Members: Olivia, Amanda, Gustavo, Hesler, David
ENT 3290 Digital Video Camera Spring 2024
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Members: Olivia, Amanda, Gustavo, Hesler, David
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Filming went great! I felt more comfortable using the steadicam this time around, but I still had a lot of trouble keeping it from rocking from side to side. I imagine a heavier camera would help with this problem?
I liked how our shots turned out. Even without color grading I think the lighting in the basement really set the mood. The exterior shots were really fun to do. Everyone worked together really well. If we had more time to shoot scenes we could’ve made a really interesting short film I think!
Sounds good. It takes a long time for one to be good at operating Steadicam. But it is good that you guys explored/experimented shots with it!
Overall it was a great project to do, I wish we had more practice with corner shots.
Hi, Gustavo, I think this is the first time that you are wring comments on OpenLab in ourclass. You should write more here! Best.
Oh I’d also like to use polarizing filters to shoot thru a window
I want to practice going up and down stairs more, and maybe go outside to practice walking around obstacles on the sidewalk (but maybe that’s not a safe idea). I’d also like to try running with the steadicam, maybe through the hallways in the basement. I think that would work good with the “killer” idea.
If we follow this killer idea, we can also get shots of the killer attacking a person. We can do like close ups on the hand of the person that got attacked on the floor. We can also do like a close up on their face and then we can do a dutch angle shot of the killer running away, the camera would be positioned on the floor sort of like a pov from the person that was attacked.
for the “low mode,” the camera needs to be attached upside down. It is a good idea, but it would be too complicated for tomorrow without adequate rehearsals.
Also this might be a bit too unrealistic, but is there a possibility to try doing a contra zoom on the steadicam?
It would be more challenging than stairs….you would need an assistant with a remote to zooming. We are not equipped for that. But, it is a nice idea.
And then also maybe do a stair follow of said ākillerā or ominous looking person going to do something spooky?
Hi, I donāt have any āplannedā ideas but Iād like to play around with the corner style with the steadicam, maybe something or someone looking like a killer or a scary something we see in movie and creep up in the corner to ārevealā them
This group needs to post some ideas, and exchange thoughts.