Yes very well made videos -- my one and only criticism is that it looks like your lovely wife is on her own in most of the videos. They could do with a bit more of yourself being included.
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I am here. Where are you?
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I think the same but I would not say this was a criticismThey could do with a bit more of yourself being included
My thought is that, whether consciously or not, the film-maker is following the dictum of ‘always leave the viewer wanting more (and thinking they may get it if they keep watching)’
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Clever, but she looks a bit lonely and leaves me feeling sorry for her even though I know that's not the reality.Tom_B wrote: ↑4 Dec 2022, 5:58pmI think the same but I would not say this was a criticismThey could do with a bit more of yourself being included
My thought is that, whether consciously or not, the film-maker is following the dictum of ‘always leave the viewer wanting more (and thinking they may get it if they keep watching)’
I am here. Where are you?
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I agree with the "lonely" look. I will add: I think (hope) that feeling occurs when we are genuinely on lonely mountain roads, in the rain, tired: in which case the music is probably a big part of the lonely feeling and entirely intentional. There are times like last year in Tohoku (summer!) when I was fearful of hypothermia and even though we were two, it was a desolate, lonely and painful experience. So the video, ambient sound and music hopefully conveys loneliness and more.Cowsham wrote: ↑4 Dec 2022, 7:35pmClever, but she looks a bit lonely and leaves me feeling sorry for her even though I know that's not the reality.Tom_B wrote: ↑4 Dec 2022, 5:58pmI think the same; but I would not say this was a criticismThey could do with a bit more of yourself being included
My thought is that, whether consciously or not, the film-maker is following the dictum of ‘always leave the viewer wanting more (and thinking they may get it if they keep watching)’
Second, to include both of us in the shot I have to set up a camera on my pocket tripod, plan the shot and then we must act natural for the camera! I've done it a few times but basically I am just trying to have a biking holiday with a camera, and not make a biking video.
Finally, I am very ugly where as Yuki is very easy on the eyes.
Thanks for these comments as they provide food for thought.