JO
I notice you chose to completely ignore the highly constructive criticism myself and others took the time to give you in the other thread you posted. Perhaps when you heed and respond to such advice in a sensible manner others will be more inclined to post constructively also. Throwing a wobbly will get you nowhere.
PE
No, not really. I've been trying to give constructive criticism on something that I feel has the potential to be something wonderful (but has, due to carelessness, ended up rather poor) for the best part of five years but tbh its like talking to a brick wall. Half the time nothing happens and the rest of the time I end up getting trouble for genuinely caring
I've taken to sniping from the sidelines as it generally is more satisfying in the short term
Pete
Founding member
Aren't people supposed to give CONSTRUCTIVE criticism not just slag of each others work!?
No, not really. I've been trying to give constructive criticism on something that I feel has the potential to be something wonderful (but has, due to carelessness, ended up rather poor) for the best part of five years but tbh its like talking to a brick wall. Half the time nothing happens and the rest of the time I end up getting trouble for genuinely caring
I've taken to sniping from the sidelines as it generally is more satisfying in the short term
CR
When people ask for constructive criticism, they seem to actually mean 'nice' comments. If you say it's bad, quite a few refuse to accept the fact. Technically, you've received quite a constructive comment already, telling you that it's boring, the logo is bad and the music is horrendous - it hasn't been worded in a way you'd like, that's all.
On a note on the music, it sounds like you've recorded it with your phone or something, and it doesn't really suit the idea of the programme. The logo is very bad - I personally don't why you didn't use GMTV's last logo if you wanted a mock at bringing it back, and could only create a bad attempt at a logo otherwise. The sequence of images is rather dull, and could be made better by using video of these 'Sunrise' moments and also making it quicker, instead of the slow, not to the beat of the music focus you seem to have at the moment.
I see this as a constructive comment - whilst it makes a point against the OP having a moan, it also includes comments to making the mock better.
On a note on the music, it sounds like you've recorded it with your phone or something, and it doesn't really suit the idea of the programme. The logo is very bad - I personally don't why you didn't use GMTV's last logo if you wanted a mock at bringing it back, and could only create a bad attempt at a logo otherwise. The sequence of images is rather dull, and could be made better by using video of these 'Sunrise' moments and also making it quicker, instead of the slow, not to the beat of the music focus you seem to have at the moment.
I see this as a constructive comment - whilst it makes a point against the OP having a moan, it also includes comments to making the mock better.
MW
a wise man once said [Nick Harvey] that a bad craftsman always blames his tools.
Unfortunately the software I was using is playing up so I will modify my mocks when I get it up and running again!
a wise man once said [Nick Harvey] that a bad craftsman always blames his tools.
DO
I've not viewed your video, but from the comments so far, I would suggest you abandon it.
Instead, work on your idea as a series of still images - they don't take as long to make, allowing you to iterate your ideas quicker, are simpler, and can be embedded in the forum therefore reaching a wider audience. You could even call them a storyboard?
Only once you've got the stills looking good, then move into making it into a video. Frankly, a bad idea will look bad regardless of it moving or not, only if you've put the time into animating it, you'll feel worse when people tell you it's bad.
Finally, if you want constructive feedback, it's best to come clean about the shortfalls as you see them - if you wanted to do something but couldn't, say so in your post - that way you're more likely to get advice on how to do it rather than being berated for not doing it. My final tip is to make sure you post a decent intro to your mock, describing your aim and why you made it, along with a screenshot or two if it's a video - like Jonny'sBBC2 mock. If it looks like you've put some effort in to your post, you're less likely to attract one word replies.
Instead, work on your idea as a series of still images - they don't take as long to make, allowing you to iterate your ideas quicker, are simpler, and can be embedded in the forum therefore reaching a wider audience. You could even call them a storyboard?
Only once you've got the stills looking good, then move into making it into a video. Frankly, a bad idea will look bad regardless of it moving or not, only if you've put the time into animating it, you'll feel worse when people tell you it's bad.
Finally, if you want constructive feedback, it's best to come clean about the shortfalls as you see them - if you wanted to do something but couldn't, say so in your post - that way you're more likely to get advice on how to do it rather than being berated for not doing it. My final tip is to make sure you post a decent intro to your mock, describing your aim and why you made it, along with a screenshot or two if it's a video - like Jonny'sBBC2 mock. If it looks like you've put some effort in to your post, you're less likely to attract one word replies.