So, I was watching movies with the intent purpose of trying to see if I could unlock the secret to the difference between 24fps film vs 30p video. All of the obious frame rates and motion blurs aside, I found moments where a specific camera move or actor's ..um.. action would take me away from the "Cinema" experience and put me on the set seeing more of a video looking thing.
I've also had moments where Video stops looking like video and starts looking more like film.
So other than frame rates, what do you think contributes to the Cinema/Film feel?
I've come up with a short list:
Contrast range
Actor's Motion
Camera Motion
Lighting (softer vs. harder, tons more lighting-8 point vs. 3 point, set design/frame composition)
Edge Characteristics (Grain vs. Grid)
Depth of Field
Motion Blur
I'm wondering if there is a way to overcome some of these things to be able to get Video to look more Cinematic. Is it possible that I'm trying to use technical stuff to overcome the limitations of SD when I should be looking for changes in front of the camera? I'm still looking for my magic recipe!
I've also had moments where Video stops looking like video and starts looking more like film.
So other than frame rates, what do you think contributes to the Cinema/Film feel?
I've come up with a short list:
Contrast range
Actor's Motion
Camera Motion
Lighting (softer vs. harder, tons more lighting-8 point vs. 3 point, set design/frame composition)
Edge Characteristics (Grain vs. Grid)
Depth of Field
Motion Blur
I'm wondering if there is a way to overcome some of these things to be able to get Video to look more Cinematic. Is it possible that I'm trying to use technical stuff to overcome the limitations of SD when I should be looking for changes in front of the camera? I'm still looking for my magic recipe!