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Tips for a good video- Lighting

Blog Last Activity 9 years ago 923 views 12 comments
Thot I'd post this here, just for my own benefit, to get it out of my system. I see so many vids that could be good or great, but they're mediocre or bad, or worse, they just make you click on another vid. Also, I know a vid that needs work by my inner editor, lol. That is, if I start thinking about how the vid or pic could have been better, then it needs work. So here goes...

Lighting

Foundational to recording something visually for others to see is being able to see it. Thus the need for good lighting. Lighting must be bright enough for it to be recorded clearly. Get that word "recorded"? Yes, it's not enough for you to be able to see it. Our eyes are more sensitive than the most sophisticated cameras, so being able to see it yourself is no guarantee of a good image. I've received pics that are so dark, I just give up trying to figure out what it is, much less enjoying the pic. So throw some light on the subject!

That brings up "the subject", the main focus of your photo or vid. Decide what that is. Let's say it's a cock shot. So make sure the cock is front and center in the frame of the camera. Make sure it's well lit... AND, make sure the light is from the right angle. Huh? Your source of light should be from the front or the side. I don't wanna get too into that, just to get you to think about where your light's coming from. One thing you should avoid tho is light from the back of your subject.

Imagine this, you're watching a hot j/o vid. The guy's hot, nice abs and all, a nice thick bush (my preference, lol! ok, you can trim it! ;-)) cock to die for, and everything's framed up really nice. Now comes the cumshot and the first spurts erupt from the head and... disappear. What?! Yup, they disappear into the blinding white light coming through the window behind. Ever seen this? I have, too many times. Semen, or cum, is light-colored and will disappear into a bright background. Simple, but many don't think about it when filming and set up near a window cuz it's sunny outside and there's plenty of light. That's fine, just make sure the window isn't behind your subject. Turn yourself around and you'll be better off and I'll get hard instead of thinking about how you could have shot the scene better.

That's all for now!

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hairbear
9 years ago

███ Yea..!!...White tissue is no good,(as well)...use a DARK paper napkin...and NO super-clean white bathroom tiles...hang up a DARK towel...There are plenty of USB powered LED lamps about.(£1..or..$2..).for those bedroom jerk-offs..(Mom might suss you, sneaking upstairs,with the lounge-lamp..???)...and,if your system blurs your hand..edge a bit more SLOW...and..(spoiler..!!)..DONT hold the tissue in front of your dick,when squirting..(Arrrgh...nooooooo..!!..)....Heh-Heh...moist in anticipation.....(??).......Woo-Hoo...........DAVE™.....████

9 years ago

JOZER might have added that no matter how much force is behind cum, or how much if it there is, if it lands on a light-coloured top (not famous green or blue T) it's near enough invisible.

9 years ago

aha

12 years ago

Thanks all for the comments, but as I said initially in the post, this post was mainly for the purpose of getting this out of my system, not to introduce myself as some sort of expert. I'm nothing of the sort, just someone who knows what he likes and has an opinion where things could be better. If anyone reads it and it helps their filmmaking, whether it's a porno or a vacation vid, then that's cool.
But to answer one comment, there are some basic, standard "good practices" to follow that are universal and not subject to fads, trends or cultural tastes. It's those elements that I try to focus on.

13 years ago

Good tips. I've made a few vids with my best mate for beer money (and fun), link on profile. Let us know how they rate x

neuneu
13 years ago

Finally, the advice I was waiting to make my own movie
I'll go buy a camera without delay thanks a lot

neuneu
13 years ago

Finally, the advice I was waiting to make my own movie
I'll go buy a camera without delay thanks a lot

neuneu
13 years ago

Finally, the advice I was waiting to make my own movie
I'll go buy a camera without delay thanks a lot

neuneu
13 years ago

Finally, the advice I was waiting to make my own movie
I'll go buy a camera without delay

13 years ago

Yeah well...never mind..!!!! The thing is though, from my experience the majority prefer watching the and sharing the amateur stuff...which does'nt mean that it has to be perfect. What I'm tryin to explain is that the content and the personality of a pic or vid fascinates the human mind more than when the setup is done perfect. Please also be aware that this is a twink site and the younger generation have their own idealism about what they like and dislike.

13 years ago

You gotta be kidding me with all this shit

northhunter
13 years ago

Another thing that drives me crazy is a nice looking guy or couple and its so out of focus or fuzzy its just not worth watching, though I think those are not original members videos so much as videos that are just not good for copying or downloading. But you bring up some ecellent points, thanks.