Okie - I think I got it finally (for now) - the polished version of our Trailer...
 

Trailer introducing "The Valve Guides". Some of this has been posted here and there, but I remixed it to be a bit more interesting and engaging (I hope). Please let me know what you think!

-Wayne

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And here I was thinking there'd be a nice shiney Airstream trailer or something of that nature.

I think you're spending too much time on this. However, one can't seem to spend too much time with editing software. It's tedious. I'm using Filmora and I believe it is enough like Adobe that I could make the transition. Adobe Pro seems to be the software until you reach production level.

AFA your trailer, I'd cut it down. I'm not real good at filming and editing because I won't take the time. But you do seem to keep things moving. No shots over 3 seconds, lots of zoom and movement which is what today's audiences want.

Ever notice while watching auto racing that they don't stay on a shot very long? Sometimes I wish they would hang in there longer. But that's another animal. A popular restoration YT I watch tries for 3 second shots. Back and forth between close ups and wide shots. Even in his monologues he uses 2 cameras. He also has an editor so he only has to keep the cameras running close and wide and the editor weaves the shots together.

If you did this w/o assistance I think you've got it down. I'd would just add some more tease in future videos like the hook needed at the lead in. There are so many tricks to keep audience retention but they take a lot of planning and execution. And huge time.

These could be as good as Jay Leno w/o much more work. But will you find enough cars or subjects? Another huge task. AMHIK.

One technique I like is the narration sometimes starting before the shot opens. Obviously to go back and forth between cameras you have to have a seamless narration or dialog. There is a lot that can be done with off camera audio and what I'd call bleed over for lack of the proper term.

More polished every time! Yes, this one is better. Good stuff. I'm waiting for the Renault video.

I would love to have a big shop full of automotive memorabilia (that you went through in one of the green RSR videos).