Each year in 21 countries, scientists gather to share some of their knowledge with the public, outside of the scientific laboratories. The event is called Pint of Science.
Here is an ESA Rocket Scientist, giving his talk. I recorded 10 minutes, which equates to 40 seconds of video.
Would love to know how to fix the exposure when filming in difficult lighting conditions.


Thanks,
Chris

What device are you using to film?

Hurley1718 Posted at 2018-5-15 12:54
What device are you using to film?

An iPhone 5 SE. I did Tap and hold to  'lock' the exposure, whilst focussed on a darker area, but it didn't work very well.
Chris

ChrisJG Posted at 2018-5-15 13:07
An iPhone 5 SE. I did Tap and hold to  'lock' the exposure, whilst focussed on a darker area, but it didn't work very well.
Chris

Are you able to set the camera to manual and then make changes to your white balance and exposure?

Hurley1718 Posted at 2018-5-15 15:06
Are you able to set the camera to manual and then make changes to your white balance and exposure?

I don't think so, as the camera is controlled by the DJO Go App during the motion lapse, but yet to find anything from DJI that explains how to deal with tricky , indoor lighting. Thank you for your advice though, I'll research to see if is possible.
Chris

I think you did a good job with the exposure, the variation is only slight.
The bottom line is smartphones struggle with indoor lighting, especially dimmly lit rooms like a pub.
You need to find a middle ground when you want to film.
Either except the limitations of the small camera sensor of the IPhone, use a different camera ie DSLR (oh and a new gimbal!) or set up LED lights to provide more light.

kbm79 Posted at 2018-5-16 00:54
I think you did a good job with the exposure, the variation is only slight.
The bottom line is smartphones struggle with indoor lighting, especially dimmly lit rooms like a pub.
You need to find a middle ground when you want to film.

Thank you, maybe I am pushing the smart phone, am trying to take the minimum of kit, but will see what the next iPhone is like at upgrade time!
Chris

Nice timelapse

Montfrooij Posted at 2018-5-16 22:24
Nice timelapse

Thank you!

ChrisJG Posted at 2018-5-17 01:08
Thank you!

You're welcome!

The best thing you might be able to do is select an area that you can adjust exposure with a dark area mixed with a lighted area.  The best you will be able to do is to not over expose when passing something like those windows. There is another way, You might be able to adjust lighting in something like Adobe after effects. Good Luck.

IamWedge Posted at 2018-5-20 16:51
The best thing you might be able to do is select an area that you can adjust exposure with a dark area mixed with a lighted area.  The best you will be able to do is to not over expose when passing something like those windows. There is another way, You might be able to adjust lighting in something like Adobe after effects. Good Luck.

Thank you! I'll give that a try.