Here's a commercial I just finished. I may add text, but I'm not sure yet. Let me know what you think...

CLICK HERE TO VIEW IT (http://loganlproductions.com/videos/Boulevard.WMV)

Music by Munk Music (I still have to tell John that I used his song...oops)

That's pretty darn good, Logan.

Imo, the only text needed on that would be the fine print bits. ("Please drink responsibly", etc)

Local micro-brewery?

They produce too much beer to be considered a "Micro-Brewery" They are "classified" as a Regional Specialty Brewer.

Boulevard Beers are made in Kansas City and are sold in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Arkansas, Oklahoma, North Dakota South Dakota, Wyoming, Minnesota and Illinois only.

If you ever visit that area of the midwest...definitely order a Boulevard...seriously. It's my favorite beer. The only thing that sucks is they don't sell it in Texas, and don't plan to...DAMN!

Thanks for the compliments on the ad. I made it on my own as a demo and will show it to the brewer to see if they want to use it or whatever...

Great commercial!
Hope they buy it.


-Logan-
(yes, we share the same name...)

Well done! :)

Looks good. Nice work, Logan.

Wow! Such positive feedback :D

Just goes to show that simple can be beautiful. I actually had this idea, shot it, and edited it in one day. One thing I've learned on my filmmaking journey is that the simpler your idea is, the better your film can turn out ...which sucks in some ways, haha

Thanks guys...any criticizms?

The only thing I can think of, is that the location (your kitchen I presume) doesn't look "quality" enough. A fine beer deserves a fine kitchen.
I'm not trying to desecrate your kitchen's reputation or anything, but perhaps stainless steel and shiny expensive stuff would be a better home for the brew of choice.
It was damn good though- not much to say in any other aspect.

-Logan-

haha...that's a good point. I actually see a lot of flaws, but never thought of that. Yeah, when I shot it, I thought my friend's kitchen was ideal because it was pure white, like the border...but now I see the problem with that.

A fine beer deserves to be in Zen's belly.


Fixed. :beer:

Hey- you ain't no kitchen... or are you???

It was a pretty cool spot. I like it. Very mellow.

Thanks guys...any criticizms?

Since you asked....

I had to watch it a few times to get that the bottle was coming out of a trash can. I couldn't tell what the big black thing was at first. I guess that's an Art Direction thing.

The bottle open shot seemed to linger a bit long at the end. Seemed odd to me. I did think the whole spot was paced ok, but I think you could've squeezed one more shot in it without it feeling too rushed or break it's laid back attitude. Maybe a shot in reverse of the beer being pored into a frosty mug? Or a bottle cap spinning on the floor, only to jump up towards the bottle?

There's a word I can't understand "_____ hops" . It's said on the bottle cap shot. I can't hear it clearly because the bottle cap sound.

The song sounded clipped at the very very end of the spot.

Other than that, it's pretty slick.

:D (http://misc.php?do=getsmilies&wysiwyg=1&forumid=0#) Excellent commercial. Kudos!

any chance of a qt version?

Quicktime Version (not as good quality, AND is a bigger file). (http://loganlproductions.com/videos/Boulevard.mov)

someone tell me what imo means!?!?!

tell me what imo means

imo = in my opinion

:)

thanx. the world now seems a better place IMO!!

Logan.. did the beer company use it? did you get paid. I've heard that song before on another commercial I think. sounds familure.

someone tell me what imo means!?!?!



Its an imatation Sour Cream.


Kidding.. What Steve-o said!

Not bad, but could have been a reel audio/video montage with ongoing film sequence and original music. To be honest, I've stopped it after 3 minutes or so.

The idea is good though: a photo collage is always something to develop. It just doesint move enough and you have to like the song since it is already known.

Ledit RenArt

What's Ledit talkin' about? haha

I think he might be under the influence of that tasty beer you're marketing, Logan.

Yeah, that must be it.

But you know guys, I'm more of a pot smoker than a drinker, soo...

Thought that this tread was about this war video with the cramberry song in it ?

A well, wrong reply I guess.

http://www.freewebs.com/maisonducorbeau/eternel

Ledit RenArt

Shiiiiiiiittttttt,

Could'have been a real commercial men !

Well, its not incredible, but I would see it pass on TV quality wise.

damn good job !

P.S The tread you people thought I was crazy was supposed to go on '"the state of humanity" clip.

Ledit Renart

Bless Canada http://www.stevenrichards.com/images/smiley_420.gif

(and tasty Boulevard Beer, too)

I think the opening shot needs more oommph - the trash can isn't really identifiable as such and the white space behind it is bland. And, just my opinion, the angle was so extreme as to be distracting. I also think you linger on the pop-top a bit too long.

Otherwise, nice spot, very good voice over and concept. I'm not being critical because I did like it, very professional appearance. But I figure when it comes to feedback, honesty is the best policy. I'll ask friends for feeback on things and mostly it's "Wow, great you're brilliant" when I know they are thinking "You waste 1 year of your life on that?"

Is this a final product for them or is it a pitch to them?

Damn Zen! Where do you get these crazy emoticons?