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Poor results shooting action – 550D
I’m on the 550D trying to shoot some simple action. A runner entering one side of the frame and leaving the other. Plus I’m attempting to shoot various other test action shots.
Problem: They look rather poor. Motion blur is too much and of course cranking up the shutter speed is resulting in the staccato effect which is also undesirable
720p @60fps is yielding SLIGHTLY better results, but it’s still unusable
If I could get something like the link below then I’d be very happy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-jgDdfxjCk
Any thoughts? Tips?
Many thanks
I have to say, for some reason it’s been a difficult subject to research. Any links or advice would be greatly appreciated
http://www.paulstroudmusic.co.uk
http://www.stroudandcroft.co.uk
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Are you moving the camera or holding it steady and letting the action run through the frame?
Is motion blur the only problem you are having, I am not clear what is poor about the results you are getting.
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Thanks Steve,
The image quality of slow/non moving people/objects could be improved, but is total acceptable. My actor running across the frame just looks hideously blurry
In my last test I used a monopod to hold still – no improvement over hand held to be honest.
http://www.paulstroudmusic.co.uk
http://www.stroudandcroft.co.uk
myspace/paulstroudmusic -
Does the clip look okay when you review it on the camera’s LCD? In other words, I am wondering if this is a Final Cut Pro issue. If the sequence settings are different than the original clip parameters then that could be doing something.
Also, if you are just looking at it within Final Cut, have you tried actually exporting the clip and seeing how it looks then?
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No, this is a pure camera/lens/operator issue. I’m just reviewing the raw footage, either using VLC as playback or premier. I’m not a FC guy
http://www.paulstroudmusic.co.uk
http://www.stroudandcroft.co.uk
myspace/paulstroudmusic -
Can you post a sample clip? Your shutter speed should always be close to your framerate, or a multiple. You may simply need to alter the way you’re shooting to achieve your goal – the speed of the action may be too great, or the framing may need to be changed. It will be much easier to provide feedback, however, if you post a sample clip.
Tom Nelson
Videographer/Editor
Essex Television Group
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