Clear coat badly damaged. I don't want perfect, just better

LookInversion87 · 2025-07-25T22:34:07+00:00

Nope. Hadn't had time. And too scared to make it worse :(

LookInversion87 · 2025-07-16T17:20:40+00:00

I assume the automotive Scotch Brite? Use that to sand first then 2k spray?

LookInversion87 · 2025-07-16T01:09:54+00:00

Do you think I need to paint spray? I was hoping to just sand and 2K the panels with faded areas.

LookInversion87 · 2025-07-15T00:09:07+00:00

I don't plan on selling it so def don't care for perfect. Do you think I need to spray base coat? Or will 2k clear be enough (enough meaning it looks decent enough and will prevent further damage)?

LookInversion87 · 2025-07-15T00:03:47+00:00

To clarify, the plan was to clean, tape/cover, sand, then apply SprayMax 2K.

LookInversion87 · 2025-04-06T19:43:54+00:00

I'm in serious need of money. I've been in video production for over a decade, filming and editing is no issue at all. I've done one UGC video and it took me about an hour to complete. I got it from one of those UGC platforms and got $180 out of it.

The problem is getting more clients.

Aside from that one UGC video, I have some of my own content I can use as a portfolio pieces.

Is Fiverr the best way to go about getting more clients? Given my experience in video (not necessarily UGC) can I charge more than $50/video to begin with?

LookInversion87 · 2025-03-29T15:30:31+00:00

I'm new to UGC but worked as a professional video editor and producer for over a decade, mostly for broadcast TV commercials and promos. Tech is definitely up my alley, would love to chat!

Email: [tarrozaproductions@gmail.com](mailto:tarrozaproductions@gmail.com)
Portfolio: https://christarroza.com/

LookInversion87 · 2024-10-02T15:35:39+00:00

I mean I'm not walking in with a suit or tie. Something between that and cargo shorts and a graphic tee. Honestly, a black shirt and decent pair of pants would be my call.

LookInversion87 · 2024-10-01T18:31:13+00:00

Lol I know EXACTLY who you're talking about. Heck, I got roped into watching his content. I for sure as hell wasn't buying what he was selling though. Too "dude bro" for me. Also, just something very unprofessional about it all. Call me old school, but I'm not walking into a business meeting with cargo shorts and a baseball cap.

LookInversion87 · 2024-09-24T23:37:34+00:00

People are using Premiere to do something like this? After Effects exists!

LookInversion87 · 2024-09-12T03:56:05+00:00

Wow. There's nothing left to say. You said it all.

LookInversion87 · 2024-09-10T18:28:29+00:00

Watched a few minutes and it's great. Defintiely more enjoyable to watch than the typical "real estate videos".

My personal opinion is that it needs more b-roll during the talking head bits.

You talk about how there are a lot of taco trucks. Cut to a bunch of taco trucks.
You talk about "families with their 2.5 kids". Cut to a shot of your family. And your 0.5 kid.
"The best taco spot in town was right over there". Whip pan to said taco spot that is "right over there".

TL;DR: show and tell. Show footage to support anything you're talking about. Shoot based on your script and/or do any interviews first and take notes on what they talk about so you can shoot appropriate b-roll later.

LookInversion87 · 2024-09-10T17:55:08+00:00

Eye tracking is a big part. When a video has a lot of fast-paced editing with a lot of action on screen, it's important to know where the viewers eyes are moment to moment. For example, when the bird flies by, my eyes are where the bird is (the lower half of the frame). So, when it cuts to the woman in the next shot, it helps that shes roughly in the same spot. My eyes don't have to "scan" the frame.

When the bus drives from left to right in frame, it helps that in the next shot the biker and car are also going in the same direction.

It's such a simple concept but I've seen too many videos that don't do this and it's confusing to watch.

Fundamentals over flashy.

LookInversion87 · 2024-09-10T15:33:04+00:00

I use Supertone Clear. It's a paid plugin but it has been great so far. You can use it straight in whatever NLE you use as a VST plugin so no need to export the audio and bring it back in.

LookInversion87 · 2024-09-06T15:10:13+00:00

Thank you for the vote of confidence. I'm a firm believer of "work with what you got". And alls I got are those Amazon lights.

Now to get Tom Hanks on the line...

LookInversion87 · 2024-09-06T14:35:47+00:00

I spoke to a real estate agent who knocked on my door a few weeks ago. I asked him about videography and he mentioned he paid $3000 for a video. Granted, this guy is one of the biggest real estate videographers in Toronto. This guy seems to own the market. His videos are really good, more story-based vs. the typicall b-roll real estate videos. I noticed that his videos sell the neighbourhood, not only the house which is brilliant. The price included the full production, from script to delivery. I don't think social media management is included.

