fake slow shutter speed without ND filter?

[WhiteOpus]

Hello all,
I have a shoot for a music video tomorrow and I need a quick fix for the following problem:

We are going to be shooting in a very bright area near a lake. I would like to be able to maintain a shutter speed twice the framerate (24p) in order to achieve a film-like look, but I have no ND filter available to me. I have tried welder's glass but it's far too dark (all the stores in my area only have shade #10). The local photography store doesn't have what I need (or rather, can afford).

I am thinking that the only way to pull this off is to shoot at a much higher shutter speed and then attempt to emulate the look of a slow shutter speed using motion blur in post. If anyone has any suggestions or experience with this, please reply quickly as the shoot is tomorrow. Thanks in advance.

 

[harmonica44]

What camera do you have? I know that on my camera, the Canon T2i, that if i shoot at f22, with the ISO at 100, that can a lot of times, be low enough exposure that you can bring the shutter speed to 1/48, or 1/50 for some cameras.

Unless you want a shallow DOF in which case that will not work.

 

[Will Vincent]

Go pick yourself up a pair of circular polarizers and make a DIY variable ND... Local photo shop, best buy.. hell even walmart might have 'em.

Here's a how-to:
https://vimeo.com/15313082

Alternatively, contact some rental houses and inquire about renting a filter set for the day