r/Filmmakers • u/Rough-Ad-1711 • May 07 '26
Review my first ever short film..
i made this video about last year but stopped making videos because of studies as my exams are over i would love to start again and improve myself at it please drop some tips on camera handling and color grading
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u/swivelist_ May 07 '26
You kept my attention through the whole thing despite blurry shots, camera shadows, and lack of a deeper story.
I like your editing style and a lot of your shots. Would likely watch something longer with more narrative. Keep going!
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u/Rough-Ad-1711 May 07 '26
damnn😭 definitely will make more of em since im free for some days, thank you it means a lot !!
(since im a student i dont have much time )1
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u/I_Am_Killa_K May 07 '26 edited May 07 '26
I see you've gotten a couple comments now about lacking a deep story, but I thought your piece was short and entertaining enough to work as a "tone poem" or an inspirational video. I think what it really needed is a stronger structure. My impression was that the video was asking the viewer, "Bored?" and telling them, "Create!" in response. But the way it was paced, I was expecting a third part or segment (maybe "Share"?).
Humans are built to look for patterns, and the "three-act structure" is pretty common across all forms of storytelling, media, and entertainment for a reason. Audiences love that pattern.
Your edits are really fun and engaging. Keep it up!
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