Calvin Harris
and Dillon Francis
worked there... no way!
| My DJ Promo :D Here is my DJ promo video...not much yet but once i get better and have better mixes.
| Alene Kalush
11.12.2012 | Thnx man. There will be more to come...eventually -_-
Originally Posted by Jester
... and assholes get holidays
OP good on you for giving it a go dude.
| Alene Kalush
10.12.2012 | HAHA thnx i will work on that
Originally Posted by DJSigma
No worries man.
My advice for mixing would be to work on the basics: -
1. Focus on music you like. Try and build your music collection and knowledge of the music you like. It sounds obvious, but some people try and make mixes that they believe other people will like, when they're not that into the tunes they're mixing - don't do that!
2. Get solid at the technical basics - beatmatching, phrase matching, levels and EQs.
3. Make sure your mixes have good sound quality. Not just the track to track levels, but the overall level. Use good quality source files if you're mixing MP3s or other digital files.
4. Record your practice sessions. Listen back to them and try and pick out the things you're bad at and work on getting better in those areas. If you want feedback, post a mix up online and start a thread on here or other community
s that you visit, but don't do that too early! Make sure you hone those skills first!
Solid basics are what you need. Forget twiddling loads of EQ knobs and messing with loops and effects. You can experiment with that stuff later on.
And this post would be nothing without an analogy, lol, so believe of it like this: -
The basics of DJing (what I mentioned in 1-4 above) = cooking a meal
Effects/looping/scratching etc. = adding seasoning to that meal
At the moment, you're not a good cook and you're adding way too much seasoning.
| Lina Rawie
10.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJ Descendent
this is really nice on the time you took to make that comment thnx so much for all the help on how i should approach things and listen to people...currently i have great connections but all i need is some good stufff and like you said if im focused and work hard i could work my way up wich i am doind but i do need a full set and a nice controller so i can get into the controllerism but im getting there...i have a NDX-400 and a X6 mixer but i need another NDX-400 and i have TS Audio 4 DJ interface and a novation lauchpad...ill be sending out great mixes after christmas.
No worries man.
My advice for mixing would be to work on the basics: -
1. Focus on music you like. Try and build your music collection and knowledge of the music you like. It sounds obvious, but some people try and make mixes that they believe other people will like, when they're not that into the tunes they're mixing - don't do that!
2. Get solid at the technical basics - beatmatching, phrase matching, levels and EQs.
3. Make sure your mixes have good sound quality. Not just the track to track levels, but the overall level. Use good quality source files if you're mixing MP3s or other digital files.
4. Record your practice sessions. Listen back to them and try and pick out the things you're bad at and work on getting better in those areas. If you want feedback, post a mix up online and start a thread on here or other community
s that you visit, but don't do that too early! Make sure you hone those skills first!
Solid basics are what you need. Forget twiddling loads of EQ knobs and messing with loops and effects. You can experiment with that stuff later on.
And this post would be nothing without an analogy, lol, so believe of it like this: -
The basics of DJing (what I mentioned in 1-4 above) = cooking a meal
Effects/looping/scratching etc. = adding seasoning to that meal
At the moment, you're not a good cook and you're adding way too much seasoning. | Alene Kalush
10.12.2012 | Never thought of it that way. Thnx
Originally Posted by protocollie
can i offer you another really really really really big piece of advice?
for those of us who have been around the block many times, people who just ask you indiscriminately to follow them on different social networks come across as shameless. it always leaves a bad taste in my mouth. i'm not judging; i know you're new. 10 years down the road when you're looking back you'll feel the same way too, I promise. But keep it in mind; when someone takes every opportunity to mention the social networks I can follow 'em on, I write them off. When I'm interested, I ask out of my own interest.
When you're good enough, you won't need to ask. Until that point, you shouldn't. Just gathering "followers" is useless. You want fans who appreciate what you do.
| Laurence Calisto
10.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJ Descendent
can i offer you another really really really really big piece of advice?
for those of us who have been around the block many times, people who just ask you indiscriminately to follow them on different social networks come across as shameless. it always leaves a bad taste in my mouth. i'm not judging; i know you're new. 10 years down the road when you're looking back you'll feel the same way too, I promise. But keep it in mind; when someone takes every opportunity to mention the social networks I can follow 'em on, I write them off. When I'm interested, I ask out of my own interest.
