analog_addict
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While in pre-production for a feature, I wanted to create a new short film, something simple but unique. I'd previously used Video8 in other projects and had always wanted to shoot a film on a big VHS camera, wrongly believing it would be better quality. The main issues I ran into were failing cameras (I ended up buying 3) and low resolution (below SD) which meant certain text on props etc was difficult to make out. I had originally planned to record sound separately but I ended up using the on-board mic for authenticity.
Although not shown in the trailer I had an actor from the US green screen some footage for the film. The files started as 4K movs and were eventually degraded, copied to DVD, then to VHS and back to the PC in order to match the other footage. The result of that process is below.
It's currently at festivals so I can't post the whole thing but here is the trailer. I wasn't sure if it would be successful at fests but it's already attained quite a few screenings (USA, UK, Belgium, Canada) and picked up 1 audience favourite award.
Although not shown in the trailer I had an actor from the US green screen some footage for the film. The files started as 4K movs and were eventually degraded, copied to DVD, then to VHS and back to the PC in order to match the other footage. The result of that process is below.
It's currently at festivals so I can't post the whole thing but here is the trailer. I wasn't sure if it would be successful at fests but it's already attained quite a few screenings (USA, UK, Belgium, Canada) and picked up 1 audience favourite award.
