You've got to be kidding me.

Let me get this straight - you didn't like this video because A.) the sunrises weren't shown in real time, B.) You didn't like the lens flare (news flash - you get lens flare when you shoot towards the sun!!!) and C.) You think he should have used classical music, because the soundtrack "had a negative feel to it?"

Your comments come off not only rude but make you seem as if you don't understand the purpose of this video.

I guess there's always that one person who just doesn't get it, and thus must hate it. Too bad.

bill, i really appreciate your criticism. i think not shying away and actually listening to criticism is a very good way to improve in not only film but also life.

i like your comment about the lens flare, but when we set out to do this video, the only "goals" that we had were to get up every day shoot the sun, not reflections of the sun, which would, no doubt, be very artistic, but we wanted the sun and we wanted the simple beauty of the sun to be shown in a way that would make people stop and pause if only for the 2 minutes they watch this video.

so naturally us deciding to shoot the sun is going to produce flares, but honestly i like them a lot. i guess that's why, like you said, no project will ever be perfect, but that is why criticism is NEEDED for improvement.

the few times in my life that i have woken up to see the sunrise, i am always amazed at how beautiful the actual rising of the sun is. so really this project was a reflection of my experiences, which, at least the way i see it, is the way art should be and most of the time is. no matter what you do, make films, write books, paint, etc. i think we do it through the lens of OUR life experiences and how we have been impacted throughout life, regardless of what that is by.

in my opinion i think taking the viewer into consideration is sometimes a necessary practice but the way i want to approach my "film career" is from the point of view where i tell stories on the basis of things that i don't understand. what i mean is that there are a lot of things in my life that i have no explanation for, example, the sunrises, therefore i will use what i have a passion for, film, and tell that story. just like someone will do with a painting or even someone who just enjoys working with people and is a secretary or loves to teach.

ultimately i want to do what i do because i have a passion for it, and not for the opinions of the "viewers", i mean i never could have imagined that this video would have like 11k views, which is awesome, don't get me wrong, but overall i'm just a kid originally from chicago who loves to mess around with a camera, that's it.

sorry this is so long, but i wanted you to know, that i really, really do appreciate your comments. what it means is that you remind me of my roommates, who are awesome, because as i work on projects i know that they will give me honest feedback, which is just as important as being told that the project was awesome.

so thank you, i appreciate it.

all the best

jj

amen son.

oh be quiet already

Agreed. You can give constructive criticism without coming off as arrogant. Most of the criticisms you made were opinions, as all criticisms are. But you act like you are stating facts. Saying the music was wrong and that he should have shown the sunlight indirectly. Those are all your opinions. And since many if not most of us liked the music, not only is the statement not a fact, it is not even a popularly held opinion. Finally, keep in mind that filmmakers learn rules so that when they break them it is a conscious choice. Obviously you film towards the sun when you are trying to get a shot of a sunset. And seriously man, be more humble. If you are that great then you don't need to tell everyone. Show them through your work.

I get where you're coming from with the constructive criticism, and I'm all for it. I am a firm believer in that, and respect when people tear my work apart. Only most of your comments weren't constructive. It was more like, your opinion.

Exactly but you stated them as facts. Just go turn into a possum and eat a skittle.

thanks for watching!

it's a sony ex-1

it's "Phos Hilaron (Hail Gladdening Light)" by David Crowder Band

thanks for watching

it's "Phos Hilaron (Hail Gladdening Light)" by David Crowder Band

thanks for watching

I'm getting a real kick out of this. Keep it up!

thomas, thanks for your comment but i disagree. there is a lot of power behind the sun. classical music would flat out be cheesy and it's been done before, this is why i chose the song..

"Phos Hilaron (Φῶς Ἱλαρόν) is an ancient Christian hymn originally written in New Testament Greek. Often referred to by its Latin title Lumen Hilare it has been translated into English as 'Hail Gladdening Light' or 'O Gladsome/Joyous Light'. It is the earliest known Christian hymn recorded outside of the Bible that is still being used today. The hymn is featured in the vespers of the Byzantine liturgy used by the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic traditions, as well as being included in some modern Anglican and Lutheran liturgies."

"The song is first recorded by an unknown author in the Apostolic Constitutions which was written in the late 3rd or early 4th Century A.D. It is found in a collection of songs to be sung in the morning, in the evening, before meals, and at candle lighting."

ancient greek...sunlight. beauty.

I personally loved the song. Thought it fit in well.

haha Josue thanks a lot for that. i think this "level" what ever that is, has honestly been the result of a 100 crappy projects haha

keep creating

all the best