Part 2: Dealing with the Sun Outdoors.
Cinematographers often have to deal with the sun moving, which can be a huge problem. This article will provide you with some helpful tips and tricks for how to videotape outdoors when the sun keeps moving.
1) Use bounce cards: Bounce cards are a great way of avoiding direct sunlight on your subject. They’re also really easy to set up. Simply hold them in front of your camera lens. You can also use them as reflectors, which will help you lighten up dark shadows on your subject’s face or body.
2) Try using an app: There are many apps that allow you to time shots based on where the sun is and what angle it’s at in relation to the subject of your video. Some apps even allow you to plan out shots in advance, so it’s easier for videographers who are filming outside without having any control over where the sun is or when it moves.
3) Consider shooting during golden hour: Shooting during golden hour allows cinematographers to take stunning outdoor shots. This time of day provides a natural and warm glow that can help improve the mood of a subject and capture their personality better.
CONCLUSION:
The sun is an ever-changing source of light. The sun moves across the sky, and it can be difficult to keep it from moving out of frame when you are filming outside. There are a few tricks that you can use to help keep the sun in frame when you are shooting outdoors.
There are some apps for filmmakers that will tell you where the sun will be at any given time, so that you know how to position your subject and camera accordingly. You can also use bounce cards, which are translucent cards with a reflective surface on one side and a white surface on the other, to reflect light back onto your subject. This helps keep them lit up while keeping the sun in frame.