Motion Video Critique #7

World Of Motion from Colin Hesterly on Vimeo.


First of all, I would like to say that I really like this video, because I enjoy the retro aesthetics. I also appreciate the small details. For example, on the 13th second car wheels roll over the bump and the lighting changes slightly, on the 23rd second the motorcyclist comes out of the shadow an you can see nice details. The color scheme, texture on the clouds and the shadowing on the mountains seems pleasing as well. The video works well within the higher width to height video frame. It supports the scenery of a wast landscape. At the same time, the video has a distinct American feel. I guess, because of the landscape and the style of the cars and the train.
The video is, for the most part, well paced and nicely executed. But I think there are a few problems. For example, it starts with an image of the city and it ends with it. On the 44th second the rocket goes up, and on the 48th second the video suddenly stops and goes back to the introduction view of the city. So the ending feels abrupt, like the author ran out either of time or ideas, which is a pity, because the video is very pleasing to watch.