http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: basketball - Recent Posts en Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:14:26 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sports-music#post-66955 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:53:30 +0000 birdcat 66955@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>This was a very old topic (2 years inactive).  If you're looking for Royalty Free music, do a search in the forums for more up to date info.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sports-music#post-66954 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:30:47 +0000 Craig 66954@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>You can <a href="http://www.smartsound.com/sonicfire/music.html" title="download royalty free music">download royalty free music</a> from SmartSound.com.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/lighting-basketball-players#post-52952 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:36:50 +0000 spotmeter 52952@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I will be taping two guys playing one on one on an indoor half court. The industrial high energy lights way up on the ceiling beam straight down, so there is not much light on their sides. How can I beam some fill light to brighten things up?  Are there any inexpensive lights that would fill this purpose?</p> <p>The camera will be about 10-15 feet away from them.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/high-school-basketball-video#post-38580 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:38:32 +0000 BlackLab 38580@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>First of all, let me say that I have taken some of your suggestion to heart, such as varying my shots (tighter/wider) when I can't physically move my position.  But, I thought that an explanation was warranted for some of the points, such as the length.  Once I did that it seemed the length was not an issue.</p> <p>As for my "rebuttles" to birdcats comments, I felt it was necessary to reply as I did because of his video that he was using as an example.  In my opinion, his comments regarding it had no merit in comparison to mine.  I already stated (in my previous post) as to why so I will not belabor the point.</p> <p>BTW, my camera is a Sony TRV340 Digital 8, with a Vivitar tripod.  I used Ulead (Corel) VideoStudio 10+, along with some Digital Juice products.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/high-school-basketball-video#post-38330 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:49:50 +0000 Hogwild 38330@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Well, I finally got it to download. I will say that it is a little long for me BUT, I have no emotional tie to the team &amp; I do understand that it was created for the basketball team in mind as your target audience. With that aside, I think that you followed the action well and did get several other shots such as crowd/reaction, cheerleaders and coach. I noticed that you zoomed in on players several times after they scored which helped to make things interesting. Overall, I think the editing matched the music pace well. I liked the instant replay and the blurred edges of the frame to center my attention on a player. I wasn't crazy about the execution of the blurry video in the opening. I think I understand what you were going for, but not sure if it was quite right. Overall, I think you did a good job.</p> <p>By the way, what kind of equipment were you using? (camera, tripod, editing software, etc)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/high-school-basketball-video#post-38328 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:21:14 +0000 Hogwild 38328@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I find this thread confusing. I know you asked for criticism but it seems at every point, you do have a counter-point. Maybe people aren't responding directly to what you are asking for...(composition, music, effects, etc) but instead, an overall perception of the video - I don't know. I've tried viewing the video several times, but it doesn't want to load for me. Must be a problem with my connection, otherwise, I would try to respond. Maybe I'll let it download for a while this evening and come back to it.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/high-school-basketball-video#post-38326 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:00:46 +0000 robGRAUERT 38326@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> i can't help but notice that you asked for criticism but seem to shoot down whatever advice people are giving you...</p> <p>i know you have reasons for why you did or didn't do things, but what's the point of asking for a critique if you're going to have an answer for everything... </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/high-school-basketball-video#post-38318 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:27:24 +0000 BlackLab 38318@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>"(Also your fewer clips take about 25% longer time overall)"</p> <p>As I stated, my 90 clips were counted in the same time frame as your video, 12:42, so our pace was essentially exactly the same.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/high-school-basketball-video#post-38315 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:37:12 +0000 birdcat 38315@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Please don't think I was trying to say "mine was better than yours"  - It's all, as you said, very subjective.  Also be aware that I would change my video quite a bit if I were doing it today - It would be a little shorter (about 11 or 11:30 at most) with most of the shortening coming from my longer clips.  It may be that I view it as moving faster because most of my shots are from the court floor, closer to the action, and have differing viewpoints.  (Also your fewer clips take about 25% longer time overall).</p> <p>I agree that you try to fit music to the audience but I would still look for faster paced music. I would use different music for mine as well but would still keep it faster paced - Also, since it's for distribution, I would ensure I used royalty-free music.