In my music video, there will be a few scenes that require the shots to be filmed in slow motion. For example, when the character in my music video takes her first swing at the heart piñata, that will be filmed in slow motion.
Previously, I have tested other cameras and their ability to film slow motion shots. The two cameras that I tested did not have a slow motion feature, so the footage had to be treated in Adobe Premiere Pro. The results were lacklustre and not impressive and would not be to a desirable standard for a music video. Therefore, I decided to do some research into cameras that were capable of filming in slow motion. Eventually, I discovered the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200:
Finally, when I obtained the camera, I explored the slow motion elements and filmed a ping pong ball bouncing and a person kicking an object all in slow motion. The results can be seen in the embedded video. The end product was fantastic and I can now feel confident that I have the suitable piece of equipment to film not just the slow motion elements, but the entirety of my music video as the camera has many impressive qualities and features.
However, during filming and later re-watching the footage, I noticed that the lighting was not great. Although I was not focussing on the lighting and instead the slow motion feature, it definitely gave me something to consider and be concerned about when it comes to planning and researching lighting. I will have to carefully consider the locations in which I am filming, and whether they can facilitate lights if necessary. Plus, some of my video will be filmed outdoors, so I will have to keep in mind the month I will be filming during (most likely January) and the subsequent effect on lighting it will have.