When you're good enough, you won't need to ask. Until that point, you shouldn't. Just gathering "followers" is useless. You want fans who appreciate what you do. | Cole Maroto
10.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJSigma
This!
I just checked out your SoundCloud page OP, and honestly - I believe you're going about this in the wrong way. I know you're only 13 (or so it says on your profile there) so I'm not here to beat you up or talk down to you, but then I'm not going to make an exception for your age either.
When I go to a SoundCloud page I don't want to hear bits of tracks, and mixes that are just 2 song that are about 10 minutes long and packed full of effects and knob-twiddling. If you want to start building an online rep as a good DJ, you have to make me want to hit that "Follow" button. Just having pages on sites is meaningless cos every man and his dog has a Facebook fan page, a SoundCloud account etc.
When you first start out with DJing it can be hard to know good from bad. You need time and experience to develop the "DJ's ear". Being 13 has advantages and disadvantages. You're gonna lack maturity compared to some old geezer like me and you're likely to lack focus too, but time is on your side. By 18 you could be a wicked DJ - well before then even, if you are focussed. But everything you post on your Facebook and SoundCloud pages represents you as a DJ and it's currently not building you a good rep.
Have fun with it and do your thing, but be aware that people don't really care how old you are when they listen to your stuff. Practice hard, try and focus, don't put the opinions of your friends above DJs/producers with lots of experience, and hold back on posting stuff until you're ready. Listen to the feedback you've already received on SoundCloud, for example, "way too many effects!". Basically, get yourself holed up in the lab (i.e. your bedroom, lol) for a few months and work on the core basics of DJing, then you can bring a nice solid mix to the table.
i couldn't agree more and i definitely believe you shouldn't post sets until they up to a certain standard. i listened to some of your house mix on soundcloud and you start to trainwreck within 30 seconds of the set. when i hear that right in the beginning, i'm done listening...as i'm sure many others are as well. keep practicing and really listen to your stuff before you put it up.
if i were you i would worry about getting mixes down before you even consider making a promo video, but then again, i would never make a promo video to show off normal djing for the sake of getting my name out there. if i had a nice little controller or scratch routine, i may consider it but i don't really do that style of djing. | Alene Kalush
10.12.2012 | this is really nice on the time you took to make that comment thnx so much for all the help on how i should approach things and listen to people...currently i have great connections but all i need is some good stufff and like you said if im focused and work hard i could work my way up wich i am doind but i do need a full set and a nice controller so i can get into the controllerism but im getting there...i have a NDX-400 and a X6 mixer but i need another NDX-400 and i have TS Audio 4 DJ interface and a novation lauchpad...ill be sending out great mixes after christmas.
Originally Posted by DJSigma
This!
I just checked out your SoundCloud page OP, and honestly - I believe you're going about this in the wrong way. I know you're only 13 (or so it says on your profile there) so I'm not here to beat you up or talk down to you, but then I'm not going to make an exception for your age either.
When I go to a SoundCloud page I don't want to hear bits of tracks, and mixes that are just 2 song that are about 10 minutes long and packed full of effects and knob-twiddling. If you want to start building an online rep as a good DJ, you have to make me want to hit that "Follow" button. Just having pages on sites is meaningless cos every man and his dog has a Facebook fan page, a SoundCloud account etc.
When you first start out with DJing it can be hard to know good from bad. You need time and experience to develop the "DJ's ear". Being 13 has advantages and disadvantages. You're gonna lack maturity compared to some old geezer like me and you're likely to lack focus too, but time is on your side. By 18 you could be a wicked DJ - well before then even, if you are focussed. But everything you post on your Facebook and SoundCloud pages represents you as a DJ and it's currently not building you a good rep.