</p> <p>Much is based on personal taste - I did a reel for the cheerleaders and chose for the most part to keep it out of the bball version (except any incidental shots)  as the cheerleaders and players really didn't interact for the dozen or so times I saw them.  I also try to limit the video effects (I did use slo-mo once) and just personally find it distracting when used too often - That said, I'd also change mine to use the Swipes less (also use other ones as well for more variety) and go to simple cuts &amp; fades more.</p> <p>I would imagine that your DVD was well received by the team - Mine was and I also did a few highlights DVD's for individual players for them to use in applying for college scholarships - Two did get them (scholarships) out of the three I did.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/high-school-basketball-video#post-38285 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:08:11 +0000 BlackLab 38285@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>It's interesting that you say your's moves a bit quicker.  In 12:42 your video had approximately 93 clips.  In that same time frame my video has approximately 90.  It's funny how one's perception of something is skewed when you are emotionally tied to it.</p> <p>I, too, like to try to improve on previous versions.  That's why I tried the blurred intro, something I've seen on ESPN and MTV several times (Remember, my audience is teenagers.).  As far as the music goes, again, I am trying to please my audience.  But I think you will find that, except for the one song (that, by the way, has basketball-specific lyrics - that's why I used it) the BPMs are right up there with yours.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/high-school-basketball-video#post-38282 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:13:06 +0000 birdcat 38282@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I did one for my son's team a year ago - I don't like it too much now (I always try to improve on what I've done) but it moves a bit quicker - You can see it here (best at 360 X 240):</p> <p><a href="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=1042673792812358683&amp;hl=en"><a href="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=1042673792812358683&amp;hl=en" rel="nofollow">http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=1042673792812358683&amp;hl=en</a> </a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/high-school-basketball-video#post-38281 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:06:48 +0000 BlackLab 38281@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Actually, without a press pass you are prohibited from the sidelines or baselines, so other than tighter shots other angles would be nearly impossible in that setting.  At a regular game, without the crowd, that would be possible.  What I normally do is make a highlight video of the entire season.  Because of home and away games, and the fact that I shuffle the clips, you get the effect of different angles. </p> <p>BTW, I did have some cut-aways of the crowd and cheerleaders.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/high-school-basketball-video#post-38278 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:14:37 +0000 robGRAUERT 38278@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I agree. The video is long, but you did make a very good point that it's not for the average viewer, it's for the players. and I think that over rides that fact that it's a bit long.</p> <p>As far as getting different angles...yea, you need some. Just move around where you want to get different shot. If no one says you're in the way then you're good to go. If someone asks you to move, just politely move. It's not a big deal. You're not going to get kicked out of a game for being in the way a few times. Even from where you were, you could have gotten different shots. You could have gotten tighter I think. </p> <p>So I think if you had different shots, people could probably give you more critique on the editing. I like the way you did the replays. That was a good idea how you had the outer edge of the frame out of focus. And I like that basketball graphic you've got goin on there. And I like how you knew to get shots of the coach rather than cover JUST basketball. I only briefly skimmed through, but did you get cut away of the crowd cheering as well? That's always a good shot that will improve your editing.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/high-school-basketball-video#post-38277 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:06:54 +0000 BlackLab 38277@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Regarding the comments about it being too long.  Maybe I should have prefaced this by saying it was made for the players, as a momento of their season.  Certainly a casual observer might get tired of a 17 minute basketball video, but the players rather enjoyed it.</p> <p>Also, about the different angles.  How in the world, with a standing room only gym, am I to stroll around the place to get different angles?  Maybe I should have climbed into the rafters for some aerial shots?</p> <p>With that said, any comments regarding the actual editing (composition, music, effects, etc.) would be appreciated, I think. ;)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/high-school-basketball-video#post-38268 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:35:49 +0000 drmfrc 38268@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The poster above is correct, toooooooooooooooooo long!  Think "different angles".  I used to shoot video for a news station, so I know you can walk around some and get a different shot of that "awesome dunk".</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/high-school-basketball-video#post-38117 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:41:37 +0000 birdcat 38117@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I think you may want to shorten it some as I started to get sleepy watching after about five minutes - I recognize the DJ stuff and that helps the look but I found the intro (out of focus) annoying.