FX

DSLRs and High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI)

This was filmed using two Canon 5D mark II DSLRs, each capturing the exact same subject via a beam splitter. The cameras are set so one records the subject overexposed, the other underexposed. After the footage has been recorded, a variety of HDR processing tools are...

Chroma Key Basics for DV Guerrillas – Part 2

"or " Why is there a force field around my head?by Charles Roberts AKA Chawla OK, so from Chroma Key Basics for DV Guerrillas Part 1, you have gotten up to shooting. As you enter this stage of the game, you should have some Chroma Key footage to work with. If not, go...

Chroma Key Basics for DV Guerrillas – Part 1

or "So you can't afford Betacam..." by Charles Roberts AKA Chawla So you can't afford Betacam. You are giving up one meal a week to afford that Final Cut Pro rig you've got and you certainly can't spring for more pro equipment. You're not going to be able to afford...