  French777 Member Username: French777 Post Number: 341 Registered: 10-2006 |
It is not very good but here is all the Pic's I have taken this includes Campus Martius Riverwalk Midtown NAIAS 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =UuzvJvZM5X8 Music included!! I am only 16 so the photo's are not that great. | ||
French777 Member Username: French777 Post Number: 342 Registered: 10-2006 |
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Uuz vJvZM5X8 not sure if the previous link worked | ||
Gazhekwe Member Username: Gazhekwe Post Number: 1556 Registered: 08-2007 |
I like it! It makes our town look world class. How about adding some Detroit Music? | ||
Spiritofdetroit Member Username: Spiritofdetroit Post Number: 846 Registered: 11-2006 |
not bad! | ||
Jimaz Member Username: Jimaz Post Number: 4609 Registered: 12-2005 |
Very good job, French777. I'm not one to judge these things but it looked professional to me. It will be interesting to watch the view counter. I clicked the first link and it said I was the first viewer. Yeah, I think the counter might not work. Do you have to switch it on? (Message edited by Jimaz on February 21, 2008) | ||
Tarkus Member Username: Tarkus Post Number: 457 Registered: 04-2006 |
Not bad, but "Blinded by the Light" was done by Manfred Manns Earth Band not ELO. | ||
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup Post Number: 3553 Registered: 06-2004 |
I'm with Gazhekwe - needs some Detroit backbeat | ||
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit Post Number: 1508 Registered: 11-2003 |
I like it... would add Old Main to the WSU section. | ||
Jrvass Member Username: Jrvass Post Number: 498 Registered: 01-2007 |
Good job! | ||
Eriedearie Member Username: Eriedearie Post Number: 846 Registered: 08-2007 |
Good job 777  | ||
Umtim Member Username: Umtim Post Number: 18 Registered: 12-2007 |
Nice job. Pics of the ball parks and fox etc would be fun. | ||
Neilr Member Username: Neilr Post Number: 661 Registered: 06-2005 |
French 777, Thank you for sharing your video. | ||
Ericdetfan Member Username: Ericdetfan Post Number: 258 Registered: 02-2007 |
love it! I have been inspired! | ||
Scs_scooter Member Username: Scs_scooter Post Number: 47 Registered: 07-2006 |
Great job! Thanks for sharing. | ||
401don Member Username: 401don Post Number: 274 Registered: 11-2007 |
Good job French (useless trivia-Blinded by the Light was written by Bruce Springsteen. Manfred Mann mispronounced the lyrics and deuce, referring to a deuce coupe car, sounds like douche. Therefore French's song selection fits the NAIAS -sort of) | ||
Rocket_city Member Username: Rocket_city Post Number: 627 Registered: 04-2006 |
Good job, dude! But what inspired the hellogoodbye portion? lol | ||
Parkguy Member Username: Parkguy Post Number: 222 Registered: 04-2007 |
Nice job! I like the pictures you took from the river-- they give a different view. Did you use MovieMaker? | ||
French777 Member Username: French777 Post Number: 343 Registered: 10-2006 |
Yeah thanks for all the complements. I downloaded MovieMaker for Free! off of Microsoft's website. | ||
French777 Member Username: French777 Post Number: 344 Registered: 10-2006 |
are the Four Tops Detroit Music? Diana Ross and the Supremes? | ||
Pam Member Username: Pam Post Number: 3555 Registered: 11-2005 |
quote: Yes. | ||
Chuckjav Member Username: Chuckjav Post Number: 390 Registered: 09-2007 |
Your photographs paint a very nice picture of Detroit - well done! | ||
Sciencefair Member Username: Sciencefair Post Number: 62 Registered: 10-2007 |
French777: Nice video, now study your Detroit music History: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M usic_of_Detroit | ||
Single_malt Member Username: Single_malt Post Number: 9 Registered: 02-2008 |
I like it...good job and thanks for sharing. I'm on board with the Detroit music too. Thumbs up!! | ||
French777 Member Username: French777 Post Number: 345 Registered: 10-2006 |
Yeah I am making a new version with better pic's and "Detroit Sound" to it! | ||
Ravine Member Username: Ravine Post Number: 1970 Registered: 01-2006 |
I liked it, too. I agree that some Detroit music would be a good thing, but be careful with that. Just 'cause it's Detroit music doesn't mean it will make a good match for the video. Shoot, I think "Five Foot One" by Iggy Pop would be just dandy, but that's just me. | ||
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup Post Number: 3561 Registered: 06-2004 |
