New video for my website

Calendyr

Calendyr

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Hey guys,

This year I am planning to make about 20 videos for my website.

This is the first one and I would like some feedback to plan the next ones. Basicly I will do videos to present every service I offer, and the some support videos for my clients.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSC3V9aE4r8
 
Nice job overall. I had to turn the audio off after 30 seconds because of that repetitive beat. Also, the wheel/tire/wheel well part could have been sped up more. It was thorough but took 2 1/2 minutes of the video just for that. After so much focus on the wheel the actual body wash felt rushed to me - almost like an afterthought. What is the quick wash application step? A drying aid? If so it should be renamed in the video. The common person would not understand that step. They would think “Why are they quick washing a car that has already been washed?”

Nice quality video. Change the music or add in narration and speed up that first couple of minutes and you will have a video that speaks to your intended audience.
 
Good quality video. I agree with Dan K on most points. Definitely remove the music, I also had to mute it to get through the video. I also did not understand the quick wash app step.

Tweak it a little and you will have a great resource for you customers to view and hopefully they will see the benefits of your very thorough services!
 
Well done, Calendyr! Some good suggestions so far but overall it imparts a feeling of a quality wash. Maybe further clarification on what decontamination is too. I don't think customers understand bonded debris or ferrous metal fragments that might remain after even a careful and thorough wash. I think once explained more might say "oh yeah, I want that too".
 
Thanks for the feedback!

You guys found a typo... it's supposed to be Quick Wax. Will have to change that. Thanks!

I did not want to do a voice over, this is why I used music. I plan to do voice overs in other videos but for service presentation I wanted to use text/music. I will try to find some other music if you guys think this one is annoying. I liked the fact it was just a beat, felt it did not distract from the visual and the text. I guess I was wrong. So back to finding music ;)

As for the time for wheels vs car.... well I spend about 40 mins doing the wheels and 40 mins doing the wash but washing the car is the same thing on every pannel where as the wheel have several steps do to. Not too sure how to fix that but I will try to speed up the wheel section a little more.

Also while I did not film the after part of the washing on that car, I did take pictures so I think I will add them at the end of the video with some in-picture zooming and panning.

For decontamination, I plan do to a video for that. I will make a note in the video regarding this. Since this is a dark colored car, the Iron-X process would not show, and there was no tar, insects or sap on the paint.... so even if I wanted to show it, it would not have been possible. Also, Teslas have super soft paint, so claying it was not possible without a follow up polishing. Which the paint did not need (nor was I paid to do) ;)

So thanks again, if there is anything else please let me know, I will make the changes tomorrow and re-upload.
 
Nicely made video! My only critique is that's it's too long for what it shows. It could easily be a 2 minute video or less instead of 6+ minutes. Remember, people have short attention spans and they will fast forward to what they want to see anyway.
 
I agree that it was nice filming but I turned off the volume and can't imagine that you need all of that to get work? Why not try a photo gallery with some very short action video shots? I think you would be able to get work from existing happy customers and word of mouth. Your methods look solid your shop is professional. Remember to ask every customer to recommend your shop and promise to exceed the referrals expectations!
 
1. You should use a pump sprayer instead of a regular spray bottle. It’ll speed things up + make you look more professional + make you look like you’re kicking arse instead of tiring your hand out. Lol.

2. It’s “nooks” not “nook”.

3. As the others mentioned, the wheel cleaning part is way too long and normL people will not have the patience to sit through it.

4. The sound wasn’t horrible, I could think of alot of other detailing vids with much worse fruity music. Lol.

5. After shots. Why didn’t you include some after shots?
 
Already have a photo gallery on my website. I just like to provide as much info as possible to potential customers.

Yep, will try to cut as much fat as possible ;)

Nooks, got it ;)

I forgot to film the after part. I did take pictures but for some reason did not film the after. I will include pictures in the revised version.

Music is so subjective... but since the first two comments were I turned it off, I will try to find something better ;) It's hard to find good royalty free music that fits the lenght of the video. I downloaded 10 pieces and that was the only one that fit the lenght. Right now, what I am looking for in music is an upbeat, dynamic sound. It would be better if I could use commercial music but I don't want my videos to be flagged for copyright infringements on Youtube.

Again, thansk for the comments guiys, looking forward to revise the video ;)
 
That tends to happen when you don't read back what you just typed :)
 
I kind of liked the bongo drum music, but then I've always wanted to play the bongo drums.


Also like how you show in my opinion, the correct order, that is start with wheels and tires first and then move to the top and work your way down.


I have never figured out why so many of the experts in the past tell everyone to start at the top and work your way down. Maybe they've never had to remove water spots out of a clearcoat finish?

Is that your car wash bay? Nice!

Metro-Vac SideKick kicks water's ass!

Guzzler - my go-to for drying fast and keeping it simple Simon.


Nice work on the video and the car!


:dblthumb2:
 
Mike Phillips said:
I kind of liked the bongo drum music, but then I've always wanted to play the bongo drums.


Also like how you show in my opinion, the correct order, that is start with wheels and tires first and then move to the top and work your way down.


I have never figured out why so many of the experts in the past tell everyone to start at the top and work your way down. Maybe they've never had to remove water spots out of a clearcoat finish?

Is that your car wash bay? Nice!

Metro-Vac SideKick kicks water's ass!

Guzzler - my go-to for drying fast and keeping it simple Simon.


Nice work on the video and the car!


:dblthumb2:
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Ya, I liked the music too. Too bad it's not popular ;)

Not sure I understand your question about working your way down? To me it makes sense to start with the area of the car that is least likelly to have bad stuff that can harm the paint if stuck in the microfiber wash mitt during the wash. Also by working your way up you are sending dirty water on a part that has already been cleaned... When I work outside, waterspots are sometimes an issue, I just spray with vinegar and water mix and remove it after drying the car.

Unfortunatelly it's not my detailing bay... I am mobile. This is a regular client of mine, a high end used car dealer. I do mostly Audis and BMWs for him. But like in this video I sometimes have very nice cars like Teslas to prep for him.

And yes, Sidekick is my favorite toy.... tool... :)
 
Nice video. I agree on all the above mentioned critiques.

I like the giant shower curtain in your shop:) Seriously a great idea and probably necessary. I always think a tiled shop gives a better look than other flooring. Nice shop is what I should say:)
 
Calendyr said:
Not sure I understand your question about working your way down?
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After wheels and tires, start at the highest point (the roof usually) and work your way down --> down to the lower body panels.


Most the big companies historically, when doing their customers a favor by providing "education" tell people to start at the top and work your way down ending up with doing wheels and tires last. I cover the problem with this in all my how-to books and of course teach the logical way in all my classes.


:)
 
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