nd filters
Day for night for color cinematography is an old shooting methodology that relies on a number of techniques regarding human perception, socially accepted convention, and technical qualities of film/sensors. There are a variety of reasons for shooting day for night, and understanding the whys and wherefores can help you create believable images.
Moonlight Is Blue
It isn’t really, any more than sunlight is blue. The reality is that moonlight is reflected sunlight, so why do people think moonlight is blue? Sunlight has a color temperature of
When I’d perform a camera package checkout as a camera assistant, if there was any chance that we’d be shooting outside during the day, guess which filters I would add to the order? Neutral Density filters (aka NDs)! Even if they were not part of the original order, any production office coordinator (P.O.C.) worth their salt would approve this addition by the A.C. Read on to discover why, next to a polarizer, these are the filters most essential to your video shoot.
Shallow depth of field, daylight
ND Basics
Neutral: meaning there’s no
Help the videographer in your life get just the look they want, or round out your own kit with the gift of a pro filter pack from B&H Photo. Enhance your exposure control to create sharp focus drop-off, subtly take the edge off wrinkles and blemishes, darken overexposed skies, lower contrast in high-exposure locations, and generally create a more “filmic” look with the use of optical filters. The links provided below are to the popular pro-cine 4 x 5.65" filter size but most are also available in
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In the following video, Larry Becker takes a Quick Look at Formatt-Hitech's Elia Locardi Signature Travel Edition Filter Kit. The video begins with an introduction of the filters in the kit, including ProStop IRND 1.2 and 3.0 solid ND filters and a soft-edge graduated neutral density 0.9 filter. Becker also highlights the other components, including the filter holder, choice of adapter rings, and filter pouches, and closes with a brief look at the Elia Locardi
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The Sony HXR-NX3 is a handheld camcorder with a host of professional features. In this video, Mia McCormick, of Kelby Media, conducts a tour of what she calls a "workhorse" of a camera. In the video she points out important features, such as the 20x optical zoom, 40x Clear Image Zoom, and AVCHD 2.0 recording. Providing a balanced appraisal of the camera, she touches on its notable features. We hope you enjoy this video, and