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My Video has no video in it! Whats your opinion on this style?

by graphicsgenie
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Hi All,

We have decided on creating a new video style for a prelaunch video.

The video basically just uses images with a few effects here and there, what do you think of the style?

My Video has no video in it!!

Would be interested in your thoughts

Thanks

Darren
#opinion #style #video
  • Profile picture of the author Rich Blondi
    I think it looks great, wouldn't mind having an intro like that for my vids, but I think you'd do better to add some audio over it to make it compelling. There wasn't any reason for me to opt-in, although the vid was so nice I played it twice!

    Do you create those too as a product or just for your personal use?
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    • Profile picture of the author Marian Berghes
      the video looks good but like Blondi said it didn't give me any reason to opt-in..mainly because I don't know exactly what's the deal with the actual product
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    • Profile picture of the author graphicsgenie
      Hi Rich,

      There will be some audio too, but this is just a taster of whats to come with this project.

      We do create videos for clients (high end pricing) but this is just another style we have tried for our project

      Thanks

      Darren
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    • Profile picture of the author Tuzic
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      hi,

      looks great but i would add a little more info just an intro to start off.
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  • Profile picture of the author GuerrillaIM
    Visually impressive. However the are no benefits or call to action. If you want something that looks nice then you succeeded. If you want something that will make someone sign up to your list then I think you may need to throw in a few benefits and tell them what to do.
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  • Profile picture of the author getsmartt
    I like the style, trendy and sophisticated. How does producing something like this compare to producing traditional video? Looks like it could be a bit more time intensive, then again I imagine most of the transitions are scripted.
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    • Profile picture of the author graphicsgenie
      Originally Posted by getsmartt View Post

      I like the style, trendy and sophisticated. How does producing something like this compare to producing traditional video? Looks like it could be a bit more time intensive, then again I imagine most of the transitions are scripted.
      Hi James,

      I can only relate it to the style of video we do, we use a hell of a lot of 3D and very advanced techniques so this style was a lot easier than the norm.

      I can say tradional.... we dont offer that ;o)

      Thanks for teh trendy and sophisticated, like those words

      Darren
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  • Profile picture of the author flnz400
    I kinda like it. I think this style has it's place and I'm sure with some tweaking of a final version with benefit implications would draw some opt ins.

    Even though it's not "real" video, you can still translate a persona, which can add interest, credibility, whatever... A bit apart from the herd as well.

    I must say, I wouldn't pay a grand for that style of vid. (Not quoting your pricing; referencing a round about figure I saw from another thread for GG vid creation)

    Pricing? Lead Time for this style?
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    • Profile picture of the author graphicsgenie
      Originally Posted by flnz400 View Post

      I kinda like it. I think this style has it's place and I'm sure with some tweaking of a final version with benefit implications would draw some opt ins.

      Even though it's not "real" video, you can still translate a persona, which can add interest, credibility, whatever... A bit apart from the herd as well.

      I must say, I wouldn't pay a grand for that style of vid. (Not quoting your pricing; referencing a round about figure I saw from another thread for GG vid creation)

      Pricing? Lead Time for this style?
      Would all depend on what exactly was needed, we have gone this way, for impact, other vids in the prelaunch will explain the prouct more, just trying to do something outside the norm.

      We will be primarily using JV partners to get the word out on this project, they will supply the detail and we will supply the fun and the product.

      But something like this would probably be done in a day, so we'd be pricing around the $500 mark (with addons for additional work like scripting and VO's etc)

      Appreicate that this puts us out of the majority of most IM'ers, but we are creating a niche and there are people ready to jump on us when we are available

      Thanks for your input

      Darren
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  • Profile picture of the author Scott Ames
    That's really cool. Good visuals. Impressive.
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  • Profile picture of the author Josh Anderson
    Fun video and cool effects but at the end I was left wondering what the message was.
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    • Profile picture of the author Lainie
      The visual impression was good and attention grabbing, maybe I'm a slow reader but I found the transitions were too fast for me. I only got to read half the text.

