http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: Shooting - Recent Posts en Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:56:52 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/overexposed-faces#post-73214 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:19:54 +0000 Nathan Johnson 73214@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>To the OP, not the hijackers :)...</p> <p>Never underestimate the power of some good translucent powder make-up. Cures most shiny faces! Get a few shades just in case.</p> <p>Using your camera's "zebra stripes" function will alert you to the blown-out areas before you shoot.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-to-shoot#post-72106 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:56:52 +0000 birdcat 72106@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Same as in still photography - document life - just in motion and with sound</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-to-shoot#post-72103 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:57:06 +0000 Don 72103@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>start by shooting your photoshoots..</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPvwl3tNqQg" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPvwl3tNqQg</a></p> <p> </p> <p>worked for me..</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-to-shoot#post-72102 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:48:15 +0000 EarlC 72102@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>As Videoman says, but also there is the potential for development of a huge personal library of living scenes like V-man so poetically noted. Given the time, proper equipment and love for say, nature or even planes, trains and automobiles; also sunsets, sunrises, moon and clouds, trees, birds, waterways, waterfalls, beaches, oceans, rivers and lakes, storms ...</p> <p>... the subject matter is virtually endless. The beauty of this is if you capture enough variations of, well even flags for example: flags with clouds in the background, birds flying past, a jet in the background, HUGE flags and miniature flags, flags in groups, stand alone (you get the idea). You develop a portfolio of video clips of these and can eventually offer an extensive selection that will market well.</p> <p>The things in life that you love and enjoy, from puppies and parrots to babies and mature adults, and everything else that hammers our senses on a daily basis, can be rewarding and instructional at the same time while building your experience and at the same time developing footage that somebody somewhere would be willing to pay for to use.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-to-shoot#post-72101 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:39:39 +0000 vid-e-o-man 72101@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Ahmad, shooting landscapes with a still camera gives you one moment in time. Shooting the same landscape in video will give you motion, the motion of the camcorder in relation to the scenery, or you can capture the effect of wind on the trees, hear the rustling of leaves, spot a bird flying through the frame, etc. Some say that audio is at least half of the video experience. In photography there is no audio unless you create a slide show with an audio bed underneath it. This is actually simulating video! I find that shooting video at non-event situations (landscapes, wildlife, etc.) to be very satisfying, although not usually as income-producing as shooting events. As you develop your skills with the still camera, you will also be developing skills that will carry over to video if you choose to go in that direction. A lot of us who video have some background with still photography. keep shooting.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-to-shoot#post-72097 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:58:33 +0000 Ahmad 72097@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello, i am a beginner photographer i want to get into videography but i just want to know something before i buy a camera, If i won't shoot weddings or events what will i shoot ?? i mean, in photography you can shoot anything like landscapes or anything but in videography if there's nothing happening, what will i shoot ?? i need ur advice :)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tips-for-shooting-animals#post-71262 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:28:51 +0000 Jennifer O'Rourke 71262@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks, Stacy, we're glad you found the story informative. I think Stacy's reply is in reference to our latest feature:"<em>How to Direct Animals and Stay Sane</em>". <a href="http://www.videomaker.com/article/15084/" rel="nofollow">http://www.videomaker.com/article/15084/</a></p> <p>You can also find some animal videography tips in these two "shooting in the Wild" features. "<em>Wild Things: Tips for Shooting in the Wild</em>" - <a href="http://www.videomaker.com/article/13763/" rel="nofollow">http://www.videomaker.com/article/13763/</a></p> <p>and"Grizzlies in Yellowstone" <a href="http://www.videomaker.com/article/10192/" rel="nofollow">http://www.videomaker.com/article/10192/</a></p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tips-for-shooting-animals#post-71259 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:08:22 +0000 grinner 71259@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Your relationship with animals is key, just like your people skills when directing people. Talk to them. Literally explain what you are doing and why and let them feel your intentions. They'll do what they can after you connect.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tips-for-shooting-animals#post-71242 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:35:48 +0000 SargeHero 71242@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>From experience, shooting animals comes down to one peculiar thing, lots of patience. By the way, what information are you talking about?