M
Template errors
- Template public:font_awesome_setup: [E_USER_WARNING] Template public:font_awesome_setup is unknown (src/XF/Template/Templater.php:781)
- Template public:page_style: [E_WARNING] A non-numeric value encountered (/srv/private/xenforo/internal_data/code_cache/templates/l1/s8/public/page_style.php:101)
- Template public:page_style: [E_WARNING] A non-numeric value encountered (/srv/private/xenforo/internal_data/code_cache/templates/l1/s8/public/page_style.php:155)
- Template public:uix_config: [E_WARNING] A non-numeric value encountered (/srv/private/xenforo/internal_data/code_cache/templates/l1/s8/public/uix_config.php:31)
- Template public:uix_config: [E_WARNING] A non-numeric value encountered (/srv/private/xenforo/internal_data/code_cache/templates/l1/s8/public/uix_config.php:32)
M
Mystifier1
Guest
yeah i know the musics and words took awhile....i had to take more than one song. there is only one video for season 2 done so i just made and extra video for the promo
C
CaseyC
Guest
The words and music were pretty good all things considered. The single letter spelling through Super Natural is a bit of an eye sore.
I would change that sequence out for a dictionary deffenition of the word "supernatural"
Be like. Scene shot 1: [word supernatural apperas. Then the pronounceation flashes into view ala ghost like.] (Soop-er-nat-ural)
Scene shot 2: [words appear. Fade in.] Verb.
Scene Shot 3: [words scroll across screen until all is present] Something out of the ordenary. ....blah blah. etc.
Or have each letter flash up like that but keep the letters before it on screen until the word is spelled out.
Or do something else comletely diffrent.
Lastly: What is up with that blanket thing at the end? If you are going to use live video or images in your promo, then they either have to tell a story or convey a message. Not just appear at the end and leave the audience wondering what just happend.
There are two ways you can approach this.
1) Insert more video of you doing magic else where and or use only 1 video sequance (of that blanket vanish per say) but show it completely through start to finish. Use this to establish the fact that this serries is about magic. Assume someone who is watching the video will be doing so for the first time and will have NO clue who you are or what you are about.
2) Keep the words and graphics and music. Just change the final video sequence. Make it a shot of you on a street corner at midnight with a full moon in the back ground. You are holding a single glowing torch which turns instantly into a red rose. (Torch to Rose) Or Flash Paper to Rose Production, or flash paper period. Something. Anything that shows a quick flash of skill and your face. This establishes YOU as being "supernatural" and brings the images full circle into a final statement. That statement being: "Watch me. I'm amazing."
I would change that sequence out for a dictionary deffenition of the word "supernatural"
Be like. Scene shot 1: [word supernatural apperas. Then the pronounceation flashes into view ala ghost like.] (Soop-er-nat-ural)
Scene shot 2: [words appear. Fade in.] Verb.
Scene Shot 3: [words scroll across screen until all is present] Something out of the ordenary. ....blah blah. etc.
Or have each letter flash up like that but keep the letters before it on screen until the word is spelled out.
Or do something else comletely diffrent.
Lastly: What is up with that blanket thing at the end? If you are going to use live video or images in your promo, then they either have to tell a story or convey a message. Not just appear at the end and leave the audience wondering what just happend.
There are two ways you can approach this.
1) Insert more video of you doing magic else where and or use only 1 video sequance (of that blanket vanish per say) but show it completely through start to finish. Use this to establish the fact that this serries is about magic. Assume someone who is watching the video will be doing so for the first time and will have NO clue who you are or what you are about.
2) Keep the words and graphics and music. Just change the final video sequence. Make it a shot of you on a street corner at midnight with a full moon in the back ground. You are holding a single glowing torch which turns instantly into a red rose. (Torch to Rose) Or Flash Paper to Rose Production, or flash paper period. Something. Anything that shows a quick flash of skill and your face. This establishes YOU as being "supernatural" and brings the images full circle into a final statement. That statement being: "Watch me. I'm amazing."
Please take no offence here, none is meant. But I'm just confused as to how Youtube videos warrant a Season Promo?
-Sam H
-Sam H
M
Mystifier1
Guest
All I see is an exposure wannabe Criss Angel... Seriously, a Season Promo for a crap Youtube vid series? No offense, but [Edited][Edited][Edited][Edited][Edited][Edited][Edited][Edited][Edited][Edited][Edited][Edited][Edited][Edited]
[Edited]
[Edited]
M
Mystifier1
Guest
I dont know what you said seeing how it was edited out but i saw your videos and they are crap. You have been on youtube for almost a year and no one knows who you are.Why would I want to imitate criss angel. He would be the last person I want to imitate, I have my own persona.
I run across people like you all the time and each time its always some 12 year old kid trying to say that his videos are better than mine. Well I have news for you......they aren't
I run across people like you all the time and each time its always some 12 year old kid trying to say that his videos are better than mine. Well I have news for you......they aren't
C
CaseyC
Guest
dude you don't need to act so ****ing arrogant. it's not a competition. you make illusion videos on Youtube. Some people like them some people don't. That's the way it is. If you have fun creating illusions and filming them, keep doing what you are doing. No one can really stop you. No hard feelings,
_CC
I'm sorry and I really don't mean to be a punk or anything, but your videos are horrible Lamont. Don't take this as a rip, take it as constructive criticism.
