeud.wmv
(replaces x's with t's)
On the surface, this may just seem like another ROH story-telling video. When you look deeper, it provides the perfect lesson on PACE and MOOD.
Upon first view, the mood is the first thing that jumps out and grabs the video. The effects are high contrast, moody, somber...just like something you would expect from a video called "Blood Feud." It wouldn't make much sense logically to have sparkle or bright and colorful effects on such heavy subject matter. Bob also chose a song that further gets across the mood of the video; this isn't a joke, this is a serious issue between these two men. An issue both are willing to bleed for.
While not technically in today's lesson plan, this video also further demonstrates perfect use of promos. The are placed at the correct points in the song so as not to be overwhelmed by the lyrics or beat of the song, which gives everything a great flow. They are without a doubt the emotional center of this video, and really further compliment the mood that Bob has created for this video.
Perhaps the biggest lesson that can be applied from this video in terms of the current crop of newer editors is the pace. It's always tempting to hit every beat of a song. I struggle with it, as do most editors. The real mark of a great editor is showing restraint in deciding which beats to sync, and which beats to sacrifice to better serve the video as a whole. This video is not without sync. This video is however very selective of what beats to hit. You'll notice that the verses wholly focus on establishing shots and story based footage to set up the rollicking chorus. Long, drawn-out clips not only serve the flow of the song, but provide the viewer a chance to really sink into the story being told through the intense facials and heaviness of the acts being shown. Not only does this serve the emotional core of the video better, it makes the action-filled chorus sections all the more memorable.
In addition, looking at this practically as an editor, if Bob would have tried to hit every beat, not only would it have not been the classic that it is, he would have run out of footage at the 2 minute mark.
"Blood feud? What's dat like red and white cells fightin' each other or sumtin? tss tss"
The Lesson:
Do not be afraid of sacrificing some beats. Not every beat needs to be hit in most videos, and when you do, it often comes off as a jumbled mess of a video. Have a direct focus, and bend the "rules" of editing around that singular focus to shape a memorable and classic video!
Further Study:
Like what you just viewed? Check out some other LtownBob classics!
Change
hxxp://www.mediafire.com/watch/rwxv22id21c1406/[ltownbob]coltcabanachange.wmv
Love Me
hxxp://www.mediafire.com/watch/tqs5uzpn5v6z8zu/[ltownbob]Love_Me.wmv
Nothing Saves (Tag Match with beej)
hxxp://www.mediafire.com/watch/d0f1e7hvg21gpv3/[ltownbeej]_Nothing_Saves.avi
If you all enjoyed this sort of thing and would like it to become a weekly thing, please comment and let me know.