JohnDoe32
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No, not THAT look, not the "film look". To be completely honest, I like the aesthetic of video over film more often than not. Now I don't mean I enjoy Hi-8 interlaced video with cheap audio, but professionally done OBVIOUS video is beautiful to me. Maybe I'm just weird.
I'm pretty new to the whole filmmaking process for myself; I've helped my friends out on several projects before, but never done anything for myself. I've done a few projects just for "fun" (meaning no lights, no mics, no real pre-production process, etc.), but I am currently embarking on my first short that I am taking seriously.
I have not had any formal training...yet. I am 22 and recently made a decision to quit my current career in "business information" and pursue what I've always wanted to do, edit movies. I was one of those weird kids who would mess with movies in the VCR and have a stereo running a different soundtrack and see if I could create a decent mix from the two. My mom probably thought it was unhealthy. I plan on going back to school next Fall (San Diego State) and I am NOT stopping till I get my BS in Applied Arts and Sciences. I am determined, passionate and willing to work and wait. I know how difficult and underestimated the job is, and I know how harsh the industry is, but I'm in it for the long haul.
Anyway, I'm getting WAY off topic, my apologies. I've managed to get my friends on board for a 15-17 minute short. It all takes place in one setting (a condo, at night) and it has only 7 characters. I've layed out my budget, and I have NUMEROUS posts on all of the threads here in different forums. I am currently working on a Canon XL1, but if production doesn't start until mid-March next year, I'll be buying a DVX100A with some money I will be coming into (the rest of which will be covering my college tuition).
My question is in regards to lighting, but not just lighting as one topic (which it never really is, hence why I didn't post this in the lighting forum). I am trying to achieve a sort of sharp, cool (temp) look. I don't like warm colors, never really have. By sharp, I mean a non-diffused look, almost like glass and metal will stand out. I am sure this is easier to achieve in film, and I know I am not going to get the PERFECT setup on an amateur production, but could anyone help me out in finding a comparable setup? I was thinking maybe some Rosco filters (1/4 blue). I will be using the Britek light sets (2x 250w and 2x 600w), but I'm not sure what filters to use in order to get closer to "the look". Should I use a true color corrected filter? Are there settings in the camera I should be aware of (I'm sure there are)? Please help. I would appreciate it more than you know! I am a little in the dark (mind the pun) on this topic.
To use a movie as reference for "the look" I am trying (operative word) to achieve would be Roger Dodger; specifically the scene of the party at his friend's condo.
Thanks so much In Advance!
~32 (David)
I'm pretty new to the whole filmmaking process for myself; I've helped my friends out on several projects before, but never done anything for myself. I've done a few projects just for "fun" (meaning no lights, no mics, no real pre-production process, etc.), but I am currently embarking on my first short that I am taking seriously.
I have not had any formal training...yet. I am 22 and recently made a decision to quit my current career in "business information" and pursue what I've always wanted to do, edit movies. I was one of those weird kids who would mess with movies in the VCR and have a stereo running a different soundtrack and see if I could create a decent mix from the two. My mom probably thought it was unhealthy. I plan on going back to school next Fall (San Diego State) and I am NOT stopping till I get my BS in Applied Arts and Sciences. I am determined, passionate and willing to work and wait. I know how difficult and underestimated the job is, and I know how harsh the industry is, but I'm in it for the long haul.
Anyway, I'm getting WAY off topic, my apologies. I've managed to get my friends on board for a 15-17 minute short. It all takes place in one setting (a condo, at night) and it has only 7 characters. I've layed out my budget, and I have NUMEROUS posts on all of the threads here in different forums. I am currently working on a Canon XL1, but if production doesn't start until mid-March next year, I'll be buying a DVX100A with some money I will be coming into (the rest of which will be covering my college tuition).
My question is in regards to lighting, but not just lighting as one topic (which it never really is, hence why I didn't post this in the lighting forum). I am trying to achieve a sort of sharp, cool (temp) look. I don't like warm colors, never really have. By sharp, I mean a non-diffused look, almost like glass and metal will stand out. I am sure this is easier to achieve in film, and I know I am not going to get the PERFECT setup on an amateur production, but could anyone help me out in finding a comparable setup? I was thinking maybe some Rosco filters (1/4 blue). I will be using the Britek light sets (2x 250w and 2x 600w), but I'm not sure what filters to use in order to get closer to "the look". Should I use a true color corrected filter? Are there settings in the camera I should be aware of (I'm sure there are)? Please help. I would appreciate it more than you know! I am a little in the dark (mind the pun) on this topic.
To use a movie as reference for "the look" I am trying (operative word) to achieve would be Roger Dodger; specifically the scene of the party at his friend's condo.
Thanks so much In Advance!
~32 (David)