I like the funk of the People Mover theme http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =-OyeJDHVcCA maybe some Dancing in the Streets http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =XnVD0r3ubZE a little Seger http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =B4uwVUqXLO4 (touching little video despite not knowing them and the horrendous audio edit at the end) | ||
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup Post Number: 3562 Registered: 06-2004 |
Iggy's "Five Foot One" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =KHC6QRaq6d0 | ||
Ravine Member Username: Ravine Post Number: 1971 Registered: 01-2006 |
Oh cripes... hopefully, French777 won't watch that one. Ah, The Ig; this one may be an instance where he is better heard, and not seen... | ||
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup Post Number: 3564 Registered: 06-2004 |
at least he kept his pants on and didn't spew any fluids (Ig, I mean) (Message edited by lilpup on February 22, 2008) | ||
Steamaker Member Username: Steamaker Post Number: 59 Registered: 03-2007 |
Good Job! Don't change a thing. | ||
Barnesfoto Member Username: Barnesfoto Post Number: 4777 Registered: 10-2003 |
Never introduce your work by saying "It's not very good". If you are not happy with it you could say: "This is a work in progress" Looks far better than the stuff I shot at 16! Keep them coming. | ||
Deteamster Member Username: Deteamster Post Number: 80 Registered: 07-2007 |
You did a nice job. Have you ever taken a photo class? I took a couple in college just for fun, it was very rewarding; it seems like you'd enjoy it. Anyway in that class my buddy and I toyed with the idea of shooting the nice neighborhoods. Downtown already gets a lot of publicity, but I always thought a neat project would be a compilation of only the best of Indian Village, Palmer Woods, Corktown, EEV, Sherwood, Rosedale, Grandmonts, the list goes on...would be interesting. Many suburbanites have no idea Detroit has ANY nice neighborhoods. Put some Mozart in the background and really make their heads spin. Just a thought. | ||
French777 Member Username: French777 Post Number: 346 Registered: 10-2006 |
Yeah Deteamster I have never taken a Photo class but with the new Education Requirements by the State it is so hard to fit in electives without taking one or two over the summer though. I only have room for French 3 and Symphony Band. That idea about the Neighborhoods is a Great idea! | ||
French777 Member Username: French777 Post Number: 347 Registered: 10-2006 |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =HCYrOdpALU0 Here is updated one! includes Greektown Boblo Boat Ford Rouge Factory Tour Greenfield Village More... | ||
Charlottepaul Member Username: Charlottepaul Post Number: 2338 Registered: 10-2006 |
COMMENTS ON THE FIRST VIDEO YOU POSTED: What program did you use to put that video together? Its layout is in general fine, but with even a simple program such as Adobe Premiere, you could add and do a lot. For example, too many still image can get boring. If using a still image it helps to zoom in or pan to give more of an illusion of movement. This might for example have worked out well on your "Detroit Princess" shot--start out at the level of the logo on the side of the boat, and zoom out to show the whole boat. This could easily be done. Also in Premier, you can add little sound clips. It might be useful in still image to add in a clip of people making noise in the background (maybe even cheering at like a sporting event for example) behind the music. Additionally, not every scene that you show deserves the same amount of screen time--that might help to shorten up the video. Finally, Adobe Premiere can really help with simple transitions between still images. P.S. I just Googled for Adobe Premier, and the cost is like $799! So I would suggest not getting that, but nonetheless, maybe in some class when you get to college (or maybe just getting a cheaper earlier version of the program for yourself). | ||
Civilprotectionunit4346 Member Username: Civilprotectionunit4346 Post Number: 629 Registered: 06-2007 |
Interesting video....just I don't get why do you say Rustbelt????? This area is a rustbelt area..no offense to you and your video. I just see alot of the urban decay that has overtaken many parts of Detroit. Some parts of downtown area nice...put I wouldn't say it's 100% great. I do like to say that I share your positve attitude for seeing this area come back to some glory. Maybe if we get rid of some of these corrupt politicans that might help out. | ||
