minifig051 wrote:The picture is very overexposed. I used to have the same problem (I have the same webcam). I fixed it by turing down the light settings (the gain needs to go down a lot) and using 3 lamps. Your color intensity is a bit high, too. Just adjust the settings and see what works best. If you can't figure out where to put the settings, let me know and I'll help you.
OK, I will try that as you say. How strong lamps do you use and how close do you place them to the set? I guess this might be some FAQ, so I will also properly read all the resource materials available here. Thanks for the assistance offer! I will remember and might contact you later on.
legostudiosplus wrote:The sets were next to amazing, but the animation really suffered. What FPS are you using? It looked like you were using 8 FPS, which is the highest for WMM. I'd download monkeyjam if I were you, and test the film out at 15 FPS. I usually don't give films ratings much anymore, but I'm leaning at a 2.5/5, but with a better FPS, the film is much more enjoyable. Good luck on future films!
EDIT: After rewatching it, it seems that some parts looked like they were filmed at 8 FPS, but others seem like they were at 12-15 FPS. Not sure what the deal is, or if my computer is just screwing up.
I was using MonkeyJam for filming, I used WMM only for the final assembly, adding subtitles/music and credits. I had it set for 24 FPS, but with each frame doubled, which makes it 12 FPS. But I was not consistent, and some frames were 'frozen' for a bit longer. So the problem is me, not your computer. Next time I will go with the full 24 FPS as you suggest. I guess I also fell into a lot of beginner pitfalls. I should have tested all the figures first to make sure I can get their limbs moving easily, I should have also made test runs to really figure out the various movements out (how much do I need to truly break them up) before getting to film the whole story. Well, we learn through mistakes. The animation still amused my family, and that was the goal. Anyways, it was very enlightening and helped to get a real appreciation for the skills and effort I'd have to put in to make a real nice brickfilm.
BTW I am visiting your films if you post in this thread, to get to know what you are talking about, or how it should look.