It may sound like an odd question, but could you define the moments when I wasn't 'sincere'? Y'know, so I know what not to do in my next review (which is still in the scripting phase, BTW). Would appreciate it.
And no, I won't rely on ripping off The Nostalgia Critic. That DuckTales joke was just too good to miss.
EDIT: Actually, I've just remembered that's not true. I'm going to take a really small clip from Alone in the Dark. But it'll be worth it, I promise!
Sincerity isn't something you can really script. It might even just be me. But mostly, it just came through that way in the first half of the review. Some of it came through in the delivery, and some of it came from the fact that it felt like you were reaching a bit hard for things to get mad about.
But you know, on my second watch of the review, things flowed better than on the first watch and somehow what seemed insincere before came through a bit better, so maybe it is just me. Just tone down the yelling and the anger and you'll be fine. Being maniacal is fine; it worked for the "JUSTICE!" bit.
Me? Reaching? Never! Flynn was a dick. I make no apologies for pointing it out, since it only gets worse in the sequels.
On reflection, if I was to redo that review, I'd have changed the Justice! bit. I probably wouldn't laugh maniacally, just call out the word with a giant smile on my face. I dunno. Would that have worked better?
Also, quick question to everyone who watched. I actually edited a scene from the movie a little bit. Is it particularly obvious? (I don't mean the scene at the bridge, I'm aware there's a frame-skip there).
Well, it's much better non-shouting wise. Show more energy in the next review and I can't really think of anything else. Looking forward to the full video.
Pretty good. Like I said before, more energy is really the only thing lacking. Also, don't be afraid to be spicy and take risks, but all in all I enjoyed it. As far as a theme song, man, that's kind of hard for one to say without knowing what you personally like. It should be something you enjoy listening to I suppose.
I dunno if you need any review suggestions, but some movies similar to the Librarian films are the Richard Chamberlain Allan Quartermain movies, and the two MacGyver movies, one of which has to do with finding Atlantis. A MacGyver looking for Atlantis movie should be good. It's not...especially since both MacGyver movies don't even use the THEME SONG.
- The red bottle behind you will be a running gag, woun't it?
Just quoting myself because this is funny. Maybe this should be a running gag and this thing should move around during the review just to annoy the viewer.
Watching the review now.
Edit 1:
- I liked the bit where you dropped the can. (good idea, would be better if the impact of it felt real, a soundeffect would have done the trick but I understand that you don't want to mess up your room more than is needed
- and a second empty bottle standing behind you, visible in the scene where you stood up.
Edit 2: I like your slightly annoyed self a lot more than that screamer thing you tried last time.
I'm not that hot on sound effects. The glass smashing one that I use later on in the video was pretty much a first for me, and I still don't think it quite fits. It's just a throwaway gag though, so I kinda get away with it.
As for future reviews, I've already got a couple lined up. I'd like to alternate between games, movies and TV shows, so after I do Judas Chalice I'll be doing what's considered to be one of the worst games ever.
(Hint: it's not Superman 64).
With regards to films, I want to try and do a pretty wide range of stuff. Which isn't to say I don't appreciate your suggestions, but I never watched MacGyver, so I've no context to compare the movie to the series.
Although... Searching for Atlantis? Really? They made that? Huh. Maybe I'll tackle it at some point. The DVDs I've got on my shelf take priority though. Some crackers waiting in there, trust me.
Sorry for the delay, my PC's come down with a virus and decided to pull a sicky.
Anyway. Clockwise from top:
- Throat syrup. 'twas needed after Quest for the Spear!
- Paracetamol bottle. It's an old bottle formerly full of paracetamol which I filled with Skittles to use as a prop in the Solomon's Mines review. Thanks for pointing it out, I'd completely forgotten where I'd put it.
- Thermal Cleansing solution. What you use to clean Therman Paste off your processor.
- Red Rooster energy drink. Running joke.
- Root Beer. It's an empty bottle originally aacquired from Waitrose, and it's not as nice as the canned stuff.
So there ya go. Little surprised that's what you were focused on, but whatever, so long as people are watching!
Quick question - did the Metal Gear Solid 3 joke work? I think it was too rough around the edges, since I didn't get the actual font and I forgot the Continue Quit things. Did it still work?
-x-
Next review'll take a while (probably a whole week) since I've just had to completely re-install Windows. Now I've got to go through the whole process of re-downloading & installing everything else, like Firefox, and K-Lite Codec Pack, and Radeon drivers, and etc. Fucking virus.
