Film Look

Rolf Seitz · December 7th, 2007, 11:42 AM

Hello,

hope someone can help me with Infos on Film Look.
I need to teach 12 hours on Film Look and how to achieve it (in camera/ 35mm adapter etc; as well as in Postpro).
It is for a Bachelor Class (Digital Film & Animation), so I need good information. Do you Guys know any books/literatur on that?
Some good Links? Any interesting threads?
Also I will have to show some Footage to compare and some clips that show a good Film Look.
I would appreciate any help and information.

THX Rolf

Cole McDonald · December 7th, 2007, 12:02 PM

quick search here will get you way more info than you can digest in one sitting:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/search.php?searchid=1781296

I've stated in many of those thread that the "Film Look" is created more outside the camera than it is inside through lighting, costume, makeup, set design, acting/directing, script, the camera is really the last piece of the puzzle until you hit post production, and in camera, your job is to catch the best image possible whether you're on a $100 aiptek palmcorder or a Panavision 35mm monstrosity. Post production adds the layers of finish to the film and the distinctive "look" associated with whatever film you're watching. Color correction and color grading serve to take the perfectly exposed image that you've shot (which will look a bit murky gray and lifeless as all the highlights are in exposure, and the shadows have been lit to allow you to expose the highlights correctly), and cc/grading will stretch them back to get a more artistic, painterly look based on the needs of the story.

Chris Hurd · December 7th, 2007, 01:15 PM

We've covered this topic so many times over that I really don't think we need yet another thread on it -- please use existing discussions for any further input or questions. Thanks,

December 7th, 2007, 11:42 AM	#1
Rolf Seitz Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Zurich (Switzerland); Luxembourg (L) Posts: 44	Film Look Hello, hope someone can help me with Infos on Film Look. I need to teach 12 hours on Film Look and how to achieve it (in camera/ 35mm adapter etc; as well as in Postpro). It is for a Bachelor Class (Digital Film & Animation), so I need good information. Do you Guys know any books/literatur on that? Some good Links? Any interesting threads? Also I will have to show some Footage to compare and some clips that show a good Film Look. I would appreciate any help and information. THX Rolf __________________ Canon XH A1 -> Blackmagic Design Intensity Pro Manfrotto 701RC2 on 755BK

December 7th, 2007, 12:02 PM	#2
Cole McDonald Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN, USA Posts: 1,393	quick search here will get you way more info than you can digest in one sitting: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/search.php?searchid=1781296 I've stated in many of those thread that the "Film Look" is created more outside the camera than it is inside through lighting, costume, makeup, set design, acting/directing, script, the camera is really the last piece of the puzzle until you hit post production, and in camera, your job is to catch the best image possible whether you're on a $100 aiptek palmcorder or a Panavision 35mm monstrosity. Post production adds the layers of finish to the film and the distinctive "look" associated with whatever film you're watching. Color correction and color grading serve to take the perfectly exposed image that you've shot (which will look a bit murky gray and lifeless as all the highlights are in exposure, and the shadows have been lit to allow you to expose the highlights correctly), and cc/grading will stretch them back to get a more artistic, painterly look based on the needs of the story. __________________ http://www.yafiunderground.com Low/No Budget cinema that looks like a million bucks!

December 7th, 2007, 01:15 PM	#3
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 21,374 Images: 535	We've covered this topic so many times over that I really don't think we need yet another thread on it -- please use existing discussions for any further input or questions. Thanks, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DV Info Net Sponsors \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

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