GH3 Beautiful Cinematic Image = Everyone MUST SEE

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Very rarely do I see something that makes me rethink what the heck I am doing, today is that day......... By far the most beautiful image imo that I have seen from the GH3.

The setting, concept, blocking, art design cinematography and color grading look amazing. Honestly this just showed me that in the right hands the GH3 can shine well beyond my expectation.
Please everyone watch and share, us as a digital film community is great to see work and be inspired, which in turn allows us to grow and carry the torch of this beautiful art.

Yes many do this for a living and money will surely come, but if you can do something you love it all makes the meal that much more sweeter.
 
I think it looks great. Honestly though...shooting anything at that time of day will always be very flattering IMO.
 
Looking good, if that "instagram retro look" is what you are after, but cinematic? Really?
What kind of cinemas are you visiting?
It doesn't look even close to anything I ever saw in a cinema, let alone shot on film, besides faded 8mm flicks, my dad shot in the 70s and stored them in the garage for 40 years.

No offense, I really like the look, but why call folks something like that "cinematic" these days?
 
Looking good, if that "instagram retro look" is what you are after, but cinematic? Really?
What kind of cinemas are you visiting?
It doesn't look even close to anything I ever saw in a cinema, let alone shot on film, besides faded 8mm flicks, my dad shot in the 70s and stored them in the garage for 40 years.

No offense, I really like the look, but why call folks something like that "cinematic" these days?
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Exactly. I was thinking the same too. It looks good, but nothing at all to what you see in the real cinema world these days.
 
Postmaster said:
Looking good, if that "instagram retro look" is what you are after, but cinematic? Really?
What kind of cinemas are you visiting?
It doesn't look even close to anything I ever saw in a cinema, let alone shot on film, besides faded 8mm flicks, my dad shot in the 70s and stored them in the garage for 40 years.

No offense, I really like the look, but why call folks something like that "cinematic" these days?
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Had your morning tea yet Frank?

Don't get jealous I actually like a lot of your projects as well and think you have amazing talent. At my 30+ years of age I have been watching cinema for well over 25+ years, the feeling from this piece reminded of simple scene from an Alfred Hitchcock movie or most movies around that era.

Also in this digital age where many shooters want the sharpest and present look I actually love the way this was graded. The creator of this project has many many great videos and I suggest you took a look over there. I know it may be difficult for two kings to exist in the "DP WORLD" but once you realize that there can be many and not just one, then imo is when you can appreciate art.

This footage for me is one if not the best I have seen from the GH3. Also here is a recent Music Video I did done on a GH3 and GH2

 
J.F.R. said:
I know it may be difficult for two kings to exist in the "DP WORLD" but once you realize that there can be many and not just one, then imo is when you can appreciate art.
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J.F.R. said:
Had your morning tea yet Frank?
Don't get jealous I actually like a lot of your projects as well and think you have amazing talent.
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Don't disrespectful here by calling people jealous for giving their honest opinion.
I really think you need to review the way you talk to people. You'll find that that degrading tone is well unappreciated.

OnT:
I agree that it doesn't look 'cinematic'. Lifted blacks and lens flares don't charm me that easily.
I think it's easy for people who aren't coming from film these days to find the old quirks and imperfections of real film 'cinematic', such as grain, incorrect black values and the flares of old lenses.
 
Tolin said:
Don't disrespectful here by calling people jealous for giving their honest opinion.
I really think you need to review the way you talk to people. You'll find that that degrading tone is well unappreciated.

OnT:
I agree that it doesn't look 'cinematic'. Lifted blacks and lens flares don't charm me that easily.
I think it's easy for people who aren't coming from film these days to find the old quirks and imperfections of real film 'cinematic', such as grain, incorrect black values and the flares of old lenses.
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Name one thing I said as disrespectful, if at all you and Frank talk bad about this clip and then say no disrespect....

Myself and many others appreciate Art, this clip is beautiful imo. If you do not agree that is your opinion. No need to come on here and say what impresses people that have never shot on film...... Get off of your high horse, my post was meant for something great to this art, not for people such as yourself who feel above any and everything because you know or have shot on film.


Times are changing, if you don't like something keep it moving. Frank has great projects as I noted, but he cannot say this is bad when this project is as good or better than work he has done imo. People need to get over their egos and appreciate art.
This lifted blacks, muted colors and anamorphic flares look beautiful.



