Being Cinematic

Dang, this thread is going to take some time for me to read through, but I'm positive it'll be pretty dang informative. :)
 
Ok... boom. Done reading this thread, and I'd like to contribute my 2 cents. It was mentioned earlier how the HV30 could be used as a capable tool, and I that statement is only 100 percent true. I used to own the HV40, and while I've moved on to other pastures it still ranks up as my favorite camcorder, hands down. If used properly, it can be a powerhouse even today when compared to DSLRs. Strong zoom, manual focus, and some exposure lock skills, and you've got something magnificent. Some of my work.

 
This is good stuff. I was just searching for what makes something look "cinematic", and I think the things mentioned here can be excellent tools. I especially like the portions about making spaces look big, lighting, and camera height.
 
LOL!

And he's back.

Sorry guys, I've been away building my photography business. But I'm back for a while. Currently serving as a cinematographer (and I say that loosely) on a Horror short. Probably do the color grade on it too, but that is yet to be seen.

I apologize that I never had a chance to finish this series. I had forgotten how popular it was. I am FAR from an expert on cinematography, but have been putting images to film and digital film for about 30 years now and just wanted to share a few things. I'll pop up a few stills from my current project in the next few days, and we can discuss them a bit. I'll also consider chatting about some of the things people have brought up in this thread.
 
unfortunately ''cinematic'' today refers to a color profile or grade, whereas its true definition is the complete package on how you tell the story of moving images with crazy controlled lighting ala classic MGM.
 
Probably learnt more through these "Cliff Notes" than I did watching a number "Cinematography videos". Hope you still manage to find the time to finish the Movement and Color sections.

Thanks once again for this.
 
Me too! I just finished revamping my small posting/color studio and am getting geared up to get back into video heavily, so hopefully I'll have more time to work on this. But honestly, there is SO MUCH information out there now it almost seems silly to continue with this little thread.
 
PerroneFord said:
Me too! I just finished revamping my small posting/color studio and am getting geared up to get back into video heavily, so hopefully I'll have more time to work on this. But honestly, there is SO MUCH information out there now it almost seems silly to continue with this little thread.
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But not much of it is presented in such a clear precise way. Almost like a cheat sheet.
 
PerroneFord,

I live in northern Texas where there is not much professional work on the level done say in LA, New York, or Atlanta, etc. this forum topic and others I've found here are better than most of the various books, YouTube videos, articles, blogs, and commentaries I have digested over the past several years.
 
35MMdirector said:
PerroneFord,

I live in northern Texas where there is not much professional work on the level done say in LA, New York, or Atlanta, etc. this forum topic and others I've found here are better than most of the various books, YouTube videos, articles, blogs, and commentaries I have digested over the past several years.
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I totally agree, the internet is a big and wonderful place however good articles are filmmaking are hard to find. Very informative thread and easy to digest.
 
This is an amazing contribution. I think people have varying definitions on what 'cinematic' means, but I think the OP pretty much nailed it. I particularly liked what you said about DOF and how shallow DOF is only used sparingly and for very specific purposes other than to look 'artistic'. Great job and I learnt a lot from it.
 
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