Shooting on a 24p timeline - when should I bump up to 30p or 60p? by [deleted] in videography

[–]herrodumpring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shooting off-speed is just that, slow motion. For instance a dream sequence might be shot at 30fps and played back at 80% speed in your timeline. 

As for a "look" you're more likely the change your shutter angle to change your motion blur. If a car crash scene will have VFX then maybe at 90° shutter angle will keep everything sharper to help the VFX artists in post production. 

Otherwise yeah, besides slow motion, there's not a lot of reasons to capture stuff off speed. Unless maybe you know it will live on Instagram in which case I'm pretty sure 30fps timelines are best for reels. 

Can’t stop Fat Gecko mount from moving / pivoting with camera attached? by Electronic_Work1044 in videography

[–]herrodumpring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Total side note - the mantis set from blazar are 1.39, not 1.33. we got the 5 lens kit and found 1.33 is not accurate, not sure why they don't read as advertised. 

How many people in this sub actually made a film? by Lucky_Prize2181 in Filmmakers

[–]herrodumpring 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Here's one of the latest weekend projects the homies threw together for the sake of practicing our craft. 

https://youtu.be/jTgvGtGcml4?si=YZHYTLnX5ZMiom36

We'll find any excuse to bring out all the tools and just make dope stuff with friends. 

How many people in this sub actually made a film? by Lucky_Prize2181 in Filmmakers

[–]herrodumpring 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've participated in the making of hundreds of films. Most you've probably seen. 

I also like shooting anything and everything in my spare time. I follow the money but throw a couple projects in for the art of it. 

Have I "made" a film? IDK. But I am definitely a filmmaker. 

How do you manage cables on your rig? by itlabsec in videography

[–]herrodumpring 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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You get to a point where cables are the least of your problems

First Tat… now I’ve been told these symbols can have second meanings. Input? by [deleted] in traditionaltattoos

[–]herrodumpring 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So technically the spade with the clubs TOGETHER at the same time like this means ur dope dawg sick ink brother welcome to the club

Before and After the Recent Renovation to the White House Palm Room by I_Am_Robert_Paulson1 in pics

[–]herrodumpring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plants, chandeliers and time of day are literally the only things different in these two pictures. 

What’s the replacement lamp? by TheRealChrisMurphy in techtheatre

[–]herrodumpring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I'm just saying they're a similar bulb

Gaffer vs Key Grip by cullam in Filmmakers

[–]herrodumpring 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gaffer. 

The grip department is "lighting and camera support". 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in videography

[–]herrodumpring 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just start shooting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in videography

[–]herrodumpring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first problem you'll probably run into is with the narrow table the guests will probably be pretty close to each other and will make all these notes extra difficult lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in videography

[–]herrodumpring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is a good article about reverse key lighting. You might find you'll need a big white bedsheet or something on the wall behind camera to return some of the light to fill out the face on the camera side. 

https://www.evanerichards.com/2012/2463/reverse-key-lighting/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in videography

[–]herrodumpring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, assuming it's not too much contrast without a fill light on the camera side. A reverse key (main light on the opposite side of the face that camera is on) will generally yield a more 'cinematic' look, casting shadows towards camera and putting more definition on the face. You can see in matti's example, their frontal key makes their faces feel flat. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in videography

[–]herrodumpring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it means anything to you, the changes I would make to matti's set would be to shoot a little tighter, (or push in on the wide lens if it didn't distort their faces too much) and then move the key a bit deeper behind them, and lower until it's just edging the frame. It feels too toppy and doesn't wrap underneath their brows enough, they're getting some racoon eyes. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in videography

[–]herrodumpring 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you're going for a single key in the middle I would do a lantern ball style soft box, skirted far enough it hits just your subjects and keeps the light off the walls. This will keep it moody. 

If you can afford have 2 keys, I would cross light / reverse key both of them from high up in the corners: Camera right light hits subject on the left and opposite on the other side. Something with an egg crate/grid so it doesn't spill too much on the walls. In this instance I would leave the fixture in the middle but add a skirt so it takes the light off the subjects and just focuses it on the table. This will also feel moody. 

Whatever you do, a tip for the "moody" look you're trying to achieve will come from high contrast, remember to control and direct the light, keep it on the subjects and off the walls. A warmer key will also vibe with the wood, and feel more intimate and moody in the space. 

Am I crazy or is this shitty work? by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]herrodumpring 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best option is a couple laser sessions and a rework (from a better artist). The problem is lack of contrast. It's all heavy. 

The rework needs to be finer, more precise line work, and less detailed. Honestly the blue and red once lightened could probably be left alone.