Clint Fleckenstein
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TV is the hind end of this industry. You will not get time to learn and experiment and branch out in what you do.
For instance, I spent 14 years working for a regional network of NBC affiliates, and left making under $13/hr (in North Dakota)…and we were so busy with newscasts and promos that I *never* had time to do anything cool. It was hard enough finding time to get up to speed on the equipment we were adding.
I have a hard time believing it’s any different at any other station. They’re in the business of getting stuff on the air. In fact, I was told that we did a lot more production at our stations than most, simply because of our location. The ABC stations I worked at before that, nothing but promos. And because they believe their ratings tie in heavily with their branding, you’re looking at cookie-cutter jobs.
I’m not bitter or anything, but one of the reasons I’m glad I’m out of TV is because now I have a boss who insists that we read magazines and browse web forums and download tutorials. More creativity, less nuts-n-bolts.
Clint
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I got this to work pretty well…but is there a way to make the Shatter effect more explosive? It just seems like it initially takes off kinda slowly…I’ve played with some of the parameters, but didn’t notice much difference.
Clint
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Holy cow, I feel like a noob. Thanks.
Clint
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If I could make a suggestion…I think you’re trying too hard.
I *love* watching demo reels, because I’m a nuts-n-bolts guy with a broadcast news background, so I need inspiration. I’ve seen ’em all. So it’s hard for me to be blown away. But it’s typically the subtly smooth stuff that does it.
Lotsa guys know how to do funky effects (you seem to be particularly fond of a few) but it’s the sense of design, flow, all that abstract stuff that stands out. I remember at one of our studios we’d get tons of reels that looked like a car or furniture ad – pumping music, crap flying around all over the place…those got thrown in the trash almost immediately.
Not to mention that sooner or later the motion graphics design trend change, so you need to show some diversity and versatility. The whole flashy flickery quick-cut thing is old, kinda like the vector art style. Sorry I don’t have enough college to know the art school terms.
I’m no motion graphics genius and have no formal schooling, so I can’t talk down to anyone in this business; but I’ve been around long enough to have an eye for this sort of thing. I’d suggest that you look at a bunch of other demos from people that are already established in this business, and see how they mix temperance with talent.
Clint
Oh, by the way, a good place to start is http://www.justincone.com/tween/. There are links there to shops that are already doing the best work in the business; they’re excellent role models.
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I didn’t see an upgrade price, just a full price, on the website. Any ideas?
Clint