Hi Everyone,
This is my first post, so if you have gotten this far, thanks for taking the time to read my thoughts.
I have been working on a script for a long time now and I have chosen actors, etc (in other words I am ready to film).
I was wondering how people are able to get that real "movie-like" look in their films. I have been making home-made films for a long time and I don't like the look I get, which looks like a home video.
Does anyone know how to get the clear picture of a real movie?
Thanks.
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This post talks precisely about that: http://www.filmmaking.net/fnetforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=52
Life is the art of making movies without editing
Life is the art of making movies without editing
The answer to your question is pretty simple, and also in the FAQ section on this site. The only way to get "that real movie-like look" is to shoot using professional equipment with a professional crew, which means using 35mm or sometimes 16mm film. The crew on professional shoots takes a lot of time and effort to set up a shot and they have the resources to do it. That look you are refering to is most likely the film look, which is accomplished by the choice of film stock, precise lighting, and good post-production color correction skills, etc... Digital video has released 24p cameras, like the dvx100, that mimic the film look, but arent quite up to par with film quite yet. Magic Bullet, Filmlook, cinelook, etc... are editing accessories to also apply a "film look" to video, but also fall short of the real thing. But, like I said, what it really comes down to is having a decent sized budget to be able to afford a fairly professional shoot and distribute through a high quality medium.