frankdogg makes such fantastic commercials, but I think his
"Who is Ron Paul" will much better serve the average person who has no idea who Ron Paul is. Most people don't know what he looks like or even that he exists, let alone his platform. The almost-subliminal word cluster at the end is a very good technique I think, and you get to see lots of shots of the Good Doctor, standing up and addressing the people, rather than just a glimpse of a contemplative face. This comes at the expense of it seeming a little too "political-y," but I think it is stylish enough to get past that.
The CCR ad, or whatever music ends up being put on it, is very fun and gets the viewer excited, plus does not look (or sound) like your average political commercial. That is good for the Superbowl,
but bad for informing the voter. You only glimpse Ron at the very end and can't get a feel for what the man even looks like. It almost seems like he is hiding. He doesn't look very "presidential." Plus, as mentioned earlier, there is no spoken word! You have to read the cards as they appear. People might be in the kitchen, looking at eachother chatting, could be one of a million things. YOU HAVE TO HAVE SOME AUDIO at LEAST! And all of his positions are "imagine..." as though he is saying "all these things will simply go away if I am elected." I think most people will be suspicious, even incredulous.
Nobody wants to elect an idealist. This commercial would have been
great a few months ago to build hype, but now we need some MEAT on these things.
I feel that the Who Is Ron Paul? Commercial covers
much more ground and is a FAR better introduction to the viewer who has never heard of Ron Paul. Secondly, those undecideds who may like Ron Paul or know little about him but generally feel he has no shot may perk up and re-consider after seeing such a slick, inspirational ad, on the Superbowl, no less!
We need to use "Who Is Ron Paul?", I'm begging you guys.
so what if people get up go to the kitchen to get something to eat they will hear the music but not any words......i think this makes sense.......find a vid that speaks so people can hear it!
