John Reese Video Graphics

RonHamernik · 04-21-2009, 07:55 PM

Can anyone explain the process and tools John Reese used in the TS2 promo video and the promo video for opportunity.com?

Was it shot in 2 takes as follows: 1. Teleprompter & JR; 2. Flash/Screenflow/Keynote?
Was post done with After Effects or another tool or tools?

Appreciate any tips!

mikefilsaime · 04-21-2009, 09:56 PM

I will see if I can get John to post. I know he is busy right now getting ready for opp. com

I do know he has a KILLER video editor.

Talks soon!

Mike

John_Reese · 04-21-2009, 10:07 PM

For the Opportunity.com video I wrote the script and then recorded audio only in our studio. Then our Director Of New Media and motion graphics expert created the animation to go along with the audio. The majority of the animation was created from scratch using Illustrator and Photoshop and then tied together using Adobe After Effects.

This video was actually created in only about one day. We had to rush it a bit. My full-time guy that created it actually has done work on major commercials and other projects for TV and movie studios. So just a 'heads up' as After Effects isn't just something you can learn in a few days and then start producing animation like that. It's pretty complex stuff. (I don't even understand it!)

Hope that helps.

-John Reese

Chris W. Sutton · 04-21-2009, 10:31 PM

Video? Have you see this yet... http://CreateVideoLessons.com. Kevin Riley is great with video and this looks good!

Nicholas Ho · 04-21-2009, 10:44 PM

Its kinda hard to mine talents that do great motion graphics using after effects .
Been finding for it, but can't find any suitable one.
Even elance have limited talents on this.

Kevin Riley · 04-21-2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris W. Sutton

Video? Have you see this yet... http://CreateVideoLessons.com. Kevin Riley is great with video and this looks good!

Wait till my next one. I'm going to do an animated one for my upcoming project. I love doing unique videos. Let's me get creative.

mikefilsaime · 04-21-2009, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John_Reese

Director Of New Media and motion graphics expert

-John Reese

Damn!

I need to stop referring to my guy as "my graphics guy"

I will now call him

My Super Director Of New Media and Motion Graphics Genious (TM)

LOL

RonHamernik · 04-21-2009, 11:54 PM

John and Mike. Thanks! I don't have the adequate words for expressing it. But I really appreciate you guys paying it forward!

Kevin, whatcha going to use for your animations? In terms of tools/software. Thx.

John_Reese · 04-22-2009, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustinK

Whoa John Reese has an account here? John can you tell us how much it all cost you?

Unfortunately, I can't give you a specific cost for this single video as it was made by people on my team (salaried employees).

Kevin Riley · 04-22-2009, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonHamernik

Kevin, whatcha going to use for your animations? In terms of tools/software. Thx.

In keeping with my ghetto Camtasia style, there will be no special software. It will all be done using some of my Camtasia tricks. Ask anyone, I'm cheap, cheap, cheap (or is it just that I hate learning new software).

BTW, if anybody knows how to get that old music from Bugs Bunny cartoons, where there's an assembly line and the chirpy music repeats over and over again, I would love to get that clip or s/t similar.

Ken Leatherman · 04-22-2009, 09:44 AM

I can vouch for Kevin being cheap. He is still wearing his yellow mankinie from 3 years ago. His wife said he won't take it off so she can wash it and it only cost $.25 to do the washing. Now is that rank errr cheap or not.

Yeah and his http://CreateVideoLessons.com. (not an affiliate link) is cheap too. He does a good job of keeping it simple and easy for a guy like me who is so techie challenged.

Ken
The Old Geezer

yourreviewer · 04-22-2009, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John_Reese

Unfortunately, I can't give you a specific cost for this single video as it was made by people on my team (salaried employees).

Hey, you have to start posting here more frequently. We all know how SUPER BUSY you are, but I am sure all the WARRIORS will appreciate it. Good to see your post.

Mubarak Waseem · 04-22-2009, 11:46 AM

Yeah, you certainly are right John!

I make video promos using AE. Some warriors have contacted me, but it is NOt easy to learn. I would say a couple of learns at least. Now that I have had a bit of exp, I am pretty quick, and good (though I say so myself!)

In response, the traffic secrets video is something which is pretty easy to make. If anyone, or even John(!!!) wants me to let them know how to do it then please feel free to pm me and I can let you know how to do it on AE.

