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Title: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: Spikes on May 25, 2009, 02:00:36 AM
Hi all,
I made a squad video in my spare time...took me about 4 days to do. My first vid in 3 years using Vegas so don't be too harsh! :) Hope you enjoy. Also please pay attention to the lyrics as they play important parts in the video. (You'll find out when you watch it)
http://vimeo.com/4821832

If you want to download it I can put it on my server, it looks great full screen in WMP11 both on my 19" and 6' projector.
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: 33Vortex on May 25, 2009, 03:18:33 AM
Nice, I like the editing, angles and soundtrack.  :aok

You did not adapt it to Vimeo format though? There are black bars on the edges. You know you can when in the properties window of a clip in Vegas right click anywhere on the video preview and select 'Match Output Aspect'. If you have the project properties resolution set to 4:3 aspect ratio it will adapt the clip to that aspect ratio, within its video frame. That's the fastest and easiest way to get rid of those black bars.
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: Spikes on May 25, 2009, 09:28:01 AM
Glad you enjoyed it! Vimeo seemed to be the only one that made the black bars, when I uploaded it to YT it looked fine (before it got taken down by WMG...long story). I just tried to find MAtch Output aspect, but when I right clicked the preview it didn't have it. The ratio seems to be dead on when right clicking a clip and it seems to be dead on...4:3 shows it will make lines at the top though...
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: 33Vortex on May 25, 2009, 09:41:04 AM
Ok, bad description by me, it's not inte preview. It's in the edit properties window, where there is also a preview. The Edit Properties window! Hope that helps. :)
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: Spikes on May 25, 2009, 09:49:08 AM
Ok, bad description by me, it's not inte preview. It's in the edit properties window, where there is also a preview. The Edit Properties window! Hope that helps. :)
Ahh I see. I clicked it, but it didn't show to change anything in the little preview thing it shows...
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: 33Vortex on May 25, 2009, 10:00:39 AM
It depends what output resolution and consequently aspect ratio that you have chosen, and how you have set the frame for that clip already. If the video clip and output aspect ratio are the same there obviously won't be a change. However it is useful when you are recording fraps from the film viewer in windowed mode and don't get the same aspect ratio as your monitor, or if you want a different output format. :)
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: Spikes on May 25, 2009, 10:05:13 AM
Heh....very confusing. Well, I don't really want to screw around with that stuff right now, I'm sure the 1px lines on each side can wait a bit, I made this in my free time and I just got loaded with design work I need to do now. :furious
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: 33Vortex on May 25, 2009, 10:08:51 AM
Have fun with that.  :aok

 :salute
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: Spikes on May 25, 2009, 10:15:55 AM
Have fun with that.  :aok

 :salute
Thanks, and again, glad you liked the film. :salute
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: Denholm on May 25, 2009, 11:11:25 AM
Great opening and conclusion. You synchronized the majority of your film very nicely with your music selection. Have to be careful, a few of those shots were somewhat dark, you might attempt to brighten them just a tad to allow viewers to see what's going on. You might also start experimenting with sound-effects and the camera shots system. Utilize both of them with your current editing skills and you will start generating a decent sized fan-base.

Watch out Niros and Mathis, he's coming for you! ;)

Lovely job! :aok
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: Banshee7 on May 25, 2009, 11:45:25 AM
Nice Job Rob!  There was some footage from back in my WoT days.  :aok
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: BMathis on May 25, 2009, 12:09:57 PM
Very Nice! Loved the Kill shots the best. Good quality too  :aok :aok
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: Spikes on May 25, 2009, 12:28:42 PM
Very Nice! Loved the Kill shots the best. Good quality too  :aok :aok
Yeah I'd say it's decent quality...wish I could render it in HD, but since the avi files are the ones with no quality, HD is useless.

Glad you guys like it.
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: 33Vortex on May 25, 2009, 12:35:28 PM
And while you have a fan club going here, I get no attention whatsoever for the films I make.