      Lainie
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    • Profile picture of the author graphicsgenie
      Originally Posted by Josh Anderson View Post

      Fun video and cool effects but at the end I was left wondering what the message was.
      Perhaps I posted this before I should have, was just the style I was gathering thoughts on, which seems positive, need to hone the message, but it was only intended as a very brief introduction to the story behind PLR Heist,

      Looking like I need to give more content on there

      Thanks for your thoughts, as always, its a pleasure to hear your thoughts. I actually saw your name and went to get a coffee as it normally means reading an essay ;o)

      Darren
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      • Profile picture of the author graphicsgenie
        Originally Posted by Lainie View Post

        The visual impression was good and attention grabbing, maybe I'm a slow reader but I found the transitions were too fast for me. I only got to read half the text.

        Lainie
        Hi Lainie,

        It's probably better you didnt read it all. A little bit naughty in places, heehee

        The transistions was actually a hard one, we orginally had it a lot quicker, wanted to be quick and punchy feel to it, but decided on adding a couple of seconds extra to each character. I'll wait to see further feedback on that, i'm undecided - but slowing it down anymore would probably hurt the video.

        Thanks for your feedback, appreciated

        Darren
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  • Profile picture of the author Steven Fullman
    Sod the "message", Darren,...who's Jiggles?

    Cool vid.
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    • Profile picture of the author KarlWarren
      Originally Posted by Steven Fullman View Post

      Sod the "message", Darren,...who's Jiggles?

      Cool vid.
      Nice cover, dude...

      I saw you through your webcam when "the bandit" appeared... lol.
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      • Profile picture of the author Bon508
        Very cool, Darren! Loved the visual of the smoke coming from the cigar!

        It's fast-paced, and people have to be quick to look at the interesting faces AND the text. Perhaps you could add a one-second delay to the time between when the image changes and the text appears. That would give viewers a (tiny) chance to enjoy the images before they have to switch their attention to the words... know what I mean? That way you might be able to keep the fast pace, without extending the time the words are there to be read... and yet allow people time to actually read it.

        Of course, having a narrator read the words would eliminate the need for viewers to read them (but I'd keep them there anyway).

        I really like this attention-grabbing style!
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark McWilliams
    Hey Darren, I like it!
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    Impressive. Very cool "trailer". Jiggle's hot.
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  • Profile picture of the author Chuck Evans
    I like it but as noted would love to see it again WHEN it has a message!

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    • Profile picture of the author AndrewCavanagh
      "There's no argument that can't be solved with a blowtorch and a strategically placed hamster".

      Have you been talking to Kevin Riley again?

      Neat video.

      I don't know if it will sell much as it is but the idea of using cool images and titles should work fine.

      You might want to focus on explaining specific benefits to your prospects.

      Kindest regards,
      Andrew Cavanagh
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      • Profile picture of the author 2bwealthy
        Nice video, looks pro quality wise and originality. just not compelled to optin though.
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        • Profile picture of the author Andy Smith
          Thanks to everyone who commented on the video, the original idea was to release this is a teaser, then provide more info about the product in a follow up video, clearly this isn't the right direction for us to take.. do people think that adding to the length of this video by adding more information about the end product would be key to getting more signups?

          Thanks for the positive comments about the style, I had fun doing it!
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    Very cool, i liked it
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  • Profile picture of the author Josh Anderson
    but it was only intended as a very brief introduction to the story behind PLR Heist
    The visual impression was good and attention grabbing, maybe I'm a slow reader but I found the transitions were too fast for me. I only got to read half the text.

    Lainie
    I second that... next one slow it down and add more to the story will probably help. You might even consider a short pulp comic style to add in story to get people to seek more.
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    • Profile picture of the author jcmentor
      I find it difficult to form an opinion because it is unclear to me what you are trying to do with me, your potential customer. Why would I optin? What's in it for me?
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  • Profile picture of the author MicahF7
    To be totally honest.... I did not like it at all!

