Even the best filmmakers slip up: a rushed setup, changing light, or a forgotten ND filter can leave you with tough footage. Three of the most common problems are noise, overexposure, and incorrect shutter angle.
Noise usually comes from underexposure or high ISO, and while sensors are better than ever, it still shows up. Prevent it with proper exposure and dual native ISO settings; fix it with a solid noise profile in Neat Video.
Overexposure is trickier. lipped highlights are gone forever, but tools like false color and zebras help you avoid it, and curves or subtle vignettes can make it less distracting when it happens.
Shutter angle mistakes show up as either too much or too little motion blur, usually when you’ve cranked shutter speed to fight light. You can’t add back blur baked into the shot, but you can simulate missing blur with post effects.
The big takeaway is this: post-production tools can rescue a shot, but prevention on set is always better. Build habits like checking exposure tools, keeping shutter consistent, and knowing your camera’s sweet spots. That way, when mistakes happen — and they will — you’ll be ready both to fix them and to stop them from happening again. Read more