This is one of the videos we shot using our "Ghetto Video Rig".
Back story... I did not test this video through the projector or on the screen. It was my assumption that it would translate the same. When we played it Sunday where was the amazing glossy look all over Monica's face. I tested Wesley's video (not uploaded yet) and he had the same issue. It looked like they took a bath in lip gloss.
After doing some research there were three suggestions for fixing the problem.
1. Using stage makeup to kill the glare of our Ghetto Light Rig. I don't like this idea. Have you ever seen TV people wearing stage make up? Seriously, it is creepy and makes me want to throw up... it is gross.
2. Using filters in Final Cut to kill the glare. I have not worked with filters yet. Since I have no experience with this, I will need to play with it and then let you know the outcome.
3. The projector brightness might need to be reduced. The room we are currently in has no curtains on the windows and there are 10 windows. You can imagine that on a day with full sun at 10am the screen can get washed out. I think we have the projector on full. Someone suggested lowering the output brightness to correct the issue. The only issue would be a washed out screen. We have looked into putting curtains up with some blackout material... But since I do not know how to sew and we don't know how long we will be in the building, it has been put on the back burner.
So, these are things I will be playing with as we continue the video series. Keep watching for more videos. I will be posting a new one every weekend as we go through the Colossians series.
ok! first off Love it!! Love
ok! first off Love it!!
Love the Ghetto Rig!!! loving THAT!! That sooo old school bfilms as in only a year ago, so you guys are doing awesome! be ncourage, ur just on the cusp of even more magic :)
ok, so based on the limited knowledge that i've been learnig through trial & error....
A: Stage Make-up is a HUGE deal. every scup episode, u bet those artist are getting all prettied up. that will most def absorb the glossy finish.
B:good rule of thumb is do it rite on-set then less work in post & trust me, we all like less work in post :) a couple little things that will add so much:
Hair Light: 3400k or 5600k...yellow or white...yellow makes a good hair light all the time, but white is nice if you're using yellow on the talent light.
Yellow light is what u've got now on ur rig, its a basic light bulb about 3400k. white is more fluoresent (day-light color temp @ 5600k). a 60 watt that emits a 300 watt whitish light can b purchased @ lowes.
I'd recomend going & buying 'heat lamps' as my grandpa called them. you know the silver bowl cheap light fixture u can buy @ lowes that take up to 250 wat bulb. they have sweet clamps on them u can place on a stand or anything. Definetly invest in a couple of 250 watt bulbs & that 60-300 watt light i mentiond.
So bak to postioning the light. If you have 2 lights. place one on the subject (not direct) kinda at an angle so the light hits & kinda falls off her face to the left or right (250 watt) (you can make some cheap 'barn doors' to channel the light better). then the hair light, may require 2x250 watt lights. place them behind the talent of the shot & beam them at the hair & shoulders so you get a nice crisp line outlining the subject.
Background...dont be afraid to go outside & tape these. And don't forget the 'golden moments' or 'magic hours' outside make for the best shots (sunrise or sunset), you get the most beautiufl light! (dont shoot outside during mid day, that would be no good)
I do like the simplicity of the background, but maybe a nice blurd out background outside somewhere or a hallway just to give it a bit of depth to your picture. :)
C: projector calibration: defintely worth doing it to make sure your audience see's what u work so hard to show. http://www.projectorpeople.com/resources/video-calibration.asp
Be encouraged! These look good & are great steps to even more goodness! Looks great, keep it up!
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