Setting up the shot
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 5:24 pm
While chasing a train, i found it was very difficult to totally set up my tripod once I got to my spot due to time. Is there a better way to quickly set up the tripod?
Well ultimately you need to figure out how much time it takes you, how much time your shot will require, and how fast the train is comingkd_1014 wrote:While chasing a train, i found it was very difficult to totally set up my tripod once I got to my spot due to time. Is there a better way to quickly set up the tripod?
Get to the spot sooner. Simple as that.kd_1014 wrote:While chasing a train, i found it was very difficult to totally set up my tripod once I got to my spot due to time. Is there a better way to quickly set up the tripod?
Fully raised? That would depend on the height of the tripod. I have tripods that barely go 4' high, while others go over 6' high.Saturnalia wrote:
That having been said, also be prepared to not shoot with the tripod fully raised if necessary.
And don't forget to process your clips before editing them together. Underexposed sections tend to take away from the overall quality of the production. <cough cough>And final note, don't attempt to pan unless you have professional equipment, everything is 100% level, and you're a god. That is to say, don't. Instead, opt for the really fast swing-it-around, level it off, and keep rolling that way. The fade cut will take out the garbage and leave it looking much more professional.