critique Archives - Steve Stockman

Steve Stockman In If you’re new to video, Teaching and Training, For Pros, Your Questions Answered

Why Some Critiques Suck: The Myth of “Brutal Honesty”

I have been an amateur photographer for ten years, and I have been through the critiquing process many times. I have paid professional photographers to critique my photography, always with the request that they be brutally honest in their observations and suggestions. I learned more from this approach than I did from any courses or workshops that I took.

I can’t seem to find anyone who is willing to do the same for my videos. Any suggestions?

-Bob, Dalton, Ga.

First, let’s talk “brutal honesty.”

I’m not a big fan of brutality as part of anyone’s learning process. Truth, yes. … Read the rest

Steve Stockman In Your Questions Answered

Video Critique: The Toy Review

Today’s video critique: A toy geek boldy submits his review for our review.

Dear Steve,

I collect toys as a hobby, and very rarely come across reviews that are entertaining enough to watch.

So I set out to make review videos of my own. I wanted to do entertaining and informative videos, and also wanted to put myself out there so people can recognize me as a person, and not just another pair of clumsy hands clutching random pieces of plastics.

Your book has been very helpful, and I’d appreciate any comments on what can I do to make my

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