Have fun with it and do your thing, but be aware that people don't really care how old you are when they listen to your stuff. Practice hard, try and focus, don't put the opinions of your friends above DJs/producers with lots of experience, and hold back on posting stuff until you're ready. Listen to the feedback you've already received on SoundCloud, for example, "way too many effects!". Basically, get yourself holed up in the lab (i.e. your bedroom, lol) for a few months and work on the core basics of DJing, then you can bring a nice solid mix to the table.
| Alene Kalush
10.12.2012 | Well you read the guys commet wrong because my main goal is not to become famous but to become good...i want it for the music and the love for music...if fame can come in then yes i would love that but all i want is to be a great dj/producer(eventually) and DJ smaller venues (at the least) by the time im 16.
Originally Posted by Citizen_Insane
Wise words. In fact, a lot of what people have said here is quite wise
Mixes speak volumes more than a minute or two long video of you "mixing", again scratching and controllerism routines are an exception.
Also I hope that when you get older you realise that if you really love the music, the music and being true to it is wayyy more important than being famous, that's integrity. Do your own thing, be true to who you are and don't go for something simply because it's popular... oh and keep practicing, starting young was a great idea!
| Alene Kalush
10.12.2012 | Thnx your comment is the most resonable.lol but thnx to everyone trying to help out on what i should incorperate into things and what not
Originally Posted by Destiny
I checked out your profile information before posting, as I was pretty sure you're (a) young fellow(s). Most people already pointed out that there's little to no need for a promo video. And I can understand where you're coming from. You're young & ambitious. From what I read on you're little 'about me', it seems that you want to be a famous DJ. Just work on the mixing part! Record them, put them online and get feedback on those. Once you get gigs & start making a name, you can always make a little promo from an aftermovie from one of your gigs.
Good luck. Just take it slow, and take careful steps if you want people to take you seriously.
| Alene Kalush
11.12.2012 | Thnx man. There will be more to come...eventually -_-
Originally Posted by Jester
... and assholes get holidays
OP good on you for giving it a go dude.
| Latoria Kavulich
10.12.2012 | ... and assholes get holidays
OP good on you for giving it a go dude. | Alyse Chiong
10.12.2012 | Ive just got to say this thread is a pretty damn good example of why DJTT is such a good little community
for us DJ folk. Often lots of criticism but its all constructive(aside from the token asshole here and there). | Alene Kalush
10.12.2012 | HAHA thnx i will work on that
Originally Posted by DJSigma
No worries man.
My advice for mixing would be to work on the basics: -
1. Focus on music you like. Try and build your music collection and knowledge of the music you like. It sounds obvious, but some people try and make mixes that they believe other people will like, when they're not that into the tunes they're mixing - don't do that!
2. Get solid at the technical basics - beatmatching, phrase matching, levels and EQs.
3. Make sure your mixes have good sound quality. Not just the track to track levels, but the overall level. Use good quality source files if you're mixing MP3s or other digital files.
4. Record your practice sessions. Listen back to them and try and pick out the things you're bad at and work on getting better in those areas. If you want feedback, post a mix up online and start a thread on here or other community
s that you visit, but don't do that too early! Make sure you hone those skills first!
Solid basics are what you need. Forget twiddling loads of EQ knobs and messing with loops and effects. You can experiment with that stuff later on.
And this post would be nothing without an analogy, lol, so believe of it like this: -
The basics of DJing (what I mentioned in 1-4 above) = cooking a meal
Effects/looping/scratching etc. = adding seasoning to that meal
At the moment, you're not a good cook and you're adding way too much seasoning.
| Lina Rawie
10.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJ Descendent
this is really nice on the time you took to make that comment thnx so much for all the help on how i should approach things and listen to people...currently i have great connections but all i need is some good stufff and like you said if im focused and work hard i could work my way up wich i am doind but i do need a full set and a nice controller so i can get into the controllerism but im getting there...i have a NDX-400 and a X6 mixer but i need another NDX-400 and i have TS Audio 4 DJ interface and a novation lauchpad...ill be sending out great mixes after christmas.
No worries man.
My advice for mixing would be to work on the basics: -
1. Focus on music you like. Try and build your music collection and knowledge of the music you like. It sounds obvious, but some people try and make mixes that they believe other people will like, when they're not that into the tunes they're mixing - don't do that!
2. Get solid at the technical basics - beatmatching, phrase matching, levels and EQs.
3. Make sure your mixes have good sound quality. Not just the track to track levels, but the overall level. Use good quality source files if you're mixing MP3s or other digital files.
