02-04-2011, 12:17 PM
(Moved this to its own thread because UFO)
If you haven't seen the video (which, strangely, was all over CNN/BBC etc for a day then is mysteriously gone DUNDUNDUNNN) some say something was strangely and suspiciously sitting above the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem on the 28th.
Decent video
Decent video in half and tenth speeds
Now, before you go off on all your tinfoil hat feck you's, I realize this is most probably some fake/viral video. However, whats interesting is the fact that in the above videos, it is very hard to create a fake lighting effect that does what you see there (the flash on the ground). Basically, I'll let a film editor sum it up:
James Cameron pranking the Jews? :dunno:
If you haven't seen the video (which, strangely, was all over CNN/BBC etc for a day then is mysteriously gone DUNDUNDUNNN) some say something was strangely and suspiciously sitting above the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem on the 28th.
Decent video
Decent video in half and tenth speeds
Now, before you go off on all your tinfoil hat feck you's, I realize this is most probably some fake/viral video. However, whats interesting is the fact that in the above videos, it is very hard to create a fake lighting effect that does what you see there (the flash on the ground). Basically, I'll let a film editor sum it up:
Quote:Look at the flashes when they hit the camera. You can see a few dots to the right of the object which is actually light bouncing around in the camera between the lens and diode. So those flashes were real light from the object hitting a real camera. Also, the light from the flashes hitting the ground seals the deal. Hint: Watch it in slow motion.
Notice how the light hits a central point on the buildings below and spreads outward. That is how a real flash works. It has a point of origin then it propagates. Also, look at how the light illuminates all of the buildings below. Faking that many shadows is a cool trick for a pro let alone a bunch of pranksters. If you guys think you can do that on your Macbook with canned video editing software then post up a night shot knock off. Good luck.
James Cameron pranking the Jews? :dunno:
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