Digital Filmmaking
Shot Projects Part 3 - Camera Adjustments
SHOT PROJECTS Part 3
In this exercise you will take turns adjusting the camera for different shooting conditions in order to create a third set of shot projects. Here are the specs for each project that you will create for each type of shot.
Specs
- Each project will have 5 seconds of black at the start of the movie.
- A title should appear within the first five seconds and last 3 seconds. It should contain the name of the movie -what type of shot is being demonstrated and your name (remember first name only).
- The actual clip demonstrating the shot must be a minimum of 10 seconds and no longer than 15 seconds.
- Five seconds of black must be at the end of the movie.
- Each project must have music that fades in at the start and fades out at the end of the movie. The selected music cannot violate any school policies.
Project 11 - Video Magic
• Use the power of video editing to perform some video magic. Choose at least two different editing techniques to perform some video magic. One trick could be an interview with yourself - there are two of you. Another could be you showing up from different locations, magically. Here is an example to get you thinking - Come /Jane
Another Example - Jake King Magic Tricks
Project 12 Exposure Adjustment
• You will create two different shots, one indoors and one outdoors
• Indoor shot - start with a medium shot of your subject close to windows or another light source with the light to their back, this will cause the face to be underexposed. Begin recording and then adjust the exposure setting so the face details are clearly seen. Continue to shoot for a few seconds with the face clearly visible and then adjust the exposure back to the original setting so the face is once again dark.
• Repeat this same shot outside using the sun as your light source coming from behind so the person is underexposed and then once again adjust the exposure setting so the person is clearly visible.
• Subject must be human
Exposure Adjustment on Canon CamcordersProject 13 White Balance Adjustment
• You will create two different shots, one indoors and one outdoors
• Indoor shot - shoot the same subject four times, first with AWB, then Tungsten, then Daylight and finally Custom WB. For the custom WB place a blue piece of paper in front of the camera so it fills the entire screen and then press the Set WB button once you are in Custom WB. Then shoot your subject again with the Custom WB setting.
• Repeat this same shot outside repeating the same steps you did for the inside shot. Reset the Custom WB but this time use a manila folder instead of blue paper and then use this custom WB for one shot.
• Subject must be human
• Your video should show all four indoor shots in one frame (label the shots) and the same with your outdoor shots, all shots in the same frame with each labeled.
Your shot should be similar to #3 on this page.
White Balance Adjustments on Canon T6iProject 14 POV
• This can be a very fun shot. POV stands for Point of View so your shot can be from the point of view of a dog, a snake, a gallon of milk, a letter.....
• Try to have a beginning and end to your POV, not just a bunch of different shots.
• Be sure the POV is in your title so we know what we are watching, so if I am shooting from the POV of a dog I might title my shot - Walking the Dog.
• Add appropriate sound effects to sell the shot and make it more realistic.Project 15 Night Scene
• Modify your white balance and exposure to shoot a night scene during the day. Follow the instructions on this video - Shooting a Night Scene during the Day.
• Return your camera back to auto and shoot the scene again.
• Place both clips side by side so the viewer can see the differences between the two shots.Guide to Camcorder Exposure - better to be under exposed than over exposed
Shooting a Night Scene during the Day - using white balance to fool your camera
White Balance in Digital Cameras
Setting a Custom White Balance with a Canon T6i.