Test shots

Recently, my partner and I did a few test shots together, so we could bring our ideas to life, and to ensure that we were happy with the way shots looked for when we come to shoot the real video.

What we learned:

• The camera had a blue tint setting turned on- so this would need turning off, so that if we do want to add any colour correction, we can do this in post-production rather than being restricted in having it while filming.
• The camera was quite shaky at times (even though I had used a handheld stabiliser). Although this can sometimes have a good effect, we do not wish the whole video to be shaky as this could give it an amateur feel. As a result, I managed to improve the shakiness with a stabiliser effect on Sony Vegas, but there was still visible shakiness. Therefore, there needs to be more focus on achieving a more stable shot in the first place, so that when it comes to editing, we have better footage to work with when improving with in software-stabilisers.
• There was a lighting issue on the inside shots- the shots seems too dull with the artificial light and too bright with natural light which caused a striking lens-glare. We need to prepare more for achieving a good contrast. Knowing that the sunsets at around 4:15, we will need to be  prepared to shoot as we will be against a time limit before it gets too dark.
• The frame rate for the camera we used is quite low, which mean't that when we put the footage in slow-motion is caused the video to look shaky and rigid.