As a fan of both tech and food, when OPPO asked me to produce a film illustrating how I can utilise their Find X5 smartphone, I instantly thought of doing a cookery video. It was a fantastic chance to combine two of my favorite things and make some food-related material. In this post, I will describe my experience of using the OPPO Find X5 to produce a cookery video, covering the numerous features and settings I used to shoot high-quality footage for TikTok, Reels, or YouTube clips.
Choosing the Right Settings:
To start, I set up my OPPO Find X5 in portrait mode, since I was generating material for vertical platforms. I switched on the guidelines to guarantee appropriate framing of my photographs. I also opted to film in 4K resolution, even though I would be posting the movie at 1080 by 1920 (vertical, full HD), since shooting in 4K would offer me more pixels and allow me flexibility in reframing my pictures without compromising quality. The Find X5 can shoot in 4K at 30 or 60 frames per second (fps), and I selected to record at 60 fps for the option of slowing down video during editing for a smoother slow-motion look.
Capturing the Shots:
Before beginning the cooking process, I produced a list of all the materials and utensils I would be using and wrote down the possible actions I could make with each one. This helped me design the sequencing for the video. I utilised a phone stand to maintain uniform framing and made use of the Find X5's level to ensure my phone was not skewed to the side. I also fixed focus to guarantee that the camera would not lose focus when the ingredients were brought into the frame.
I attempted to obtain views that were distinct from the normal overhead shots found in cooking films, seeking for variation in my material. The Find X5, co-developed with Hasselblad, a recognised name in the photography industry, boasts three rear-facing cameras: a 50-megapixel F1.8 primary camera, a 50-megapixel F2.2 ultra-wide camera, and a 13-megapixel F2.4 two-times telephoto camera. This combination enabled me to record diverse viewpoints, such as catching more of the scene with the ultra-wide camera or zooming in with the telephoto camera when physically going closer to the subject was not practical or safe, such as when there was steam or oil.
Cooking and Capturing the Process:
With everything set up, I started the cooking process, being careful to catch each stage from several perspectives. I knew I wouldn't utilise all of the shots, but having a range of material would offer me more alternatives throughout the editing process. The Find X5's high-quality cameras enabled me to film the nuances of the culinary process, such as cutting ingredients, stirring, and adding spice, with clarity and accuracy.
Using Slow Motion and Taking Pictures:
To add creative touches to the movie, I took advantage of the Find X5's slow-motion feature. Shooting at 60 fps and slowing down the clip to 30 fps during editing provided me a seamless slow-motion look that added visual interest to the movie. I also snapped images during the whole cooking process, giving extra stuff to work with during editing.
Editing and Finalizing the Video:
After recording all the material, I imported it into my favourite video editing programme and started the process of picking the best pictures and arranging them to produce a coherent and aesthetically pleasing film. I utilised numerous perspectives, slow-motion footage, and additional graphics to create a dynamic and fascinating culinary film. I also made care to include pictures that introduced all the elements.
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