LED Projector used to project background scenery for play.
Jul 4, 2015 13:40:04 #
At a theatrical performance, I recently took pictures with a Canon 1DX, settings 1/500th, Auto ISO. They used an overhead LED Projector used to project background scenery for the play. It was a money saver. The background appeared constant to the naked eye but the picture of the background had greatly varying wide horizontal color streaks.
During the performance I kept the focus point on the actors and their color was for the most part OK except when the projector's light was on them. It reminded me of a fluorescent light except it was in color. Usually a fluorescent light can be dealt with one picture at a time in processing. In this case the lack of uniformity within a single frame complicates the matter. Has anyone successfully dealt with this problem? Thanks!
During the performance I kept the focus point on the actors and their color was for the most part OK except when the projector's light was on them. It reminded me of a fluorescent light except it was in color. Usually a fluorescent light can be dealt with one picture at a time in processing. In this case the lack of uniformity within a single frame complicates the matter. Has anyone successfully dealt with this problem? Thanks!
Jul 4, 2015 13:47:59 #
Can you post an example. I can only imagine what it it would look like.
Jul 4, 2015 13:59:35 #
Jul 4, 2015 14:02:49 #
Jul 4, 2015 14:03:46 #
melismus
Loc: Chesapeake Bay Country
If there is room enough backstage you might try rear prouection onto a translucent screen.
Jul 4, 2015 14:26:41 #
Jul 4, 2015 14:28:09 #
Jul 4, 2015 14:30:09 #
go back to your one of your post, you have 30 mins to do this.
click on add attachment. then chose your file. then Add Attachment, you will see start down load at the lower left corner.
click on add attachment. then chose your file. then Add Attachment, you will see start down load at the lower left corner.
Jul 4, 2015 14:50:38 #
Jul 4, 2015 14:55:35 #
Wow, that would be a nightmare. As mentioned above rear projection would have been choice, but stage dimensions would be a big factor.
I sure hope you good with PhotoShop because the only alternative is to live with it. Did it also effect the actors, I can see them lighting up as part of the back drop.
I sure hope you good with PhotoShop because the only alternative is to live with it. Did it also effect the actors, I can see them lighting up as part of the back drop.
Jul 4, 2015 15:03:58 #
When they were towards the back of the stage it did affect them. This was my first encounter with this venue. I don't know if the LED projector has settings to change the frequency at which they operate. I would have to slow my shutter speed down to capture a complete cycle. I will salvage what I can and chalk it up experience.
Jul 4, 2015 15:08:06 #
I think it has to do with the "refresh rate" of the projector, so I've been told.
That's the extent of my knowledge in that technical area.
All I know is, I don't get inconsistent exposures/colors at slower shutter settings.
1/500 is obviously asking for trouble.
That's the extent of my knowledge in that technical area.
All I know is, I don't get inconsistent exposures/colors at slower shutter settings.
1/500 is obviously asking for trouble.
Jul 4, 2015 15:14:08 #
GoofyNewfie, I think you are right. What speeds do you use that don't give inconsistent colors? Thanks for sharing.
Jul 4, 2015 15:20:48 #
tillmanb wrote:
GoofyNewfie, I think you are right. What speeds do you use that don't give inconsistent colors? Thanks for sharing.
Your situation is probably different than mine, but I know 1/15th works to get the image on screen to show up well and found a good image where I used 1/40th.
Jul 4, 2015 15:27:34 #
That is helpful. I frequently photograph dancers on stage, hence the usefulness of a fast shutter speed. However, I would have been able to use a much slower speed for that particular play. I'll do better next time. I appreciate everyone's help.
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