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  1. McFlyLures
    Yeah the solid shirt color is a good idea. I'll try that.
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    sure can https://www.youtube.com/user/HansWeilenmann https://www.youtube.com/user/DavieMcPhail https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKLvr5JVRmMvWKsqRStCS8w https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-UEPKRcqt5vVIX_Xtc7SJQ (in russian i think) neither hans or davie use $1000 cameras good reading material http://www.hammercreekflyfishing.com/blog/category/creating%20a%20fly%20tying%20video What do you think of this one? I shot this with that new camera I told you about. The problem is it shakes on the desk a bit. Something a tripod will fix... But you can see that I'm more washed out in the background due to a better camera, with a different lends and aperture. Still need to darken me up a bit more, but for now, this is better no?
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    sure can https://www.youtube.com/user/HansWeilenmann https://www.youtube.com/user/DavieMcPhail https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKLvr5JVRmMvWKsqRStCS8w https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-UEPKRcqt5vVIX_Xtc7SJQ (in russian i think) neither hans or davie use $1000 cameras good reading material http://www.hammercreekflyfishing.com/blog/category/creating%20a%20fly%20tying%20video Those are all great video's. But you do realize that they all film exactly the same way as me right? head on? Their shirts are showing. The only difference is they don't have a beard and they tie very small flies? If I was tying a very small fly, my shirt, beard, face, what have you wouldn't matter. The reason why is that the zoom in on such a small subject wouldn't show the background. The background would be so blurred out. Ive actually tried this, filming exactly the way I film, but zoomed in really tight on a small fly. I am washed out in the back. In a few weeks I will be getting a tripod, however I have to save up for it. That will allow me to position the camera a bit higher, and further down my chest, so my shirt will show up rather than my beard. I have a decent cam corder now (I got a few weeks ago). So my newer video's (not this one) will be a higher quality HD video. It might look better. I do like these however, and they gave me a great idea. One is to try and keep the light off of me, and only on my subject (the fly). I saw that in the video's from Dave McPhail. I am not sure how to just yet though, as where I tie is by a window. HAHA I use that window for some natural light in the video's. But I think maybe thats not the best idea now. However now my wife will probably not be happy about us having to re-arrange our little 1 bedroom attic we rent... As for the voice over thing, rather then talking. Man that is so much easier! HAHA I cannot tell you how difficult it is to talk and tie at the same time. I decided at first to do it that way though because I thought it would give a bit of a "personal" feel, that my viewers might like. But now I am double thinking that. Thanks for this. While I probably won't emulate them exactly (I cannot since these are still higher end filming process, that I cannot do in my tiny home with a 2 year old and a dog running around), but... There are a few things I can take away from this. Thanks! See this is good constructive criticism! I like it!
  4. McFlyLures
    No need to tell me on every one of my videos that you don't like beards. It's like your a vegan, one of those who has to tell everyone that they are a vegan and dislike people who eat meat. Lol I wasn't the first one to mention beards on this thread. In fact, I had no intent on replying in this one until you asked the question ... "Is this really a determining factor for you guys on if you enjoy a video?" So I tried to answer tactfully ... but I guess that didn't work. I'll take your other advice ... " ... if you don't like it, don't watch it." You were the first person to comment about beards on any of my threads.... The mullet thread. You literally were the first person to comment... And your comments have never been tactful... Not even close.... This was the first post you ever posted on any of my threads... You then fallowed me around and found every post I ever made, and commented about how terrible and discussing it is that I have a beard. I wouldn't say that telling me I am compensating for a size issue because of my beard is "tactful", or saying that it "nauseates" you either. I mean geze man, thats like the last thing someone would say "trying to be tactful". You are (like I said before) a vegan that can't stop talking about their hatred for those who eat meat. Or a "vapor" (someone who vape's) that cannot stop talking about how much healthier it is than smoking to those who smoke. Its like "I get it dude, you VAPE!" Geze! I post these here for constructive criticism on my flies, and video's. Not on the way I dress, look, or hair style. (facial or on the head). I don't think anyone really appreciates that. So cool your jets.
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    HAHA, well I wouldn't go as far as saying mine covers a lot of ugly... But, I just like it. Yeah, I can't go do the ZZ Top thing, my wife would divorce me. Instead I have to go to a barber once every month or so and get it trimmed up (when I get a hair cut). I like it long on the bottom, but keep it trimmed on the sides. Ive had my beard since I was 22 years old. Not always this long, but different stages of length. I think its been almost 10 years now...
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    Yeah I've tried all different angles that I can do. This is pretty much all that kinda works... Off to the side, hands get in the way. Behind me, I need a tripod (don't have the money) and cannot see what is being filmed. In reality, there are very few fly tying videos online without a head on shot, where you see the person talking. In fact, many of the main fly tying channels on YouTube are shot exactly like mine (minus a beard). "InTheRiffle" to name one. Sure, I think orvis has a few that are done a little better, but they also spent lots of money for a shooting studio and professional cameras and tripods. I'm a man, living in a one bedroom, with a kid, wife, and dog... I'm not dropping thousands on that kinda equipment and taking on a 2nd rent payment for a shooting studio. Can you maybe send me a few examples of fly videos made by "average joes" that are shot in the correct way so I can try emulate? I'm glad you liked the fly.
