Night effect at DVinfo.net

David Parle · September 18th, 2006, 01:49 PM

I was wondering..those old black and white movies where they wanted a night time sequence but shot during the day, with the sun low in the sky and well, i dont know how but i assume they used filters and increased the contrast in the processing. Does anyone know more specifically how this was done how it might be tried digitally.

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Nate Schmidt · September 18th, 2006, 02:37 PM

Just google search your NLE and "day for night" you should get some kind of good tutorial or filter, there is one filter for Final Cut that does this, basically thought it just increases the contrast and desaturates the colors a bit while giving it a blue tint search the articles at www.videomaker.com as well they have a few articles on the day for night effect.

Bill Hamell · September 18th, 2006, 04:31 PM

A long time ago I read where they used B&W infra-red film.
As to whether it is true or not I do not know.

Bill

David Heath · September 18th, 2006, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Hamell

A long time ago I read where they used B&W infra-red film.
As to whether it is true or not I do not know.

Together with underexposure it gives very good results, as clear skies go black, and foilage is very light. Colour made for a complete rethink by Hollywood, and I don't find the underexposed "blue" scenes too convincing. Better to underexpose, make "cold" rather than blue, and desaturate.

September 18th, 2006, 01:49 PM	#1
David Parle New Boot Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Posts: 7	Night effect I was wondering..those old black and white movies where they wanted a night time sequence but shot during the day, with the sun low in the sky and well, i dont know how but i assume they used filters and increased the contrast in the processing. Does anyone know more specifically how this was done how it might be tried digitally. D

September 18th, 2006, 02:37 PM	#2
Nate Schmidt Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Welland ON Posts: 515	Just google search your NLE and "day for night" you should get some kind of good tutorial or filter, there is one filter for Final Cut that does this, basically thought it just increases the contrast and desaturates the colors a bit while giving it a blue tint search the articles at www.videomaker.com as well they have a few articles on the day for night effect. __________________ "We've done the impossible, and that makes us mighty."

September 18th, 2006, 04:31 PM	#3
Bill Hamell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mystic Ct. Posts: 477	A long time ago I read where they used B&W infra-red film. As to whether it is true or not I do not know. Bill __________________ Cinematographers Bring Shadow To Light