The night sky is one of the most breathtaking and polarizing things that can be filmed in nature. Something about the stars and colors in the night sky radiate mystery and curiosity and the night sky is one of the most popular things to film. In order to film though, one must have the right equipment in order to capture the entire shot and to make the stars really stand out. Here are some tips on filming the starts and night sky effectively.
When choosing what camera to use, the best option is a wide lens camera naturally. The night sky stretches as far as one can see, and using a wide lens can really help express the magnitude of the sky in film. If a wide lens camera is not available to you, the regular picture will likely capture the night sky just fine, it may just not address the issue of capturing the sheer size of the sky. Using a wide lens will go a long way in making the night sky look good in your film.
Editing the shots you get of the night sky is very important. Since in the grand scheme of things, there isn’t much to the night sky but darkness and light spots, editing the light spots to make them look good is very important. Making sure that the stars are bright and really are the focal point of your shot is imperative in taking a gorgeous shot of the stars. By brightening the stars, the contrast between the light of the stars and the darkness of the sky will radiate mystery and beauty.
One of the most forgotten aspects of capturing the stars is capturing set star systems and constellations. Many photographers will just take what they deem to be good shots of the stars, and completely disregard the order of constellations. Filming set constellations can really add an artistic aspect to your shots. For example, adding the big and little dipper in your film can not only be beautiful but draw a picture in your shots. This helps the issue of shots of the stars seeming random.
Messing with the temperature of your filming of the sky is one of the best ways to make the shots really pop. Temperature can change the entire look of the sky, and make the night sky seem like it has a color to it. Using the temperature to edit your film can really address the issue of the night sky is very black and white. Editing with temperature adds a dimension to the shots of the night sky that make your shots look gorgeous.
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