[derek west]

slate it or like it. i'm easy.

i quite like it and it should do the trick.

thanks to paul for getting us the premises to do the videoing.

and thanks to mike H for giving me the prototype for the vid. hope you don't mind mike, but i liked yours that much i bought the company so to speak

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b5Qhzj8h3E

ps..if it doesn't load then it must be getting censored as its only just been uploaded

[terrymaloy]

Impressed. If I needed mine cleaning, I'd book ya 

[Colin Day]

Good vid mate... I did my paving today as it happens with a RD of the petrol pressure washer world 2200psi though, so it's ideal for washing the car but I'd never offer a professional service with it.....

How much would that area cost for such a clean? Sorry for being a price shopper, I'm just being inquisitive  

[Steve. Taylor]

Love the click of fingers at the end FONZY WEST

[davep]

Go back and resand it in a few days and stick that on the end of the vid 

[elliott cleaning]

Nice little clip Derek - although a bit more directional lighting would have made the finished product look even that more great.
Admire your get up and go attitude by investing substantially in this aspect of cleaning - believe me - it will repay itself in no time at all.
Didn't see a turbo lance in operation - if you haven't got one - get one - makes all the difference.  Good luck to you on this side of the cleaning pie

regards

p.s.  resanding is something that yes is required at times - but not in every case

[Robert Watson]

Very good Derek, what software did you use to edit it?
I`v got Final cut pro, but not got time to learn it.
Could do with something less full on.
Cheers
Rab.
Directors Cut?

[Mike Halliday]

its a good first one but you need to find a dirtier drive with better lighting, I don't think there is a big enough contrast on the before & after.

if you want until you get anther drive you can download mine off youtube then cut & paste the middle cleaing section inc the final result then paste on your begining & end

or I can email you the raw footage

mike

[Shaun_Ashmore]

I like it, it's raw but that's what I like about it, the real deal.

Shaun

[clinton]

Like it derek.

Its the ben dover of driveway cleaning as shaun said raw but real

[derek west]

Love the click of fingers at the end FONZY WEST

shame i couldn't put the outtakes on steve, well funny, i even got attacked by a bumble bee. wet our selves when we watched it back.
col
no idea how much i'd charge mate, its a whole new ball game, between £1 and £2 a square meter i guess
mike
cheers for the offer, i think it'll do for now til i get a minger and i'm sure i will, plus i'm guessing most driveways i do will be about that bad and it did come up nice, allthough i know we could of done better.
rab
i used windows movie maker, really simple. i'm no spielberg so thats enough for me, couple of transitions, bit of text and bobs ya teapot

franz (i think?)
got a turbo with it, yes they are awesome and not for the faint hearted. and cheers for the kind words

dave
left a couple of bags of sand, they can do it themselves
shaun
should i call it derek dickinsons real deal, now wheres that orange spray paint.

cheers for that terry and clinton. believe it or not i'm a big softy really and comments like that really make my day.

[davep]

Derek you need to be aiming more at £2 - 3.50 per sq m for block paving, obviously less if a large area

[derek west]

i'm sure your right dave but its early days for me so i'm concentrating on filling my diary first and then i'll think about making shed loads of money. i'd of been happy with £150 for that. took 3 hours but i'm sure without the videoing and chatting to the owner we'd easily do it in 1 an half hours.

[Len Gribble]

A typical TM’er in and out in no time ;)look at this porty boy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPPxCU_Ovf4&feature=related

As for roof cleaning http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8L_biigYhE&feature=related

Mike H is the man on this

Oh I like it

[happy mondays]

Good video mate, really impressive, Ians done the silica sand already. Thanks again mate!

[davep]

Tis true Derek, bear in mind a lot of drives may only be 30 sq m so you need to make more than you would if spending that time cc 

[derek west]

minimum call out dave, thas not daft ya nose

paul
thought he might, think if we'd of been late he'd of done the drive himself, workaholic that man is.

[happy mondays]

Lol, I know what you mean mate, its a wonder he didnt take over from you and do it himself  he's not doing bad for 63

He never stops mate!

[Ricky M]

Like it derek.

Its the ben dover of driveway cleaning as shaun said raw but real

[Aquakleen Restoration Services]

Hi Derek

There were times when I could hardly see the work being done because the person holding the camera was shooting in front of the sun. Always photograph with your back to the sun/light. Some editing software lets you lighten up clips when this is the case.

Id also have enjoyed a slightly longer video. I know a lot would find watching a video like this boring but I like to watch this stuff and would have liked it a tad longer.

Maybe you could have gone back a day or two later and sanded the drive and showed that?

Some background music would also liven up the proceedings and made it more professional? At one point you can hear a dog barking! I own Power director and have most Smart sound CDs (they are $100 each and I have a grands worth). They are really clever and whatever music clip you choose they can be worked so the music fits the exact length of your video! Very clever! They really make a hell of a difference to videos! Have a look at one I did for my uPVC cleaning (ill be adding more to the video when I get a good gutter job to do)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKj9MXLuCQE

I dont like the font you use either...or maybe Im quibbling?   Oh and the clicking of the fingers at the end reminded me a bit of Rentaghost although I think they used to hold their noses to disappear? Im drifting now...

I think its deffo good for a first attempt!

John