Create Your Own Video Slider

First off, it’s not as easy as it looks. You gotta have the right equipment, software, and precise tripod placement to make it happen. But here’s some BASIC tips for shooting video or photos for a slider, in hopes you will create to shots with identical framing.

If you create an awesome photo or video slider, we’d love to see it and post it here. Submit links to: matt.team13@gmail.com

EQUIPMENT
- Use a prime lens for video or photos. Avoid using wide angle lenses. Using a camera that has a video fixed lens, like an Sony EX-1, will distort the view even if you are a little bit off.
-Shoot wide and zoom in to frame the shots later on in post for easier matching. Just don’t plan on zooming in a huge amount…
-Write down the F-stop, ND filter, shutter speed, etc. so everything matches in both shots.
-Review your ‘Before’ shots on location in your camera viewfinder to see if the ‘after’ shot matches.

SHOOTING OUTSIDE
-Shoot at the same time of day for both before and after shots so the shadows and light will be identical.
-Keep in mind plants will grow and obscure your ‘after’ shot.

EDITING
-Mesh Warp filter in After Effects helps match your shots for video. Photoshop will be your friend while matching photos.