I got where it was from. I thought it was well placed...I think the only problem I had in this review is the lack of hearing the actual films audio. I laughed more in this one than I did the last one.
Sorry. I have no clue about the whole Metal gear series. I play games. Not full length movies with 2% action sequences. I wanted to watch Playthroughs of these games and started with 4. After 4 hours of video I gave up. there were about 20 percent real live action in this time and the rest FMV. Not even well paced stuff. Just boring crap.
But that's normal. There are always references that some viewers will never get.
I mean: the video is really quiet. Some background music from the movie/game/etc. playing in the background at a low but audible volume would be great. Or just any background music. Something to break up the silence, but not something distracting from you.
Just as long as YOUR voice is the dominant sound. You have to make sure that the other audio isn't too distracting. Otherwise we're all gonna COMPLAIN.
I must admit, I'm curious as to how one would go about making these kinds of videos. Because I want to do so.
If you have a Mac, video editing couldn't be easier. Even the basic iMovie is fairly intuitive and does most of the things you'd need, like splicing clips together placing various volume tracks, title, etc.
With PC, all I know is that the Final cut series of programs is pretty good, but they're also really expensive.
Allow me to guide you through the process I do. I've developed this over the course of the three Librarian films, so it'll generally work for Movies or TV shows as opposed to games.
First, watch the movie. Sounds simple enough. Don't take any real notes, just sit down and watch it. Form an opinion on it as you go, and remember anything that particularly bugs you so yo can come back to it later.
Second, watch the movie again. This time, grab a pen and paper (or open Microsoft Word) and get ready to take notes. You'll be doing it a lot, so be prepared!
Start the movie and any time a comment or point of interest comes up, pause it and jot it down. It doesn't have to be perfectly worded, it can be just a brief note, but write it down. Also, write down the time it happens in the film / show. Keep going until you've finished.
Third, take these notes and turn it into a script. Here's a sample section from my still-in-progress script for Curse of the Judas Chalice, to give you a rough idea of what to go for:
Video _____ - (Gets up from floor, clambers over chair, looks at camera)
Oh, hey guys. What time is it? …What DAY is it? Ugh. What was I..?
<The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice title screen> (0:00:15)
Video _____ - Oh, yeah. Right. Uh, I’m gonna need a minute, let’s do the recap thing.
<Trailer for The Librarian: Quest for the Spear>
Audio _____ - Ah, great, thank you. Ahem. The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice is the third, and to date final, film in the Librarian series. While the first movie, Quest for the Spear, had a rushed opening act and an unlikable lead character, the second film, Return to King Solomon’s Mines, fixed these issues, if only to introduce a few new ones.
<Trailer for The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines>
Audio _____ - The second movie contained possibly the most unconvincing actress in the world – after Paris Hilton, anyway – and while Noah Wyle’s character is more likable, that’s because all his most annoying traits are transferred to her. The film also suffered from a lack of a credible villain, mostly because his motivation boiled down to him being a jealous little schoolgirl, and an odd attempt to make Noah Wyle even more destined for greatness, which seemed ill at odds with the character.
Audio _____ - That said, it really was a better movie, with more time spent in one country, allowing for some amazing, if unoriginal, imagery, and it also had the most kick-ass character ever in the form of Jomo, who dominated every single scene he was in and single-handedly made the film three times more awesome.
Video _____ - So, with two films down, we’re going for the hat-trick with Curse of the Judas Chalice. (Looks at camera) …what?
Audio _____ - The film opens on…
You'll notice I preface each section with either an Audio or a Video number. That'll come up later.
Once you have your script, you have to record the video. Because my lighting is mostly reliant on the weather, I've learned to shoot all the live action stuff (the bits where you actually see me sitting in my comfy chair) first, and then record the voice-over stuff. You can shoot it however you like, it's just what works for me. This is why I've given the three different sections of the script - live video, voice-over and movie clips - different types ofhighlighting, so I can better tell them apart.
Here's where the 'Video _____' text comes in. Each time I record a section, I jot down what number it'll be. If it's the first bit of video I record, I jot down the number 01 over the line. If it's the fifth, I write down 05. And so on.
I do the voiceovers a little different. For that, I record it all in one big video section, just reading off the lines in the script and leaving pauses in between paragraphs. Then I take the video, rip the audio from it using Audacity and save each section as a different file. Audio 07, for example. And I write that down on the script as well.
