Friday, December 30, 2011

Music Video Production

When filming this music video I filmed the artist singing the song about 15  times, using different wardrobes makeup and settings knowing that in the editing process I would be cutting between each take. In order to give us point to dissolve between each shot the camera is always moving very slowly. This gives the video being a slow love song a flowing feeling that goes nicely with the flow of the song.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Green Screen Shooting

Editing green screen video is important but not as important as shooting it correctly. Have you ever watched something that was shot on green screen and the result was seeing a outline of green on the talent. To avoid this problem it is best to have 8 feet between the talent and the green screen. Light up the screen from both sides as evenly as you can. Light the talent separately. Now put a back light on the talent with an amber film over it.
By taking these steps you have eliminated the reflection of the green screen on the back of your talent and replaced it with an amber light.
Watch how much easier editing will be.
Cheers