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Post by Midnight on Feb 9, 2012 22:11:15 GMT -5
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derekbrazen
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Post by derekbrazen on Feb 10, 2012 17:10:32 GMT -5
hey man, how old are you? your profile says your 21, so i think you can handle some honest opinions.
I can tell that you've put time into the XWF as a whole, you've got multiple sites dedicated to your history and what not. But the testshots and matches you've put out have been underwhelming, in my opinion.
You could really benefit from a solid background. Seeing a bedroom backdrop can be a constant distraction to your viewers. You also haven't improved in your poses, they're still stiff and unrealistic. And your matches still jump around too fast. Example, DZ has JG in a headlock, then they're just on the matt. I don't understand what move occurred to make them land like that. Your commentary doesn't explain it, so i have to jump to my own conclusions.
I don't mean to sound mean, nor am i trying to put you down. I think it's great that you're clearly into your XWF, but compared to the other shows people on here have created yours can't compare.
If you haven't watched the other shows on this site, please do so. Each has a different feel, but all are enjoyable for their own reasons.
Izzy's WCM is a comic influenced fed that i find to be very well done. Mikey's Ring of Poison makes very good use out of customs figs of indy guys. Masspick's NPWL is an "underground" fed that uses all custom figs, with original characters. If you haven't watched their shows, please do so. watch them and then compare their work to what you've been doing. If you do it, i think you can really learn alot from them. Each of them has good pics, poses, dialog and commentary. You should read their shows, then try to put together a full match. I honestly don't think you're ready to start a fed, but if you do then go for it. Again, i don't want you to think im trying to be mean, but im giving you my honest opinion that i think can make XWF better.
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WCM's Izzy
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Post by WCM's Izzy on Feb 10, 2012 17:40:21 GMT -5
I try not to reply to these types of posts, but derek raises a good point. Plus, you are asking for feedback, so I guess you can take it. What I don't get is what you expect from these test shots you are making, because I don't see any change from one to the other, or any indication of what you want feedback on.
For example, I could say something like "Hey guys, check out this arena, tell me what you think."
Then I can make another test and I would say "Well, I changed to a bigger ring. Added turnbuckles and different ropes. I also changed the position of my lights and added a third light. How does it look like?"
I don't see you doing that, so I don't really know what you are trying to improve on.
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Post by Midnight on Feb 10, 2012 18:35:19 GMT -5
Thank you both for your opinions, and yes i'm 21 so i can take anything. I will be checking out the other feds and i'll try to see what i can fix, which is apparently a lot. I'm new to this whole thing so i'm learning as i go along. None of you sound mean, i asked for opinions so if anything i asked for it. When i say test shots, i guess i mean like short practice matches. I know i have a lot to fix and re-do and i will, the next time i put something new will be my first official match and by then i believe i will have fixed at least 80 to 90% of this, i will be doing a lot of research, again thank you both very much for your opinions, i will be following them
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WCM's Izzy
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Post by WCM's Izzy on Feb 10, 2012 18:52:34 GMT -5
One thing I can say, bro, is you have your attitude right. That's a good thing. Keep working hard on your stuff, I'm sure you will reach the level in which you feel comfortable with what you are doing.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2012 17:38:33 GMT -5
I don't mind the arena setup. Hell I've seen real arenas that look worse. Just work on the posing, which is pretty stiff.
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