I don't do much with the audio in Audacity, just remove the background noise so there's not a faint hissing sound in the background. That's one of the many problems with my review of The Crow: City of Angels. I highly recommend you do this too, if your camera picks up a similar background buzzing.
Anyway. Now you have your video sections, your audio sections and your film clips. Time to put them all together!
I use VideoPad Video Editor (I got a good deal on it, don't ask how), but any decent video editing software will do. And since you know which clips match up with what's being said in the script (you did remember to write it down on the script, right?), putting it all together should be somewhat easier.
Editing your video together takes AGES. It took me forever to put together my first review, and even my review of Solomon's Mines took me 10 + hours, all told, to put together in editing. But that's mostly because it was a long review, 25 minutes altogether. If your review is shorter, your editing time will be as well.
Once you've spliced it altogether, all that's left is to give it a quick watch to make sure it's all still synced up (mine never are, and I honestly don't know how it happens), and then you're ready to convert it into an actual video!
Once it's converted, you just need to upload it for the internet to see. I went with Blip.TV for a couple of reasons, but you can also use YouTube if your video is under 15 minutes (you'll need a mobile to unlock your YouTube account and allow you to upload longer videos. Guess who doesn't have one?).
...and once it's up, we can all enjoy it and give you feedback!
Hope that helps. (And I hope everyone else enjoyed a little taste of how I start my next video!)
Also, can anyone think of a worse actress than Paris Hilton? I couldn't think of anyone else myself, and she's just my default 'makes everything she touches worse' person, but I'm almost positive that there's a better punchline to that joke out there. Care to lend a hand finding it?
Allow me to guide you through the process I do. I've developed this over the course of the three Librarian films, so it'll generally work for Movies or TV shows as opposed to games.
First, watch the movie. Sounds simple enough. Don't take any real notes, just sit down and watch it. Form an opinion on it as you go, and remember anything that particularly bugs you so yo can come back to it later.
Second, watch the movie again. This time, grab a pen and paper (or open Microsoft Word) and get ready to take notes. You'll be doing it a lot, so be prepared!
Start the movie and any time a comment or point of interest comes up, pause it and jot it down. It doesn't have to be perfectly worded, it can be just a brief note, but write it down. Also, write down the time it happens in the film / show. Keep going until you've finished.
Third, take these notes and turn it into a script. Here's a sample section from my still-in-progress script for Curse of the Judas Chalice, to give you a rough idea of what to go for:
You'll notice I preface each section with either an Audio or a Video number. That'll come up later.
Once you have your script, you have to record the video. Because my lighting is mostly reliant on the weather, I've learned to shoot all the live action stuff (the bits where you actually see me sitting in my comfy chair) first, and then record the voice-over stuff. You can shoot it however you like, it's just what works for me. This is why I've given the three different sections of the script - live video, voice-over and movie clips - different types ofhighlighting, so I can better tell them apart.
Here's where the 'Video _____' text comes in. Each time I record a section, I jot down what number it'll be. If it's the first bit of video I record, I jot down the number 01 over the line. If it's the fifth, I write down 05. And so on.
I do the voiceovers a little different. For that, I record it all in one big video section, just reading off the lines in the script and leaving pauses in between paragraphs. Then I take the video, rip the audio from it using Audacity and save each section as a different file. Audio 07, for example. And I write that down on the script as well.
I don't do much with the audio in Audacity, just remove the background noise so there's not a faint hissing sound in the background. That's one of the many problems with my review of The Crow: City of Angels. I highly recommend you do this too, if your camera picks up a similar background buzzing.
Anyway. Now you have your video sections, your audio sections and your film clips. Time to put them all together!
I use VideoPad Video Editor (I got a good deal on it, don't ask how), but any decent video editing software will do. And since you know which clips match up with what's being said in the script (you did remember to write it down on the script, right?), putting it all together should be somewhat easier.
Editing your video together takes AGES. It took me forever to put together my first review, and even my review of Solomon's Mines took me 10 + hours, all told, to put together in editing. But that's mostly because it was a long review, 25 minutes altogether. If your review is shorter, your editing time will be as well.
Once you've spliced it altogether, all that's left is to give it a quick watch to make sure it's all still synced up (mine never are, and I honestly don't know how it happens), and then you're ready to convert it into an actual video!
Once it's converted, you just need to upload it for the internet to see. I went with Blip.TV for a couple of reasons, but you can also use YouTube if your video is under 15 minutes (you'll need a mobile to unlock your YouTube account and allow you to upload longer videos. Guess who doesn't have one?).
