Personal preference

[lionfish-eater]

Just curious, do you prefer music soundtracks or the original underwater sounds of the regulator and bubbles? If you prefer music, what type? Second do you prefer edited together short clips or would you prefer longer continuous shots of 15 to 30 min which feel more like you are part of the dive. This assumes the longer videos are of good quality and are interesting.


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[madprops]

i like to put my own music in. if its just bubbles it can get boring. and its better for my style to keep the shots short, but most of my film is done freediving.
you must dive crazy good dive spots to be able to shoot for 15 min and have it all be fun to watch.

as for what kinda tunes just put what you feels works best with what you shot.

like this video i made i thought was going to go well with chill slow music but look how it turned out with faster music. the song that i picked even works half way into the video when it slows down a bit
Insane jellyfish swarm freediving (gopro underwater camera)


just copy and past that link

 

[lowviz]

i like to put my own music in. if its just bubbles it can get boring. and its better for my style to keep the shots short, but most of my film is done freediving.
you must dive crazy good dive spots to be able to shoot for 15 min and have it all be fun to watch.

as for what kinda tunes just put what you feels works best with what you shot.

like this video i made i thought was going to go well with chill slow music but look how it turned out with faster music. the song that i picked even works half way into the video when it slows down a bit

YouTube - Insane jellyfish swarm freediving (gopro underwater camera)

just copy and past that link

Totally Insane!!!!!


Love it, thanks for making my evening...



Yes, music. Helps me see how the originator experienced the dive.

 

[lowviz]

-anyone else notice madprops' video? Posted in the wee hours and probably got buried...

 

[lionfish-eater]

Here's part of a recent dive video. It's about 11 min of about 30. No editing, color correction, or anything else, just the raw footage I shot while on a dive with a group. Hard to shoot straight and be a good dive buddy at the same time. I didn't put in any music because I wanted it to feel like you are there on the dive. I usually find myself turning down the volume on other videos I watch. If you can view it on a large screen, it's better than a computer monitor. I shot in HD, but this version is SD for youtube. Appreciate any comments and critiques.




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[ronscuba]

I prefer edited video with shorter clips and a soundtrack. Music and soundtrack is a very personal thing. You can't please everyone. If you are not trying to sell your videos, do whatever makes you happy.

I frequently ask for feedback and constructive criticism on my videos because I want to get better. But the big picture for me is I am not selling my work so ultimately, I edit and choose music to match my tastes.

I tend to lose interest watching unedited raw footage without narration or music. Nothing personal, it's just my preference and short attention span.

 

[Blue Sparkle]

I like music, but my favorite ones are where you can hear both... I'm not a video editor so I don't know how it's done, but on some vids you can hear the real background sounds (sailing, diving, birds, whatever) and then you can hear the music too - I guess they're layered.

As for cuts or longer scenes, that depends. Anything that's done well is nice, IMO, whichever way it is. That's not to say that every video has to be a masterpiece either - amateur can be fun to watch, especially if it's people or places I know or am interested in; but OTOH if a vid is well made, it's like whichever cut style it's done in *becomes* my favorite way for that one video.

 

[Jax]

If a video goes too long (> 4 min), then I usually shut it off. Unless it is totally riveting, which isn't often.

 

[SoccerJeni]

like this video i made i thought was going to go well with chill slow music but look how it turned out with faster music. the song that i picked even works half way into the video when it slows down a bit

YouTube - Insane jellyfish swarm freediving (gopro underwater camera)

just copy and past that link

I dig that video!!!!! The music was perfect! It was so awesome!

I tend to lose interest watching unedited raw footage without narration or music. Nothing personal, it's just my preference and short attention span.

I have to second this comment. I rarely watch anything longer than a few minutes myself because of my short attention span, and the music helps create more of a story I guess.

 

[lowviz]

You have a lot of great footage in there. I would leave it as is if your main intent is to document the wreck. A series of shorter cuts with music to match would make it a very entertaining wreck dive.

My only suggestion would be to include the divers if your plan is to engage and entertain.

Nicely done, good focus, and remarkably little silt.