All the information I Googled about it said to have a plan before you start taking the photographs and that makes it easier as you're just snapping straight for the film and you won't need to edit or move images around to make it work. That became my biggest problem. What was I going to make a video about? I had no idea.
My first ideas were along the lines of a blogger routine in the mornings so a phone turning itself on and checking Twitter and a coffee cup filling itself up, that kind of thing. The thought of making all those things work was making me a bit nervous though so I kept putting off.
Et voila. Here is my first try at making that happen:
Golden Egg Video from Anna on Vimeo.
Things I learnt:
I probably need a tripod to keep the camera completely still.
Using shiny things has limitations because they reflect light and that makes movements in the backdrop
I was concentrating so hard on keeping the camera in the same place, that some bits aren't in focus which sucks.
Taking photos at smaller intervals makes the movement better so I need to be a bit more patient (story of my life)
There is an amazing library of free music over at www.freemusicarchive.org - I spent ages reading the terms and conditions and as far as I can see I'm perfectly OK using this music from the Advent Chamber Orchestra. If anyone knows differently, please let me know!
Anyway, it entertained George who's four and I learnt a lot for the next time.
This is great Anna! You're so right about the being patient bit (not my strongest skill).
ReplyDeleteI used to do these with the kids in my class. It's great if you use blue tack to help keep your 'actors' stable as you move them along.
x Elena @ Randomly Happy
ps This is the only thing that would have improved seaside blogger meet up
Oh I love it :)! This is something I've been thinking of trying but have never got around to it. I think I would struggle with the patience side of it too. I actually like the bits that go in and out of focus but a tripod is always handy just for keeping your hands free if nothing else :).
ReplyDeletethis is fab! and so so cute!
ReplyDeletei've been meaning to try this for ages, but still haven't. very impressed! x
I'm the same with the patience thing - but that's such a cute video. Have you caught the bug?
ReplyDeleteI really like this video - it is supercute.
ReplyDeleteI loved it, particularly the end where we practically nosedive into the foil. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant!
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