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As a Final gesture my post was only to share Art in the community, many different people associate differently what they feel Cinematic is to them, in this particular piece that is how I felt and decided to share amongst a community of talented artists. While I understand not everyone likes lifted blacks and neutral colors, it felt great to watch this and at least be different than most things I see people posting. I know somewhere many people share my opinion as many do not. This is what makes the world amazing.

Peace
 
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J.F.R. said:
This footage for me is one if not the best I have seen from the GH3
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It was nicely composed, but it definitely has that 1960's retro washed out color look, with the odd color cast popping up from time to time.

I am not a fan of washed out blacks, where the darkest black in the shot looks like a mid grey. Easy to do in post, but the contrast and "punch" of your image goes out the window.
 
Not sure why everyone's getting so bent out of shape over this...it's a cute piece that aims for the look of a certain era, and IMO pretty much nails it.
 
I find it interesting that the GH3 is hailed for it's detail and yet when you trash the image we enter something artistic. Something the less detailed Canons always do.
 
It's nice, though it's brought down a bit by overuse of the slo-mo... really, where in a theatrical feature would you use that much slo-mo at a stretch; you should achieve your nostalgic effects without resorting to shooting absolutely everything in slo-mo and using the most obvious on-the-nose music. That said, a lot of the effectiveness of this is not due so much to camera as to the use of the vintage Citroen, the countryside setting, how the actors are dressed, the expressions of the actors, the framing, the angles etc.. Heavy grading, but you could argue "well, the camera shoots footage that can be graded this well".

It's a matter of taste. I like it, though it's ruined for me by the excessive slo-mo: imagine a table set with gorgeous food, and then in the center a plate with a turd. On the other hand I love La Grande Bouffe, so scratch that analogy.
 
I liked it. I think the director did exactly what he set out to do....a nostalgic look. Felt like a gangster movie. I didn't mind the slow motion either or it at least didn't throw me off. The flares helped the overall look as well.

Osslund said:
I find it interesting that the GH3 is hailed for it's detail and yet when you trash the image we enter something artistic. Something the less detailed Canons always do.
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Really? lol
 
OldCorpse said:
It's nice, though it's brought down a bit by overuse of the slo-mo... really, where in a theatrical feature would you use that much slo-mo at a stretch; you should achieve your nostalgic effects without resorting to shooting absolutely everything in slo-mo and using the most obvious on-the-nose music. That said, a lot of the effectiveness of this is not due so much to camera as to the use of the vintage Citroen, the countryside setting, how the actors are dressed, the expressions of the actors, the framing, the angles etc.. Heavy grading, but you could argue "well, the camera shoots footage that can be graded this well".

It's a matter of taste. I like it, though it's ruined for me by the excessive slo-mo: imagine a table set with gorgeous food, and then in the center a plate with a turd. On the other hand I love La Grande Bouffe, so scratch that analogy.
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Personally I think the slow motion works as it seems the passenger in the rear is going through the town thinking.
Possibly remembering history he has? An old love? As a child? Maybe the town after all of these years is the same and he is amazed?

Within that context I feel as a director the slow motion works beautiful.
 
Slo-mo is like spice in food. You want to add a pinch of pepper, not have the whole meal be pepper with a pinch of food. A little goes a long way. To me, this would have been a thousand times more effective, if it started out with normal speed, and then only when passing some particular place or stretch it goes slo-mo for a beat with the actor referenced by framing. Instead, it's 100% of the footage, and goes on and on and on - if I were sitting in the theater, I'd wonder if somebody didn't slip some shrooms into my sushi at lunch. It's a device, and it shouldn't be used indiscriminately, as if a 12-year old just discovered that function and now can't let go. Excessive, IMHO, but YMMV.
 
I disagree completely. Exhibit A, one of my favorite music videos of all time...


When used correctly to capture moments and emotions, slow motion can be incredibly effective. It can definitely be overused, but sometimes can be the main ingredient to deliver a powerful message..
 
Well, that's apples and orange cigarette lighters - totally different rules apply to music videos and to feature films (though to be honest, I felt the slo-mo was overused even in this music video, and hideously on the nose music pacing vs imagery-wise... by the by :)). Anyhow, I've given my thoughts about this, and obviously views will differ, there's no right and wrong in matters of taste. Just my 2 cents from my perspective.
 
stoneinapond said:
Totally agree. Couldn't sit through it.
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DUDE! It only gets more powerful as it builds steam!! If you didn't get through to the end, you simply have not seen the video. I'd encourage you to open your heart, put the video full screen and sink in. Most people I show it to end teared up by the close...
 
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