4. Record your practice sessions. Listen back to them and try and pick out the things you're bad at and work on getting better in those areas. If you want feedback, post a mix up online and start a thread on here or other community
s that you visit, but don't do that too early! Make sure you hone those skills first!
Solid basics are what you need. Forget twiddling loads of EQ knobs and messing with loops and effects. You can experiment with that stuff later on.
And this post would be nothing without an analogy, lol, so believe of it like this: -
The basics of DJing (what I mentioned in 1-4 above) = cooking a meal
Effects/looping/scratching etc. = adding seasoning to that meal
At the moment, you're not a good cook and you're adding way too much seasoning. | Alene Kalush
10.12.2012 | Never thought of it that way. Thnx
Originally Posted by protocollie
can i offer you another really really really really big piece of advice?
for those of us who have been around the block many times, people who just ask you indiscriminately to follow them on different social networks come across as shameless. it always leaves a bad taste in my mouth. i'm not judging; i know you're new. 10 years down the road when you're looking back you'll feel the same way too, I promise. But keep it in mind; when someone takes every opportunity to mention the social networks I can follow 'em on, I write them off. When I'm interested, I ask out of my own interest.
When you're good enough, you won't need to ask. Until that point, you shouldn't. Just gathering "followers" is useless. You want fans who appreciate what you do.
| Laurence Calisto
10.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJ Descendent
can i offer you another really really really really big piece of advice?
for those of us who have been around the block many times, people who just ask you indiscriminately to follow them on different social networks come across as shameless. it always leaves a bad taste in my mouth. i'm not judging; i know you're new. 10 years down the road when you're looking back you'll feel the same way too, I promise. But keep it in mind; when someone takes every opportunity to mention the social networks I can follow 'em on, I write them off. When I'm interested, I ask out of my own interest.
When you're good enough, you won't need to ask. Until that point, you shouldn't. Just gathering "followers" is useless. You want fans who appreciate what you do. | Alene Kalush
10.12.2012 | Well tnx. this will really help me with how i am going to approach my DJ Career and how i am going to do it...well in the mean time you guys should either follow me on Soundcloud or Subscribe to my Youtube or Like my page to see my progression and put your view on things to help critique my ways
http://www.youtube.com/user/DJDescendent?feature=mhee
http://www.facebook.com/DjDescendent
https://soundcloud.com/c0mpl3x | Cole Maroto
10.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJSigma
This!
I just checked out your SoundCloud page OP, and honestly - I believe you're going about this in the wrong way. I know you're only 13 (or so it says on your profile there) so I'm not here to beat you up or talk down to you, but then I'm not going to make an exception for your age either.
When I go to a SoundCloud page I don't want to hear bits of tracks, and mixes that are just 2 song that are about 10 minutes long and packed full of effects and knob-twiddling. If you want to start building an online rep as a good DJ, you have to make me want to hit that "Follow" button. Just having pages on sites is meaningless cos every man and his dog has a Facebook fan page, a SoundCloud account etc.
When you first start out with DJing it can be hard to know good from bad. You need time and experience to develop the "DJ's ear". Being 13 has advantages and disadvantages. You're gonna lack maturity compared to some old geezer like me and you're likely to lack focus too, but time is on your side. By 18 you could be a wicked DJ - well before then even, if you are focussed. But everything you post on your Facebook and SoundCloud pages represents you as a DJ and it's currently not building you a good rep.
Have fun with it and do your thing, but be aware that people don't really care how old you are when they listen to your stuff. Practice hard, try and focus, don't put the opinions of your friends above DJs/producers with lots of experience, and hold back on posting stuff until you're ready. Listen to the feedback you've already received on SoundCloud, for example, "way too many effects!". Basically, get yourself holed up in the lab (i.e. your bedroom, lol) for a few months and work on the core basics of DJing, then you can bring a nice solid mix to the table.
i couldn't agree more and i definitely believe you shouldn't post sets until they up to a certain standard. i listened to some of your house mix on soundcloud and you start to trainwreck within 30 seconds of the set. when i hear that right in the beginning, i'm done listening...as i'm sure many others are as well. keep practicing and really listen to your stuff before you put it up.
