7D Faux Anamorphic Music Video at DVinfo.net

Jimmie Myers · February 25th, 2010, 11:31 AM

Hey guys, just completed another music video project shot on 7D, and for this one we tried to simulate the smearing effect of anamorphic lenses. Thought there may be some interest. What do you think of the look?

Chad Jones · February 25th, 2010, 11:40 AM

That's awesome! I really dig that look. Would you mind sharing how you did that?

Thanks!

Jimmie Myers · February 25th, 2010, 01:24 PM

Chad, take a close look at the bokeh in the first shot of the video, and see if you can guess. :)

Chad Jones · February 25th, 2010, 01:51 PM

Only thing I can really guess...

The Video Copilot Optical Flares plug-in for AE?

Dying to know man... :)

Jimmie Myers · February 25th, 2010, 02:06 PM

It's all a practical effect. No post production.

Here's the secret: fishing line. Carefully attach a bit of fishing line to your lens behind the rear element. We used some thin adhesive gum. You have to make sure it's perfectly vertical in the final position and that nothing is block the lens mount or sensor.

What this does is somewhat equivalent to the two point star filters people use, but it happens *after* the image is captured. Light refracts through the fishing line horizontally. That way, it doesn't fudge your clarity, and the lines don't bend with barrel distortion (which they do when shooting this wide with a 2 point star filter).

That trick was lent to me by Billy at PC&E rentals in Atlanta. This was the first time I'd used it. I like it better than the filters or the post effects, personally.

Chad Jones · February 25th, 2010, 03:14 PM

I am definitely going to try that! Thanks for sharing. This is some really good looking stuff.

Logan McMillan · February 25th, 2010, 11:07 PM

Cool video - really liked the performance!

Aaron Fowler · February 26th, 2010, 01:09 AM

Thanks for sharing your secrets, very simple but effective trick.

Also watched the behind the scenes... Short, sharp and effective. Enjoyed it very much. Thanks for sharing.

Paul Digges · February 26th, 2010, 01:40 AM

Wow, looks great. Still cant believe the stuff people are putting out with these cams.

February 25th, 2010, 11:31 AM	#1
Jimmie Myers New Boot Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 12	7D Faux Anamorphic Music Video Hey guys, just completed another music video project shot on 7D, and for this one we tried to simulate the smearing effect of anamorphic lenses. Thought there may be some interest. What do you think of the look? Debutaunts - "Everything's Perfect" on Vimeo

February 25th, 2010, 02:06 PM	#5
Jimmie Myers New Boot Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 12	It's all a practical effect. No post production. Here's the secret: fishing line. Carefully attach a bit of fishing line to your lens behind the rear element. We used some thin adhesive gum. You have to make sure it's perfectly vertical in the final position and that nothing is block the lens mount or sensor. What this does is somewhat equivalent to the two point star filters people use, but it happens after the image is captured. Light refracts through the fishing line horizontally. That way, it doesn't fudge your clarity, and the lines don't bend with barrel distortion (which they do when shooting this wide with a 2 point star filter). That trick was lent to me by Billy at PC&E rentals in Atlanta. This was the first time I'd used it. I like it better than the filters or the post effects, personally. Last edited by Jimmie Myers; February 26th, 2010 at 10:09 AM.

February 25th, 2010, 11:07 PM	#7
Logan McMillan Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 85	Cool video - really liked the performance! __________________ www.gorillapictures.co.nz

February 26th, 2010, 01:09 AM	#8
Aaron Fowler Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 129	Thanks for sharing your secrets, very simple but effective trick. Also watched the behind the scenes... Short, sharp and effective. Enjoyed it very much. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Aaron Fowler PMW-EX1 / EOS 60D / EOS 550D / FCS2 / CS4 PP

February 25th, 2010, 11:40 AM	#2
Chad Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 36	That's awesome! I really dig that look. Would you mind sharing how you did that? Thanks!

February 25th, 2010, 01:24 PM	#3
Jimmie Myers New Boot Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 12	Chad, take a close look at the bokeh in the first shot of the video, and see if you can guess. :)

February 25th, 2010, 01:51 PM	#4
Chad Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 36	Only thing I can really guess... The Video Copilot Optical Flares plug-in for AE? Dying to know man... :)

February 25th, 2010, 03:14 PM	#6
Chad Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 36	I am definitely going to try that! Thanks for sharing. This is some really good looking stuff.

February 26th, 2010, 01:40 AM	#9
Paul Digges Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 153	Wow, looks great. Still cant believe the stuff people are putting out with these cams.