Scooter Grab
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nullphonic
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Re: Scooter Grab
[quote author=Drew599 link=board=Clips;num=1091159453;start=0#1 date=07/29/04 at 21:23:28]How fast is that guy going?[/quote]
Depending on modifications, those things can go 50-70 mph (I watch too much "Monster Garage" ;D )
You'll definitely want to wait for someone who knows way more than I do but until then...
(*) Yes, increasing the shutter speed would help with that sort of fast motion regarding blur.
(*) You may even want to consider shooting 30i for things like this (I know, I know, don't yell at me
24p rocks)
[quote author=Drew599 link=board=Clips;num=1091159453;start=0#1 date=07/29/04 at 21:23:28]How fast is that guy going?[/quote]
Depending on modifications, those things can go 50-70 mph (I watch too much "Monster Garage" ;D )
You'll definitely want to wait for someone who knows way more than I do but until then...
(*) Yes, increasing the shutter speed would help with that sort of fast motion regarding blur.
(*) You may even want to consider shooting 30i for things like this (I know, I know, don't yell at me
24p rocks)
TuffGong
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Re: Scooter Grab
they can go 70+mph, but I think that guy was in the 40-50mph range when I took the footage.
They were practicing for today's races at a local go-cart race track. I'll be filming today. I hope to get some exciting footage, maybe a crash or a fight or something???
they can go 70+mph, but I think that guy was in the 40-50mph range when I took the footage.
They were practicing for today's races at a local go-cart race track. I'll be filming today. I hope to get some exciting footage, maybe a crash or a fight or something???
nullphonic
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Re: Scooter Grab
Dude, if you get a full blown fight at the scooter races, I'm buying a copy ;D LOL
That looks fun as hell, I'd crash though for sure...
Dude, if you get a full blown fight at the scooter races, I'm buying a copy ;D LOL
That looks fun as hell, I'd crash though for sure...
DVXFilmMaker
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Re: Scooter Grab
I know a racer guy in N.Y. with a Lambretta clocked at 103 mph!
I know a racer guy in N.Y. with a Lambretta clocked at 103 mph!
darkavenger
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Re: Scooter Grab
try inreasing shutter speed, but it will get darker...
try inreasing shutter speed, but it will get darker...
Re: Scooter Grab
If you are shooting in the day, you're probably using the ND or a relatively closed iris anyhow. Increasing the shutter speed will darken the image considerably, but you will be able to compensate with the ND/iris settings without having to use gain.
That shot is very good, btw. The blurry background really shows a sense of speed and you obviously followed the subject very well to keep him from getting blurred.
One problem with a higher shutter speed is that while it will reduce the blurriness of the subject, it will also reduce the blurriness of the background. You will be panning quickly to follow the action, and there won't be as much motion blur, so get ready to see a lot of strobing. Ideally, you'd shoot with a shutter speed int he 1/48th of a second range, and just pan very carefully (as you did here). A strobey look could actually look really cool, though, just get ready to have to deal with it if you don't like it.
If you are shooting in the day, you're probably using the ND or a relatively closed iris anyhow. Increasing the shutter speed will darken the image considerably, but you will be able to compensate with the ND/iris settings without having to use gain.
That shot is very good, btw. The blurry background really shows a sense of speed and you obviously followed the subject very well to keep him from getting blurred.
One problem with a higher shutter speed is that while it will reduce the blurriness of the subject, it will also reduce the blurriness of the background. You will be panning quickly to follow the action, and there won't be as much motion blur, so get ready to see a lot of strobing. Ideally, you'd shoot with a shutter speed int he 1/48th of a second range, and just pan very carefully (as you did here). A strobey look could actually look really cool, though, just get ready to have to deal with it if you don't like it.