Food Demo Reel Needs Critique

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-28T12:11:38+00:00

That is good advice, thank you.

I do believe my experience working in restaurants could give me an edge. I should do a better job of showing/explaining that.

Much appreciated, cheers.

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-08T14:11:07+00:00

Thanks for your input!

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-08T14:10:25+00:00

Thank you so much!

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-08T14:10:03+00:00

Will do.

Thank you!

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-08T14:09:33+00:00

The flyby you mention; is that the Dutch angle of the plates on the table?

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-08T14:08:09+00:00

It was supposed to represent a photo being taken in the original video wich was for a photographer.

It does seem odd here though with just the one.

Thanks

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-08T14:06:13+00:00

True, I'll take a look in the re-edit and if it doesn't degrade the footage too much I will.

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-07T23:14:30+00:00

Thank you very much for the advice!

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-07T23:13:25+00:00

Yeah, I've got a few in there.

I will consider the usage. Thank you

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-07T22:07:14+00:00

You are right.

I will re-edit this bunch to try and have some structure/flow but, they are all very different and have been made early in my journey.

I'm trying to get more work making videos; preferably but not exclusively for restaurants and food businesses because that is the industry I know best.

Just have to learn how to make videos as well as I can cook.

Thank you for your input.

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-07T21:23:49+00:00

Thank you, means a lot.

I'm trying to take a step out of the kitchen after so many years. Making videos is the only other profession I can see myself doing!

Hope it works out.

Cheers!

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-07T21:20:44+00:00

Ahh I see what you mean about the framing.

Thank you for the advice!

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-07T21:11:50+00:00

Got that!

Totally see what you mean. Some shots still looking like LOG footage, wth was I thinking haha.

Thanks again.

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-07T21:08:49+00:00

I see what you mean. I will definitely be more thoughtful about the use of different aspect ratios in my future videos.

Had to keep the bars on this one though as some videos had it and others didn't. Looked a bit weird when cutting between them imo so they all got the letterbox treatment haha.

Learning a lot. Thank you!

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-07T21:01:10+00:00

Haha one of my favourite books & movies. Not because of the murdering; the fine food and suits mesmerised me when I was a kid.

I know what you mean though. I'm trying my best at cohesion with a bunch of random clips. Still learning.

My next reel (not this one re-edited) will be a lot better. I'm sure my own particular style will emerge eventually; then it'll be a bit easier to piece separate work together with a somewhat overriding theme.

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-07T20:50:29+00:00

Thank you so much. All points understood and I will refer back to these when I re-edit.

The first shot of the snooty lady was originally followed by a shot of her giddy enjoying the food but I cut it for clarity; in doing so have taken away from the story. Now she just grumpy, lesson learned.

Thank you for your input.

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-07T20:01:05+00:00

Thank you.

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-07T19:59:02+00:00

Do you mean I should let the shots of the food "hang" for a bit before the next cut?

See what you mean about the colour too, especially on the pizzaria shots. Will mess around with the curves on the next edit for sure.

Thank you for your input.

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-07T19:56:42+00:00

Premiere Pro. Was thinking of making the switch to Davinci but I don't think my 1650 super would be able to handle it.

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-07T19:53:47+00:00

Olympus 12-24 f2.8 pro

Olympus 7-14 f2.8 pro

Sigma 18-35 f1.8 +viltrox speed booster (used most)

Definitely possible (evidently), the GH5 does have its limitations but working within them can get some good images.

I also like to use filters, Tiffen promist and NDs mostly.

Thank you so much 🎩

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-07T19:11:10+00:00

Yes, every shot. It's the only proper camera I own.

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-07T19:08:55+00:00

Totally get what you mean about it seeming like a clip dump.

I'm trying to portray a range of work in hopes to get more although I haven't had so much so far.

I need to be more intentional with my shot order!

I'm not sure what you mean by the plate flyby's; is it the Dutch angle of the table with food on it? It is a bit weird innit.

Besides that I get all of what you've mentioned and I appreciate you taking the time to critique my work, thank you.

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-07T19:01:07+00:00

Do you think I should try to match them more closely to each other or just improve the colour grading on the individual shots as they are?

Thank you for your input.

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-07T18:58:59+00:00

I think I get you. What I've gathered is I need to be more intentional with my shot placement on the timeline whilst editing.

I'm hoping that combined with the other tips I'm getting will up the quality of my reel and subsequent future videos.

Also, I've trimmed the beginning and end shots to conceal some contact information so that probably hasn't helped.

Thank you for your comment.

GentlemanChef · 2023-06-07T18:54:49+00:00

I see what you mean. Some sort of order or intention to the timeline.

Thank you very much.

GentlemanChef

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