I have always wondered, how do you get that "look" to the video? Top Gear has the same look. It is almost like the colors are suppressed. Very stylish.
You have to know where you want to go and how to get there. What you see in most of my videos are multiple layers and passes of color grading and the use of mattes and masks of the image to get the look I like. Its all done in a computer. My preferred weapon is Final Cut Pro, but it can be done with cheaper/free video tools.
I have my own way of doing that I have developed over the years. Once I get a chance I will post what it looks like before I stylize it.
I try to shoot it straight and then I mess with it later. I don't do much to during the acquisition process.
When my patrons let me do my own thing, I have a very dark/unsaturated style and I tend to tint with colors. I usually have what I call an overture tint or color to my vids.
Since we are both on the Top Gear theme, I have a lens question.
What is the lens that zooms in yet keeps the center subject looking the same? That is maybe not the best description.
Top Gear uses them frequently when a car is racing down the runway toward the camera, you see the car in the distance, and the surrounding area. Then then field of view shifts and you still see the car, yet the surrounding area is gone.
"When my patrons let me do my own thing, I have a very dark/unsaturated style and I tend to tint with colors. I usually have what I call an overture tint or color to my vids. " Got any examples where you've been allowed free reign (motorcycles or otherwise)?
SWEET! I ROCK! wait i didnt really do $hit... besides wander around and act important... go places i shouldnt be... and haul around REALLY expensive stuff, lol. that was a fun day in the rain though!
"We did finish a music video last week." Watching the AMA/Guard video had me thinking about a music video with dark effects and close up details. Looking forward to seeing what you've done.