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FixMyVideo - David Paskin

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Here’s my most recent video - would love feedback.

  • Can you tighten up your intro sequence? I feel like 5 seconds is long enough for YouTube - you could trim out anything that's just face-to-camera, for example. Michael(2)

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  • I would be a lot more conservative about music volume when dropping in video clips - like 50-60% in Ecamm - it's tricky because you can't really monitor the audio mix properly when self-producing! Michael(2)

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  • I'm just noticing how low my audio is. Oops. rabbidavidp(4)

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  • Or maybe have the countdown pre-roll include the title sequence and then just get straight into the content? Michael(2)

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  • FixMyVideo - David Paskin

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    Looking forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts.

  • I think that technically your set-up is great (beyond anything I could help with) but maybe you could share one of your YouTube live videos? I feel like you might benefit more from some content feedback. Michael(2)

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  • A video I made just for this

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    I recorded this video to illustrate how I look and sound on professional video calls. I am interested in any suggestions you might have to improve my video presence.

  • I would look at your framing. You are low and far away in the frame. I would suggest thinking about thirds. Your eyes should be on the top third line of the frame. i can send you a framer if you'd like rabbidavidp(4)

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  • Is there a way to get more light on you and (relatively) less on what's behind you? Either by rotating to face the window or with a nice big fill-light (tricky with reflections on glasses though). Michael(2)

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  • First demo! This is how my video rig looks these days.

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    Lots of advanced stuff going on but… I dunno… what should I fix next?

    Looking at it now, it’s quite jittery. Maybe it’s all too much for my laptop.

  • [From Lois Richter] Dim background lighting so there is more contrast with your face Michael(2)

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  • Sort of lighting but can you move away from your background a little so most of the light is on you and there is distance and definition between you and your background? rabbidavidp(4)

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  • [From Lois Richter] Have you tried both cameras, so that you know you have the better one pointed at your face? Main camera seems low-contrast/out of focus Michael(2)

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  • [From Lois Richter] I think that while red and blue lights make an interesting BACKGROUND, they don't belong shining on a human face -- especially not on different sides. Michael(2)

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  • As you said you look quite pale and washed out. I wonder if putting the colored lights on the background and adding a hair light might help rabbidavidp(4)

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  • For some reason, could be lighting, the shot your getting isn’t clean and clear. Might just need to clean the teleprompter and fix the lighting. rabbidavidp(4)

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  • Audio sounds nice and clear. rabbidavidp(4)

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