How would you shoot video walkthroughs of properties

[Samir Patel]

Hi everyone. In my day job (real estate) I have typically shot some walkthroughs of condominiums and homes and typically used 24fps and 1/50 or 1/48 of a second but was wondering how you would shoot them. I have noticed a lot of motion blur and realize I am not shooting a feature film when I am doing these but always kept it to 1/50 or 1/48 incase I did want to mix it into a reel with other stuff. Should I be instead shooting on a higher shutter speed to get a more crisp video or should I be shooting on 30fps or should I be 30fps and conforming to 24fps in post to make it a dreamy effect? What would you suggest? I am considering taking more time on these and actually start using my glidecam/sliders and to start doing these for other brokers/agents so I don't want to disappoint them. Thanks.

 

[Victor Lazaro]

Hi, I wouldn't change the shutter that much. I think that you can work on the lens you use. A good wide lens with little barrel distortion is a good start. Also as you said getting some nice movement in there will give a new dynamic to your shots. Sliders and Steadicam are your best friends in bringing those old walls to life.

 

[Ryan Patrick O'Hara]

Shoot it in 3D! 48fps played at 48fps.

You'll be the most bleeding edge and innovative videographer in all the land. They'll call you the Peter Jackson of realty videos.

 

[Samir Patel]

Thanks guys. Yeah I haven't graduated to shooting video tours in Middle-earth yet.

 

[PatrickFaith]

I think there is a big difference between houses bellow 1 million and above. In the higher end houses having a "film" feel i think is good. For the high end houses, one of the selling points is "view", so the real trick is getting good shots inside the house while also getting the "view". Since there are no people walking in these shots, using hdrx and masking/roto the windows can be very effective. Obviously shooting at magic hour instead of noon is i think key.

 

[Corey_O]

I think there is a big difference between houses bellow 1 million and above. In the higher end houses having a "film" feel i think is good. For the high end houses, one of the selling points is "view", so the real trick is getting good shots inside the house while also getting the "view". Since there are no people walking in these shots, using hdrx and masking/roto the windows can be very effective. Obviously shooting at magic hour instead of noon is i think key.

agree

Make sure its a day that is crisp and clear if you can so you don't have to comp Catalina ;-)