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rory.oconnor, Other/Just Looking in New York, NY

Startup apt filmer seeking feedback - Here's a link to a video of an apartment my company made (www.ApartmentStreaming.com). What's

Asked by rory.oconnor, New York, NY Fri Jan 13, 2012

good/bad about it? http://vimeo.com/user9457782/review/34715221/b4f0c95c6c

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Hi Rory. I basically agree with everything said below. Narration was sorely missing. What are the room sizes or overall sq footage? How much sunlight? Building amenities need to be mentioned as well as specific location as your market are wall street people. There was no excitement just video which looked good. You gotta puff it up. You should have someone in the video (a Woman) opening the cabinetry in the Kitchen. It looks like a video in need of post production. Good luck.
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Rory,
Chimes at start was excellent touch. Needed more post production attributes. Either using voice over or text identifing the bed room from the living room would be helpful.

What in your video could not have been accomplished with a high res imaging and directional panning? At the very least consider adding voice over with talent that can convey excite in their dialog. Unless the rooms can dance video brings little to the table. However, you can bring a better experience to the viewer by asking yourself, 'What is this video bringing that a still image could not?" Then you will have an engaging product.. Be aware, bad audio will trash good images. Your selective use of source audio was very wise. If you intend to use on-location audio, make certain you spend the money for exceptional equipment. I use voice over for this very reason.

The kitchen was a bad move. If the cabinets had drawers instead of shelves, show one...better yet, have the talent demonstrate. Put moving things in your movie. That will create the distinction making your product highly desired.

Best of success to you. Seeking candid feedback is an excellent decision.
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