  7. McFlyLures
    I agree that a beard is not a good backdrop, however I can see the fly and see it perfectly. Same with just about everyone else viewing my videos. I'm not shaving my beard just to be able to make a better fly video, and I don't have the money for one of those expensive tripods to shoot over my shoulder. Also shooting over my shoulder doesn't allow me to see what is in the shot frame... So short of me wearing a mask, this is pretty much all I can do right now... Like I've said many times before, if you don't like it, don't watch it. That simple. No need to tell me on every one of my videos that you don't like beards. It's like your a vegan, one of those who has to tell everyone that they are a vegan and dislike people who eat meat. Lol
  8. McFlyLures
    Thanks! In reality I do need to find a better angle. However that requires a tripod. I'm a bit low on funds right now. Soon I might try over the shoulder, however I'm afraid it will make it more difficult to film cause I won't be able to see the camera screen to know if it's in focus. My camera gets out of focus a lot. I'm not made of money for one of those $1000 dslr cameras... Haha. If my channel does well, and I start making some money from the adds, I'll invest. Otherwise I'm stuck with my camcorder...
  9. McFlyLures
    You know, if anyone could benefit from a beard I think it could be you. That is a pic of you holding a 6ish lb bass on your profile right? "Just saying".
  10. McFlyLures
    Here is a pic of the fly on the video... Now that it allows me to upload pics...
  11. McFlyLures
    LOL, you are funny! I think I will wear a blue screen mask, and layer in this photo just for you. Give you nightmares! HAHA Those big scary beards! In reality, my new video's are better shot. This is an older video I made a few months ago. My new ones blur out my background quite a bit. Check out the video called "Mc. Bunker" I posted it in another section I think. I will find it and post it here. tell me if the beard washes out the video. Cause that is shot with better lighting, and I blur out the background a bit. The fly stands out really well in that video. I finally got a real camcorder instead of shooting with my phone. We all have to start somewhere right? If that looks better, please tell me. If not, also please tell me. I want to make good video's. I appreciate the feedback. Including your fear of beards... HAHA Also, for youtube, when you are searching on youtube, there is a thumbnail that shows. I do post the picture there, but because its not "imbedded" here, you don't see that. I know now for future video's. I haven't made one in a few days due to having the flu. I will make sure and add a picture of the finished fly in the beginning really quick. And from now on (apparently the picture thing is working for me now) try to post up a pic of the fly as well. However when I am doing it from my phone it won't let me post a pic... Usually I do this at 6:00AM when I am still laying in bed. I don't have my computer close, so I just post the video. I guess I will have to wait till I get up a little after...
  12. McFlyLures
    So is this why people are commenting about my beard? Because that one guy that ranted about his pet peeves on fly tying vids? Haha. That he thinks POV is better than looking at the person and their chin/beard? Many of the most popular vids on YouTube for fly tying are of just that... Someone's chin, and them talking. Lol Is this really a determining factor for you guys on if you enjoy a video?
  13. McFlyLures
    Thanks! . Also don't worry about offending me if you think I should've done something different. I'm always open to constructive criticism.
  14. McFlyLures
    Other than this though, what did you think of the fly?
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    Thanks for the advice! a photo of the fly on the video is a wonderful idea, I will do this from now on. I've still got a few vids I've already made that I'll be posting, but for any new ones, I'll add this for sure. As for the photo posted here, it won't let me... I've tried many times. It keeps saying I'm not authorized...
  16. McFlyLures
    I changed up a bit of the normal standing shrimp materials. Whatcha think of this version? https://youtu.be/nLBgkANCa-I
  17. McFlyLures
    And he has a beard lol Man, this forum is obsessed with beards. The most common comment I get is about my beard, not my flies.... HAHA Well it keeps you remembering me I guess right?
  18. McFlyLures
    No. Absolutely not. I never use fly patterns from guys with red beards. I just don't do it. Bad luck. Like driving a green car. ;-) lol I guess the rule must not apply to the guy with the red beard tying the flies. Cause I tie lots of flies, and have caught on each one! HAHA
  19. McFlyLures
    Thanks!
  20. McFlyLures
    Thanks! It fishes pretty well also, however It fawls a bit on the hook occasionally. I might need to epoxy a bit higher up the material.
  21. McFlyLures
    Thanks! And super easy to tie. I can make these (when I'm not filming) 3-4 minutes each. I can blast through and fill my box with 20 of these in about an hour...
  22. McFlyLures
    What do you guys think of this glass minnow? I usually tie it with bucktail, but I got this synthetic material recently and decided to tie it in that. Tell me what you think? The video is only 6 minutes and 45 seconds. https://youtu.be/ffMVjYoSczc
  23. McFlyLures
    Oh, is this not the right place to post this? Sorry if not... I'm new here and never sure where to post
  24. McFlyLures
    I like it! I'm gonna spend a few hours looking that over! Thank you.
  25. McFlyLures
    I actually have a video that I tie a Merkin crab... However I use synthetic fiber, not the natural stuff on my face.
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