Not reaching my Canons potential...

Landan Luna · August 7th, 2010, 09:21 AM

Thats a great idea! Next week we are going to start filming a longer video, with rider sections and all that jazz. So hopefully I can get some good shots put together and get a good video put together.

Thanks again for all the help!

Henry Williams · August 7th, 2010, 06:32 PM

Great stuff. Do post what you come up with. Would really like to see it!

Landan Luna · August 9th, 2010, 03:44 PM

I'll be sure to do that, everyone has been a great help and I'm excited to get out there and get some shots together! Should be a good time!

**Also anyone have any tips for shooting into the sun? I know this isn't ideal but seeing as I'm on a lake I really dont have that much of a say for what direction we go.

Jason Sovey · August 10th, 2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Landan Luna

**Also anyone have any tips for shooting into the sun? I know this isn't ideal but seeing as I'm on a lake I really dont have that much of a say for what direction we go.

You can get some interesting effects shooting towards the sun. If you're using a filter, make sure it's multi-coated to reduce bounce-back, where you see the lens reflecting off of the filter. Also keep your lens (and filters) as clean as possible. Dirt, dust and smudges really show up when shooting into bright light.

Landan Luna · August 11th, 2010, 09:29 PM

Thanks Jason! But how to get more detail on the subject. Here is a little video of what I've got so far. A real rough edit, can't stress that enough, the intro i really like minus the letters getting a little spacey and the camera bounce, I really dont know where that came from must have been something in post. But tell me what you think, from this i believe you'll understand what I mean by shooting into the sun. Thanks again for the help!

Landan Luna · September 29th, 2010, 11:14 PM

Here is a little video from our local Wakeboard Comp! Tell me what you think!!!

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/15416283?loop=1" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/15416283">Riptank Open 2010</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2377090">Landan Luna</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

password: riptankopen2010

Henry Williams · October 3rd, 2010, 05:11 PM

Great stuff Landan. The subjects are standing out much better against the background and loved what you did at 00.58. How did you get such good slo-mo? All my attempts end in a serious loss of res. but those water droplets looked lovely and crisp...

Landan Luna · June 14th, 2011, 11:14 AM

sorry Henry I've been gone awhile, just trying to shoot as much as possible! But if you're talking about the Slo-Mo at the beginning I put alot of effort into the stability of the camera, also shot at 60i just because the movement is so fast. But If you're referring to the end, I think I just got lucky haha.

Henry Williams · June 14th, 2011, 12:36 PM

thanks for the info Landan. I shall have to get practicing!

August 9th, 2010, 03:44 PM	#18
Landan Luna Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 27	I'll be sure to do that, everyone has been a great help and I'm excited to get out there and get some shots together! Should be a good time! *Also anyone have any tips for shooting into the sun? I know this isn't ideal but seeing as I'm on a lake I really dont have that much of a say for what direction we go. Last edited by Landan Luna; August 10th, 2010 at 03:05 PM. Reason: Question....*

August 11th, 2010, 09:29 PM	#20
Landan Luna Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 27	Thanks Jason! But how to get more detail on the subject. Here is a little video of what I've got so far. A real rough edit, can't stress that enough, the intro i really like minus the letters getting a little spacey and the camera bounce, I really dont know where that came from must have been something in post. But tell me what you think, from this i believe you'll understand what I mean by shooting into the sun. Thanks again for the help! D-UP!!!! on Vimeo

September 29th, 2010, 11:14 PM	#21
Landan Luna Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 27	New video I shot and Edited! Here is a little video from our local Wakeboard Comp! Tell me what you think!!! <iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/15416283?loop=1" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/15416283">Riptank Open 2010</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2377090">Landan Luna</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> password: riptankopen2010

October 3rd, 2010, 05:11 PM	#22
Henry Williams Major Player Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewisham, London, United Kingdom Posts: 408	well done! Great stuff Landan. The subjects are standing out much better against the background and loved what you did at 00.58. How did you get such good slo-mo? All my attempts end in a serious loss of res. but those water droplets looked lovely and crisp... Last edited by Henry Williams; October 3rd, 2010 at 05:13 PM. Reason: edited for basic literacy fail :(

June 14th, 2011, 11:14 AM	#23
Landan Luna Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 27	Re: Not reaching my Canons potential... sorry Henry I've been gone awhile, just trying to shoot as much as possible! But if you're talking about the Slo-Mo at the beginning I put alot of effort into the stability of the camera, also shot at 60i just because the movement is so fast. But If you're referring to the end, I think I just got lucky haha.

August 7th, 2010, 09:21 AM	#16
Landan Luna Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 27	Thats a great idea! Next week we are going to start filming a longer video, with rider sections and all that jazz. So hopefully I can get some good shots put together and get a good video put together. Thanks again for all the help!

August 7th, 2010, 06:32 PM	#17
Henry Williams Major Player Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewisham, London, United Kingdom Posts: 408	Great stuff. Do post what you come up with. Would really like to see it!

June 14th, 2011, 12:36 PM	#24
Henry Williams Major Player Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewisham, London, United Kingdom Posts: 408	Re: Not reaching my Canons potential... thanks for the info Landan. I shall have to get practicing!