Change in filming approach due to equipment limitations
Hi guys, thank you for all the feedback I've had from this sub in the past. It has given me a lot to think about and I have decided to try alternative methods for my future videos.
After reading about your equipment and watching videos on this sub, I realise my kit is not up to par for modern walking videos. I use a GoPro with a tripod/handle accesory but the videos just become too bouncy for my liking. The new Osmo is ideal for walking videos, as it has great stabalisation, great low-light capabilities and it seems like most people in this sub use it.
I cant afford one of those at the moment, so I will use my kit in an alternative method. Rather than trying to resolve the faults with my current equipment, I will lean in to it's strengths.
Shoot at daytime as the GoPro seems to really struggle in low light.
Static videos to reduce the uncomfortable camera shake
Since I can't travel with the camera to create a chaning location, I will go to somewhere busy and have the bustle of the location be the focus.
Choose maybe 4 or 5 positions and cut between them throughout the video. This will give me more freedom in creating beautiful frames and I can focus on the overall aesthetic of the video.
Drawbacks:
I'm now not sure if this type of content is allowed in this sub, as I am not walking with the camera. Which is a shame because I like the community here.
Maybe a smaller audience is interested in my type of content
I wont be getting the steps in that was part of the goal of the walking videos
Here is my first video using this my new approach. I see lots of areas in which I can improve on this style already and I'm excited to make my next one!
https://youtu.be/9CDq7ib7qnY