MDU R1 Video Build: Entry #3

Been a bit tired the past two days, which is why I haven't updated. I'm past the halfway mark of importing clips. Looking at the footage, its very plain to see that I and Brandon have a bias towards shooting. It would seem as making it into a video is also a competition in itself. I can't speak for other shooters, but here's what influences me (from greatest to least) to shoot drivers as well as anything else really:
1. A consistent display that is visually stimulating: Always nailing the hammers or being on the brink of destruction
2. Knowing me personally: Not an easy task since I'm rather anti-social and have anxiety issues
3. Being unique: Show some personality/creativity, a glimmer that stands out from the rest
4. Have a vagina: Kind of a given

Kyle and his Corolla are a spitting example of this (well except the vagina part.) Smooth every run and really goes after the wall. Also, down with Kill Team. Also, doesn't drive a 240. See the vid here:

MDU R1 "Quick" Clip: Kyle Letterbox Testing from Tri Tri-Rudolf on Vimeo.

More importantly, I have been debating back and forth if I should use a letterbox or not. Since the farthest my camera zooms is 140mm, most of my shots are very far away. This gives a lot of unwanted "dead" space above and below the subject. Letterboxing will put more focus onto the cars and also gives me the option to move the footage up and down slightly. That way I control the subject. However the downside is that two big black bars cut out a lot visually. It takes away from atmosphere and limits the depth of field effectiveness. It's possible to use DOF and blur to more subtly guide the viewer to the subject even in post. Til next time


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