I've wanted to shoot this clip for a long time, but didn't really know a good way to capture it. I tried mounting the FS700 directly onto my snow shovel, but I could not keep it fastened safely and scoop/throw at the same time. Usually, I catch most of my clips unprepared, so my aspirations for getting this fell to the wayside early. It just so happened that I was reading an article on macro photography when I realized that I didn't need MY snow shovel (you know, the one I ACTUALLY use to clear the snow), just A snow shovel. I immediately thought of my kid's tiny red shovel that they would play with when I go out. I was able to hold this shovel underneath and keep both it and the camera steady while I scooped and tossed. Since I was using a wide and macro lens, I was able to fill the frame with what looks like a relatively normal sized shovel. A happy byproduct is that the snowflakes look crisp and large this close to the camera. I also was not counting on the force and energy that the snow displayed when it was tossed. I love how the entire chunk is flung from the shovel before it breaks up.
I wanted this clip to be a companion piece to my
lawnmower and
leaf raking videos. To finish out the series I need a springtime themed POV shot. Feel free to offer your suggestions in the comment section below or on our
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This video was shot using a
Sony NEX-FS700 and a
Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Lens
with a
Metabones EF to NEX Speedboster Adapter
and a