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So what do you think? I want to refine this as much as possible, thanks...

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http://youtube.com/watch?v=MWkY9uG2nz0

great video....but i do feel it's a bit too long
that's my 2 cent
thanks for sharing!

The biggest thing that needs work is your transition and titles. The "paranormalist" text is nicely done - but the effect is ruined when the pixelated red type comes in under it. It looked like old DOS typing.

Try to keep your text uniform and consistent.

Effects-wise, I would maybe substitute another effect for one of the spoon bends? Both were very good, but perhaps something different would be a better option.

I like using the "testimonial" shots - great touch.

Not a huge fan of the crackling audio fade. A sound effect might work, but I just don't think that one does. For me, it was a bit grating.

Nice work - and excellent footage of your work.

Demitri wrote:Effects-wise, I would maybe substitute another effect for one of the spoon bends?

Definitely cut the first one, I'd say. Mostly because the camera view is too wide, making it difficult to see that it is a piece of cutlery bending and not a weird shimmery thing doing whatever weird shimmery things do. The second cutlery bend is better because the camera is closer.

I have alluded to the main problem with this as a Youtube video, which is that the resolution simply isn't good enough to show enough detail. The video might be much more impressive in a higher resolution, but on Youtube too many important details (like what's on most of the pieces of paper) are impossible to see.

Thanks guys appreciate the help. Problem is, I dont usually have a camera crew at my disposal when I do shows, so this is the best of what I have. Ouch. I will have to adjust the transitions though, they bothered me as well.

When you travel to colleges and corporations, you get vhs's and dvds of poorly shot video, but Its better then nothing I guess.

My next plan is to shoot a live studio show. Problem is I dont want all the demo to be from one show only...

Hey. I have not long joined the forum and I'm having a good look at what's on. I thot what you did was good. With mind reading it is not always easy to practise, your performance is sometimes your only chance you get. Next time you film ask the guys to pull in tighter.
I liked it.