Chris Uy
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Whoops – meant to say *screen cap software*, not *screen cap footage*
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Chris – The screen we’re trying to capture is meant to be a bit more high-res. More like we’re featuring a tablet, than doing a how-to video. I still appreciate the thought, though. We’ll probably should it live for one go round at least.
Mark – A scan converter might be a good idea. I’m not too familiar with them, though. Are you suggesting we run the display out from the touchscreen to another tv/screen/etc then capture that footage with screen cap footage?
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Good suggestions Bill. Pretty thorough and in-depth too. We were thinking about the target idea. Hopefully the test shots work out.
Chris – the screens ended up looking alright? Ours were all moire-d out and just didn’t seem too appealing to us.
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Hey David,
Thanks for the reply. Reading back I can see how I was a bit vague there. By the “specific/variable” comment, I meant that the software(s) being featured with the touchscreen can’t be replaced with built, general graphics later. It’s being featured along with the touchscreen.
The widest shot would be a medium shot with the touchscreen at waist level lying flat in front of the talent. Many of the shots, however, would be primarily close ups of the touchscreen with multiple talents hands on the screen (maybe 4 people at the most).
We shot a test shot without screen replacement. Goes without saying that it didn’t turn out well.
So we’re thinking of either:
a) going with prerecorded screen cap footage of the software, which we would allow the talent to watch. allowing them to match up with the action onscreen.
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b) doing it maybe 3 times. one with talent interacting directly with the SCREEN ON, capturing the footage. have them do it the same speed and actions in the same spots on the screen with the SCREEN OFF. Then finally, repeating the 3rd time, attempting to recreate the first 2 takes but with a GREEN SCREEN. Replace screen in post.
We’re looking at a multi-cam set up. Probably 3 at the most, more likely 2.
Sound like viable ideas? Have anything else in mind?