...and once it's up, we can all enjoy it and give you feedback!
Hope that helps. (And I hope everyone else enjoyed a little taste of how I start my next video!)
Also, can anyone think of a worse actress than Paris Hilton? I couldn't think of anyone else myself, and she's just my default 'makes everything she touches worse' person, but I'm almost positive that there's a better punchline to that joke out there. Care to lend a hand finding it?
Thank you very much for the help.
Also, Britney Spears in Crossroads. Think Paris Hilton was bad? She's Elizabeth Taylor compared to Britney's performance in this awful pile of pointless.
Also, Britney Spears in Crossroads. Think Paris Hilton was bad? She's Elizabeth Taylor compared to Britney's performance in this awful pile of pointless.
...oh, that's perfect. Thank you! I guess it's true what they say - give and ye shall receive.
Which is even more ironic, considering those who like the movie (given, it's a very niche movie) actually thought that was one of her better performances.
Comments
It may sound like an odd question, but could you define the moments when I wasn't 'sincere'? Y'know, so I know what not to do in my next review (which is still in the scripting phase, BTW). Would appreciate it.
And no, I won't rely on ripping off The Nostalgia Critic. That DuckTales joke was just too good to miss.
EDIT: Actually, I've just remembered that's not true. I'm going to take a really small clip from Alone in the Dark. But it'll be worth it, I promise!
But you know, on my second watch of the review, things flowed better than on the first watch and somehow what seemed insincere before came through a bit better, so maybe it is just me. Just tone down the yelling and the anger and you'll be fine. Being maniacal is fine; it worked for the "JUSTICE!" bit.
On reflection, if I was to redo that review, I'd have changed the Justice! bit. I probably wouldn't laugh maniacally, just call out the word with a giant smile on my face. I dunno. Would that have worked better?
Also, quick question to everyone who watched. I actually edited a scene from the movie a little bit. Is it particularly obvious? (I don't mean the scene at the bridge, I'm aware there's a frame-skip there).
I should have the full thing finished by tomorrow evening ready to upload to Blip.TV overnight. Thoughts on the first three minutes?
Well, it's much better non-shouting wise. Show more energy in the next review and I can't really think of anything else. Looking forward to the full video.
I'm thinking of getting a theme song (I'd probably start using it after the third Librarian film).
Anyone got any suggestions?
Would have posted this earlier, but I forgot the forums basically shut down around 9:00 over here.
I dunno if you need any review suggestions, but some movies similar to the Librarian films are the Richard Chamberlain Allan Quartermain movies, and the two MacGyver movies, one of which has to do with finding Atlantis. A MacGyver looking for Atlantis movie should be good. It's not...especially since both MacGyver movies don't even use the THEME SONG.
Watching the review now.
Edit 1:
- I liked the bit where you dropped the can. (good idea, would be better if the impact of it felt real, a soundeffect would have done the trick but I understand that you don't want to mess up your room more than is needed
- and a second empty bottle standing behind you, visible in the scene where you stood up.
Edit 2: I like your slightly annoyed self a lot more than that screamer thing you tried last time.
As for future reviews, I've already got a couple lined up. I'd like to alternate between games, movies and TV shows, so after I do Judas Chalice I'll be doing what's considered to be one of the worst games ever.
(Hint: it's not Superman 64).
With regards to films, I want to try and do a pretty wide range of stuff. Which isn't to say I don't appreciate your suggestions, but I never watched MacGyver, so I've no context to compare the movie to the series.
Although... Searching for Atlantis? Really? They made that? Huh. Maybe I'll tackle it at some point. The DVDs I've got on my shelf take priority though. Some crackers waiting in there, trust me.
Also: I am proud to be one of you 3 fans.
Anyway. Clockwise from top:
- Throat syrup. 'twas needed after Quest for the Spear!
- Paracetamol bottle. It's an old bottle formerly full of paracetamol which I filled with Skittles to use as a prop in the Solomon's Mines review. Thanks for pointing it out, I'd completely forgotten where I'd put it.
- Thermal Cleansing solution. What you use to clean Therman Paste off your processor.
- Red Rooster energy drink. Running joke.
- Root Beer. It's an empty bottle originally aacquired from Waitrose, and it's not as nice as the canned stuff.
So there ya go. Little surprised that's what you were focused on, but whatever, so long as people are watching!
Well there was nothing else to complain about.
Quick question - did the Metal Gear Solid 3 joke work? I think it was too rough around the edges, since I didn't get the actual font and I forgot the Continue Quit things. Did it still work?