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tips-for-shooting-animals#post-71225 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:30:35 +0000 Stacy 71225@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> This is great information. About to shoot a lot of therapy dogs for a local hospital, so this comes at a really great time.  And now I know to shoot wide shots first...and switch up angles for editing. Plus, I now know to let the animals do their thing and change my "initial" scripting as necessary.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/constructing-the-best-dslr-workflow-beginners-guide#post-70224 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 02:05:08 +0000 Fadly Hussin 70224@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&lt;span class="story-item-teaser" rel="nofollow"&gt;What if you have a<br /> neverendless stream of cash for video post production at your disposal?<br /> Check out this super sexy post on HDSLR workflow. This is not your<br /> average digital film workflow, this is the Epicmealtime™ of video<br /> workflow!&lt;/span&gt;</p> <p><a href="http://fadlywychowvski.blogspot.com/2011/08/constructing-best-hdslr-workflow.html" rel="nofollow">http://fadlywychowvski.blogspot.com/2011/08/constructing-best-hdslr-workflow.html</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fadlywychowvskiblogspotcom-has-all-the-websites-and-twitter-feeds#post-69737 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:54:58 +0000 Fadly Hussin 69737@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello guys,</p> <p>   On my blog site, there's alot of articles and websites that I have recommended to help us all in regards with pre-production, production and post production. I'm new and i'm trying to create a community within my blogsite so that we all can learn from each other and compare opinions. My only dream is that someone will push us towards a newer era in film/video creativity. Let's start now.</p> <p>Anyone with me?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-good-lesson-for-shooting-outside#post-68401 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 17:52:53 +0000 ktbproductions 68401@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Nice video it was very informative.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/overexposed-faces#post-67977 Sat, 14 May 2011 13:13:08 +0000 vid-e-o-man 67977@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I second the vote for the video training on DJ's site (especially Chuck's entries). The archived stuff about basic video techniques is worth searching through and watching for refresher or new ideas. I've watched almost all of the non-product oriented tutorials.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/overexposed-faces#post-67968 Sat, 14 May 2011 04:48:06 +0000 cpeters45 67968@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>It's working now Charles! Thanks for the 411 on the 404!  =)<br />The direct link to the lighting episode of FOV is here: http://www.digitaljuice.com/djtv/detail.aspx?sid=125</p> <p>~cp</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/overexposed-faces#post-67961 Fri, 13 May 2011 15:55:34 +0000 Charles Schultz 67961@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Chuck, I went to your site and when I clicked to watch Field of View it was not there. All that shows up it the dreaded 404 Error.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/overexposed-faces#post-67957 Fri, 13 May 2011 14:50:21 +0000 grinner 67957@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> your lighting is not what over exposes images... your iris and gain is. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/overexposed-faces#post-67944 Fri, 13 May 2011 07:27:32 +0000 cpeters45 67944@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks Bruce. =) If anyone is interested, I have direct links to Field of View (and other work I've done) on my personal website at <a href="http://www.chuck-peters.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.chuck-peters.com</a> -- For lighting, I recommend Field of view Episode 9, and Take 5 Episode 5. -- Did you know that I worked at VM for 7 years before going to DJ? So, I have a great fondness for Videomaker and I'm thrilled to find such an active community here at Videomaker.com. FWIW, if you look close you can find me (with hair) along with Perry, and Eric, in many of VM's early training videos. =)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/overexposed-faces#post-67939 Fri, 13 May 2011 02:46:03 +0000 birdcat 67939@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>THREAD HIJACK WARNING</p> <p>Wassup? All sorts of stuff - I'll send off a PM.  </p> <p>Ladies &amp; Gent's - May I introduce to the very talented Chuck Peters - He did a whole slew of stuff for Digital Juice including some of the best video training I have ever seen (arguably #1) "Field Of View", still available free on DJ's website: <a href="http://www.digitaljuice.com/djtv/default.aspx#sb=0&amp;fl=2.331">http://www.digitaljuice.com/djtv/default.aspx#sb=0&amp;fl=2.331</a>.</p> <p>I have learned more about video in general from watching these (I have them on DVD) than any other source.  Chuck makes me say "why didn't I think of that?" every time I watch and presents all this in easy to understand (I need that) ways.</p> <p>Plus he's a really cool guy!</p> <p>Glad to see you here!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/overexposed-faces#post-67936 Thu, 12 May 2011 20:25:15 +0000 cpeters45 67936@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey Bruce! Wassup man? I didn't know you were active here at VM. Cool bumping into you. :)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/overexposed-faces#post-67935 Thu, 12 May 2011 17:04:45 +0000 birdcat 67935@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>That you Chuck?