It must be because I fly German iron, or that I'm making the wrong type of films. In making films I do not seek popularity, but if someone enjoy watching my films I would love to hear it because that's why I make them.

So I guess the AH community simply does not like my films, but that's alright because I still enjoy making them.
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: RMrider on May 25, 2009, 01:15:01 PM
Very Nice.  :aok

 :salute
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: Spikes on May 25, 2009, 02:24:40 PM
And while you have a fan club going here, I get no attention whatsoever for the films I make.

It must be because I fly German iron, or that I'm making the wrong type of films. In making films I do not seek popularity, but if someone enjoy watching my films I would love to hear it because that's why I make them.

So I guess the AH community simply does not like my films, but that's alright because I still enjoy making them.
I was waiting until your Part 2 of High Blue came out before saying anything about the whole thing.
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: MaSonZ on May 25, 2009, 03:38:28 PM
you avenged sevenfold dweeb.....

some nice shots in there though.
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: Spikes on May 25, 2009, 04:30:07 PM
you avenged sevenfold dweeb.....

some nice shots in there though.
I know I'm an A7X dweeb, but it's a good song and fits the video well. :)
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: Estes on May 25, 2009, 05:11:12 PM
And while you have a fan club going here, I get no attention whatsoever for the films I make.

It must be because I fly German iron, or that I'm making the wrong type of films. In making films I do not seek popularity, but if someone enjoy watching my films I would love to hear it because that's why I make them.

So I guess the AH community simply does not like my films, but that's alright because I still enjoy making them.
lol! Good job on the video Rob.  :aok
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: Forker on May 25, 2009, 05:42:09 PM
Good job :aok
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: BMathis on May 26, 2009, 12:16:25 AM
And while you have a fan club going here, I get no attention whatsoever for the films I make.

It must be because I fly German iron, or that I'm making the wrong type of films. In making films I do not seek popularity, but if someone enjoy watching my films I would love to hear it because that's why I make them.

So I guess the AH community simply does not like my films, but that's alright because I still enjoy making them.
Low blow to this post vortex, this is not your film thread. You don't see anyone here complain when they have no responses to their films/SS's.  I've been there, and best thing you can do is make more, and make them better. If you want attention, you're going about it the wrong way.
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: 33Vortex on May 26, 2009, 03:55:37 AM
Yeah, it's just that the 29 downloads and no comments was getting to me.  :mad:

You know how it is. :)

Don't want to hijack this thread, I like this film and think it's well made although it had been nice too see it in a better format. Higher resolution that is. :)
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: Spikes on May 26, 2009, 05:42:42 AM
I'll play around with Vegas next week but with the quality of the avi's they way they are, I don't think it'll be much better at all...
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: mechanic on May 28, 2009, 05:54:59 PM
Yeah, it's just that the 29 downloads and no comments was getting to me.  :mad:

You know how it is. :)

Don't want to hijack this thread, I like this film and think it's well made although it had been nice too see it in a better format. Higher resolution that is. :)

Hey vortex, Most people will watch ALOT of these films and not comment. The most likely comments are contructive crits and the happy viewers mostly go unmentioned. Sometimes someone will comment to me in the game about something they watched. This is great. The forum is just a means to get it out there.

Try going to Fulmar's movie site for more dedicated responses.
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: 33Vortex on May 28, 2009, 06:15:29 PM
Ok cool, thanks for the advice I'll check out Fulmar's site.
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: K-KEN on June 06, 2009, 12:57:44 PM
Nice film and was fun to watch!
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: OntosMk1 on June 06, 2009, 06:46:45 PM
 Mucho fun to watch Spike WTF!!!  :salute
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: Spikes on June 06, 2009, 07:50:46 PM
TY sirs glad you liked it.
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: Plazus on June 10, 2009, 04:03:11 PM
Great video! And great song choice. A7X is a great band!  :rock
Title: Re: Wings of Terror Squadron Video
Post by: Spikes on June 10, 2009, 06:12:29 PM
Great video! And great song choice. A7X is a great band!  :rock
Indeed they are. :)
Glad you liked the vid!