if i were you i would worry about getting mixes down before you even consider making a promo video, but then again, i would never make a promo video to show off normal djing for the sake of getting my name out there. if i had a nice little controller or scratch routine, i may consider it but i don't really do that style of djing. | Alene Kalush
10.12.2012 | this is really nice on the time you took to make that comment thnx so much for all the help on how i should approach things and listen to people...currently i have great connections but all i need is some good stufff and like you said if im focused and work hard i could work my way up wich i am doind but i do need a full set and a nice controller so i can get into the controllerism but im getting there...i have a NDX-400 and a X6 mixer but i need another NDX-400 and i have TS Audio 4 DJ interface and a novation lauchpad...ill be sending out great mixes after christmas.
Originally Posted by DJSigma
This!
I just checked out your SoundCloud page OP, and honestly - I believe you're going about this in the wrong way. I know you're only 13 (or so it says on your profile there) so I'm not here to beat you up or talk down to you, but then I'm not going to make an exception for your age either.
When I go to a SoundCloud page I don't want to hear bits of tracks, and mixes that are just 2 song that are about 10 minutes long and packed full of effects and knob-twiddling. If you want to start building an online rep as a good DJ, you have to make me want to hit that "Follow" button. Just having pages on sites is meaningless cos every man and his dog has a Facebook fan page, a SoundCloud account etc.
When you first start out with DJing it can be hard to know good from bad. You need time and experience to develop the "DJ's ear". Being 13 has advantages and disadvantages. You're gonna lack maturity compared to some old geezer like me and you're likely to lack focus too, but time is on your side. By 18 you could be a wicked DJ - well before then even, if you are focussed. But everything you post on your Facebook and SoundCloud pages represents you as a DJ and it's currently not building you a good rep.
Have fun with it and do your thing, but be aware that people don't really care how old you are when they listen to your stuff. Practice hard, try and focus, don't put the opinions of your friends above DJs/producers with lots of experience, and hold back on posting stuff until you're ready. Listen to the feedback you've already received on SoundCloud, for example, "way too many effects!". Basically, get yourself holed up in the lab (i.e. your bedroom, lol) for a few months and work on the core basics of DJing, then you can bring a nice solid mix to the table.
| Alene Kalush
10.12.2012 | Well you read the guys commet wrong because my main goal is not to become famous but to become good...i want it for the music and the love for music...if fame can come in then yes i would love that but all i want is to be a great dj/producer(eventually) and DJ smaller venues (at the least) by the time im 16.
Originally Posted by Citizen_Insane
Wise words. In fact, a lot of what people have said here is quite wise
Mixes speak volumes more than a minute or two long video of you "mixing", again scratching and controllerism routines are an exception.
Also I hope that when you get older you realise that if you really love the music, the music and being true to it is wayyy more important than being famous, that's integrity. Do your own thing, be true to who you are and don't go for something simply because it's popular... oh and keep practicing, starting young was a great idea!
| Alene Kalush
10.12.2012 | Thnx your comment is the most resonable.lol but thnx to everyone trying to help out on what i should incorperate into things and what not
Originally Posted by Destiny
I checked out your profile information before posting, as I was pretty sure you're (a) young fellow(s). Most people already pointed out that there's little to no need for a promo video. And I can understand where you're coming from. You're young & ambitious. From what I read on you're little 'about me', it seems that you want to be a famous DJ. Just work on the mixing part! Record them, put them online and get feedback on those. Once you get gigs & start making a name, you can always make a little promo from an aftermovie from one of your gigs.
Good luck. Just take it slow, and take careful steps if you want people to take you seriously.
| Merideth Garnder
10.12.2012 | You need to keep at it....also when some of the guys here give you advice. Don't take it so personally and say that you only spent 10 minutes on the whole thing. That kind of attitude won't take you far in this game. We've all been through what you're going through. Learn from others and their mistakes....then maybe you can be the next Madeon....who is 18 now I believe. You still have 5 years to better yourself! | Lina Rawie
10.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by Citizen_Insane
Also I hope that when you get older you realise that if you really love the music, the music and being true to it is wayyy more important than being famous, that's integrity. Do your own thing, be true to who you are and don't go for something simply because it's popular...