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/overexposed-faces#post-67934 Thu, 12 May 2011 16:59:53 +0000 cpeters45 67934@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Lighting for video is more of an art than a science, so wattages and positions by the numbers alone can't make your video look good. -- I've lit high end productions with halogen work lamps and 2k softboxes... ultimately if you position your lights artistically, no one will know the difference. Remember, your camera sees the world differently than your eye does, so something could look great in person and bad in the edit suite. The best way to make sure you're going to have good results is to use an external monitor on the set showing the output of your camera as you light. Even a simple TV will work fine for this. Although you don't want to shoot with your camera in "auto" mode, it's fine to switch it to auto for a moment so it can adjust the exposure for you, then switch back to manual so it doesn't shift as you shoot. Another good rule to lice by is to always expose for the face! No one will care if your background is blown out, but faces have to come first. -- Once you've got that monitor hooked up, trust it! If it looks good there, it will look good everywhere else. -- Hope this helps! </p> <p>~cp</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/overexposed-faces#post-67624 Mon, 02 May 2011 13:32:47 +0000 EarlC 67624@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Avoid strong back light or reflective (white) background.</p> <p>Use the same temperature lights in all fixtures and manually white balance to minimize color correction in post.</p> <p>Use the settings on your camera to brighten, or darken ... iris, aperture, shutter speed, exposure settings.</p> <p>If you "know" 3-point, 4-point lighting then wattage, distance and angle should be included in that knowledge. However, to avoid shadows, hair light, rim light, framing light should be high and 45 degrees angle to avoid Frankenstein shadows. Diffusion should be used to soften lights.</p> <p>When the apparent lighting is even and smooth, or diffused the way your eyes tell you is acceptable for what you want to achieve, then use camera settings, white balance and a monitor to fine-adjust for recording.</p> <p>I've used 500 watts or less in 3 or 4 units, and I've used 1,800 watts with my NRG stage lighting 3-light system and using diffusion, bounce and other techniques have successfully achieved the effect I desire by visually (eyeballing) adjusting for even lighting, flat lighting, spotlighting or whatever. If what you see "looks" right to your eyes, then the rest can be obtained with camera settings.</p> <p>If hot spots on the subjects faces is noticeable to your naked eye, and/or your production monitor, then THAT light needs diffusion, distance, less wattage in order to balance with the other lighting.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/overexposed-faces#post-67622 Mon, 02 May 2011 12:23:18 +0000 musicpeopleinc 67622@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>P.S. I know about 4-point lighting (and 3-point as well, ofcourse). I need to know things like: what wattage should I use for each light?, how far should the lights be from the subject?, how should they be angled (above, below, eye level, etc)?, etc. I am not looking for a rembrant effect, I need the lighting to be natural and subtle. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/overexposed-faces#post-67621 Mon, 02 May 2011 11:53:09 +0000 musicpeopleinc 67621@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have shot our first inhouse corporate video and the faces are way overexposed. There is not enough detail in the image to color correct it properly, plus with the amount of videos we need to produce in such a short period of time, I'd like to minimize the amount of color correction we have to do in post. So, how should I be lighting the subjects to avoid overexposed faces? I have 4 lights, and can put up to a max of 500 watt bulbs on two of them, and a max of 150 watts on the other 2. Our studio is 12 ft wide and I have the lights as far as they can go on either side of the subject against the wall. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-good-lesson-for-shooting-outside#post-65978 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 08:29:17 +0000 Nathan Blair 65978@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>This is great! Entertaining and informative in one!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-good-lesson-for-shooting-outside#post-64755 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:51:55 +0000 Jeffrey Roldan 64755@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>By the way, what was your source for the background music?</p> <p>Jeff</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-good-lesson-for-shooting-outside#post-63960 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:07:53 +0000 composite1 63960@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>You're welcome Jeffrey! I still think it was just an excuse to go out to the desert and play with orange water-guns!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-good-lesson-for-shooting-outside#post-63927 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:34:37 +0000 Jeffrey Roldan 63927@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Great simple, yet valuable, techniques and tips! Thanks for sharing.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-good-lesson-for-shooting-outside#post-62692 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:49:42 +0000 composite1 62692@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>It's been a while since I've put anything up so here's a vid from Still Motion with some good intermediate tips on how to make adjustments for shooting with a DSLR outside in bright sun. Now, the lessons talked about also apply to dedicated video cameras as well concerning apeture, shutterspeed and Neutral Density Filters as well.</p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/14292403">introduction to shooting outside</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user403001">stillmotion</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>