Why is it indie films looks like video?

Utopia · Jul 31, 2011

This is how you make a DSLR look like a big budget movie...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw_h--tcyIo&NR=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw_h--tcyIo&NR=1

Kholi · Jul 31, 2011

It's not bad, but honestly it still looks like cheap video, to my eyes.

THe grading helps, but doesn't change the poor compositions overall.

Gonzo_Entertainment · Jul 31, 2011

The "lowrider"... They mean a sandbag?

aceofspades70 · Aug 2, 2011

ROC said:
This is how you make a DSLR look like a big budget movie...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw_h--tcyIo&NR=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw_h--tcyIo&NR=1

That's one hell of a video. I like it.

aceofspades70 · Aug 2, 2011

Gonzo_Entertainment said:
The "lowrider"... They mean a sandbag?

Saddle Bag I'm thinking.

aceofspades70 · Aug 2, 2011

Gonzo_Entertainment said:
Well, to be honest, it looks like it was made with all ambient lighting.

Gee, maybe I should have raised 8 million instead. haha, jk man. Just wanted to throw it in the ring. Definitely not high end, but better than standard. It was an EX-1 with Letus lens package.

rockerrockstar · Aug 2, 2011

I think besides the lighting and a good camera having a jib and dolly would help a lot. Having camera movements that match what you see on films versus videos. Less hand held shots more dolly and jib or steady cam. Just a thought.

brettzdamn · Aug 2, 2011

rockerrockstar said:
I think besides the lighting and a good camera having a jib and dolly would help a lot. Having camera movements that match what you see on films versus videos. Less hand held shots more dolly and jib or steady cam. Just a thought.

Yeah i was actualy thinking of building a DIY dolly or getting Steadicam nano maby even both :lol:

aceofspades70 · Aug 2, 2011

rockerrockstar said:
I think besides the lighting and a good camera having a jib and dolly would help a lot. Having camera movements that match what you see on films versus videos. Less hand held shots more dolly and jib or steady cam. Just a thought.

I am in total agreement. Didn't have time on GT. But with Evade, I plan to have plenty of it. This time I have a DOP with over 20 years experience who I can talk to about shots. Also, a friend of mine who has some great equipment is on board. He does a ton of work.

Gonzo_Entertainment · Aug 2, 2011

aceofspades70 said:
I am in total agreement. Didn't have time on GT. But with Evade, I plan to have plenty of it. This time I have a DOP with over 20 years experience who I can talk to about shots. Also, a friend of mine who has some great equipment is on board. He does a ton of work.

I think you might know (or even be talking about) Ron Coons, who is my DP.