I’ve have to do that myself in the past when I’ve been in a pinch…so I cant make a film on an Ipad or a phone ?Thanks Nico, congrats on getting up and running!A big giveaway of digital footage are blown out highlights. In other words, you would use anamorphic glass on a camera that records to 4:3, and then you would de-squeeze the footage in post to achieve the full cinemascope look. You want to find just the right balance.Thanks a lot Ed. I'd love to see a comparison of the CineGrain vs Shake for a film grain look. Coming across this article was an extremely huge sigh of relief for me. If your scene doesn’t call for handheld work, than don’t shoot it that way.
Can this camera archive DOF as u explained ?if yes how do I go about d settings?I normally shoot at 1920X1080.
However, I also like how color correction can by itself make the audience feel the mood from a scene just by looking at it. Real film exhibits motion blur when an object is moving through the screen, and in order to get that organic motion blur on your footage, be sure to shoot at the right frame rate.
That is, how does an amateur film maker film with film…and then edit it? It's definitely for high end productions.
The edges are usually clear. Despite this difference, both types of film have sprocket holes that are located in between each frame. In that example it would be set at 1/120.One of the most common goals for filmmakers and DP’s today is achieving a film look when shooting on video. Try to select 24 as that is what is used for cinema.
If it’s too slow (1/20 for instance), your footage will look like it is strobing and ghosting as images trail off throughout the screen. Older video camcorders only shot at 59.94i (which is about 30 frames a second) and it created a look that was very realistic looking, but not cinematic. Camera movement can include everything from sticking your camera on a tripod and deciding to have no movement at all, to going handheld, to putting your camera on a jib and getting a crane shot. I love the clean digital look! The soundtrack looks grey, and the film looks from the edge like black and white stock. Film can be noticeably lower contrast than video, and you can do a lot in post to achieve this look. Are you using a DSLR?“Make sure that you use the 180 degree rule when setting your shutter speed. So yes, I like the fact that you pointed it out, most digital projects don't need grain. It was shot with Rokinon Cine DS lenses, and a Tokina 11-16mm.Hmm, not quite sure what your issue is – but you might need to be working from a calibrated monitor. It - is - fake. My problem is.
You […]Great article and very informative.Thanks a lot. I’m often asked “which digital camera will look the most like film?”, or “how do I color grade my footage to look filmic?”.
In the article, I outlined 9 key factors for achieving a film look – from depth of field to […]Great post.