CedarFair1 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Hey Canada's Wonderland fam and anyone else. Were a newish channel that just moved from drone footage to vlogging and I'm looking for feedback (constructive) on how to improve our vlogs and make them more fun and professional. Remember this was our first attempt haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Based on no other experience aside from watching occasional youtube videos, here's my advice: *Keep the video right around 5 minutes so people don't get bored. *Fix the shaky camera. *You're trying to class up a hobby that's not classy, lol. Get a polo with your logo embroidered on it. It won't be as informal as a cheesy T-Shirt, but you won't be better dressed than the park managers, either. *Focus on small pieces of the park at a time so you don't run out of content. The attempt to stray away from nerdy over excited V-Logs was a warm welcome for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledgehammer_77 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Also you need to constantly be aware of audio. In a coupl3 of the videos there are people not facing the camera for a couple seconds which causes us jot 5o hear what is being said. If you want to move around while talking, try adding a mic piece for necessary audio levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Based on no other experience aside from watching occasional youtube videos, here's my advice: *Keep the video right around 5 minutes so people don't get bored. *Fix the shaky camera. *You're trying to class up a hobby that's not classy, lol. Get a polo with your logo embroidered on it. It won't be as informal as a cheesy T-Shirt, but you won't be better dressed than the park managers, either. *Focus on small pieces of the park at a time so you don't run out of content. The attempt to stray away from nerdy over excited V-Logs was a warm welcome for me. Yeah the buttoned blazer is a no go for me. It's way too distracting but I could be wrong since Toronto is a uniquely fashioned city. Half of the time spent there we played the game "hot garbage or ...hot?" because we couldn't figure out if people were rocking a six figure outfit or thrift store mashup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Yeah the buttoned blazer is a no go for me. I laughed entirely too hard at this. Dude kinda has a Patrick Bateman vibe though. "And here is this lovely backstage area... where I'm going to cut you into little pieces!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarFair1 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Based on no other experience aside from watching occasional youtube videos, here's my advice: *Keep the video right around 5 minutes so people don't get bored. *Fix the shaky camera. *You're trying to class up a hobby that's not classy, lol. Get a polo with your logo embroidered on it. It won't be as informal as a cheesy T-Shirt, but you won't be better dressed than the park managers, either. *Focus on small pieces of the park at a time so you don't run out of content. The attempt to stray away from nerdy over excited V-Logs was a warm welcome for me. Thanks so much! This is great constructive feedback. Will 100% fix those problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarFair1 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Also you need to constantly be aware of audio. In a coupl3 of the videos there are people not facing the camera for a couple seconds which causes us jot 5o hear what is being said. If you want to move around while talking, try adding a mic piece for necessary audio levels. Yeah, were going to purchase a mic and receiver for future interviews. I noticed what you said as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsy Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Oh, I'd LOVE for Wonderland to put in a coaster like that one on the right. Huge thrills in such a tight space! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelwee Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 ^ SFMM has one you can have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Oh, I'd LOVE for Wonderland to put in a coaster like that one on the right. Huge thrills in such a tight space! The blue Schwarzkopf on the left is what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmrapp Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) ^Jetline is one of those iconic Schwarzkopf's (aren't most), Maurer did some modifications to it's first drop back in '97. The Gerstlauer bobsled coasters(Vilda-Musen in this case) are fantastic as well. They're thrilling for the whole family, and can be perfectly themed. Edited May 2, 2018 by Hmrapp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 ^Grona Lumd is my most wanted park!!! Back to Canada’s Wonderland... is the name Ziz still mentionable for the new coaster? Personally I think it’s a great name and fits in awesomely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG-77 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) ^^ You spelled "Schwarzkopf" wrong just FYI EDIT: It has been fixed Edited May 4, 2018 by JG-77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 ^Easy to do (not knocking your correction tho). I used to be convinced it was "Schwarzkoph," and I knew of the surname before I was an enthusiast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATTYCAKES Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I have something to say to you all. I have been holding this in, but I feel now is the time to let it out. Please let me know if you agree with me. Here comes my thought . . . when we are riding Vortex next year, and we are going around the part of the track that circles around the new coaster, how many of you agree with me when I say this . . .I don't think that we will be able to see the drop while circling the new coaster. The angle our necks would have to be at makes it impossible, in my opinion. Please take a couple of minutes to think about this and try to visualize riding Vortex and trying to angle up your neck and head to look straight up. I just don't think it will be possible to see it at all. Please