As mentioned in the previous recipe entry for apple crumble, I attempted to shoot the process for another stop motion experiment. I think I did a better job than attempt #1, but I've still got lots to learn. I didn't really innovate too much in the process of editing - I nested some sequences to color correct those in groups, but I only applied the fast color correction effect and adjusted input and output levels. Other than that, it's basically as shot. I also can't seem to figure out how to import it in the best way to set it to be the right frames per second - no matter how I try to set the speed/duration so that it will give me 30 fps, I end up with too many seconds and not the right 1:1 ratio of picture per frame. But I'm sure I'll figure that out eventually (feel free to comment with directions or links if you know!).
Showing posts with label video. Show all posts
Showing posts with label video. Show all posts
Friday, March 21, 2014
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Stop Motion Experiment!
I just made my first stop motion video! It's nothing fancy, obviously, but I'm so glad I tested the waters. One day, I'll use my roommate's good camera and have him help me set it up to be done correctly, but in the meantime, I don't think this is half bad! I made a few more that I've shot but not looked at or imported into Adobe Premiere, so hopefully I'll get to those soon.
Anyway, this was sort of trial and error. I set up my camera on a tripod and shot a picture with every step I did. Then I imported the pictures into Adobe Premiere (a la this youtube video explaining what to do). Select everything and make a new sequence, which drops it into the timeline. You can ripple delete any frames you don't want in the final video. Then I shortened the speed/duration down to 10 seconds, which still feels a little slow. I did a brief color correct (a la this youtube video) but still have much to learn on that front as the color is still off here, but I just wanted to get it done. Then I added in a title and exported it out to a quicktime before uploading to youtube. Et voila!
Anyway, this was sort of trial and error. I set up my camera on a tripod and shot a picture with every step I did. Then I imported the pictures into Adobe Premiere (a la this youtube video explaining what to do). Select everything and make a new sequence, which drops it into the timeline. You can ripple delete any frames you don't want in the final video. Then I shortened the speed/duration down to 10 seconds, which still feels a little slow. I did a brief color correct (a la this youtube video) but still have much to learn on that front as the color is still off here, but I just wanted to get it done. Then I added in a title and exported it out to a quicktime before uploading to youtube. Et voila!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
applesauce cake
I haven't baked anything in a couple weeks, so I was sort of itching for it a bit yesterday. I decided to do something a little different and I.... well, I made a video. On the one hand, it was fun to make and edit and what not. On the other hand, it is a little embarrassing - to have made it, to see myself in it, to watch myself stumble a bit. But oh well, I think I'll live. And when I try it again, hopefully it is all a little better. It is definitely longer than it probably needs to be, so next time I'll work on getting shorter clips to put together to use so it doesn't drag on as long (unless you're just into me chatting away).
[video is still saving/exporting/uploading, so I'll add it in later]
In terms of the recipe itself, I liked it. The final product doesn't have much of a strong flavor at all, but it is good. Like I said in the video (when I very gracefully tried it - note: learn how to eat on camera better), it tastes like a simple breakfast cake. If you wanted to add a bit more spice to it to bump up the flavor, that could be good, and as the recipe suggests, you can add in some nuts or raisins to make it a little more exciting. Or you can frost it and make it more of a sweeter dessert cupcake.
1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
(1/4 tsp ground all-spice)
(1/4 tsp ground nutmeg)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup white or packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 cup lightly sweetened or unsweetened thick applesauce
(1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans)
(1 cup raisins or dried currants)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Have all the ingredients out at room temperature.
Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, spices, and salt together.
In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy, about 30 seconds. Beat in the sugar for 3-5 minutes until lightened in color and fluffy. Then beat in the egg.
On low speed, add the flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with the applesauce in 2 parts, beating after each addition until just incorporated. Then mix in nuts/raisins if desired.
Bake until a toothpick comes out clean:
12 muffins for 15-20 min
8-in square pan for 25-30 min
8-in fluted tube pan for 40-45 min
8.5 x 4.5-in loaf pan for 60-70 min
Frost with caramel frosting, quick butterscotch frosting, or quick brown butter icing, or dust with confectioner's sugar.
Nutritional information (for 1/12 of recipe)
200 calories
8g total fat
31g total carbs
1g protein
[video is still saving/exporting/uploading, so I'll add it in later]
In terms of the recipe itself, I liked it. The final product doesn't have much of a strong flavor at all, but it is good. Like I said in the video (when I very gracefully tried it - note: learn how to eat on camera better), it tastes like a simple breakfast cake. If you wanted to add a bit more spice to it to bump up the flavor, that could be good, and as the recipe suggests, you can add in some nuts or raisins to make it a little more exciting. Or you can frost it and make it more of a sweeter dessert cupcake.
1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
(1/4 tsp ground all-spice)
(1/4 tsp ground nutmeg)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup white or packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 cup lightly sweetened or unsweetened thick applesauce
(1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans)
(1 cup raisins or dried currants)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Have all the ingredients out at room temperature.
Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, spices, and salt together.
In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy, about 30 seconds. Beat in the sugar for 3-5 minutes until lightened in color and fluffy. Then beat in the egg.
On low speed, add the flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with the applesauce in 2 parts, beating after each addition until just incorporated. Then mix in nuts/raisins if desired.
Bake until a toothpick comes out clean:
12 muffins for 15-20 min
8-in square pan for 25-30 min
8-in fluted tube pan for 40-45 min
8.5 x 4.5-in loaf pan for 60-70 min
Frost with caramel frosting, quick butterscotch frosting, or quick brown butter icing, or dust with confectioner's sugar.
Nutritional information (for 1/12 of recipe)
200 calories
8g total fat
31g total carbs
1g protein
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