Shooting Sun Glare

justinisfilming · Mar 27, 2012

How can I shoot a POV of my main character looking into the glaring sun?

I tried just shooting the sun itself but it just looks like a white slate.

Help?

IndieBudget · Mar 27, 2012

ND Filters...It is said to NEVER aim a cam into the sun. Put some serious ND filters on ( a whole set ? ) , close the aperture f22 ?? 80 ISO and go from there

Ernest Worthing · Mar 27, 2012

And do not look into the viewfinder when aiming the camera at the sun. Use the LCD or a monitor.

dlevanchuk · Mar 28, 2012

Or better yet go auto effect route.. Do u really want to mess up a sensor on your camera?

chilipie · Mar 28, 2012

The cheapest route might be to use a piece of welding glass - stacking cheap ND filters will cause lots of problems with infra-red contamination.

justinisfilming · Mar 28, 2012

Wow I didn't know that the sun could really mess up your camera... Great tips!

@dlevanchuk What's the auto effect that you're saying?

PaulGriffith · Mar 28, 2012

I think he means after effects. If he does, I'd agree. An optical flare on a sky backdrop is really stinking convincing.

dlevanchuk · Mar 28, 2012

Yes.. After effects. Stinking Auto correct

David.rhsc · Mar 28, 2012

chilipie said:
The cheapest route might be to use a piece of welding glass - stacking cheap ND filters will cause lots of problems with infra-red contamination.

This.

Unless you have access to a hot mirror or IRND filters ($$$$).

Also, one of the extremely rare moments when I'll suggest post over in-camera.

This sort of shot was inconsequential with film cameras, but sensors can and will burn out when repeatedly pointed at the sun.

Also, since we're talking viewfinders - don't let your viewfinder point directly at the sun either. The magnifier in the eyepiece will do what it does best (magnify) and burn out the little display inside the eyepiece.

justinisfilming · Apr 13, 2012

Thanks for all the advice guys! I've finished the project and you can see it here! http://zooppa.com/ads/its-just-not-breakfast-without-milk/videos/decisions

While you're at it, please vote for it. We really need the prize to make my film a reality.

wheatgrinder · Apr 16, 2012

I didnt see the pov shot? Tease.

justinisfilming · Apr 16, 2012

LOL. It's there!

0:19-0:21 It's very short.

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