How can I reduce sunlight when filming with iSight

Nerimon · Nerimon #1 (**permalink**)

05-24-2010, 05:23 PM

Hiya. I'm using my iSight camera on my MBP with a special Mac software and I am filming the clouds outside, but I noticed today after filming for 2 hours that the sun had overpowered the video clip and you couldn't see the clouds because it was so bright. How can I minimize the sun exposure so you can just see the clouds?

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #2 (**permalink**)

05-24-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerimon

Hiya. I'm using my iSight camera on my MBP with a special Mac software and I am filming the clouds outside, but I noticed today after filming for 2 hours that the sun had overpowered the video clip and you couldn't see the clouds because it was so bright. How can I minimize the sun exposure so you can just see the clouds?

I you haven't already...try doing the recording at a time of day when the sun is behind you (or behind the iSight camera).

- Nick

xstep · xstep #3 (**permalink**)

05-24-2010, 07:28 PM

I suppose you could try a neutral density filter. I doubt any are made for the built in iSight though.

Robzilla · Robzilla #4 (**permalink**)

05-24-2010, 08:11 PM

You could always cut a piece of a gel to knock down the light a bit and tape it/ prop it up on the cam.

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Nerimon #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 13, 2010 Posts: 23	05-24-2010, 05:23 PM Hiya. I'm using my iSight camera on my MBP with a special Mac software and I am filming the clouds outside, but I noticed today after filming for 2 hours that the sun had overpowered the video clip and you couldn't see the clouds because it was so bright. How can I minimize the sun exposure so you can just see the clouds?
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Robzilla #4 (permalink)
Member Since: May 02, 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 53 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 17" 10.4.8, G4 "Graphite" 10.4.8	05-24-2010, 08:11 PM You could always cut a piece of a gel to knock down the light a bit and tape it/ prop it up on the cam.
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