let me know your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 ^^ You spelled "Schwarzkopf" wrong just FYI lol... really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarFair1 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Massive Wind Storm hits Canada's Wonderland and The Bat Valleyed with guests on! Sorry about the footage, we were being escorted out of the park and I had no time to grab my gimbal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouscactus Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Changing plans and going to Wonderland tomorrow instead of Cedar Point, anything noteworthy to mention from today? Damage from the storm last night causing any issues today? How is staffing/food lines? Looking forward to an hour of early entry on Leviathan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Corn Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Massive Wind Storm hits Canada's Wonderland and The Bat Valleyed with guests on! Sorry about the footage, we were being escorted out of the park and I had no time to grab my gimbal! this is just not cedar fair's weekend is it haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerManic Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Massive Wind Storm hits Canada's Wonderland and The Bat Valleyed with guests on! Sorry about the footage, we were being escorted out of the park and I had no time to grab my gimbal! I don't know why, but I love storms, and footage of them. That's quite the interesting visit. Glad the damage was minimal and no one was hurt, but it's dramatic nonetheless. Jealous of the ride on Leviathan in the fog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Married a Canadian Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 YYZ closed yesterday due to the winds. I was wondering what effect they would have at CW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouscactus Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Went to the park today and had a great time. Every coaster (including WMGuardian; though our guns didn't work and the ride is really run down already) was a walk-on for us, many even for the front row. Got on everything we wanted, and grabbed a burger with my meal plan from the place near the rapids ride (best theme park burger I've ever had!), did everything we wanted in 3 hours and went back to Buffalo. No complaints other than it was tough to get a fountain drink with my pass, and the one place I waited at, the syrup was gone on the coke and everything else was flat. Skyhawk was closed today as well. Operations were great throughout the park! Glad we ended up going to CW over Cedar Point, which I heard was a crapshoot today as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof Kaos Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Glad you had fun at the park! The burger place near the rapids is Muskoka Craft Burger and Beer. I tried it on Friday, and I was really impressed too. The pickle spear and half a sausage are a nice touch, not to mention the chips. I think it's my new go to place for food in the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doppel Looping Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Mini trip report. I visited wonderland today for the first time this year. Behemoth ERT day, with few people in the park meant it was a walk on and i got a few rides in various seats. I like the 4th train second row as you get a nice floater air over all of the hills. I also like the back, getting pulled over the peaks and around the turnaround. It was running great, and i had some nice rides. Sledge Hammer was being worked on with workers on scissor lifts and ladders working on the motors that turn the carriages on each arm. I can’t remember now if they were originally hydraulic motors but they were installing/ working on electric motors. There was lots of work being done on the new coaster, with some storm drains and footers recently worked on. Looks like the workers got sunday off. Splash works opens end of may, and i don’t see a path to get there yet. The tunnel goes through the middle of vortex’s lower helix and comes out between skyhawk and windseeker on the shore by the lake. Judging by the width i think it is safe to say it is not meant for 12 abreast trains. it looks to be 10 or 12 feet wide. Need to check with dippin dots guy for more clues… Vortex got repainted trains with new interiors and faux finish paint on outside. Not sure if anything else is changed. The lumberjack ride is to the left of shivering timbers. It was operating but not drawing much of a crowd. They seem to be creating a ‘Hoserville’ themed area, and have added the canoe ride to the north at the entrance to the kiddie area and Whitewater canyon. It is basically the dumbo type ride where you push a button to make it go up. ⅔ of the riders did not seem to understand the button part, but at least got to ride a canoe in circles. We rode both minebuster and wildebeast and they both seemed better than i remember. The rebuilt final helix on minebuster makes it possible to ride now. Having been to Dollywood, kings island and kentucky kingdom the weekend before, where they were stacking them like only six flags can, i was impressed with coaster operations. Even though the park was not busy with next to no lines, the crews got the trains out quickly. Hats off to the efficient, friendly ride ops. The park is clean and well kept. Visiting other parks reminds me how lucky we are to have Wonderland close by. We left at 11:30 as it was getting busier in time to be home for lunch. i prefer these mini trips where we leave when it gets busier knowing we will be back in a few weeks. seeya in a few weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledgehammer_77 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I really hope for the new coaster they give it a great name and not just a cartoonish Canadian gimmick. There is a lot of native American more they can work off of that I wouldn't mind seeing. Similar to Banshee, but I want to go even darker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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