This!
I just checked out your SoundCloud page OP, and honestly - I believe you're going about this in the wrong way. I know you're only 13 (or so it says on your profile there) so I'm not here to beat you up or talk down to you, but then I'm not going to make an exception for your age either.
When I go to a SoundCloud page I don't want to hear bits of tracks, and mixes that are just 2 song that are about 10 minutes long and packed full of effects and knob-twiddling. If you want to start building an online rep as a good DJ, you have to make me want to hit that "Follow" button. Just having pages on sites is meaningless cos every man and his dog has a Facebook fan page, a SoundCloud account etc.
When you first start out with DJing it can be hard to know good from bad. You need time and experience to develop the "DJ's ear". Being 13 has advantages and disadvantages. You're gonna lack maturity compared to some old geezer like me and you're likely to lack focus too, but time is on your side. By 18 you could be a wicked DJ - well before then even, if you are focussed. But everything you post on your Facebook and SoundCloud pages represents you as a DJ and it's currently not building you a good rep.
Have fun with it and do your thing, but be aware that people don't really care how old you are when they listen to your stuff. Practice hard, try and focus, don't put the opinions of your friends above DJs/producers with lots of experience, and hold back on posting stuff until you're ready. Listen to the feedback you've already received on SoundCloud, for example, "way too many effects!". Basically, get yourself holed up in the lab (i.e. your bedroom, lol) for a few months and work on the core basics of DJing, then you can bring a nice solid mix to the table. | Marguerite Salsedo
10.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJSigma
1. Get DJ gear
2. Hone skills until you've got something worthwhile to show - DON'T RUSH
3. Post mixes online, videos on YouTube etc. and start trying to secure gigs
It seems to me that you skipped 2. Posting up mixes to get some feedback during the learning phase is fine, but "promo videos"? You ain't got nothing to promote yet. Channel your passion into practicing, cos you're wasting your time with this stuff.
Wise words. In fact, a lot of what people have said here is quite wise
Mixes speak volumes more than a minute or two long video of you "mixing", again scratching and controllerism routines are an exception.
Also I hope that when you get older you realise that if you really love the music, the music and being true to it is wayyy more important than being famous, that's integrity. Do your own thing, be true to who you are and don't go for something simply because it's popular... oh and keep practicing, starting young was a great idea! | Lina Rawie
10.12.2012 | 1. Get DJ gear
2. Hone skills until you've got something worthwhile to show - DON'T RUSH
3. Post mixes online, videos on YouTube etc. and start trying to secure gigs
It seems to me that you skipped 2. Posting up mixes to get some feedback during the learning phase is fine, but "promo videos"? You ain't got nothing to promote yet. Channel your passion into practicing, cos you're wasting your time with this stuff. | Estrella Rozzo
10.12.2012 | I checked out your profile information before posting, as I was pretty sure you're (a) young fellow(s). Most people already pointed out that there's little to no need for a promo video. And I can understand where you're coming from. You're young & ambitious. From what I read on you're little 'about me', it seems that you want to be a famous DJ. Just work on the mixing part! Record them, put them online and get feedback on those. Once you get gigs & start making a name, you can always make a little promo from an aftermovie from one of your gigs.
Good luck. Just take it slow, and take careful steps if you want people to take you seriously. | Carlee Pickard
10.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJ Descendent
Alright well thnx for everything...this was my friends set,my friends house,my friends camera and software and we werent believeing much rather than...lets post a video of you DJing...so we did...in the video i was only doing a "mix" by going to transitions and praticing beatmatching and stuff...i am nto more controllerism and he is not...i would have used a launchpad to beatjuggle and make it more exciting and actually rcord what i was mixing but i did not have my interface with me nor my launchpd so i did not have a great performance video to share...i will be posting videos such as that in nea future but you just gotta wait...i will mak a better video along with a great performance...just in time. i already have plans for my next one.
