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Andyp wrote:I wonder if watching a video of still images adds anything to the still images that can be viewed on your website anyway.
Malc2098 wrote:Paul,
I did the same as Andy (x2 speed).
If I were a prospective client, I think I'd find the image squeezing up the screen and then down again when it's title displayed a little annoying.
9fingers wrote:I'd far rather click through top level single stills of each project with the ability to drill down on anything I liked to see more detail. 360 degree pan under viewer control might be good but possibly have to shoot that at the the time.
100% with Malc on the size changes and for heavens sake LOSE THE MUSIC! You can guarantee it will alienate 50% of potential clients anyway. I stopped at project 3 or 4 - could not take any more. To me it is like someone imposing their taste/religion/politics on others.
Silence is far better to concentrate on the quality of the subject matter.
Sorry if it is not what you want to hear but you did ask lol
Bob
Robert wrote:Couple of thoughts...
It's too long. 10 minutes is pushing it for the average youtubers attention span. Especially as it is a slideshow without any actual video.
Image quality to me looks poor - sorry. 1080p is what I'd consider minimum for uploading but 4K would be best. Youtube generates all the lower quality variants for those with slow connections. I would skip a video that was only 480p at best. So many high res devices and screens now you want crisp and sharp and 480 isn't.
Music was more tolerable than most videos with just music but a lot of people are put off by background music.
Do you really want more roofing work? It looked out of place with the fine furniture. Not sure about the porch either but it does look more crafted. I don't doubt there is plenty of skill in doing a roof right but to the untrained eye it just looks like rough timber and builders work.
The answer to your impressions question... I'd think it was someone who could do a good job with wood but who used someone for producing the video that was out of touch with how a video should look. As it is, it is not going to do you any harm but I doubt many will watch it through.
I feel bad after the work you must have put into it but you did ask
Spend some money on decent video editing software or get someone to do it..
Rod wrote:Perhaps a choice of looking at each one individually from an index page and then the video if interested.
Rod
Pinch wrote:
Thanks Bob... what's a 360 degree pan under viewer control?
9fingers wrote:Pinch wrote:
Thanks Bob... what's a 360 degree pan under viewer control?
This is the sort of thing.
https://www.forestholidays.co.uk/locati ... -treehouse
click on the video and then with the mouse you control the motion in 360 degrees by moving away from the centre of the screen.
hth
Bob
Robert wrote:Just for info..
If you click on the cog icon (bottom right) when watching a youtube video you can choose the quality to view at. It will be on 'auto' but you can choose any available by clicking on quality>. The highest choice is what was uploaded by the author. All the lower options are created by youtube.
I need to buy some new video editing software. The prices of the different makes vary a lot as does the learning curve. They also tend to go out of date after a couple of years as new video systems come along and don't get supported in the older versions. I have Adobe Premiere Elements but my version will not output 4k resolution and our cameras and phones now record video in 4K so I can edit at high resolution (4K is 3840 x 2160) but can only output at 1920 x 1080.
In the past I have used Sony Vegas and Cyberlink power director. May go back to Power Director 16 as it seems the cheapest option
The expense doesn't stop there as your PC needs to be reasonably powerful to edit big video files so whoever's software it is you need to check the requirements and user forums to see what it really needs.
Hence the suggestion to find someone to do it for you... though it might cost just as much as a powerful PC and software.
Pinch wrote:I don't know what's making mother's PC so painfully slow, but it's like walking through treacle.
Pinch wrote:Would an increase to the RAM improve video editing?
Pinch wrote:Edit: Also forgot to mention, the fan on ma's PC is running overtime most of the time.
Rod wrote:I used to use CyberLink PowerDirector 13 on my PC and iMovie on my MacBook but since I started recording sound separately, I use fcpx (Final Cut Pro 10) on my Mac as it synchronises the sound from my camera and sound recorder “effortlessly”.
A 60min video takes about 90mins to render at 1080 resolution. I make a master file first then burn to DVDs and occasionally upload “privately” to Facebook. I think I can get about 1hr 40 mins video onto a standard 4.7Gb dvd.
At higher resolutions the generated size becomes enormous and I find 1080 HD adequate for my needs.
I store my clips and master files to external hard discs but have to use Photo to transfer clips from my iPhone. That way I do not fill up my 1Tb SSD.
Rod
Robert wrote:Pinch wrote:I don't know what's making mother's PC so painfully slow, but it's like walking through treacle.
Right click the taskbar and choose task manager. You can then see what processes are running and by clicking the top of the cpu column sort them by processor use. Should give you something to google search to see what is going on.
Task manager also has a performance tab so you can see total cpu use and things like disc and network use too. there may be a clue in there as to what is slowing it down.
If it gets slow after it has been on for a while it could be overheating. Check the vents are not blocked and that the cooler is firmly mounted on the processor. Not unknown for it to come loose.Pinch wrote:Would an increase to the RAM improve video editing?
Classic advice is to add more RAM but it my experience it makes little difference. If you want to spend money on it a solid state hard drive instead of the standard one will make a big difference (around £110 for 500GB size). that will take some technical know how to clone the old drive or do a fresh install.Pinch wrote:Edit: Also forgot to mention, the fan on ma's PC is running overtime most of the time.
Also points to overheating. fluff , cooler not seated or other fans failed making one work harder if it is speed controlled by the computer.
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