Filters over Post

Melvin Harris

Melvin Harris

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Hypothetically, I want to shoot using only filters and DOF adapters and little to no post CCing what so ever- theoretically, can it be done?
 
Theoretically, yes. But practically, you'll still probably have to do some scene matching. If you know the look you're going for, you're definitely better off trying to get it in the camera since DV images start to fall apart as more and more post work is done on them.
 
I would suggest doing as much 'in camera as possible'. Some filters done in camera can do things that filters in post can NEVER do, such as a graduated ND filter, and polarizer.

But good post and CC work is incredibly important as well.
 
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Alright, cool. Now let's add scene file settings to this, to emulate film emusions and processing characteristics; when does dv, hdv, and hd begin to fail and post would be more appropriate for "the look?" In other words, where is the end of the happy medium?
 
pharpsied said:
Alright, cool. Now let's add scene file settings to this, to emulate film emusions and processing characteristics; when does dv, hdv, and hd begin to fail and post would be more appropriate for "the look?" In other words, where is the end of the happy medium?
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This is a great question which often varies depending from look to look. So sadly I can't give you a clear answer but I can give you an idea.

First of all post is always good for a look you can't get in camera.

With that being said, having your scene files set in camera to achieve the look you want is always best... but ONLY if you know exactly what you want.

The reason having scene files set in camera is because you are manipulating the signal while in camera which often yields the best results. Not only will it save you time and money from your post production budget but there are scene file settings which effect your picture in ways post will not be able to. These include gamma curves which will effect your exposure of highlight or shadow details.

If you happen to be shooting something of which you do not know the exact look you desire, shooting with a 'normal' or safe settings and tweaking in post would be your best bet.
 
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