    Heres why,

    The entire thing seams like an intro... The entire time your waiting for it to start.... Then it ends!

    It does not explain anything, nor does it grow intrest in its viewer for the product... And its kind-of hard to read...

    The quality was great...

    But if you are using that video to try to get people to enter there email address..... I dont think its the best.

    Those are my honest thoughts


    Micah Rush
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  • Profile picture of the author violationz
    I'll be honest and I say this every time I see a video like this, there's too much reading. I don't know about everyone else but I watch videos for the visual and audio effect... not just music (unless it's a music video). I don't want to read everything, I want to hear it.

    I don't mean to offend you so please take the following as constructive criticism. The visual was OK - wasn't a huge fan; it just seemed like scrolling stock photos with the occasional particle effect.
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  • Profile picture of the author artwebster
    Well, this just goes to show that my dislike of Internet Marketing exploitation of video is more than justified.
    What on earth was supposed to be happening and why?
    If I visit a web site, I want information - and I want it NOW!
    If I am viewing an ad I want to know what's in it for me and I want to know QUICKLY!
    This seems to be just another sales ploy to create a market for something that is self defeating. I know everybody says video sells, and some of it might, but looking at the reaction of non internet marketing web site viewers, I would say that video repells.
    Be honest with yourslves, if you want information from a web site, do you watch and listen to some arty video or audio or do you go for written, absorb it at my own speed text?
    Text is great. It doesn't stall. It doesn't take excessive time to load. It can be presented in bullet points so the reader gets to the bit he is interested in faster and it is in your own accent with no annoying sound effects.
    Still, if you only sell to other internet marketers who have been brought to worship at the altar of the video camera, it could work for you.
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    • Profile picture of the author Sandor Verebi
      Hi Darren,

      I intend to consider your work than an experiment, was not bad for it. But I see it in that manner, is yet what to carry out product development on it, particularly what concerns the message.

      Since this is not a tutorial character video, I do not derive the practical profit from it for me.

      All the best,

      Sandor
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    • Profile picture of the author Andy Smith
      Originally Posted by artwebster View Post

      What on earth was supposed to be happening and why?
      If I visit a web site, I want information - and I want it NOW!
      Artwebster.
      I appreciate any comments on the video, as everyone is entitled to their opinion..

      Can I suggest though that you read through the thread a little more carefully, darren is asking what people think of the style of the video, not the content, it isn't a finished piece yet so obviously doesn't get the full message across yet. Sorry you hate video so much.

      Also..

      Well, this just goes to show that my dislike of Internet Marketing exploitation of video is more than justified.
      I think thats one of the most amusingly unjustified, sweeping statements I have read in quite some time.
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      • Profile picture of the author artwebster
        Hi, Sniffy,

        Can I, in return, suggest that you read what I said about the video:-

        What on earth was supposed to be happening and why?

        I believe that succinctly encapsulates my opinion of the style of the video.

        The rest of my comments were to explain why I feel the way I do rather than just leave an unexplained opinion.

        I make it a point NEVER to respond to anything without carefully ensuring I understand what is being said or requested.

        Maybe they will be able to create a video that gives me what I want, when I want it and in the sections in which I want it - I'm sure I cannot be the only one who doesn't have the time to sit through parts of a video that are not relevant to me - just as I don't have time to sit and watch a video with no apparent purpose.

        Incidentally, I don't hate video. What I dislike is video for the sake of video. What I dislike is video that insults my intelligence. What I dislike is video that wastes my time. What I dislike is video that won't play properly. My dislikes are all indicative of areas that video producers should be paying attention to.

        A great technical achievement is nothing if it serves no purpose and, as I said, What on earth was supposed to be happening and why?
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