How We Did It: SNL Title Sequence • Hacker News Board

Re: How We Did It: SNL Title Sequence

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Post by wgx » Wed, Nov 26, 2014, 6:12 PM UTC

HorizonXP wrote: post #3

This is a fantastic blog post. I love that we can get this behind-the-scenes look behind something so iconic. The light painting and lens-whacking details were awesome to read about. I'll definitely have to give the lens whacking a try.

I got one of these as a gift a while back - lets you experiment with the 'moving lens' technique without as much potential for sensor damage:

http://lensbaby.com/lenses-spark

Re: How We Did It: SNL Title Sequence

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Post by brokentone » Wed, Nov 26, 2014, 6:17 PM UTC

This is incredible. Normally just one or two of these techniques would represent a pretty impressive feat. This used 3d printing, freelensing, pixelstick lightwriting, and a custom bokeh cutout -- in addition to the cool, but more common helicopter shots, timelapse, tilt-shift, and steady cam work.

Being willing to (or maybe having the budget to) use all these techniques AND getting a consistent result is SUPER impressive.

Re: How We Did It: SNL Title Sequence

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Post by robertfw » Wed, Nov 26, 2014, 6:18 PM UTC

Was looking forward to watching the final product, but restricted due to being in Canada =/

Re: How We Did It: SNL Title Sequence

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Post by [deleted] » Wed, Nov 26, 2014, 6:24 PM UTC

function_seven wrote: post #9

I usually fast-forward through the title sequence. Now I feel bad for doing so. Will take the time to watch it next SNL.

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Re: How We Did It: SNL Title Sequence

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Post by krschultz » Wed, Nov 26, 2014, 6:24 PM UTC

function_seven wrote: post #9

I usually fast-forward through the title sequence. Now I feel bad for doing so. Will take the time to watch it next SNL.

Honestly the title sequence is one of the best parts. I get nostalgic for NYC, while I'm watching it in NYC.

Re: How We Did It: SNL Title Sequence

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Post by Pfiffer » Wed, Nov 26, 2014, 6:30 PM UTC

Seems down, archive link still works: http://web.archive.org/web/20141021121813/http://www.alex-bu...

Re: How We Did It: SNL Title Sequence

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Post by Volscio » Wed, Nov 26, 2014, 6:30 PM UTC

Uh oh, Wordpress problems.

Cached: http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:2Z0Puiw...

Re: How We Did It: SNL Title Sequence

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Post by jianshen » Wed, Nov 26, 2014, 6:37 PM UTC

I'm really happy to see a post like this on HN. Pulling off creative in-camera shots like these are a million times more rewarding for some reason than creating/editing them in post. There's something visceral about getting the shot right in the moment.