That 80's look

[tears2040]

get a dvx

Funny you should say that, because having shot SEVERAL footage with the DVX-100a I would say that it looks very close to this kind of quality. Just vimeo Dvx-100 and you will see exactly what I'm talking about.

With that said I hate that look, and move forward not backwards in life

 

[Jay H]

Another factor that I believe contributes to the "dreamy feel" of 80's film is the scene length. Pretty hard to impart a "dreamy feel" when there is a scene cut every 15-30 seconds.

 

[Box]

Another factor that I believe contributes to the "dreamy feel" of 80's film is the scene length. Pretty hard to impart a "dreamy feel" when there is a scene cut every 15-30 seconds.

Though more of a feel then a look, this man is absolutely right. I'm not sure this kind of a book is out there, but I'd love to read about the general film techniques and styles of all different eras of film. I've been reading about 1930s German expressionism and there's a lot of that kind of information out there for that style, but I have not seen anything that technical and in depth about the 1980's yet. Most people just think of that era as cheesy.

 

[jmmusic]

Ah, talent you say?! Welp. Guess that answers this question.

Actually, yes. That is the real answer. As with most things in life.

Might as well close every single other thread asking something, because this can literally be the answer to all of them.:love4:

Well, no, actually. That's not the answer to something like:

- "Does x lens work on y camera?"

- "Talent."

- "Huh?"

But, it is fun to be cheeky online, isn't it? rogar-Happy(DBG):

 

[jmmusic]

Ok. Ok.

I fully understand the intent of the original poster's question.

I suppose you could chase down the same Panavision camera with the same Kodak stock (possible?) as they used at Pinewood 25 years ago. You could, perhaps, find that out by asking someone like Nigel Bennett. And while they are part of the equation as to the tangible quality of the film and saturation characteristics, as was the film processing of the day, chances are slim to none that you would be able to create a high-end film product with "the 80's look" with that alone.

And as we are on Canon 7D forum, taking the analog medium and analog processing of an analog medium out of the equation, what are you left with?

Knowledge, technique, and experience. (need I say it again, talent) :cheesy:
Great set design.
Beautiful pools of light.
Excellent blocking.
A muted, low-contrast palette in costumes and set. (at least in the aforementioned film)
TONS of particle in the air. (Want film grain... nah, smoke that set)
Etc.
Etc.
(Some great critical observations already made in this thread)

This is why I asked roxics if he had seen "Dispatch." While it is obviously not "Aliens" in its style, detail, and scope, it IS a prime example of narrative footage, shot on a HDSLR, that contains all of those "other" elements.

Ciao.

 

[Jawa Ex Machina]

Has anyone here seen HOUSE OF THE DEVIL?

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I AGREE

They're really going for the 80's look in hardcore mode.

I haven't seen the actual film yet, but I did order that limited edition DVD / VHS bundle:

According to imdb, it's shot on 16mm, so I guess that helped their look a lot.


What if you shoot something on the 7D, trying to use very similar lighting and camera movements that they used in the 80's, then try to emulate 16mm grain etc in post, then run that through a VHS tape?
Just a crazy thought.