24f or 30f for horror short? Your suggestions? at DVinfo.net

Tony Ferguson · February 10th, 2008, 12:50 PM

I have read one or the other for a film like look. I start filming my first short tomorrow and will be testing these two today. What's the word on the street? Which is better 24f or 30f? I will be shooting inside with the existing flourscent lighting. It's a horror/mystery short so I want it on the dark and creep side. Any recommendations or should I stick with 60i and do any film like effects in post?

Using: Canon xh a1
NLE: Sony Vegas Pro
Tape: JVC hdv tape

Tony in Duluth

Bill Pryor · February 10th, 2008, 01:52 PM

I like the 24 fps look, but that alone doesn't give you any "film look." If you're shooting under available fluorescent lighting I don't see how you're going to get a dark, creepy look.

February 10th, 2008, 12:50 PM	#1
Tony Ferguson New Boot Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 16	24f or 30f for horror short? Your suggestions? I have read one or the other for a film like look. I start filming my first short tomorrow and will be testing these two today. What's the word on the street? Which is better 24f or 30f? I will be shooting inside with the existing flourscent lighting. It's a horror/mystery short so I want it on the dark and creep side. Any recommendations or should I stick with 60i and do any film like effects in post? Using: Canon xh a1 NLE: Sony Vegas Pro Tape: JVC hdv tape Tony in Duluth

February 10th, 2008, 01:52 PM	#2
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	I like the 24 fps look, but that alone doesn't give you any "film look." If you're shooting under available fluorescent lighting I don't see how you're going to get a dark, creepy look.