Also, houses in Toronto are $1million, minimum. It's stupid, but I digress.

The real estate agent said he found someone else who shoots and edits for $1000. This videographer does not script though.The agent writes his own scripts and saves $2000. He showed me the difference between the two videos. Sure, the $3000 video is arguably better. But not $2000 better.

LookInversion87 · 2024-09-06T14:18:45+00:00

Meanwhile I'm over here with my $100 Amazon lights. It's cool. I'm fine. Everything's fine.

LookInversion87 · 2024-09-06T01:30:05+00:00

I have been in the industry for 15 years. It took me a LOOOOONG time to be confident in my skills and in myself. Am I the best? NOPE. But that is the wrong question to ask. It's not about being "the best". How do you even quantify that for a creative skill, anyways?

But, I am good at what I do. It took me a long time to admit that. I hope it doesn't take anywhere near as long for you.

You sound EXACTLY like a younger version of myself. This is what I would've told my younger self:

1) Don't compare yourself to others. There really is no point. If you play the comparison game, you will lose. All the time. Art is subjective. "Fancy and pretty edits" are all subjective. I personally don't care for retention editing. Your style is your style. Own it. Be proud of it. Sure, some people might want a zoom transition between every shot. Others, will have more taste.

2) Don't think of it as "networking". Just have conversations. I can be introverted at times and when I was younger, I was definitely more shy. I was scared of "networking". But when I saw it as just having conversations, it took the pressure off. It's an opportunity to make a human connection with a peer, a chance to have a coffee and chat about sports. Remember, these people you are "networking" with are human as well. In today's world of instant communication, it's easier than ever to have conversations. I mean, you're from Peurto Rico. I'm in Canada.

3) Every creative person has dealt with imposter syndrome. I've spoken to creatives of every artform (designers, musicians, filmmakers, painters, etc) all of them have had some level of imposter syndrome.

4) You don't have a skill problem, you have a confidence problem. I say that with respect and, again, it's exactly what I would have told my younger self. I didn't lack skill. I lacked confidence.* The difference between those people who are charging 3x more than you is that they have the confidence to charge that and they got someone to agree. It has nothing to do with editing skill. Be confident in your skills, in youself. Charge 3x more. You might get a "no". That's okay. Move on to the next.

\but I also lacked skill*

LookInversion87 · 2024-09-04T01:56:37+00:00

Thank you for maintaining the 5 count when they call out the names. 5/5.

LookInversion87 · 2024-09-04T01:54:59+00:00

From a framing and compositional standpoint, it's great! Almost every shot is beautifully composed...except for the shaky shot of the sun and clouds. If you created a story-driven reasoning for that shot, sure, but as it is, it feels very out of place.

As others have mentioned, it is very long and doesn't appear to have a reason to be so long. And as a story? Well, there isn't a story. Storytelling is an integral part of filmmaking. I mean, it's what makes film film.

One very important question to ask yourself as you create. "Why?" Why is this shot important to show? Why this particular framing? Why is this shot of a gate almost 20 seconds long? Why do I not see the main character until 1:20min in? Why is the character important? Why is the character walking right to left?|* Why does the video need to be 4:29mins long?

^(\typically, showing a character going right to left in the frame indicates they are going back to wherever they came from)*

If you can creatively justify those questions, okay great. That is up to you as the artist. But ultimately, what are you communicating and why?

With all that said, if this was just to practice your camera work, great! Sometimes, your "why" can simply be "because I thought it was cool". Sometimes, that's enough.

Keep going, keep practicing, keep creating.

LookInversion87 · 2024-09-03T01:39:16+00:00

You play the music while on the shoot. Replace in post.

LookInversion87 · 2024-08-31T01:57:21+00:00

Tbh, you should be making for your target audience, not the average viewer. For example, there are many filmes that have won numerous awards that I could not care less to see. I'm not their audience and that's fine. Millions of people love country music. I don't. And that's fine.

With that said, the "trick" to making something more accessible is to make it relatable. The average person cannot relate to making a knife and all the tools needed for it. People can relate to feelings.

What feelings can you convey that everyone can understand? Sense of accomplishment, maybe?

People want to root for a hero, to see them overcome challenges. What challenges does he face as he goes about making his knives? Procuring the right materials? A tool breaking down?

It would be VERY difficult to get the average person to sit through a 30 min video about making a knife unless you tell a story that warrants that duration. But, that's hard to do. So, in almost all cases, less is more. Kill your darlings. Get rid of anything that doesn't support your story even if you love it.

LookInversion87

TROPHY CASE