Hey guys, so I have recently got into trailer making and have made 2 trailers. I would be very grateful to hear your honest opinions.
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I know its not hate, I appreciate it, so I can get better and betterThe text should be smaller and a different, cleaner font with many some outlining or shadow, it looks too plain and wide.
You should change the time, it's too bright and the shaders don't give it much of an effect.
I can see your shadow..
Try using more fast-paced music and sync the clips with the drops/beats.
Faster shots (you go around in a circle slowly, it should be one side to another side or up to down, vice versa)
It's not hate, it's constructive criticism
Imo -
Don't be like every other trailer. Think of this like a movie trailer or game trailer.
Does that trailer make you want to play the server?
The answer is no...
Don't just show build cinematics with 2d text telling them what they will experience. Show them...
Like this I made (I know it's not perfect):
Yes, I start off with some cinematics then but go into gameplay. Parkour part not amazing, dropper is nicely synced and the pvp first person gameplay with 3rd person does it justice. The skywars starts well but then gets boring.
As for yours;
Implement Syncing
Get a nicer colour correction on there to piece it all together
Be creative with the music and how it impacts the trailer, add some impactful effects and think about transitions.
Don't expect yourself to do all this in one overnight. I have been using AE for 7 years for various things, had compliments from PLAYER UNKNOWN (Creator of PUBG) and CEO of Phoenix Labs (Dev's of Dauntless).
So take the suggestions and do what you fancy.
Best of luck!
Don't be like every other trailer. Think of this like a movie trailer or game trailer.
Does that trailer make you want to play the server?
The answer is no...
Don't just show build cinematics with 2d text telling them what they will experience. Show them...
Like this I made (I know it's not perfect):
Yes, I start off with some cinematics then but go into gameplay. Parkour part not amazing, dropper is nicely synced and the pvp first person gameplay with 3rd person does it justice. The skywars starts well but then gets boring.
As for yours;
Implement Syncing
Get a nicer colour correction on there to piece it all together
Be creative with the music and how it impacts the trailer, add some impactful effects and think about transitions.
Don't expect yourself to do all this in one overnight. I have been using AE for 7 years for various things, had compliments from PLAYER UNKNOWN (Creator of PUBG) and CEO of Phoenix Labs (Dev's of Dauntless).
So take the suggestions and do what you fancy.
Best of luck!
Imo -
Don't be like every other trailer. Think of this like a movie trailer or game trailer.
Does that trailer make you want to play the server?
The answer is no...
Don't just show build cinematics with 2d text telling them what they will experience. Show them...
Like this I made (I know it's not perfect):
Yes, I start off with some cinematics then but go into gameplay. Parkour part not amazing, dropper is nicely synced and the pvp first person gameplay with 3rd person does it justice. The skywars starts well but then gets boring.
As for yours;
Implement Syncing
Get a nicer colour correction on there to piece it all together
Be creative with the music and how it impacts the trailer, add some impactful effects and think about transitions.
Don't expect yourself to do all this in one overnight. I have been using AE for 7 years for various things, had compliments from PLAYER UNKNOWN (Creator of PUBG) and CEO of Phoenix Labs (Dev's of Dauntless).
So take the suggestions and do what you fancy.
Best of luck!
Thanks for the improvements
I know the music was requested by the client.the worst part was witt lowry
but seriously, pretty good trailer. you don't have to give someone a seizure to make a good trailer like some of these people are trying to make you do, good luck
Well done! I think they are both good.
However, despite that I believe that you should add much more fast paced music so you can sync it, in addition to adding some gameplay. That way the trailer is a bit more unique than just panning around the map, and adding text on top.
However, despite that I believe that you should add much more fast paced music so you can sync it, in addition to adding some gameplay. That way the trailer is a bit more unique than just panning around the map, and adding text on top.
Using a Plugin for After Effects called Element 3D.
Then I textured and animated them a little along with some optical flares in the background.
And thanks!
I will try to add things that haven't already been mentioned, sorry if I repeat something.
- While you should maybe to quicker clips, beware: Messy is worst than calm.
- Try some different time settings. Some place might look good with sunrise, other with sunset, other at night.
- Show actual footage of ingame. What is it like to play on the server? Yes, you tell on the texts briefly what the server has, but that is not enough. Short clips of gameplay - notice the word "short", not messy, but short to keep interest up - are a good add.
This might just be the most important part, so please, listen.
There is some background music on the trailers, right? Yes. Now, if you have music, you can't just throw it in there and expect it to work. What do I mean with this?
You need to work the clips to the music. You need to reflect the music with the video - or other way around, I guess. People will notice the music, people will notice the video, and if they dont work together, they will be left off kinda "Meh".
Now. I know a lot of people have already told you to sync the clips to music. That is a good start, but it's not everything. Reflecting music means a lot more. You kinda have some of that in the 2nd trailer.
The first 9 seconds are slow and building up, so the footage can be slow. But then, everything chances. The clips should gain some speed, maybe some small effects, something showing that things are more intense now. You notice how the music has this kinda repeating pattern? Use it. It will look good, I promise.
Even as they are, the trailers are good. I mean, they're not something special and outstanding, but they're absolutely not bad, and do get the job done.
Good luck in the future, keep on doing whatcha want to, I hope I helped.
- While you should maybe to quicker clips, beware: Messy is worst than calm.
- Try some different time settings. Some place might look good with sunrise, other with sunset, other at night.
- Show actual footage of ingame. What is it like to play on the server? Yes, you tell on the texts briefly what the server has, but that is not enough. Short clips of gameplay - notice the word "short", not messy, but short to keep interest up - are a good add.
This might just be the most important part, so please, listen.
There is some background music on the trailers, right? Yes. Now, if you have music, you can't just throw it in there and expect it to work. What do I mean with this?
You need to work the clips to the music. You need to reflect the music with the video - or other way around, I guess. People will notice the music, people will notice the video, and if they dont work together, they will be left off kinda "Meh".
Now. I know a lot of people have already told you to sync the clips to music. That is a good start, but it's not everything. Reflecting music means a lot more. You kinda have some of that in the 2nd trailer.
The first 9 seconds are slow and building up, so the footage can be slow. But then, everything chances. The clips should gain some speed, maybe some small effects, something showing that things are more intense now. You notice how the music has this kinda repeating pattern? Use it. It will look good, I promise.
Even as they are, the trailers are good. I mean, they're not something special and outstanding, but they're absolutely not bad, and do get the job done.
Good luck in the future, keep on doing whatcha want to, I hope I helped.
Positives:
- The cinematic's look decent with shaders.
- You can actually read the text.
Negatives:
- Both the trailers seem laggy.
- Not great music.
- Not too much action (no excitement). Very laid back.
How you can improve:
* Take inspiration from people like Logicraft Redstone. His trailers are so nice that I would go back and watch them, even if the server that the trailer is about isn't even up anymore.
- The cinematic's look decent with shaders.
- You can actually read the text.
Negatives:
- Both the trailers seem laggy.
- Not great music.
- Not too much action (no excitement). Very laid back.
How you can improve:
* Take inspiration from people like Logicraft Redstone. His trailers are so nice that I would go back and watch them, even if the server that the trailer is about isn't even up anymore.
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