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Post by BarstowRick on Jul 10, 2012 9:58:50 GMT -8
Here is a video you might enjoy seeing. It uses the new Green Screen Techololgy. This is of John A's., HO Scale layout. Our premier train layout in the Big Bear Valley, SoCal.
More to be seen as John, experiments with this type of photography.
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Post by mlehman on Jul 10, 2012 16:43:53 GMT -8
That is pretty cool. Seems just like you're riding in the dome.
I'm guessing that the background video is taken first, then projected as a green screen behind the car interior set?
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Post by riogrande on Jul 10, 2012 19:35:16 GMT -8
It looks like you are moving skew with or a bit sideways from the perspective in the video.
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Post by josta on Jul 11, 2012 6:51:06 GMT -8
Rio, yes I noticed that. I've since adjusted the camera angle as it is moving in relation to the track. So much more experimenting to do but having loads of fun at the same time! I'm finishing up a new one now.
Mlehman, the background is taken first like a regular video, and then merged using Windows Movie Maker with a blue-screen plug-in.
Thanks, BarstowRick, for posting this!
John
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Post by BarstowRick on Jul 11, 2012 8:00:10 GMT -8
John,
Welcome to the rescued Atlas Forum. Good to have you on board.
I do like the blue aka green screen technology. Some mighty fine work.
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Post by josta on Jul 11, 2012 12:03:03 GMT -8
One more from last night:
John
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Post by onequiknova on Jul 11, 2012 15:20:31 GMT -8
The second video is pretty convincing. The skew on the first vid kind of throws off the illusion.
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Post by Mark R. on Jul 11, 2012 15:38:56 GMT -8
That's looking really good ! My only critism would be that the camera angle is too low. Most apparent when passing the platform lights - the height out the dome window is about the same height as the lower windows of the other passenger cars.
Almost there ! ....
Mark.
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Post by rhpd42002 on Jul 11, 2012 17:15:48 GMT -8
John, first off, welcome to the Forum. Second, nice effects you're working on. Keep at it, as the 2nd one is much better than the 1st. Thanks for sharing your experiments with us.  |
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Post by josta on Jul 12, 2012 7:22:20 GMT -8
Thanks, guys, for your input! Mark, good point about the height; I didn't think of that. These videos were taken by mounting a Canon compact camera on a flatcar pushed by a couple of Geeps. I have a 808 #16 "keychain" camera coming, which will give me more flexibility as to the angle (since I don't have to worry about side clearances) as well as the height.
John
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Post by josta on Jul 12, 2012 12:09:38 GMT -8
Okay, re-shot it with the correct angle, and made it B&W.
Your thoughts? Was color more enjoyable even though it was supposed to be taken in 1964?
John
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Post by atsfan on Jul 14, 2012 19:02:43 GMT -8
The modern day version of the layout mirror space extender from the 1980's...........
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Post by BarstowRick on Jul 15, 2012 17:30:48 GMT -8
If that wet your appetitie for more. Try this:
Don't get in a hurry the next video starts in 2 to 4 seconds.
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Post by rhpd42002 on Jul 16, 2012 14:04:18 GMT -8
Rick, the B&W is definitely "different" but looks good. It's a neat way to view one's train ride.  |
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Post by BarstowRick on Jul 25, 2012 15:42:30 GMT -8
I'ma glad you appreciate it.
Trouble is I would like to take credit but it isn't mine to take. They are the work of John Acosta aka josta, who is a good friend and fellow Railroad Modeler. Posted here with his permission.
Enjoy them and wait till you see what he has for you... next.
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