"Z-Magic" (NEW VERSION)

Nov 8, 2007
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Hey there.

You have some nice stuff in there. You seem to come across as a pretty likable guy when you perform. My main comments would be on that editing of the video in general.

• 7 minutes is quite long, especially if you want to use this for a demo. I think you could really communicate everything you want in 2-3 minutes. 7 minutes just feels too long, especially with today's ADD MTV culture.

• While I too am a fan of Mr. Jackson's music, it's actually really distracting in the video. I'd try and find something that blends in and enhances your performances a little more rather than distracts from them. While the music seemed to fit feeling-wise, those songs are all global hits that pull a lot of focus off what you're doing and onto the song playing in what should be the background but is very much the foreground.

• The picture album at the end set to that Michael Jackson song felt overdone to me. It gave the impression you were curing people of cancer or something. A bit too sentimental for my taste.

Overall though it seems like you got some good footage and you're capable of editing. I think cutting away some of the the fat (2-3 minutes) and changing up the music would really enhance what you're trying to communicate here.

Keep up the good work, man!
 
Sep 15, 2007
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Hey there.

You have some nice stuff in there. You seem to come across as a pretty likable guy when you perform. My main comments would be on that editing of the video in general.

• 7 minutes is quite long, especially if you want to use this for a demo. I think you could really communicate everything you want in 2-3 minutes. 7 minutes just feels too long, especially with today's ADD MTV culture.

• While I too am a fan of Mr. Jackson's music, it's actually really distracting in the video. I'd try and find something that blends in and enhances your performances a little more rather than distracts from them. While the music seemed to fit feeling-wise, those songs are all global hits that pull a lot of focus off what you're doing and onto the song playing in what should be the background but is very much the foreground.

• The picture album at the end set to that Michael Jackson song felt overdone to me. It gave the impression you were curing people of cancer or something. A bit too sentimental for my taste.

Overall though it seems like you got some good footage and you're capable of editing. I think cutting away some of the the fat (2-3 minutes) and changing up the music would really enhance what you're trying to communicate here.

Keep up the good work, man!

I know what you mean. I was kind of laughing at myself with the heal the world comment, it did see a bit too much haha. Well, I am glad you like it and hopefully I will get it better next time. Thanks bud!
 
Sep 15, 2007
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Yeah I reccomend doing it again but keep it under 3 minutes... The music is fine though. Very good 4/5

Man, it's so hard to do that 3 min. thing, I just love all those clips and feel they should be in there. I frequently have that same problem though. I was thinking about getting someone to edit a video for me. Thanks man glad you liked it!!!!
 
Nov 15, 2007
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I actually didn't mind the length as much. Knock some of the end off and cut a bit here and there. The music does have to go, I like Michael Jackson and all, but it takes over what should be moments of your magic.

Excellent as always, you're definitely doing awesome.
 
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