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Rain - short video

'Here today. Gone tomorrow. Rain doesn't last forever'.

This is a short video I made by experimenting with a Canon EOS 7D. It was shot within the space of 2 hours, and mainly concentrated on focusing techniques.
https://vimeo.com/82570588

Due to lack of experience, many of the shots that were taken were not smooth. Difficulties arose in focusing from one object to another. However, over a short period of time, the focusing became easier and relatively smooth transitions could be made.

 

The footage was not colour graded or changed in any way because - even though some of the shots are a little on the dark side - the video was then able to retain a natural look. I also like the soft edges that the camera was able to achieve, and found that turning the contrast up would  sharpen that effect.

Rain and raindrops are perhaps difficult to capture because they are so small and fragile, but what was most interesting was the abilities of not only the camera, but the lens too. 

I found that it was good to test the various ranges and focal length of the camera to find the maximum opportunities available.

DISCLAIMER: The music does not belong to me.

You can watch the finished video here:
https://vimeo.com/82570588

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