Barney Rubble Dies!
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M. Gilden
Canon DSLR Moderator
Cute and funny content!
But the production quality could use some improvement, unless you are deliberately trying to look like a home movie with no production value.
1) The lighting on the indoor scenes are clearly not planned. Too much contrast and harsh sunlight, renders weak coloring and too much over/under exposure in the same scene. It makes it look too more like something that could have been shot by some friends on their cell phone.
2) The audio of the anchorman sounds distant. You need either a Lav or a closer mic.
3)Some of the outdoor shots (in particular the first one), you can see what appears to be some sort of automatic adjustment of the shutter speed or aperture, but something is flickering too bright/dark at regular intervals.
That's just what I noticed at first glance. You've got some great content there, but don't ruin it with poor production quality! Learn your camera, invest in some lights and mics, reflectors, and learn how to use them!
Otherwise, it seems like a complete waste to have used a T2i on this... this could have been shot on a far lesser camera.
But the production quality could use some improvement, unless you are deliberately trying to look like a home movie with no production value.
1) The lighting on the indoor scenes are clearly not planned. Too much contrast and harsh sunlight, renders weak coloring and too much over/under exposure in the same scene. It makes it look too more like something that could have been shot by some friends on their cell phone.
2) The audio of the anchorman sounds distant. You need either a Lav or a closer mic.
3)Some of the outdoor shots (in particular the first one), you can see what appears to be some sort of automatic adjustment of the shutter speed or aperture, but something is flickering too bright/dark at regular intervals.
That's just what I noticed at first glance. You've got some great content there, but don't ruin it with poor production quality! Learn your camera, invest in some lights and mics, reflectors, and learn how to use them!
Otherwise, it seems like a complete waste to have used a T2i on this... this could have been shot on a far lesser camera.
tackyattack
Active member
Thanks for the advice! I just got the camera so I'm still learning how to use it. I would have loved to use some good lights and mics, but I'm only 14 so the T2i is about the only thing I can afford.
M. Gilden
Canon DSLR Moderator
They don't need to be expensive. You could do amazing things guerilla style if u learn the technical aspects of lighting, etc. Ive seen awesome stuff done with desk lamps and wall mirrors as reflectors, etc... heck, I've seen people use smartphones as recording devices to get a mic up close.
The idea is to work with what you have, not cut corners. I'd have sympathy for you for being 14, but if you can afford a t2i you're already better off than other home-made productions. Ive seen video taken with an HTC evo with higher production value than this. Knowing not to shoot in front of the open window like that is film making 101, and noticing some settings are causing the brightness to flicker means that scene should be reshot.
Also to be fair, You DID post this on a proffesional film makers forum. I don't go posting my family videos unless I expect it to be critiqued.
That being said, I admire your enthusiasm for doing this. Keep shooting, and work on improving your skills!
The idea is to work with what you have, not cut corners. I'd have sympathy for you for being 14, but if you can afford a t2i you're already better off than other home-made productions. Ive seen video taken with an HTC evo with higher production value than this. Knowing not to shoot in front of the open window like that is film making 101, and noticing some settings are causing the brightness to flicker means that scene should be reshot.
Also to be fair, You DID post this on a proffesional film makers forum. I don't go posting my family videos unless I expect it to be critiqued.
That being said, I admire your enthusiasm for doing this. Keep shooting, and work on improving your skills!
Amir Assasnik
Active member
Alright you said you have seen better with a HTC Evo, that sounds very interesting do you have the link I definitely want to see what was done.
M. Gilden
Canon DSLR Moderator
There was a Nascar interview Sprint had filmed with an EVO using a professional crew... had decent lighting and external audio, obviously, and even then the video wasn't GREAT... but it still looked better than most amateur productions that show up on the internet.
I can't seem to find the link to it now.
I managed to find a number of music videos shot with it (mostly rap, like this one http://vimeo.com/17178090 ), but in general we all know it is an extremely limited use camera. My point was merely that having "professional equipment" doesn't automatically make your video less of a home movie. Its about attention to detail, a little film making know how and style, and focusing on creating a look (not just opening the lens cap and saying "GO!").
I can't seem to find the link to it now.
I managed to find a number of music videos shot with it (mostly rap, like this one http://vimeo.com/17178090 ), but in general we all know it is an extremely limited use camera. My point was merely that having "professional equipment" doesn't automatically make your video less of a home movie. Its about attention to detail, a little film making know how and style, and focusing on creating a look (not just opening the lens cap and saying "GO!").
CiPO
Well-known member
You can see also a Nokia N8 used in Finland 
http://www.flatlightfilms.com/2011/04/09/finnish-snowboarding-champs-tv-show-making-of/
http://www.flatlightfilms.com/2011/04/09/finnish-snowboarding-champs-tv-show-making-of/