Technique Tryout - Video Match

Video Match with Stop Frame Animation

 

 

 

For this test, I used stop frame animation to zoom into a photo, which then developed into a video. Although the test was reasonably successful, the contrast between the picture and the video was different, meaning that it was clear where the transition occurred. However, this could have been because of the relatively poor quality of the print used, along with the poor lighting. I feel that once these problems are addressed, the technique could be successful, and could be considered for use in our music video.

 

Video Match with Video

I then tried the same technique, but using a video zoom to focus onto the picture. This technique was reasonably successful, as it allowed the smooth transition from one scene to the other, which was the purpose of the technique. However, the problems with video contrast that were encountered with the other trial were still an issue.

 

Overall, I feel this technique was reasonably successful, although there are other ways that we could use to improve the video. For example, we could consider using a luminous green piece of card instead of the photo, and then use the chroma key technique to overlay the video onto this, which would create a much more reliable and professional technique.