-x-
Next review'll take a while (probably a whole week) since I've just had to completely re-install Windows. Now I've got to go through the whole process of re-downloading & installing everything else, like Firefox, and K-Lite Codec Pack, and Radeon drivers, and etc. Fucking virus.
Goodjob.
Sorry. I have no clue about the whole Metal gear series. I play games. Not full length movies with 2% action sequences. I wanted to watch Playthroughs of these games and started with 4. After 4 hours of video I gave up. there were about 20 percent real live action in this time and the rest FMV. Not even well paced stuff. Just boring crap.
But that's normal. There are always references that some viewers will never get.
I must admit, I'm curious as to how one would go about making these kinds of videos. Because I want to do so.
If you have a Mac, video editing couldn't be easier. Even the basic iMovie is fairly intuitive and does most of the things you'd need, like splicing clips together placing various volume tracks, title, etc.
With PC, all I know is that the Final cut series of programs is pretty good, but they're also really expensive.
First, watch the movie. Sounds simple enough. Don't take any real notes, just sit down and watch it. Form an opinion on it as you go, and remember anything that particularly bugs you so yo can come back to it later.
Second, watch the movie again. This time, grab a pen and paper (or open Microsoft Word) and get ready to take notes. You'll be doing it a lot, so be prepared!
Start the movie and any time a comment or point of interest comes up, pause it and jot it down. It doesn't have to be perfectly worded, it can be just a brief note, but write it down. Also, write down the time it happens in the film / show. Keep going until you've finished.
Third, take these notes and turn it into a script. Here's a sample section from my still-in-progress script for Curse of the Judas Chalice, to give you a rough idea of what to go for:
You'll notice I preface each section with either an Audio or a Video number. That'll come up later.
Once you have your script, you have to record the video. Because my lighting is mostly reliant on the weather, I've learned to shoot all the live action stuff (the bits where you actually see me sitting in my comfy chair) first, and then record the voice-over stuff. You can shoot it however you like, it's just what works for me. This is why I've given the three different sections of the script - live video, voice-over and movie clips - different types of highlighting, so I can better tell them apart.
Here's where the 'Video _____' text comes in. Each time I record a section, I jot down what number it'll be. If it's the first bit of video I record, I jot down the number 01 over the line. If it's the fifth, I write down 05. And so on.
I do the voiceovers a little different. For that, I record it all in one big video section, just reading off the lines in the script and leaving pauses in between paragraphs. Then I take the video, rip the audio from it using Audacity and save each section as a different file. Audio 07, for example. And I write that down on the script as well.
I don't do much with the audio in Audacity, just remove the background noise so there's not a faint hissing sound in the background. That's one of the many problems with my review of The Crow: City of Angels. I highly recommend you do this too, if your camera picks up a similar background buzzing.
Anyway. Now you have your video sections, your audio sections and your film clips. Time to put them all together!
I use VideoPad Video Editor (I got a good deal on it, don't ask how), but any decent video editing software will do. And since you know which clips match up with what's being said in the script (you did remember to write it down on the script, right?), putting it all together should be somewhat easier.
Editing your video together takes AGES. It took me forever to put together my first review, and even my review of Solomon's Mines took me 10 + hours, all told, to put together in editing. But that's mostly because it was a long review, 25 minutes altogether. If your review is shorter, your editing time will be as well.
Once you've spliced it altogether, all that's left is to give it a quick watch to make sure it's all still synced up (mine never are, and I honestly don't know how it happens), and then you're ready to convert it into an actual video!
Once it's converted, you just need to upload it for the internet to see. I went with Blip.TV for a couple of reasons, but you can also use YouTube if your video is under 15 minutes (you'll need a mobile to unlock your YouTube account and allow you to upload longer videos. Guess who doesn't have one?).
...and once it's up, we can all enjoy it and give you feedback!
Hope that helps. (And I hope everyone else enjoyed a little taste of how I start my next video!)
Also, can anyone think of a worse actress than Paris Hilton? I couldn't think of anyone else myself, and she's just my default 'makes everything she touches worse' person, but I'm almost positive that there's a better punchline to that joke out there. Care to lend a hand finding it?
Thank you very much for the help.
Also, Britney Spears in Crossroads. Think Paris Hilton was bad? She's Elizabeth Taylor compared to Britney's performance in this awful pile of pointless.
You truly are the best.
Didn't she get a Raspberry Award for that particular performance?