Combining ND Grads and Camera Movement

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Policar

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I want to, but I assume I can't. But I really really want to! (I'd also like to add a polarizer, ideally.)

There must be a way to pull this off, or at least approximate it. Maybe just as long as there's not much vertical movement, you can get away with it?

Or maybe I could just underexpose a bit, use a polarizer, then do the rest in post? Hmm....this, too, seems convoluted.
 
I do it all the time. Of course, it's important to not make it obvious in the shot.. so if the grad is mounted "vertically" then it's best not to move the camera much in the vertical axis. Also, there are always four different directions to mount a grad, presuming using a non-rotating stage. There's a lot of flexibility in the setup. Just takes experimentation to get a feel for it.

What density ND grad are you looking at? Soft Edge or Hard Edge? ... Comparing notes, that's all.

Brian
 
Policar,

Maybe make the master shot with the grad and polarizer, then take the grad off for movement. Match em to the master shot in post. keyframes and garbage mattes are your buddys.

I to am down with the ND grad.
 
Depending on the size of the filter, you could also move the grad in the shot, thus keeping it in the same position. You could also rotate a POLA in shot as well.

Panavision's larger matte box (6x) has a socket to attach a follow focus knob that will move the filters in the matte box; thus you can make repeatable marks like you would focus.

Kevin Zanit
 
I'm pretty sure kubrick used ND grads in barry lyndon for a lot of exterior shots with movement. I noticed it but it really didnt look bad.
 
Interesting...well, I admit I haven't researched this much (not sure exactly what camera moves/what filter I'd combine, just wanted to know if it was worth looking into), but I'm glad to hear it's possible.

That's so cool about the Panavision matte box. It would be awesome to have that kind of money....
 
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