Many filmmakers dream of having their digital videos displayed on the big screen. However, for this to happen you first have to first do a “digital to film transfer”. This is the process of taking your digital image and transferring it to film format. This process takes time (about 2-4 weeks for a feature length [...]
Archive for November, 2008
How to achieve a “film look” with a shallow depth of field on consumer video cameras.
The relatively recent invention of the “depth of field adaptor” or “35mm lens adapter” is great for digital filmmakers who are looking to add to the production value of their films and documentaries through the use of depth of field control. Until recently it’s been difficult at best to achieve a shallow depth of field [...]
What are the best affordable digital video cameras to use to create a “film look” in your independent movies.
So you’ve been shooting video footage with your video camera and you’re not impressed with the quality of the image. Or maybe you are impressed but it still doesn’t seem “like it does in movies”. There are many reasons for why you feel this way. Let us start by talking about the differences between digital [...]
How to Direct Actors
Directing a film is like no other occupation in the world. Many of our film students aspire to be directors, yet there is an enormous amount of debate about what a Directors exact role is. The truth is that the job of a Director cannot be described as a blanket statement because it will vary [...]