</p> <p>Do you have any footage from different angles? (Like maybe floor level, or behind the hoop)</p> <p>You also may want to get some more high tempo music to help move it along.</p> <p>Just my opinion, others may like it.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/high-school-basketball-video#post-38085 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:12:40 +0000 BlackLab 38085@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'd love your comments on this basketball highlight video (my son's team).  Thanks.</p> <p><a href="http://www.veoh.com/videos/v4523748Z8jk5zHJ">http://www.veoh.com/videos/v4523748Z8jk5zHJ</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sports-music#post-37218 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:13:46 +0000 Bowman15 37218@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Skillet is a awesoome christian band. Pillar, ThousandFootKruch, Anberlin, Demon Hunter, Disciple has a song named game on that is really good, DC talk is a old band that isnt even around any more that is really good. I have numerous others that I can give if you need more christian bands.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sports-music#post-37204 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:03:51 +0000 MalachiFilms 37204@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>most Christian artist would be thrilled to give you their music for any small video. consider just writting the band an email and asking them for rights for that one specific video. This has never failed me with smaller artist.</p> <p> caleb</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sports-music#post-37201 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:50:41 +0000 mdakota 37201@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Try NEO Sounds (<a href="http://www.neosounds.com/">http://www.neosounds.com</a>). Great royalty free music resource. <a href="http://www.neosounds.com/?mod=royalty-free-music&amp;modfile=browser&amp;genre_id=2">Direct link to RF sports music</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sports-music#post-37196 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:26:03 +0000 Aspyrider 37196@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Yeah I was going to touch on that too, you are basically asking us to help you pick a song to break the law.</p> <p>Digital Juice (www.digitaljuice.com) and other sources has great royalty free sports themes. It's good and it's legal.</p> <p>J.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sports-music#post-37191 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:10:07 +0000 Johnboy 37191@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>the legal side of me has to remind you that you will be violating copyright laws by using commercial music without obtaining sync rights.  I would recommend you use something along the lines of Sonicfire or Cinescore or ACID to create royalty-free music for you video.  you have plenty of time to come up with selections if this is for a banquet next May.</p> <p>John</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sports-music#post-37174 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:35:21 +0000 MalachiFilms 37174@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I would go with Citizen Cope-Let the Drummer Kick(this is if you are looking for a slower, smooth-flowing film). If you are looking for something more upbeat I would recommend Lecrae-Represent, or Fanatic. Lecrae is a christian hip-hop artist, and would obviously go well at a Christian school, and has good beats to go with live action feeds.</p> <p> Caleb</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sports-music#post-37172 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:39:25 +0000 Aspyrider 37172@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Maybe try to dig up the old ABC Wide World Of Sports theme?</p> <p>J.</p> <p><a href="http://www.ilovewavs.com/TV/Sports/Sports.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.ilovewavs.com/TV/Sports/Sports.htm</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sports-music#post-37170 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:48:12 +0000 thebergs2010 37170@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>anyone?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sports-music#post-37067 Sat, 31 May 2008 14:29:13 +0000 thebergs2010 37067@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <blockquote> <p>I volunteered to make a movie for my school's sports banquet next May. It will be for basketball (boys and girls), soccer (boys and girls), and volleyball (girls).</p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p>does anyone have suggestions of background music for each of the teams? i already am thinking about Eye of the Tiger, Whoomp! There it Is, Get Ready for This, and Welcome to the Jungle</p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p>Thanks</p> </blockquote> <p>edit: needs to be almost perfectly "clean", it's for a Christian school</p> <p>Hit me with your best shot is ok, so it wasn't  in response to that, but it needs to have clean lyrics</p> <p>thanks again</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sports-music#post-37064 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:55:47 +0000 robGRAUERT 37064@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> "Hit me with your best shot" by Pat Benatar</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sports-music#post-37062 Sat, 31 May 2008 10:53:02 +0000 thebergs2010 37062@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I volunteered to make a movie for my school's sports banquet next May. It will be for basketball (boys and girls), soccer (boys and girls), and volleyball (girls).</p> <p>does anyone have suggestions of background music for each of the teams?</p> <p>i already am thinking about Eye of the Tiger, Whoomp! There it Is, Get Ready for This, and Welcome to the Jungle</p> <p>Thanks</p>