X-Ken
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May 5, 2004, 6:32 PM
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Re: How can I make my movie more 3-three dimensional?
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Wow, Jim! That's a great idea.
By the way, there is a paved road within the cemetary. I don't think they would have problem with some small equipment there for a few minutes. Any more ideas on easy cheap stuff that works?
Thanks a million, Jim!
-Ken
: : Does anyone have some ideas on how I can make my film have more smooth camera movement without spending bookoo bucks? The film will be mostly of cemetary and gravestone scenes. Panning and zooming seems weak (artificial). I use a Sony VX2000.
: Since you're shooting in and around a graveyard, you don't want to put down dolly tracks. A stedi-cam is the better alternative. Here's an idea for a cheap stedi-cam that actually works.
: You'll need a 1"x1" piece of wood about 3' long. Attach a 1/4" piece of plywood, about 6"x3" to one end. On the other end, attach a 3, 4 or 5lb weight. Mount your camera to the plywood using a bungee cord to hold it in place. With the camera mounted, find the balance point on the 1"x1". Place your hand on this spot and hold your "stedi-cam" out in front of you. Aim the camera at your subject and start walking. You'll be surprized at how steady the shot will turn out with a little practice. Make sure your lens is at it's widest angle to help smooth out the shot and keep your subject in frame. Your arm acts as the spring controled articulated arm found on real stedi-cams and absorbs a lot of the shock.
: For a low angle shot, mount the camera upside down and reverse the rig so the weight is on top and the camera on the bottom.
: For a tricked out version of this rig, use a metal pole in place of the 1"x1" and a sliding grip on the pole. You can then slide and lock the grip in place depending on the weight of the camera. Adding a small LED monitor that you can wear around your neck will let you see your shot.
: Jim
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