Since I was testing the remote control, the subject matter was secondary in importance (for this specific shoot) so I had no color filters or other "props" to enhance the image in camera.
In this case, I didn't have to do any complicated color adjustments or video effects in the timeline using my editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro CS 5.5).
A time lapse video is technically a string of still images captured by your camera...so you can process them in Photoshop (or similar software of your choice) BEFORE dropping them into the timeline.
In the images below, I used Nik Color Efex Pro 3.0 filters to subtly enhance the visuals - although Nik has a lot of very creative filters in the 3.0 suit version there are a few very useful tools to enhance an image while keeping it "real" looking (sometimes even save an image all together!).
In the NYC window shot, there was a "not so dreamy" haze in the air and the colors were a bit dull (changing the WB in camera would not help by much).
I created an action in PS that consisted of two great Nik filters - Tonal Contrast to enhance detail definition in a natural way and a Sunshine filter to give a warm, golden glow to the window frame and the overall image.
Before creating the action, I played with the filter settings to figure out how much of each I will dial in and only after I was happy with the result did I do the batch action.
The Grand Central Station images got similar treatment - I used the Pro Contrast and Tonal Contrast filters to bring out details and enhance the overall crispness of the image (since it was a longer exposure under incandescent lights, it was naturally warmer).
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If you don't use Nik already, download a free 15 day tria lof Nik Color Efex Pro 3.0 to see how creative you can get :)
As usual, questions and comments are welcome!
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