People are comparing you to Criss Angel for two reasons...
1. You do many of the same tricks as Criss, such as: "Materialization", "Walking On Water", etc.
2. You do a lot of camera editing like Criss.
You might deny this, but it is so evident it's crazy! In the introduction of your videos you show you pulling a sheet up in front of a chair, and then when you drop it there is a guy in the chair. Clearly, you sped it up. You can even see the shadow of the guy running from behind the tree to the left of you, to the chair! You can see this on the left side of the screen easily. You just edited it.
Most of your other tricks use the same video editing methods, such as "Materialization". You sped it up so he could run from the trees in the background to behind you!
Please, do not take me as trying to be insulting, I'm just trying to have you wake-up and see that video editing isn't going to get you anywhere. Design some real illusions, not video edits!
With that said, your edit ideas are good! Just apply that in some way to magic and I think you'll be a good magician! Peace!
Tyler
People are comparing you to Criss Angel for two reasons...
1. You do many of the same tricks as Criss, such as: "Materialization", "Walking On Water", etc.
2. You do a lot of camera editing like Criss.
You might deny this, but it is so evident it's crazy! In the introduction of your videos you show you pulling a sheet up in front of a chair, and then when you drop it there is a guy in the chair. Clearly, you sped it up. You can even see the shadow of the guy running from behind the tree to the left of you, to the chair! You can see this on the left side of the screen easily. You just edited it.
Most of your other tricks use the same video editing methods, such as "Materialization". You sped it up so he could run from the trees in the background to behind you!
Please, do not take me as trying to be insulting, I'm just trying to have you wake-up and see that video editing isn't going to get you anywhere. Design some real illusions, not video edits!
With that said, your edit ideas are good! Just apply that in some way to magic and I think you'll be a good magician! Peace!
Tyler
Although I am completely opposed to the kind of bashing going on here, I will say this:
It's futile to debate over whether or not one of you is better than the other, or if one of you has the 'better tricks'.
I think you guys should (as well as anyone else at whom this is directed
) just take a step back and look over this.
RXillusionist is obviously, judging by his videos, a close up performer, and a good one at that;
Whilst Lamont is more of a street stage magician, opting for the more flashy, large audienced magic tricks. Things like dissapearnces, changes etc. And they're very good, it is obvious he practices and loves doing it.
So what are we arguing about? Who is better?
Really?
Two completely different point of views, by two very different performers - it's not up for debate. So please, go back, practice magic, and allow others to shine - whichever way they like
Gustav
PS: Tyler's constructive criticism. That's how we should be posting here on the forums.
It's futile to debate over whether or not one of you is better than the other, or if one of you has the 'better tricks'.
I think you guys should (as well as anyone else at whom this is directed
) just take a step back and look over this.RXillusionist is obviously, judging by his videos, a close up performer, and a good one at that;
Whilst Lamont is more of a street stage magician, opting for the more flashy, large audienced magic tricks. Things like dissapearnces, changes etc. And they're very good, it is obvious he practices and loves doing it.
So what are we arguing about? Who is better?
Really?
Two completely different point of views, by two very different performers - it's not up for debate. So please, go back, practice magic, and allow others to shine - whichever way they like
Gustav
PS: Tyler's constructive criticism. That's how we should be posting here on the forums.
Yes, because we all know that the best way to look mature is to bash someone directly to attempt to take focus off of yourself.
-ThrallMind
This makes me chuckle. Criss Angel had a special on A&E, who also produced the DVD, by the name of Supernatural. This special uses music that was written for it, in fact... it's the same music you are using for your "season promo". Now, I know that imitation is flattery and people can learn by imitating. That's fine and is recognized by many as a step to developing your own style. See The Magic of Ascanio book one where he and Juan Tamariz have a conversation about this very matter. But, you can't take the man's music and creative idea's and then deny the fact that you are indeed imitating. Not only is it disrespectful, but it makes you look like a unappreciative jerk trying to save face in front of a group who you feel will probably rip on you for admitting that you are or at least were inspired by Criss.
Peace, John
M
Mystifier1
Guest
I was inspired by Criss Angel. I have heard of supernatural but I have never seen it so i wouldn't know what music was used. Besides this is not a straight song. I edited this song from some of his other songs.
What you just said is what I have seen and heard from your videos. My point is that it is clear he is an inspiration to you, it is clear that you imitate pieces of him and his idea's. Sure, you're not walking around all leather clad and screaming your own name because you like the sound of it. You're not asking people if they are "ready". But you are reproducing some of his illusions, using his music, and only God knows what else. This isn't a bad thing. It is a process in developing your style, as I have already stated in the post above. But to post what you posted in denying these facts is in itself disrespectful to someone that you say you're inspired by. You're trying to save face in front of these people on these forums, probably because of all the Angel bashing threads that pop up everywhere, but the point is that I probably like magicians that you despise and vice versa, but I will never disrespect my mentors or anyone else just because a majority may not like them. Continue doing what you're doing if you like it, but give credit where it is due my friend, otherwise you are just a thief. You credit your friends for consulting you, but I see no credits to the music that is not yours or the creators of effects that you are performing. Your sleight of hand video shows you performing the Invisible Palm routine, but no credit to the creator?! My friend you have a long ways to go....
John
John