MattHawkins Online - Film Making Forum

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQSWtjARpR8

I would like some suggestions on what some improvements would be that I could preferably do in post - exposure, color correction, etc.

thanks!

EDIT

but also on how i can improve my camera work - improving it is very important to me

First off, there is a little too much zooming (especially freeze framing zooms) - it really detracts by making it look amateur.

When the would-be killer is shown loading the handgun and putting it in his bag, I think it should be much closer; simply showing a a guy loading a handgun from the neck down is too simplistic to try and set up a mood. Instead, focus on the shooter's hands.

Color correction is entirely up to you, as it varies depending on the mood you want to set up. The images themselves didn't seem overexposed (except maybe the sunset - if that was supposed to be a sunrise, there are a few techniques you could use. What program(s) do you use?) although lighting rigs don't seem at all out of your price range, considering the cameras you're using.

More thoughts to come as I think of them.

if that was supposed to be a sunrise, there are a few techniques you could use

yeah, that was a sunrise. what can i do for that?

I use Adobe Premiere Pro 2 and After Effects 6.5 Pro.

I will definitely work on the shooters hands too.

Thanks and keep 'em coming!

It is more of a documentary what you have done, all i can like SgtPadrino said to keep the camera mainly focused on the person or what you are filming. This way it will not effect anyone while watching it.

New one with less of the zooming.

http://www.umvfx.com/hoban/Internet%20P ... ds/cfe.wmv

Sorry it took so long to get back to you - in Premiere Pro, under Adjust select Lighting Effects, bring down the Light 1 tab and select Omni under type. Then just adjust the position and intensity accordingly, and set the color to a golden-yellow (to imitate the morning sun.) Lens flare would also help to complete the effect.

Of course, I think it would just be easier to get up a six in the morning, set up the tripod and roll for a few seconds, then go back to bad

Of course, I think it would just be easier to get up a six in the morning, set up the tripod and roll for a few seconds, then go back to bad

Pretty much what I did. I'll give the Premiere version a go too.