Haxed11 wrote: Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:10 pm
Hello! Im Haxed11 
Im making a Cock Hero video.
But i need some help! 
I'll start with some questions about what you personally would love to see if this Cock Hero was made for you!
And a bit further down i'll have some technical questions for all the fantastic creators out there! Editing etc!
As others have said, do what you want to see. What I personally would love to see can be found in the project's I've done or collaborated on...it's so personal, and such a phenomenal amount of work that you are best off to make it exactly what you like, what you want. You will have times you want to give up, don't have time to work on it but want to, etc, etc, etc. You need to personally love that it's your work, for you, to help see you through.
If you need help, get stuck, need some ideas, etc, every creator that is still around is incredibly helpful...just ask for help and provide specifics.
The 'Pinnacle!' I would love to hear in general; or particular, what you consider the 'best parts' of a great Cock Hero! Is there anything that immediately comes to mind? Anything you think is really great!? A favorite scene? The perfect buildup in a particular round perhaps?
One of my all time favorites is Gern Blanston's Cock Hero With Pleasure 2:
https://www.pornhub.com/view_video.php? ... 35508c79a3
Because:
1) Perfect music choices
2) Perfectly synced beats, synced to the video (bonus points to any editor that syncs the video to the beats)
3) Great content that has continuity between shots (it was made from a single DVD by the same studio and producer so flows between girls brilliantly).
4) the beats are clear, aligned to the music and the sequences are thoughtfully timed. The lack of beat bar doesn't diminish the effectiveness of the beats.
The ending is a let down compared to the rest of the video, but it showcases some really great editing and overall composition.
I also like ADSR because it's really simple, about the right duration, and took me about a week to put together. As was noted in a review, I would re-do the reward round and tighten it up a bit, but otherwise was fun to make and I still enjoy it.
Champions of Cocknia is a timeless classic.
I love the music and overall mood of Cock Hero Spectrum. There's some game changing editing and mood in there, despite a poorly done beat bar.
There are some scenes in Dance Party that are really fun and well done. Some great content and song choices.
And of course the Inferno Series.
Don't hit me, but I'm not a fan of the Island series (to provide some preference context).
'BEAT' that Beat!
Now for the BEAT BAR, do you prefer an actual
beat bar along the bottom of the screen, or just a
sound to indicate the beat? For the actual beats, is variation or consistency better? Complicated beats or a steady rhythm?
Which Cock Hero did it the best in your opinion? Elaborate as much as you'd like.
Any music recommendation are also welcome! Whatever music you find sexy I'd love to hear
I really like some of the new UI elements that are being used. For example, the circle in Earn Your Release:
https://www.pornhub.com/view_video.php? ... a8633e9058
and the slider in Ultimate Edging Challenge:
https://www.pornhub.com/view_video.php? ... 9299b02011
Both are well done IMO. I think the ideal would be a well executed combination of the three, depending on the desired effect (buildup, challenge, freestyle/edging, etc).
But if you're going to implement any of these, do it well or stick to making a PMV and do that well. The vast majority of CH videos are a let down because of bad syncing, poor music choices, poor beat sequences (too fast, too random, not following the underlying music theory of the songs they attempt to sync to, etc) or beats that flow across the screen, hit the stroke point and nothing happens. There should be a visual que (flash, bulging dot, etc) when a stroke is indicated. Without any of this, IMO, don't bother with a beat meter (With Pleasure 2 didn't need one). Small finishing touches make a huge difference, and at the same time don't take it too far with too many effects or it's distracting.
Different Strokes! What sort of pacing do you prefer in a Cock Hero? Do you prefer that the first round has a slower beat than the last round? Would you like a slow and teasing Cock Hero? How LONG is your ideal Cock Hero? 20 minutes? 45 minutes?
I have also heard a lot of people are tired of the 'stupid fast' beats some videos have. Whats your opinion?
I don't like stupid fast beats. I also don't like beats that don't align to the music. Slow music, slow beats, fast song, faster beasts, but beats should follow music timing, not some seemingly random pattern that has nothing to do with the music (if it's intentionally out of sync then it's not a Cock Hero video and that's cool too...just is what it is, or rather isn't what it isn't).
Cum Round? (Obviously, YES)
Do you have a favorite 'final scene? is there any specific one that you really like? A countdown? A round where you are allowed to release anytime? I know there are some really unique ones out there! Whats your favorite?
Not necessarily. It could be fun to have a 30 minute "Edging Challenge" video that does a lot of teasing and build up, then sets you on your way. Or a 45-60 full package that gives you an entire experience. Both can be great if the overall video is well done.
For the creators!
Now i would love to ask you who have previously made a Cock Hero video of your own!
These are very basic questions and I would love any help i could get! I'm grateful for every word you write!
Editing Software
What editing software do you use to edit? Adobe? Sony? etc. And which software do you use for what? Beat bar, music, video etc.
Generally I use:
Final Cut Pro - video editing
Motion - special effects
Adobe After Effects - Beat bar
Hydrogen - beats
Handbrake - video compression
Beat bar/sound
If you've made a beat bar or just a 'beat' how did you go about making it? And of course, what software?
(Also sent in a PM , but re-posting here for others in case the info is useful):
I've been working with this script lately:
http://www.milovana.com/forum/viewtopic ... 5&;t=19984 It's a script that goes with Adobe After Effects, uses the same beat audio that I generate now, but instead of the waveform beat bar creates one that is dots that scroll across the screen (much cleaner look). Here's my basic workflow: I do my editing in Final Cut Pro (but use whatever works best for you). For generating beat audio, I have a collection of beat audio files at different tempos and patterns (e.g. 123-123 at 72BPM or 12345-6 at 120BPM) that I've created over time for different songs and beat patterns. I drag those into Final Cut Pro and align them (painstakingly...don't have misaligned beats). You can usually see the beats in songs and can line up the beat audio fairly easily. Once the beat audio is aligned to the songs, I export the beat audio only and load it into Adobe After Effects. I used to create the audio wave forms feature built into Adobe After Effects (all my beat meters in Rhythm, ADSR and Inferno Canto 2 are done this way...and I did beats for Cock Hero Dance Party this way as well).
Instructions can be found here:
http://www.milovana.com/forum/viewtopic ... 25&;t=7615
You may also want to check out:
http://www.milovana.com/forum/viewtopic ... 5&;t=20113 This is a Windows tool for creating beats. I haven't tried it, but it might shorten the entire process. Though I think there's no short cut to listening to your songs over and over again...while in the car, during exercise, etc and really get to know the music, design your beat patterns and choose video to complement the flow of the song and beat patterns that ebb and flow, build up, create tension, etc, and then carefully align your beats to the beats in the music. Look me up on Milovana and send me a PM there and we can talk some more about how I might be able to help. Depending on the size and effort, and what you need help with, I could help with some of the beat visuals.
Some final thoughts.
If you haven't done video editing before, experiment with some tools until you find something that fits for you and just works. Doesn't need to be fancy, just needs to work for you. Set a small goal and start today. Jump in. Start with a 3-5 minute 'short', with a theme, and build around that theme to make it a fully cohesive, but short, project. Choose a song and make a PMV, then add a beat bar, instruction text, etc. Learn and master each tool as you go. Then you'll get a sense of the time and effort investment needed. Don't plan to release it to the public, it's just your sandbox to play and learn in. And don't shoot for some unachievable goal you'll never realize. You have to have fun, and have the time to get it done. If you shoot for something too complicated (especially for a first video) it will likely never be realized.
Cheers and have fun!
bb
