Ellinikes Tsontes Video Work Info

| Situation | Techniques | |-----------|------------| | | • Use natural diffused light (early morning/evening). • Set camera to aperture priority (f/8‑f/11) for depth of field. • Use a focus rail for stacking: take 5‑10 shots moving focus a fraction each time; merge in post. | | Night‑time or low‑light | • Employ a high‑CRI LED panel (5600 K). • Keep ISO ≤ 1600 (modern cameras handle higher). • Use a slow shutter (1‑2 s) on a tripod for ambient glow; add flash for the spider only. | | Behaviour (hunting, web‑building) | • Set up a time‑lapse or slow‑motion (120‑240 fps) to capture rapid movements. • Use macro rails to keep the spider in frame while it moves. | | Cave environments | • Bring headlamps with diffusion (gel‑covered) to avoid harsh shadows. • Record ambient sound (dripping water, wind) for atmosphere. | | Interviews | • Position experts against a neutral background (e.g., a lab or a natural setting). • Use a shot‑reverse‑shot format: cut between the speaker and close‑ups of the spider being discussed. | | B‑roll & establishing shots | • Drones (if allowed) for coastline, forest, and island landscapes. • Wide shots of habitats (olive groves, maquis, marble quarries) to contextualize each species. |

"Ellinikes Tsontes" is an experimental short film that weaves together fragments of history, memory, and the surreal, set against the backdrop of ancient Greek landscapes. The film is an homage to the forgotten stories buried in the tsontes (sarcophagi) of Greece, each a silent witness to the passage of time. Ellinikes Tsontes Video WORK