Kaiju no Kami Presents...

[Dr Kain]

All right, I've got everything I need to start doing the Godzilla reviews I have been wanting to do for the last year. As such, here is my short introductory video under the Youtube channel Kaiju no Kami. Please let me know if it plays because this is also a test to make sure I am going to be able to post my reviews on Youtube. Oh yeah, and I know it isn't edited perfectly, but this is my first time ever using video editing software and doing this kind of thing. As such, it is going to be a while before I perfect it.

[klen7]

Definitely keep the "Blofeld-esque cat petting" in every single video.

I'd like to see a better intro than the text scroll (not that i have any suggestions on how it could be improved but it feels like it belongs in in the early 90s.)

[XvGojira]

Kain, what happened? Did you delete your account?

[Dr Kain]

[jellydonut25]

Given that I know your opinions, I'm actually pretty curious, as I honestly think you can take things out of context from each movie and fit them to whatever your particular opinions are, so I'm curious to see how good a job you do at arguing your distaste for certain Showa films and love for the Heisei era.

My one comment would be to work on your flow. If you're going to be intersplicing video clips, then it doesn't all need to be one take, so you can re-record parts where you stumble and such.

Also, no idea what "Kaiju no Kami" means.

[Dr Kain]

[XvGojira]

Just pipping up to say ditto to what Jelly said. Can't wait to see where this goes.

[Dr Kain]

[Dr Kain]

Here it is, my first review, Godzilla:





I think I am going to go out and buy a video editing program as I was having a lot of trouble with Movie Maker on this. There are still some random second shots I initially thought would have worked but now I wish I had realized it before I rendered everything since they were merged with the audio. Oh well. I have a better idea for what I am going to do next time if I do use Movie Maker again.

Anyway, tell me what you think as despite my issues editing it together, I had a lot of fun making this. Hopefully it doesn't get flagged.

EDIT: New version uploaded with some additional edits and audio levels are hopefully more balanced.

[klen7]

I like the b&w, the sound levels were a little all over the place. I would prefer to see a little extra time on a "conclusion" of pros/cons, even at the cost of the recap time, since as Godzilla fan i have seen the movie enough times.

[XvGojira]

[Dr Kain]

[Dr Kain]

Here is my review for Godzilla Raids Again. I tried a few new things compared to what I did to the last video, so let me know if you liked them or not. I'm still trying to figure out how to boost the audio though as it seems like even if I have the audio on full it lowers when I render the video.



EDIT: Hopefully this version it does not get claimed. -_-

[Hybrid Gojira]

I watched both vids. I'd echo the comments above about what improvements can be made - the audio levels need a little work and I think the editing can be tightened up. Sometimes a scene switch between you commenting and a movie clip is either too long or a little rushed. I like the black and white vibe. I thought the Baysplosions bit for GRA was funny. I also think extending your comments at the conclusion of each video is a good idea - I think GRA had a better wrap up than G54 did. You do a good job nailing the main plot points for each movie...it was kinda nice to see everything laid out in a concise and easy to follow manner. I hope that helps.

[klen7]

I did like the improvements for GRA, but audio seems to be at two different levels. (lower when you are talking over footage and higher when you are on screen.) Looking forward to Kong review

[Dr Kain]

[klen7]

I'd say keep the hat for Showa or at least through DAM. It seems appropriate considering the fashions of the era.

[Hybrid Gojira]

[Dr Kain]

[Dr Kain]

So I bought Sony Vegas and my god, I am loving the options so far. There is an Old Film filter that I wish I had had for my original Godzilla review.

Also, I can merge video screens, the audio is kept separate from the video on all tracks, man, this is going to be awesome. I won't have to use the voice recorder now so my audio shouldn't be changing volume since I can just record everything on camera and just show the audio for some of the bits. Friday I don't work so I'm going to start working on KKvsG then.

[klen7]

cool. Does it support green screen?

[Dr Kain]

[Dr Kain]

First review from using Sony Vegas is up. For some reason some of the credits repeated themselves and I'm not sure why, whatever.

As always, let me know what you think.



I'm off to bed, so hopefully it doesn't get claimed while I'm asleep.

[XvGojira]

Fantastic! I noticed no audio or video issues that had been on your last videos.

Although it looks like you repeated some of your credits. After the copyright it repeats music from kaijucombat.com and listing off Cruellica Kain, your friends, etc.

[Dr Kain]