Help me with a little recognition for Yancy...

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Help me with a little recognition for Yancy...


I'd just like to ask all my forum friends for their opinion and I'd also like to ask everyone to give me a hand giving our Creative Director, Yancy a little recognition.



I've worked with 4 different TV production companies and all of them have full crews, including,
  • Multiple Camera people
  • Director
  • Producer
  • Engineer
  • Grips
  • Make-up person
  • Extras
All these people work to create a finished video or TV show.


>>> Yancy does everything by himself <<<



Watch Yancy's Latest Creative Work
Now click the link below and watch Yancy's most recent video and keep in mind when we started making videos, he had never run a camera, let alone two cameras at the same time, one on a Tripod and the other on a Boom.


How to use the CR Spotless Water Deionization Systems



He had never used video editing software. Never did any of the things it takes to create a video. He taught himself everything he knows about making our videos and when I watch them I can see how he's become very talented at this craft.


So everyone here that has enjoyed the videos and LIVE BROADCASTS Autogeek puts out, how about a round of applause and some thumbs ups for Yancy!


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After watching, how about a little feedback for his work? Especially all you that have video backgrounds.

Please keep in mind, if you have negative feedback try to balance it with positive to, something I learned while working for Hewlett-Packard.




p.s.

Don't pay any attention to the goof in the video, just video style and quality.


:dblthumb2:
 
I can definitely appreciate and admire Yancy's hard work and creativity. The videos he produces and the live webcast he does for us forum members. The video for the CR spotless was simply amazing! It's like watching a movie production.

:applause: for Yancy. You deserve it!
 
The big thing I've noticed is during 'Detail Weekend', he is doing EVERYTHING. Not just the A/V stuff; but replying to various posts, maintaining the nuts and bolts of the production, eating pizza, on and on.

Talk about 'multi-tasking'!

People like Yancy don't come around very often, he is (for sure) a keeper.

Bill
 
You hit the nail on the head Mike. :dblthumb2:

Yancy is the master of all trades but he's especially good at making complicated things simple, and that's not easy to do. Not only is Yancy talented, but he's an all around great guy and is the quintessential example of what genuine represents. It's a real treat to work with someone so talented and personable on a day-to-day basis. :righton:
 
:dblthumb2: This is for Yancy and his outstanding work with AG :props: . Props for him for being self taught cause I would have never guessed it.
 
Thanks Yancy!

Awesome work Yancy, heck your videos even make it look like Mike knows what he is doing and that's a skill in its self!:D

It's amazing you have been able to self teach yourself such complicated techniques and equipment and produce great clear videos that make it easy for us, shall we say more challenged people.

Thanks for all you Do!:wave::righton:
 
Video was shot under some very challenging conditions such as full direct sun with dark black subjects, exposure turned out very well (better than I was expecting).

Framing and product positions were well though out, and made the video interesting and informative, and I enjoy the slight downward angle shots from the boom.

Transitions, graphics and music were straight up professional.

The time lapse was a really good touch, and it is hard without having the footage to look at, but I may have tried to slow it down a bit, or do a second shot where you can see a close up of a few beads evaporating slowly. Could have also been too hot, I know when I was out at a car show on the fourth, my car surface was 160F
 
Buckskincolt said:
heck your videos even make it look like Mike knows what he is doing and that's a skill in its self!
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I was waiting for that one!

But you're right, he has the talent to surgically edit out most mistakes and... make me and anyone else look like they know what they're doing.

:laughing:



LegacyGT said:
Video was shot under some very challenging conditions such as full direct sun
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Not to mention big delivery trucks pulling in and out
Co-workers walking in and out of the building
A strong, constant wind blowing

As for the sun, if you look at my face when we go inside the studio, i received a pretty good sunburn from the short time outside facing the sun when shooting the washing portion.

It's all good though and this was a very fun video to shoot...

A big thank you to the fine folks at CR Spotless for letting us shoot this video.


If you haven't already, check out all the TV commercials Yancy shot and edited for the second season of our TV show, the video quality is actually better than the video quality of the TV show.


Autogeek Commercials shot and edited by Yancy



:xyxthumbs:
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
Help me with a little recognition for Yancy...

:applause::applause::applause:

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Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
I've worked with 4 different TV production companies and all of them have full crews, including,
  • Multiple Camera people
  • Director
  • Producer
  • Engineer
  • Grips
  • Make-up person
  • Extras
All these people work to create a finished video or TV show.

>>> Yancy does everything by himself <<<

Utterly amazing, to say the least!!
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Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
He had never used video editing software. Never did any of the things it takes to create a video. He taught himself everything he knows about making our videos and when I watch them I can see how he's become very talented at this craft.

@Yancy: For a 'mere' 15% commission, negotiations for a salary, requisite for your craft's skill-level, can commence posthaste! :D
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Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
Please keep in mind, if you have negative feedback try to balance it with positive to, something I learned while working for Hewlett-Packard.

Rest assured...Nothing negative...Just a request:

More Swirl Girls!!! (my preference:"close-ups")
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Nick@Autogeek said:
You hit the nail on the head Mike. :dblthumb2:

Yancy is the master of all trades but he's especially good at making complicated things simple, and that's not easy to do. Not only is Yancy talented, but he's an all around great guy and is the quintessential example of what genuine represents. It's a real treat to work with someone so talented and personable on a day-to-day basis. :righton:
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^^^^^^^

Hard to top this excellent, heart-felt testimonial from a co-worker!!


:)

Bob
 
Awesome job Yancy, much like a detailer, if you have the desire to succeed you will find a way. All self taught...sounds like you found your way :)
 
I know talent when I see it. Why do you think Yancy is the only AG staff I've befriended

Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
Multiple Camera people
  • Director
  • Producer
  • Engineer
  • Grips
  • Make-up person
  • Extras
>>> Yancy does everything by himself <<<
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I was not aware Yancy was responsible for doing your makeup


:)
 
Flash Gordon said:
I know talent when I see it. Why do you think Yancy is the only AG staff I've befriended



I was not aware Yancy was responsible for doing your makeup


:)
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^Self taught even! :D
Amazing work Yancy! :xyxthumbs:
 
Thanks all, it is my pleasure to do the things that I do for a living. Great comments and please let me know where I can improve, always looking to learn, and sometimes it is hard to see when you stand so close to the fire. I know that I am not perfect and I strive to grow. I try my best, and just glad that you all like what I do.

And as for a teaser, have some really cool ideas that I have been toying with and about to bring to you all. So I guess it is good to say, get ready for Yancy 2.0, lol!
 
Sounds like Yancy deserves a raise or bonus for all his excellent hard work!

:awesome:
 
Very nice work Yancy! The angles were great and I loved the intros and transitions.
 
I second a raise for Yancy. His video work and photography make this forum so much better. The videos are interesting not only from a topic standpoint but from a visual standpoint as well. Thanks Yancy and keep it up!
 
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