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Kevin Viner Loyal user San Diego, CA 203 Posts |
Hey everybody,
I just finished a new demo video, and uploaded it to http://vimeo.com/13061383 . I'd love to get your opinions on it if possible. Thanks! Kevin Viner
Warmest regards,
Kevin Viner Corporate Magician in Los Angeles, CA | Magician in San Diego | Magician in Orange County, CA | |
jay leslie V.I.P. Southern California 9498 Posts |
Kevin
Are there different settings to upload your video? Every Vimeo, that I try to watch, is jerky then freezes so I can't see anything. I have (as you know) the latest OS and edit using Final Cut, so it's not my system, unless MAC and Vimeo are incompatable. Since I havent uploaded anything to their servers, do they give you any compression, size or frame rate options, that you can adjust? I'd like to see what you're up to. See you at the convention.
Jay Leslie
www.TheHouseOfEnchantment.com |
Kevin Viner Loyal user San Diego, CA 203 Posts |
Hi Jay,
I'm noticing the same "jerkiness" that you are. I may do an HD upload to YouTube and check out the quality there. Having the same video on multiple servers obviously can't hurt! I'm planning on being at the IBM next week -- we should meet up if possible. My number is (760) 586-3947. Give me a call if you want to grab lunch any of the days. Kevin
Warmest regards,
Kevin Viner Corporate Magician in Los Angeles, CA | Magician in San Diego | Magician in Orange County, CA | |
jay leslie V.I.P. Southern California 9498 Posts |
I'll be at me booth
Jay Leslie
www.TheHouseOfEnchantment.com |
Kevin Viner Loyal user San Diego, CA 203 Posts |
See you there!
Warmest regards,
Kevin Viner Corporate Magician in Los Angeles, CA | Magician in San Diego | Magician in Orange County, CA | |
ScottRSullivan Special user 874 Posts |
Vimeo plays great with Macs and I used to prefer them over youtube until the latter upgraded to HD. But I've watched plenty on Vimeo without issue.
But, nonetheless, your video locks up for me as well, specifically at the tradeshow levitation around the head trick a few seconds into the video. Same issue on my iPad. Here's a great site for encode settings: http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/vim......las.html Ken Stone is THE MAN when it comes to this stuff.Many of my Compressor settings are based off of his. By the way, Jay, just as an aside, I believe it's a Mac, not a MAC. *grin* |
jay leslie V.I.P. Southern California 9498 Posts |
Too bust packing for the convenshion to spel corektley, Sorry
You would think I could spell that, I have 8 of them running sometimes (and a few PCs in the back for the CNC machines. Sometimes I think I'm working for computers rather then, they are working for me. Now, where did I leave my head?
Jay Leslie
www.TheHouseOfEnchantment.com |
Al Kazam the Magic Man Inner circle Living in Perth Western Australia 1042 Posts |
I just viewed video right now and it worked perfectly, with great quality and sound, with no lock ups or drag from the clip.
Great file by the way.
Magic guy in Perth Australia
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Kevin Viner Loyal user San Diego, CA 203 Posts |
Yeah, it's started working better for me as well. Interesting. I'm going to be uploading a revised version sometime today -- tightened it up just a tiny bit and shortened a couple quotes from the opening montage.
Warmest regards,
Kevin Viner Corporate Magician in Los Angeles, CA | Magician in San Diego | Magician in Orange County, CA | |
dduane Special user Bridgewater, MA 784 Posts |
Kevin,
I think your demo is awesome. I am about to put together my first demo. I have been building my (close-up) business to almost full time and am ready for the next step - but really need a demo to be viable. I'm in Massachusetts and don't know where to go to get a professional demo that won't be too expensive. I don't have nearly the references as you, but I feel I must get a demo out there. Any suggestions? You can PM me if you want. I appreciate any advice. Thank you, Dennis Duane Blanchard |
Ed_Millis Inner circle Yuma, AZ 2292 Posts |
Nice video - clean, showcases you in a variety of situations and talents.
You are intending to embed this in your own web site page and not send people out to Vimeo, yes? I'd put this on a web page with a "Contact Me NOW!!" button right underneath. Grab them before they can catch their breath. Ed |
Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
With the exception of the bowling ball (which I have personally seen on HUNDREDS OF PROMO REELS) not bad at all. It is "jerkey" or whatever the term is.
I am not personally a fan of the "catch all" demos. I mean I would make different reels for close up and for stage, but that is just me. I am not saying that is a complaint mind you, it is simply the way I would rather do it for me.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
Kevin Viner Loyal user San Diego, CA 203 Posts |
Thanks everybody. Competing in IBM Close-up this week, but I'll respond early next week. I appreciate the feeback.
Warmest regards,
Kevin Viner Corporate Magician in Los Angeles, CA | Magician in San Diego | Magician in Orange County, CA | |
dduane Special user Bridgewater, MA 784 Posts |
Best of luck to ya!
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MOTO42 Loyal user Whitehouse Texas 225 Posts |
Very nice video, it didn't lock up or freeze at all on my machine.
The only recommendation I would make would be to increase the time that the longer testimonials are on screen. I read pretty fast, but wasn't able to skim across the entire message before a few of them faded away.
"One man's miracle is another man's warm-up"
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Kevin Viner Loyal user San Diego, CA 203 Posts |
Thanks everybody. Glad to hear that comments have been positive overall! I've responded to a couple of you via PM. The IBM Convention was great, and I'm sure to see some of you again next year in Texas!
Warmest regards,
Kevin Viner Corporate Magician in Los Angeles, CA | Magician in San Diego | Magician in Orange County, CA | |
Bill Scott Regular user Las Vegas, NV 119 Posts |
Kevin,
Plays perfectly. I've really enjoyed the video, especially the card routine. Best of Luck, Bill |
Kevin Viner Loyal user San Diego, CA 203 Posts |
Thanks Bill!
Warmest regards,
Kevin Viner Corporate Magician in Los Angeles, CA | Magician in San Diego | Magician in Orange County, CA | |
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