Over head shot with M2...Dolly w/ Jib or Crane?

Miguel437

Miguel437

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I have a few overhead shots for an upcoming film Noir. If anyone has seen the "YT-Trailer" I am looking to accomplish some of the same shots using a dolly and either a Jib or crane. Which one do people think would be best. I will also be using an M2 threw-out the film, and if possible would like to use it on this particular shot. however i dont think it is really necessary. I can provide a storyboard for that particular scene to illustrate what I had In mind if anyone is interested. Any advise would be welcome. Thanks guys.:dankk2:

-Miguel



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Depends on the location, the hight of the camera, budget, and whether the shot is locked down or panning/tilting.
 
I have an 8' jib and a dolly ( glideshot.com ) The coolest is if you can put the jib on the dolly, have one/two person(s) to operate the dolly, another to operate the jib, and one more to monitor (watch) a monitor to make sure you stay in frame. The trick is though, lol, if you want to change focus... well I dont know how the hell you would do that. LOL some kind of remote focus control. I supposed if you neede to change focus you could just get a larger crane to 'sit' on and ride with.. so you'd be up by the camera itself. Most smaller jibs, like min, the camera is on the end of it so you NEED a monitor and are out of reach of the camera controls.
 
I think for that high of a shot...you wont need the adapter cuz everything would have to be in focus from those heights. No worries about remote focus..jus set your camera to infinite focus to get the shot.
 
i know noone wants to hear this...but if the budget doesnt allow it...sometimes you have to pass on the perfect previsualized shot.

be open minded and you may find a better shot that is even more plausible.
 
How about bluescreening (blue-flooring!) the guy, and inserting a picture of the place taken from a height with a high-quality still digital camera?

Infact, you dont even have to paint the floor blue, just try to look for an even colored ground and you should be set. The camera can be much nearer, and you can scale the actor down in post to acheive the far-away look.
 
Thanks for all the help guys... we do have a small budget however so Im not worried about getting it as much as I am the best thing to use. Any other advise is still welcome. Thanks again

-Miguel
 
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