Mallory Member Username: Mallory Post Number: 238 Registered: 05-2006 |
Speaking for former Detroiters who have since relocated elsewhere in the country yet still love their home town, thanks for the pics. I really appreciated this. | ||
French777 Member Username: French777 Post Number: 354 Registered: 10-2006 |
I took a video of Detroit TODAY! features Indian Village Boston Eddison Downtown ( Griswold Book C ) Midtown (Crystal Lofts) New Center MUCH MORE!••• uploading it now | ||
Ravine Member Username: Ravine Post Number: 2066 Registered: 01-2006 |
Good deal! Glad to hear that you're still at it. I will be back, later, and I will not forget to check out your new work. Thanks for sharing it with us. | ||
French777 Member Username: French777 Post Number: 358 Registered: 10-2006 |
http://youtube.com/watch?v=eq2 d1J3jWbo Detroit Neighborhoods Indian Village Boston Edison Corktown | ||
French777 Member Username: French777 Post Number: 360 Registered: 10-2006 |
Im am uploading one about Midtown ( Video, not pic's) and Downtown ( Griswold Progress ) | ||
French777 Member Username: French777 Post Number: 361 Registered: 10-2006 |
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Yrf UzbcdMvc Downtown Detroit | ||
Parkguy Member Username: Parkguy Post Number: 243 Registered: 04-2007 |
French777- I teach media, and I think it is cool that you are getting excited about the videos you have been editing. Here are a couple of ideas you can try on your next video: If you are using MovieMaker, you can see the "beats" in the soundtrack that shows the audio wave pattern. Zoom in, then adjust the point that a clip cuts to the next one by dragging the little "handle" at either end of the clip. Line it up with the beat in the soundwave, and it will change in time to the music. Try cutting a few pictures in a row really short, like on every beat, then let the next few change more slowly, like every four beats. You can also change between cuts (like the ones you used on the riverwalk video) and dissolves or fades. Those are the basic transitions. If you overdo it on the fancy ones, called "wipes," it can be too much to watch for very long. On audio, you can easily do cross-fades. When you want to end a song and go to the next one, drag out the first song so it ends just a little after the spot you want it to end. Then, right-click on the audio clip and choose "fade out." Then, drag the second audio clip so it begins where you wanted the first one to end. Now they overlap a little. Right click on the second one, and pick "fade in." If you are using iMovie, you can do the same thing, but the techniques are just a little different. A slow zoom on a still picture is really cool. It is listed under effects, and is called "ease in" or "ease out." If you ease in on one picture, then ease out on the next one. That makes it flow well. On a Mac in iMovie, the effect is called "Ken Burns Effect" for the producer who created "The Civil War" and other documentary films. Have fun, and keep up the good work! | ||
French777 Member Username: French777 Post Number: 362 Registered: 10-2006 |
Thanks for the Tips! | ||
Thames Member Username: Thames Post Number: 77 Registered: 02-2007 |
Great job French777! May I suggest Stevie Wonder's "Signed Sealed Delivered, I'm Yours"? | ||
Eboyer Member Username: Eboyer Post Number: 90 Registered: 01-2007 |
I think your video needs a bit of "Fine Tuning". There is potential, but you have headings that don't match up with the content, and you should probably drop the background audio and make the music more prominent. | ||
French777 Member Username: French777 Post Number: 379 Registered: 10-2006 |
http://youtube.com/watch?v=C2k SFc5k2Nk A brand new one! Video's Fast moving Pictures New Music | ||
French777 Member Username: French777 Post Number: 380 Registered: 10-2006 |
If you click the button next to the Volume slide to make the video about 1/3 smaller the Pic's are a lot more clear! Just an FYI | ||
Hudkina Member Username: Hudkina Post Number: 147 Registered: 12-2004 |
I think an interesting music selection would be ELO's "Mr. Blue Sky" It parallel's Detroit in a way. "Runnin' down the avenue, see how the sun shines brightly in the city on the streets where once was pity" "please tell us why you had to hide away for so long? Where did we go wrong" |