EDIT:
Hey John! I just HAD to opt in for opp.com, and I must say the first video is nice. I CAN see that it was made quickly, but it is Very pro nonetheless,like a flash slideshow. I especially liked the engine! Was that done in Fl or Ae?

Mubarak

04-21-2009, 07:55 PM	#1
RonHamernik Fixer & Finder War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 126 Thanks: 37 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts Contact Info	John Reese Video Graphics Can anyone explain the process and tools John Reese used in the TS2 promo video and the promo video for opportunity.com? Was it shot in 2 takes as follows: 1. Teleprompter & JR; 2. Flash/Screenflow/Keynote? Was post done with After Effects or another tool or tools? Appreciate any tips!

04-21-2009, 09:56 PM	#2
mikefilsaime Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Long Island, NY , USA. Posts: 1,258 Thanks: 32 Thanked 228 Times in 37 Posts Social Networking	Re: John Reese Video Graphics I will see if I can get John to post. I know he is busy right now getting ready for opp. com I do know he has a KILLER video editor. Talks soon! Mike
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04-21-2009, 10:07 PM	#3
John_Reese HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: , , . Posts: 237 Thanks: 0 Thanked 114 Times in 13 Posts	Re: John Reese Video Graphics For the Opportunity.com video I wrote the script and then recorded audio only in our studio. Then our Director Of New Media and motion graphics expert created the animation to go along with the audio. The majority of the animation was created from scratch using Illustrator and Photoshop and then tied together using Adobe After Effects. This video was actually created in only about one day. We had to rush it a bit. My full-time guy that created it actually has done work on major commercials and other projects for TV and movie studios. So just a 'heads up' as After Effects isn't just something you can learn in a few days and then start producing animation like that. It's pretty complex stuff. (I don't even understand it!) Hope that helps. -John Reese

04-21-2009, 10:31 PM	#4
Chris W. Sutton Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stumpwoody Holler Posts: 2,293 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 80 Thanked 691 Times in 113 Posts Contact Info	Re: John Reese Video Graphics Video? Have you see this yet... http://CreateVideoLessons.com. Kevin Riley is great with video and this looks good!
	Chris W. Sutton

04-21-2009, 10:44 PM	#5
Nicholas Ho Advisor of Intelligence War Room Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,000 Thanks: 25 Thanked 102 Times in 19 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: John Reese Video Graphics Its kinda hard to mine talents that do great motion graphics using after effects . Been finding for it, but can't find any suitable one. Even elance have limited talents on this.

04-21-2009, 11:54 PM	#8
RonHamernik Fixer & Finder War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 126 Thanks: 37 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts Contact Info	Re: John Reese Video Graphics John and Mike. Thanks! I don't have the adequate words for expressing it. But I really appreciate you guys paying it forward! Kevin, whatcha going to use for your animations? In terms of tools/software. Thx.

04-22-2009, 09:44 AM	#11
Ken Leatherman The Old Geezer War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: , , USA. Posts: 2,257 Thanks: 612 Thanked 641 Times in 240 Posts Contact Info	Re: John Reese Video Graphics I can vouch for Kevin being cheap. He is still wearing his yellow mankinie from 3 years ago. His wife said he won't take it off so she can wash it and it only cost $.25 to do the washing. Now is that rank errr cheap or not. Yeah and his http://CreateVideoLessons.com. (not an affiliate link) is cheap too. He does a good job of keeping it simple and easy for a guy like me who is so techie challenged. Ken The Old Geezer
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04-22-2009, 11:46 AM	#13
Mubarak Waseem TheMinisiteKid.com War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hiding Behind your Monitor Posts: 1,436 Thanks: 254 Thanked 102 Times in 77 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: John Reese Video Graphics Yeah, you certainly are right John! I make video promos using AE. Some warriors have contacted me, but it is NOt easy to learn. I would say a couple of learns at least. Now that I have had a bit of exp, I am pretty quick, and good (though I say so myself!) In response, the traffic secrets video is something which is pretty easy to make. If anyone, or even John(!!!) wants me to let them know how to do it then please feel free to pm me and I can let you know how to do it on AE. EDIT: Hey John! I just HAD to opt in for opp.com, and I must say the first video is nice. I CAN see that it was made quickly, but it is Very pro nonetheless,like a flash slideshow. I especially liked the engine! Was that done in Fl or Ae? Mubarak
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