Advice for my Fallow Deer film

[SophieCam]

Hi everyone,
I am currently in the making of an educational documentary about Fallow deer for my final year University project, and wondered if I could borrow a couple of minutes of your time.
I aim to create a narrative that will appeal to people who have a keen interest in natural history, as well as those who aren't.

I recently had meeting with my Uni lecture and he recommends I make the film a welsh language piece with subtitles. I am from Wales and it is where the film is shot but I feel that this would have no appeal to non-Welsh speakers. Would you watch a film about Fallow deer if it were narrated in Welsh?
Below I have added a link to a short collection of some footage I have so far, put to some music that I think suits the subject. Again, my lecture disagrees so I would love your thoughts if possible.

Any advice or help you can give me on my project would be much appreciated. Thank you for your time. Sophie

YouTube - Dinefwr Park. by Sophie Thomas

[connerlake]

Narrated in welsh? No, with subs? maybe., why in welsh? English is a beautiful language and people should try to use it more often and properly.

[Outlaw]

Hi Sophie. You have some good footage. Combined with the music it reminds me of the kind of thing they might show on Autumnwatch. Don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing, it depends what you are aiming for.

Welsh narration seems like an odd idea. I don't see it as more appropriate because the deer are in Wales, since they are unlikely to understand Welsh any more than they would English.

[loripo]

I liked the video, combined with that music, just as it is. But if it is to be for educational purposes, then a narrative would have to be added. Welsh is a beautiful laguage too, and essential if it's to be shown in Welsh schools I would think. You could start with a narrative in whatever language you choose, and then go with the action backed by the music, maybe

[thunder]

The video is excellent - but the music is not to my taste. I would much prefer natural sounds. As for a voiceover/narration, my preference would be to have two versions (at least!) one in English and one in Welsh. Simpler for all listeners and viewers.

henrya

[SophieCam]

Hi guys, thanks for all your feedback on this. It's really important to me to hear what you guys think and I'll take all your comments onboard.

Sophie