I know there are times when Pics are better, but I was looking for opinions on Video's. I know my preference is short as there are so many out there. Let mw konw what you all think, rather or not your interested in me posting this kind of stuff? http://pj-pjphotos.blogspot.com/2013/05/playing-with-video-in-train-yard.html Pj
The initial sequence is the best because the camera is at "human" eye-level close to the tracks, so the locomotive looms above the viewer as it approaches. The remaining sequences are less realistic because the camera is further away and higher than the tracks making the locomotives appear more "toy-like".
Thanks for the tip, I think once I find out just how much folks like video's I will then start to perfect the shots and such. If I get an overall feeling of not much interested I will take very few.
I do think that speed of the moving object , plays a big role on how it is percieved as " real " or " toy " . In a tight shot like yours , trying to get all three engines in the frame and having them run out of the shot realitivly fast does not help. Getting closer to the object or filling the frame with the man subject from ground level or below , with central focus on the most intresting place on the object and not worry about depth of field helps the one stand out and does not have to compete with a second or third object. As the eye will spend less time on any one object and trying to look at all three before they leave the frame makes it difficult to get the details of any of them ... just a thought.
I agree with those comments both Hank and Paul have submitted. One thing I did notice, was hearing the wheels clicking on rail joints. Which seemed to me quite realistic. Probably unintended, yet for me that adds something to the video.
I enjoyed the clicking railing joints also. In fact early on, before I even started purchasing track I had a fantastic deal going on for some track as a friend of a friend with a large inside layout purchased very long track to remove the click. I said, that is what makes it for me. He sold his shorter track before I could get my hands on it. I like the 2,3, or 4 foot tracks for the click, however for better stability, less joints, etc, longer is better, but for now I will work with my short tracks. Thanks everyone for your feedback and please continue with it. I did upload a video on You Tube today that had the camera on the train going around the track but there were so many inprefections that I decided not to make it public on this forum until I can get one that is a bit better. Again thanks!! Pj
