In the end we both put a lot of effort into producing these sequences.
The general reception was better than we expected: without much advertising we hit around 500 youtube and vimeo views in the first week within posting.
At this point I am not sure how co-operation with Radek will continue yet I would love to produce further clip of his performances.
This sequence was meant to be a classic and dynamic promotional reel.
An idea for further co-operation I have would be to put aside the luxurious modern image of sleight of hand and produce a different piece of image which would resemble a more traditional approach to magic: more towards dark arts, something unknown instead of bold, something mysterious rather than classy.
I remember how I enjoyed the meditation sequence from the Sherlock Holmes movie.
It creates an unique, supernatural atmosphere by adding together a low-lit room with grungy walls and the echoing voices.
Setting up similar atmosphere with 'dark' music and more sophisticated tricks (this would be more explosions and levitating objects instead of cards and coins) to make it look as a ritual of some sort.
The one I was particularly interested in was If I had a heart by Fever Ray. See the video for reference, it is dark enough already, yet we could make it stand out even further.
If we have enough time and manage to secure a location to match our setting, I am sure we will produce another succesful project.
The final product.
The final corrections from the previous post were to credit the musician and myself.
Also as Radek noticed, the Terry Halford's statement took too much screen space so I shrunk it a bit.
Here, it is finished and ready to go!
Also as Radek noticed, the Terry Halford's statement took too much screen space so I shrunk it a bit.
Here, it is finished and ready to go!
Development: titles 02
Radek was very happy with the result however he insisted on adding the client statements much like in the teaser. His another suggestion was to have the hyper-link of his facebook page.
I corrected some captions (the 'underground artist' part) was present twice in the previous file.
The final statement I decided to include at the end of the sequence as it includes Radek's name in it. In this way the statement could then 'evaporate' into the facebook page title which also has 'Radek' in it.
Looks cool, I think.
I corrected some captions (the 'underground artist' part) was present twice in the previous file.
The final statement I decided to include at the end of the sequence as it includes Radek's name in it. In this way the statement could then 'evaporate' into the facebook page title which also has 'Radek' in it.
Looks cool, I think.
Development: titles 01
After numerous attempts to get everything right, all correcting, releasing the teaser trailer, the time has come for the final step.
As the main sequence was approved long time ago, what was missing was to add the informative titles and labels etc.
My plan was to include some creative text effects instead of just 'raw' information.
For this purpose I used the evaporate filter in After effects which in my opinion matches the idea of illusions/tricks. The text going in and out in smoke is pretty visually attractive as well.
As the main sequence was approved long time ago, what was missing was to add the informative titles and labels etc.
My plan was to include some creative text effects instead of just 'raw' information.
For this purpose I used the evaporate filter in After effects which in my opinion matches the idea of illusions/tricks. The text going in and out in smoke is pretty visually attractive as well.
Teaser: the final edit.
This is the final edit we published 'all over the internet'.
After some reconsideration we decided to shorten it: now instead of three sequences with the client reviews, there is only one sequence that features two opinions.
Also to make it look more like a theatrical trailer we decided to add the final 'epic' informative sequence.
After some reconsideration we decided to shorten it: now instead of three sequences with the client reviews, there is only one sequence that features two opinions.
Also to make it look more like a theatrical trailer we decided to add the final 'epic' informative sequence.
Teaser: no titles
This is yet another edit (closer to the final).
What is left at this point is to add captions and appropriate titles which would describe the sequence.
Development: Teaser second edit
This version already features the sequences from the main sequence.
An after effects error has render some of the final bits 'useless' for the reasons unknown. The version however upon correcting has been approved by the client.
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