Lights.. Camera.. Advice..
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:57 am
Hello Pierre,
Some years ago I entered the world of film (digital film). It was fun if short lived - I shot and edited 2 scenes. The first shoot was girl solo, and the second shoot was girl boy. It was quite an adventure, I can tell you. Before both shoots I had preconceived ideas and plans. I stuck to my plans, although things turned out different. It was not until I reached the editing phase, would it become apparent I would have to make the most of the footage I had. sometimes wishing shots had turned out differently. During the first shoot I kept the camera steady using a tripod, as I wanted the result to look as professional as possible. During the second shoot I did the same thing, although I did become a little more adventurous, and held the camera in my hand for a new angle.
While the video camera did a good job of focus and exposure, I was never sure how the lighting would work out.
Here is a shot taken from video of Natalie North (before she worked for Private). It has been divided into 4. As you can see, the original source looks ok, maybe a little red. Using Photoshop it is possible to Auto Level the image. 100% Auto Level looks cold, although Auto Level + reduction in Opacity comes closer to better results.
(click for larger image)
Do you make any adjustments to your videos ? or do you shoot and stick with the results as they are ?
Maybe someday I will shoot 3 more scenes and release my film. The story keeps on changing and changing. It would be a dream come true to complete a film, release the film, make money, then work on more films. The situation with internet piracy is off putting to say the least.
Some years ago I entered the world of film (digital film). It was fun if short lived - I shot and edited 2 scenes. The first shoot was girl solo, and the second shoot was girl boy. It was quite an adventure, I can tell you. Before both shoots I had preconceived ideas and plans. I stuck to my plans, although things turned out different. It was not until I reached the editing phase, would it become apparent I would have to make the most of the footage I had. sometimes wishing shots had turned out differently. During the first shoot I kept the camera steady using a tripod, as I wanted the result to look as professional as possible. During the second shoot I did the same thing, although I did become a little more adventurous, and held the camera in my hand for a new angle.
While the video camera did a good job of focus and exposure, I was never sure how the lighting would work out.
Here is a shot taken from video of Natalie North (before she worked for Private). It has been divided into 4. As you can see, the original source looks ok, maybe a little red. Using Photoshop it is possible to Auto Level the image. 100% Auto Level looks cold, although Auto Level + reduction in Opacity comes closer to better results.
(click for larger image)
Do you make any adjustments to your videos ? or do you shoot and stick with the results as they are ?
Maybe someday I will shoot 3 more scenes and release my film. The story keeps on changing and changing. It would be a dream come true to complete a film, release the film, make money, then work on more films. The situation with internet piracy is off putting to say the least.