Damn my friend, you make it sound so... whatever. Just remember you posted it here saying "My DJ Promo", we were commenting on it based upon that fact. In no way does anyone here mean any harm, just trying to save you from some embarrassment. You came to us looking for feedback, or some sort of response from us, we just obliged. | Nereida Jasnoch
10.12.2012 | ^Well then get off the internet and go do music stuff | Alene Kalush
10.12.2012 | Alright well thnx for everything...this was my friends set,my friends house,my friends camera and software and we werent believeing much rather than...lets post a video of you DJing...so we did...in the video i was only doing a "mix" by going to transitions and praticing beatmatching and stuff...i am nto more controllerism and he is not...i would have used a launchpad to beatjuggle and make it more exciting and actually rcord what i was mixing but i did not have my interface with me nor my launchpd so i did not have a great performance video to share...i will be posting videos such as that in nea future but you just gotta wait...i will mak a better video along with a great performance...just in time. i already have plans for my next one. | Rana Rigling
10.12.2012 | One thing, unless you're doing some mad turntable/controller routines then no one wants to see a video of you in your bedroom. What's exciting about that? Get some footage of you playing out and cut that in to a video. Doesn't have to be at a club, a house party would do, just something that shows you working a crowd. | Nedra Fresneda
10.12.2012 | You might also want to clean up the area before shooting another one. | Laurence Calisto
10.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by Coldfuzion
It's not the camera or software, it's the fact that in the video you are doing little to nothing. When creating a promotion video you need to engage the viewer. Even as a DJ as you were turning the knobs and adjusting your platter and what not I couldn't tell what you were doing, and just a video of you mixing in a track over another track is boring quite frankly. If you noticed the video the other guy posted below you (I can't scroll back as I am typing this in the second page), that video shows creativity on the part of the DJ. Granted he's scratching and it may be hard for you to learn or do right now, but you should still attempt to do something that actually is showing you doing something - not just mixing in a track over another.
It's not about us being rude, or a reaction you're looking for, it's just telling you flat out what it is.
Yeah, seconded on the confusion part. When you were sitting there slapping the db meters with your fingertips or had both faders wide open and were just randomly nudging the jog i was confused as to wtf was going on.
Again I believe you're putting the cart before the horse. You don't really need a promo video. I believe it comes off in not a good way, tbh. Record good mixes. That's what matters. | Carlee Pickard
10.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJ Descendent
Well this isnt the feedback i was looking for umm i am working on it and will make some better stuff all i need to do is get some more cameras and better software.this may not be " Good " but i guess you could say it is a teaser. i guess.
It's not the camera or software, it's the fact that in the video you are doing little to nothing. When creating a promotion video you need to engage the viewer. Even as a DJ as you were turning the knobs and adjusting your platter and what not I couldn't tell what you were doing, and just a video of you mixing in a track over another track is boring quite frankly. If you noticed the video the other guy posted below you (I can't scroll back as I am typing this in the second page), that video shows creativity on the part of the DJ. Granted he's scratching and it may be hard for you to learn or do right now, but you should still attempt to do something that actually is showing you doing something - not just mixing in a track over another.
It's not about us being rude, or a reaction you're looking for, it's just telling you flat out what it is. | Jolynn Schroyer
10.12.2012 | Quite boring to watch to be honest. You should move your hands more and learn more effects, looks like you are just standing around and letting the ipod play. | Alene Kalush
09.12.2012 | | Alene Kalush
09.12.2012 | This is one of my mixes that has no video...if i had this mix recorded it would be good.... | Alene Kalush
09.12.2012 | Well this isnt the feedback i was looking for umm i am working on it and will make some better stuff all i need to do is get some more cameras and better software.this may not be " Good " but i guess you could say it is a teaser. i guess. | Tonda Koney
09.12.2012 | hahah, even if it was unintentional the video made me laugh | Jacqualine Cieplik
09.12.2012 | Erm. No Comment.
Just focus on the music. | Laurence Calisto
09.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by MyUsername
But I gotta look kewl on the facebooks.
A video is perfect for a contollerist or turntablist tho
But if long mixes are your thing soundcloud or mixcloud will give a better representation of what you 're all about.
But still I believe a video can make you more memorable, perhaps a little bitdouchey, but memorable.
A turntablism routine is fine. The visual element is part of what's important to that. If you're just making a commercial for the concept of "you," I don't believe anything positive will come from that. That's an Al Walser move. |
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