Posted by PTravel on 07/02/06 22:14

"Larry in AZ" <usenet2@DE.LETE.THISljvideo.com> wrote in message
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> Waiving the right to remain silent, "PTravel"
> <ptravel@travelersvideo.com> said:
>
>> Is there any way around this to get, if not a more accurate color
>> rendition, at least a more interesting one? Short of bringing my own
>> lights, which is not feasible at all, I can't think of anything that
>> will add spectra that simply aren't there.
>
> Experiment with the following if you have some MV lighting in a nearby
> parking lot:
>
> 1. Try manual or auto white balance on a white card right under one of the
> lights. Then, shoot some wide stuff.
>
> 2. If your camera does a constant white balance act, try adding a 1/4 blue
> filter in front of the lens.
>
> 3. Combine the above two.
>
> These experiments will not help much when your light is mixed, such as
> when you've got those neon signs and other light sources in the shot.
>
> Nice footage, by the way, Paul. Just one little critique - you seem to
> favor a slight tilt to the right in several scenes.

Thanks. Neither my tripod or my fluid head has a bubble level, so I have to
eyeball it. The particular night that I shot was cold and a little rainy
and I really just wanted to get it over with -- usually, I'll dress for a
bad weather shoot, but I didn't this time. However, the level problem does
appear to be chronic problem for me. Does anyone know a source for an
inexpensive, stick-on level? Or maybe I need to get my eyes adjusted.

>
> --
> Larry Jandro
> Video Engineering & Equipment Rentals
> Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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